McCarthy helped shape Panthers' Delhomme Nov 28, 2008
Delhomme was starting his fourth NFL season when McCarthy came to the New Orleans Saints in 2000 as the offensive coordinator under new head coach Jim Haslett. While Delhomme had shown promise as an undrafted free agent out of Louisiana-Lafayette, he was reaching a critical juncture in his career after spending 1997 on the Saints practice squad and the next two seasons as the team s third quarterback. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Packers QB Rodgers must rebound from bayou blowout Nov 28, 2008
GREEN BAY Aaron Rodgers would do several things differently if he had another shot at the New Orleans Saints. But leading with his still-recovering right shoulder to deliver a hard hit on Saints cornerback Jason David after a third-quarter interception isn t one of them. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Giving Thanks For Larry Nov 28, 2008
Heres what happened against the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills the last two weeks. Stop the presses, because this time, Johnson actually blocked Fujita. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
NOTEBOOK: New punter could return next season Nov 28, 2008
Weatherford, 25, kicked in 41 games for the New Orleans Saints in 21/2 years after being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois in 2006. But he was waived last month after averaging 35. (Florida Times-Union)
Pack's lack of sacks, shoddy secondary share blame Nov 27, 2008
Drew Brees shredded the Packers highly regarded secondary as the New Orleans Saints piled up points in a 51-29 victory Monday night. On Tuesday, Packers coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged the secondary s unexpected struggles but said the pass rush should take its share of the blame, too. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
More Personnel Moves by the Jaguars Nov 27, 2008
Weatherford last played with Kansas City after being claimed off waivers from the New Orleans Saints back in October. The former undrafted rookie from Illinois has a career gross punting average of 43. (JagsInsider.com)
Copper thankful to overcome injury Nov 27, 2008
Copper, who has also played with the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in his NFL career, went through a series of tests to figure out what exactly was wrong with him. He had a CT scan, MRI, X-ray and even went to a spine specialist. (Washington Daily News, NC)
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It didn't even happen to the 1980 New Orleans Saints, who fired coach Dick Nolan after the team started 0-12. Interim coach Dick Stanfel* coached only four NFL games, but in one of them he achieved glory, leading the Saints to a 21-20 victory over the Jets. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
X-and-O Show: Packers vs. Saints Nov 27, 2008
comDate: Nov 25, 2008 Doug Farrar, our very own Prince of the Playbook, goes to the film room once again and breaks down one offensive snap and one defensive snap for the Green Bay Packers from Monday's 51-29 debacle at the hands of the New Orleans Saints in Week 12 at the Superdome. to read the rest of this story. (PackerReport.com)
Hamilton denies job has been offered Nov 27, 2008
com has been consistently reporting for days that Kiffin feels good about his chances to be Tennessee's next coach and current New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ed Orgeron has been researching the Vols as Orgeron's name has surfaced as someone who would might join Kiffin. Orgeron and Kiffin were together at Southern Cal.. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bush insists he's ready this time Nov 27, 2008
BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer. 6'0" WEIGHT: 203 lbs. EXPERIENCE: 2 COLLEGE: USC METAIRIE, La. said he's ready to play and that he really means it this time. "I'm definitely a go this week," Bush said after Wednesday's practice, even though he did not participate fully. "I know I said that last week, but it's definitely a go this week. (Florida Times-Union)
Saints' season still alive, but uphill climb remains Nov 26, 2008
By Skip Wood, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS Had the New Orleans Saints lost Monday night at home against the Green Bay Packers, their season pretty much would have melted away. Instead, the Packers are left to wonder whether their season has suffered terminal meltdown after the 51-29 smackdown administered by quarterback and the rest of the Bourbon Street bullies at the Superdome. (USA Today -- Sports)
Den of ineptitude: Lions keep losing, threaten 0-16 threshold Nov 26, 2008
NEWS AND INFORMATION. The 0-11 Lions have played three consecutive home games that have failed to sell out Ford Field. (USA Today -- Sports)
LIONS TRACKER: The path to 0-16 Nov 26, 2008
Lions tracker: The path to 0-16 - USATODAY.com. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
Scouting the Atlanta Falcons (7-4) Nov 26, 2008
Having already beaten the points-happy New Orleans Saints by two touchdowns, the Falcons last Sunday routed the division-leading Carolina Panthers by 17, and they're the only team besides Dallas to beat the Packers in Green Bay this season. These are, but aren't, the same Atlanta Falcons who last year were the poster team for just about everything you didn't want your NFL franchise to be. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
McNabb is preparing for Cardinals Nov 26, 2008
PHILADELPHIA -- The NFL set a record for points scored in a single week when the New Orleans Saints finished routing the Green Bay Packers, 51-29, Monday night at the Superdome. What exactly was the contribution of the Eagles' offense to that total. (NJ.com -- Times)
Woodson, Dawson among Hall semifinalists (Today) Nov 26, 2008
Ken Stabler, QB 1970-79 Oakland Raiders, 1980-81 Houston Oilers, 1982-84 New Orleans Saints. Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner 1989-2006 National Football League. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Despite big nights by Brees, Moore - Deuce steals the show Nov 26, 2008
Lance Moore and Drew Brees continued playing spectacular football for the New Orleans Saints Monday night. But it was a run by Deuce McAllister that picked up the biggest cheers in a sold-out Superdome. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Michigan: State MVP Candidates Nov 26, 2008
Cody Kater MontagueKater reminds me of a poor man's Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints. Now we'll see if he can win the big game, D-6 style. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
It's A Brees: Saints Crush Packers On MNF Nov 26, 2008
NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees threw for 323 yards and four touchdowns and the New Orleans Saints tied a franchise record for points in a game while throttling the Green Bay Packers, 51-29, at the Superdome. Deuce McAllister had a rushing score and set the Saints career record with 54 touchdowns, while Brees connected on 20-of-26 passes. (Click2Houston, TX)
Jaguars' Podlesh out for season Nov 26, 2008
To replace Podlesh, the Jaguars signed Steve Weatherford, who was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie in 2006. Weatherford was one of several punters the Jaguars looked at Tuesday, including Scott Player, Ben Graham and Zac Atterberry. (Florida Times-Union)
Kuhn scores first career rushing touchdown (22) Nov 25, 2008
Former Shippensburg University football standout and current Green Bay Packer fullback John Kuhn recorded his first career rushing touchdown in the NFL with a 1-yard goal-line plunge to open the scoring in Monday nights football game between the Green Bay Packers and the New Orleans Saints. It is the second touchdown of the season for Kuhn, who caught a 1-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 12. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Saints 'Brees' past Packers in record 51-29 rout Nov 25, 2008
By Skip Wood, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS , rising to the potentially make-or-break task on a humid and rainy evening in the Big Easy, threw for four touchdowns and 323 yards as the New Orleans Saints solved the Green Bay Packers' defense 51-29 Monday night at the Superdome, where the Saints hadn't played in more than six weeks. The game was critical to both teams' postseason aspirations. (USA Today -- Sports)
Saints Take 24-21 Lead Over Packers Nov 25, 2008
Moore caught a career-long 70-yard touchdown pass, Pierre Thomas scored on a 4-yard run and the New Orleans Saints rallied to take a 14-7 lead against the Green Bay Packers after the first quarter on Monday night. One play after Green Bay went ahead, Moore caught a short pass in the right flat, juked safety Atari Bigby and found a seam down the middle of the field. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Saints RB Bush inactive again Nov 25, 2008
(Sports Network) - New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush was inactive again for Monday's contest against the Green Bay Packers as he recovers from arthroscopic knee surgery. Bush hurt the knee in a loss to the Carolina Panthers on October 19, and he hasn't played since. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Saints Rally for First-quarter Lead Over Packers Nov 25, 2008
One play after Green Bay went ahead, Moore caught a short pass in the right flat, juked safety Atari Bigby and found a seam down the middle of the field. Cornerback Al Harris chased but did not catch him until just before he crossed the goal line. (ABC 7 News, DC)
UGA's Bobo old friends with Ga. Tech coach Nov 25, 2008
Kirby Smart is defensive coordinator at Alabama and Travis Jones coaches defensive line for the New Orleans Saints. Reflecting on it, Goff is not surprised to see his boys succeed in the business. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Packers: Secondary ‘embarrassed’ by performance in loss Nov 25, 2008
NEW ORLEANS Yes, the New Orleans Saints did come into the game with the most productive offense in the NFL.. And yes, quarterback Drew Brees had thrown for more yards in the first 10 games of an NFL season than anyone in league history, putting him on pace to blow past Dan Marino's single-season yardage mark. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
COLUMN: Monday's game important, but not a must-win for Packers (116) Nov 25, 2008
In the NFC North, it has become a one-game season, and that game is not Monday night's matchup between the Packers and New Orleans Saints at the Superdome. No, that game is the Dec. 22 meeting between the Packers and Bears in Chicago. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Packers: Grant ready for the stretch run (88) Nov 25, 2008
For one simple, encouraging reason that likely will make the difference between the Packers getting on an end-of-the-season run starting with Monday night's showdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome and missing the playoffs one year after reaching the conference championship game. For the first time since that snowy January Saturday against the Seahawks, Grant is feeling like the guy on the mural. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Saints' mighty mite receiver Moore proves quite a bargain Nov 24, 2008
In fact, of the five receivers on the New Orleans Saints roster, little Lance Moore makes the least money by far. But guess who's caught the most balls this season. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Packers confident about handling indoor noise Monday night (43) Nov 24, 2008
Two weeks later, the Packers feel they re better prepared to handle the din of the Louisiana Superdome and keep Rodgers safe when they play Monday night against the New Orleans Saints. Green Bay is coming off a dominating 37-3 victory over the Chicago Bears, a game in which the offensive line kept Rodgers from taking a hit and paved the way for a season-high rushing output of 200 yards. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Packers-Saints connection seen in coach Nov 23, 2008
Having just been fired as the Packers quarterbacks coach along with the rest of Ray Rhodes one-and-done staff hours after the Jan. 2 regular-season finale, he d almost instantly been offered a similar job with the New Orleans Saints by first-year coach Jim Haslett. Not wanting to waste any time getting McCarthy locked up more on that in a moment Haslett had FedEx ed a contract to McCarthy just days after the staff s firing. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Monday Snapshot: Packers vs. Saints Nov 23, 2008
com NFL experts chip in with everything you need to know just before Monday's prime time matchup between the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints at the Superdome in Week 12. Keys to the game, injury reports, fast facts, personnel news, and a whole lot more. (PackerReport.com)
New Orleans limps home after 6-week absence Nov 23, 2008
NEW ORLEANS - The last time the New Orleans Saints played a game in the Superdome people were thinking Halloween _ not Thanksgiving _ and the Saints still had a running game. By the time New Orleans limps onto the field Monday night, the Green Bay Packers will face the top offense and passing game in the NFL, and one of the worst running games. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A Tribute to The 2008 Fighting Illini Seniors Nov 22, 2008
He also loves the New Orleans Saints and was able to go to the Saints/Bears NFC Championship game. He unfortunately had a snowman built in his room by his roommates while he was at the game, which I think will be one of the things he'll remember the most about being up here for four years. (Fightingillini.com)
Field surface affects youth football programs Nov 22, 2008
The product was developed by Sportexe, an Irving, Texas company that has installed Omnigrass FieldTurf game fields for the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints. The San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills also practice on FieldTurf synthetic turf. (Florida Today)
Pack Not Talking Smack to the Saints Nov 22, 2008
A colossal showdown within a key intra-conference matchup between the Packers and the fellow 5-5 New Orleans Saints looms Monday night at the Superdome ... McCarthy said Wednesday the "intent" is to have Driver rejoin the team in time to play in Green Bay's game at the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. (PackerReport.com)
Berman still shows loyalty to CFL Nov 22, 2008
And just as he's done the past two weeks for the division semi-finals and finals, Berman promises the Grey Cup will figure prominently during halftime of Monday night's game between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Under the radar Nov 21, 2008
Good seasons going to waste. Five stars you might be missing - USATODAY.com. (USA Today -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 21, 2008
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Placed RB Aaron Stecker and TE Mark Campbell on injured reserve. Signed FB Darian Barnes and TB Mike Bell. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Lions have shot to make dubious history at 0-16 Nov 21, 2008
"The Lions' remaining opponents have a combined .633 winning percentage, tied for the toughest in the league with the Eagles and Panthers, according to STATS. Detroit hosts the Buccaneers (7-3), Tennessee (10-0) and Minnesota (5-5) in its next three games before closing at Indianapolis (6-4), against New Orleans (5-5) at home, and on the road versus Green Bay (5-5).No, there are no gimmes, particularly for the lowly Lions.Detroit's best shot at winning might come against the Vikings 10 days... (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Forecast: Deuce is greatest New Orleans Saints player of all Nov 21, 2008
I read an article saying Monday night might be Deuce McAllister s last home game with the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome if he indeed gets suspended. He doesn t figure in the plans for 09 and he is basically a shell of himself. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Lawyer: NFL didn't tell players product contained banned substance Nov 20, 2008
The lawyer for three New Orleans Saints players facing suspension said Wednesday the NFL's independent drug adminstrator acknowledged he did not inform NFL players that the supplement StarCaps contained a banned diuretic. Associated Press. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Pacman is reinstated Nov 20, 2008
The lawyer for three New Orleans Saints players facing suspension said the NFL's independent drug administrator acknowledged he did not inform players the supplement StarCaps contained a banned diuretic. During the players' appeals hearing in New York, attorney David Cornwell said Dr. John Lombardo's testimony proved none of his clients - Deuce McAllister, Will Smith, or Charles Grant - took steroids. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Company recalls supplement at center of NFL drug probe Nov 19, 2008
"I think they should now offer up an apology for those players who have tested positive and then dig into their pockets to pay up for the damage they have done," Brian Molloy, the lawyer for New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Jamar Nesbit. Nesbit filed a lawsuit in October against Balanced Health Products after he served a four-game suspension for testing positive for Bumetanide. (USA Today -- Sports)
Running game, when working, lifts Saints Nov 19, 2008
New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) runs through Kansas City Chiefs' Turk McBride (90), Rocky Boiman (50) and Bernard Pollard (49) in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Injuries Doom Chiefs' Defense, Special Teams Nov 19, 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs were beat by a better, healthier New Orleans Saints team Sunday. The Chiefs' depth chart was severely depleted again, with four defensive starters out due to injury in Derrick Johnson, Pat Thomas, Tamba Hali and Brandon Flowers. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Update On Former Illini In The NFL Nov 18, 2008
Former Illini RB Pierre Thomas amassed 144 yards in total offense this past weekend in the New Orleans Saints' 30-20 victory over Kansas City ... Pierre ThomasRBNew Orleans Saints. (Fightingillini.com)
'Pacman' Jones' status still in limbo Nov 18, 2008
Additional appeals will be heard on Tuesday for three New Orleans Saints: running back Deuce McAllister and defensive ends Charles Grant and Will Smith. All are subject to four-game suspensions. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Saints get back on track, take down Chiefs 30-20 Nov 18, 2008
-- It only took a trip to Kansas City for the New Orleans Saints to end their winless streak on the road ... New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) is wrapped up by Kansas City Chiefs safety Jon McGraw (47) late in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Thomas leads the way as Saints top Chiefs Nov 17, 2008
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Saints-Chiefs Nov 17, 2008
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) tries to catch a pass in the end zone as he is defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback Randall Gay (20). AP Photo. (The Clarion-Ledger)
No. 1 offense heads to No. 32 defense Nov 17, 2008
In this corner are the New Orleans Saints (4-5), with Drew Brees on pace to smash Dan Marino's NFL record of 5,084 yards passing. In the other corner, on wobbly legs, stand the injury-wrecked Kansas City Chiefs (1-8). (WWLTV.com, LA)
Williams Wall still waiting Nov 16, 2008
The team at the center of the controversy has been the New Orleans Saints, whose players have fought back angrily, ranging from running back saying he checked out the product with someone in the organization (which is apparently a league no-no in itself) and got the all-clear to offensive lineman filing a lawsuit against the company for misleading product information StarCaps did not list Bumentanide as an ingredient. Just this week, defensive tackle joined the fold of NFL players filing... (VikingUpdate.com)
Saints vs. Chiefs Insider Nov 16, 2008
Sean Payton, New Orleans Saints -- 22-21 overall, 4-5 this season -- 2006-present. KEEP AN EYE ON. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bush a no-go against Chiefs Nov 15, 2008
- (Sports Network) - New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush will not dress for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Bush, three-plus weeks removed from arthroscopic knee surgery, took limited reps in practice on Wednesday but was held out of Thursday and Friday's practice sessions before ultimately deciding to give his injured knee another week's rest. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Clock is ticking Nov 14, 2008
Served as New Orleans Saints head coach from 2000-05, taking club to first playoff victory at end of 2000 season to earn Coach of the Year honors. Sixth-year man trails only Paul Brown and Sam Wyche (eight seasons each) for longest tenure by Bengals head coach. (USA Today -- Sports)
Saints depleted defense looking for answers Nov 14, 2008
New Orleans Saints defensive back Mike McKenzie is carted off the field after he was injured in the third quarter of the Falcon's game. METAIRIE, La. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Buzz Briefs: The Boss, Adam Sandler Nov 13, 2008
As New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush recovers from knee surgery, he and girlfriend Kim Kardashian are enjoying the down time. https://publish. (CBS News)
Another aerial test for Falcons Nov 13, 2008
Last week, they all played a major role in holding down Brees and the high-powered New Orleans Saints. Houston and Coleman both had interceptions. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Oregon State set up for another strong finish Nov 13, 2008
" Riley's NFL background also may have played a major role in Oregon State's ability to bounce back from adversity. Riley spent three years as the San Diego Chargers' coach and one season as the New Orleans Saints' secondary coach before beginning his second stint at Oregon State in 2003. After working in a league that usually rewards the teams playing their best at the end of the season, Riley perhaps instilled an attitude that a season isn't necessarily over after a team drops a couple of... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Top 10 Revisited Nov 13, 2008
New Orleans Saints DE /USC) - The jury is out on the USC product. Hes missed some games this season but has not made the impact some thought he would. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Smith's way is working Nov 12, 2008
They are not introduced individually, but simply as The New Orleans Saints. This just gives the fans the cue to stand up and boo the heck out of the opposing team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kardashian and Bush enjoying down time in N.O. Nov 12, 2008
Movie Showtimes: Browse by location: (Zip Code). POSTED: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:45 AM CST Ap. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
