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The New Orleans Saints and Drew Brees are expected to ramp up contract talks after the Super Bowl, with the... - National Football League news
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell revealed today that the number of regular-season games televised by NFL Network is about to increase. Goodell said NFL Network will expand to 13 Thursday night games for the 2012 season, and he added that with the increased number of prime time games, all 32 NFL tea...
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With the season now in the rearview mirror – though some would say not far enough behind with wounds still open – we believe at WWLTV.com it’s time to hit on our yearly "roster check," our assessment of who could or could not be with the club in 2012
Saints: Who could stay and who could go - Linebackers | wwltv.com New Orleans
Some long-time Saints could find themselves on the outside looking in as the team tries to get younger, more athletic and, well, save money.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees arrives for jam-packed weekend of Super Bowl events - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Brees said it's tougher to be here this year than ever before because Saints were so close to making it here as a team
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham joins fellow NFL stars for inspirational project - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Graham was paired with teenager in New Orleans to help inspire him with his own life story
Former New Orleans Saints punter Steve Weatherford has become popular part of New York Giants - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Weatherford gained fame for big play, big celebration after NFC championship game
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Ferentz's brief playing career fizzled out with New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Ferentz got into coaching after being cut by Saints in 2007
New Orleans native Aeneas Williams hoping to get call from Hall of Fame | NOLA.com
Playing for the Rams, he faced the Saints a few times
Five Additional Games for NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football
Around the NFC South - NFC South Blog - ESPN
New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis is ready to get down to serious contract talks with quarterback Drew Brees. Loomis also is likely to try to attempt to keep guard Carl Nicks, receiver Marques Colston and some other free agents, but said it might not be easy. Loomis said figuring out how to stay under the salary cap will be like slicing up a pie.
Film of the NFC South chat - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Surprisingly, Friday’s NFC South stayed pretty much an NFC South chat and didn’t become a Super Bowl chat. That’s a tribute to the d
New Orleans Saints denied Oakland permission to speak to line coach Bill Johnson - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Last night, we got confirmation that the New Orleans Saints denied permission for the Oakland Raiders to talk to defensive line coach Bill Johnson. It should have been updated in the report that was posted last night.
New Orleans Saints Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham join Tim Tebow for Madden Bowl championship - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Trio knocks off college stars, Hall of Famers en route to title
Former New Orleans Saints/New England Patriots fullback Heath Evans says revenge is definitely on Patriots' minds - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Evans played for Patriots team that lost to New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins in Indianapolis for Super Bowl community projects - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Jenkins participates in rebuilding effort, youth events
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Saints QB Drew Brees tries to redeem his missed dropkick during the Pro Bowl. If he wants to make it, he'll have to channel former QB Doug Flutie, who taught him everything.
Will Madonna be wearing fishnet stockings at any point during the Super Bowl Halftime show? Will Kelly Clarkson's bare belly be showing when she sings the National Anthem? You can bet on it!
Check out all the ridiculous things you can wager money on this weekend during Super Bowl XLVI. Make the jump for Vegas odds and prop bets having to do with the game, the teams, the broadcast, the entertainment and various other miscellany you never even thought about.
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MVP and First Touchdown Props
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS Odds to win MVP
Tom Brady 13/10
Eli Manning 5/2
Rob Gronkowski 8/1
Victor Cruz 12/1
Hakeem Nicks 14/1
Wes Welker 15/1
Aaron Hernandez 15/1
Ahmad Bradshaw 22/1
Jason Pierre-Paul 30/1
Deion Branch 35/1
Brandon Jacobs 35/1
Mario Manningham 35/1
Danny Woodhead 50/1
Antrel Rolle 75/1
Justin Tuck 75/1
Jerod Mayo 100/1
Kyle Arrington 100/1
Devin McCourty 100/1
Osi Umenyiora 100/1
Vince Wilfork 100/1
Jake Ballard 100/1
Chad Ochocinco 100/1
Lawrence Tynes 100/1
Stephen Gostkowski 100/1
Field 20/1
Player to score the first TD in the game?
Rob Gronkowski (NE) TE 11/2
Aaron Hernandez (NE) TE 15/2
Victor Cruz (NYG) WR 15/2
BenJarvus Green-Ellis (NE) RB 15/2
Wes Welker (NE) WR 15/2
Hakeem Nicks (NYG) WR 17/2
Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG) RB 17/2
Brandon Jacobs (NYG) RB 12/1
Deion Branch (NE) WR 14/1
Mario Manningham (NYG) WR 14/1
Danny Woodhead (NE) RB 20/1
Jake Ballard (NYG) TE 20/1
Chad Ochocinco (NE) WR 25/1
Stevan Ridley (NE) RB 25/1
Tom Brady (NE) QB 25/1
Travis Beckum (NYG) TE 35/1
Julian Edelman (NE) WR 35/1
Eli Manning (NYG) QB 35/1
Bear Pascoe (NYG) TE 40/1
D.J. Ware (NYG) RB 50/1
Field 15/2
No TD scored in the game 150/1
Player to score the first New York Giants TD in the game?
Hakeem Nicks (NYG) WR 7/2
Victor Cruz (NYG) WR 7/2
Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG) RB 9/2
Brandon Jacobs (NYG) RB 6/1
Mario Manningham (NYG) WR 7/1
Jake Ballard (NYG) TE 12/1
Eli Manning (NYG) QB 15/1
Travis Beckum (NYG) TE 16/1
Bear Pascoe (NYG) TE 22/1
D.J. Ware (NYG) RB 25/1
Field 10/1
No NYG TD in the game 10/1
Player to score the first New England TD in the game?
Rob Gronkowski (NE) TE 11/4
Wes Welker (NE) WR 4/1
Aaron Hernandez (NE) TE 9/2
BenJarvus Green-Ellis (NE) RB 9/2
Deion Branch (NE) WR 15/2
Danny Woodhead (NE) RB 12/1
Tom Brady (NE) QB 14/1
Chad Ochocinco (NE) WR 15/1
Stevan Ridley (NE) RB 15/1
Julian Edelman (NE) WR 20/1
Field 10/1
No NE TD in the game 10/1
Team/Game Props
Coin toss
Heads -105
Tails -105
Who will win the coin toss?
New York Giants -105
New England Patriots -105
Team to Score First in the Game
New York Giants (Score First) -130
New England Patriots (Score First) Even
Will there be a Score in the First 7min 30 Seconds of the 1st Quarter?
Yes -280
No +220
New York Giants Total Team Points
Over/Under 27
New England Patriots Total Team Points
Over/Under 29½
New York Giants Total 1st Half Team Points
Over/Under 13½
New England Patriots Total 1st Half Team Points
Over/Under 14.5
Will the team that scores first win the game?
Yes (Team Scores First Wins) -165
No (Team Scores First Does Not Win) +135
Will Either team score 3 unanswered times in the game?
Yes (3 Unanswered Scores) -190
No (3 Unanswered Scores) +155
Will the Team that Scores Last Win the Game?
Yes (Team Scores Last Wins) -180
No (Team Scores Last Does Not Win) +150
Will there be a score in the final 2 minutes of the 1st half?
Yes (Score in Final 2 Minutes of 1st Half) -290
No (Score in Final 2 Minutes of 1st Half) +230
Will both teams have the lead during the 1st half?
Yes (Both Teams Lead in 1st Half) Even
No (Both Teams Do Not Lead in 1st Half) -125
Will the 1st half end in a tie?
Yes (1st Half Tied) +500
No (1st Half Not Tied) -800
Which Will be the Highest Scoring Quarter?
1st Quarter 13/5
2nd Quarter 7/4
3rd Quarter 3/1
4th Quarter 11/5
Will the game go to overtime?
Yes (Overtime) +650
No (Overtime) -1200
Will the Super Bowl be decided by exactly 3 points?
Yes (Decided by 3 Points) +325
No (Decided by 3 Points) -450
The largest points lead of the game by either team will be
Over (Largest Lead) O 13½ (-150)
Under (Largest Lead) U 13½ (+120)
Will there be a Lead Change in the Second Half?
Yes (Lead Change in 2nd Half) +130
No (Lead Change in 2nd Half) -160
Longest Touchdown Scored in the Game (Yardage)
Over Yards (Longest Touchdown) O 49½ (-110)
Under Yards (Longest Touchdown) U 49½ (-110)
Will there be a Special Teams or Defensive Touchdown scored in the game?
Yes (Defensive or Special Teams TD) +150
No (Defensive or Special Teams TD) -180
Will a Field Goal Attempt be Missed in the Game?
Yes (Missed Field Goal) EVEN
No (Missed Field Goal) -130
Total QB Sacks in the game
Over Sacks O 4½ (+120)
Under Sacks U 4½ (-150)
Total QB Sacks by New York Giants
Over Sacks (Giants) O 2½ (-110)
Under Sacks (Giants) U 2½ (-110)
Will either team successfully convert a 4th down attempt?
Yes (4th Down Converted) -230
No (4th Down Converted) +190
Total Number of Penalties Made in the Game by Both Teams
Over/Under 10 ½
Will a 2 point Conversion be Attempted in the Game?
Yes (2pt Conversion Attempted) +210
No (2pt Conversion Not Attempted) -270
Margin of Victory
New York Giants 1 to 3 Points 11/2
New York Giants 4 to 6 Points 8/1
New York Giants 7 to 10 Points 7/1
New York Giants 11 to 13 Points 12/1
New York Giants 14 to 17 Points 12/1
New York Giants 18 to 21 Points 15/1
New York Giants 22 or More Points 20/1
New England Patriots 1 to 3 Points 9/2
New England Patriots 4 to 6 Points 13/2
New England Patriots 7 to 10 Points 5/1
New England Patriots 11 to 13 Points 9/1
New England Patriots 14 to 17 Points 9/1
New England Patriots 18 to 21 Points 12/1
New England Patriots 22 or More Points 10/1
Historical Matchup Odds
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will have more Passing Yards
Eli Manning Super Bowl XLII (255 Yards) +49½ (Even)
Eli Manning Super Bowl XLVI -49½ (-130)
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will have more TD Passes
Eli Manning Super Bowl XLII (2 TD Passes) EVEN
Eli Manning Super Bowl XLVI -130
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will have more Interceptions
Eli Manning Super Bowl XLII (1 Interception) -110
Eli Manning Super Bowl XLVI -110
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will have more Passing Yards
Tom Brady Super Bowl XLII (266 Yards) +53½ (Even)
Tom Brady Super Bowl XLVI -53½ (-130)
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will have more TD Passes
Tom Brady Super Bowl XLII (1 TD Pass) +350
Tom Brady Super Bowl XLVI -500
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will have more Interceptions
Tom Brady Super Bowl XLII (0 Interceptions) +½ (+120)
Tom Brady Super Bowl XLVI -½ (-150)
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will record more Rushing Yards
Ahmad Bradshaw Super Bowl XLII (45 Yards) +11½ (Even)
Ahmad Bradshaw Super Bowl XLVI -11½ (-125)
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will record more Rushing Yards
Brandon Jacobs Super Bowl XLII (45 Yards) -14½ (-110)
Brandon Jacobs Super Bowl XLVI +14½ (-110)
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will record more Rushing Yards
Laurence Maroney Super Bowl XLII (36 Yards) +8½ (-110)
BenJarvus Green-Ellis Super Bowl XLVI -8½ (-110)
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Who will record more Receiving Yards
Wes Welker Super Bowl XLII (103 Yards) -19½ (-110)
Wes Welker Super Bowl XLVI +19½ (-110)
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Which Super Bowl will have more turnovers?
Super Bowl XLII (2 Turnovers) -110
Super Bowl XLVI -110
HISTORICAL MATCHUPS - Which Super Bowl will have more penalties?
Super Bowl XLII (9 Penalties) +135
Super Bowl XLVI -165
New York Giants Players Props
Total Passing Yards - Eli Manning ((NYG)
Over/Under 305½
Total Passing Attempts - Eli Manning ((NYG)
Over/Under 38½
Total Completions Eli Manning ((NYG)
Over/Under 24½
Total TD Passes - Eli Manning ((NYG)
Over 2½ (+145)
Under 2½ (-175)
Total Interceptions - Eli Manning ((NYG)
Over ½ (-200)
Under ½ (+160)
Will Eli Manning throw a 4th Quarter TD Pass?
Yes -130
No EVEN
Total Rushing Yards - Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG)
Over/Under 60½
Total Rushing Attempts Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG)
Over/Under 13½
Total Receiving Yards - Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG)
Over/Under 22½
Total Rushing Yards - Brandon Jacobs (NYG)
Over/Under 30½
Total Rushing Attempts Brandon Jacobs (NYG)
Over/Under 7½
Total Receiving Yards - Hakeem Nicks (NYG)
Over/Under 85½
Total Receptions - Hakeem Nicks (NYG)
Over/Under 5½
Total Receiving Yards - Victor Cruz (NYG)
Over/Under 89½
Total Receptions - Victor Cruz (NYG)
Over/Under 5½
Total Receiving Yards - Mario Manningham (NYG)
Over/Under 50½
Entertainment Odds and Ends
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How long will it take Kelly Clarkson to sing the National Anthem?
Over/Under 1 minute 34 Seconds
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - What will Kelly Clarkson wear to sing the National Anthem?
Super Bowl XLVI or official NFL shirt 2/1
Patriots Jersey or shirt 12/1
Colts Jersey or shirt 12/1
Giants Jersey or shirt 15/1
Anything else 1/3
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - Will Kelly Clarkson forget or omit at least 1 word of the official US National Anthem?
Yes (only) 5/2
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - Will Kelly Clarkson's bare belly be showing when she sings the National Anthem?
Yes (only) 3/1
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - What color will Madonna's hair be when she begins the Super Bowl Halftime show?
Blonde -400
Any other color +250
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - Will Madonna be wearing fishnet stockings at any point during the Super Bowl Halftime show?
Yes -110
No -110
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - Will Madonna wear an NFL Jersey or shirt at any point during the Super Bowl Halftime show?
Yes +250
No -400
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - Will Madonna wear a hat at any point during the Super Bowl Halftime show?
Yes +150
No -200
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - What will Madonna be using to start the Super Bowl Halftime show?
Headset -200
Handheld Microphone +150
TV Odds and Ends
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How many times will Peyton Manning be shown on TV during the game?
Over/Under 3½
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How many times will Giselle Bundchen be shown on TV during the game?
Over ½ (-150)
Under ½ (+110)
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - If Tom Brady's son is shown on TV during the game will he be wearing a Tom Brady Jersey?
Yes -200
No +150
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How many times will Jim Irsay be mentioned on TV during the game?
Over/Under 1
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How many times will David Tyree's 2008 Super Bowl catch be shown be shown on TV during the game?
Over/Under 1
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How many times will Andrew Luck be mentioned on TV during the game?
Over/Under 1
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How many times will Robert Kraft be shown on TV during the game?
Over/Under 3½
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How many times will Mitt Romney be shown on TV during the game?
Over/Under 1
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - Who will Barack Obama pick to win the game?
New England Patriots -110
New York Giants -110
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - What Color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?
Yellow 7/4
Orange 9/4
Clear/Water 3/1
Red 11/2
Green 6/1
Blue 10/1
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - Who will the Super Bowl MVP of the Game thank first?
Teammates 2/1
God 7/2
Owner 7/2
Family 7/1
Coach 12/1
Does Not Thank Anyone 11/4
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - What will the TV Rating be for the Super Bowl?
Over/Under Nielsen Rating 47½
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How many average viewers will the game have?
Over/Under 115 Million Viewers
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - Which region will have the higher local TV Rating?
Boston -7
New York +7
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - How many viewers will stream the Super Bowl online?
Over/Under 1.5 million
Miscellaneous Odds and Ends
SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS - What will happen with the Dow Jones the day after the Super Bowl?
Market Up -140
Market Down EVEN
FUTURE SPECIALS - Will the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLVI and the Boston Celtics win the 2012 NBA Championship?
Yes 40/1
FUTURE SPECIALS - Will the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLVI and the Boston Red sox win the 2012 World Series?
Yes 18/1
FUTURE SPECIALS - Will the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLVI and the Boston Bruins win the 2012 Stanley Cup?
Yes 9/1
FUTURE SPECIALS - Will the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLVI and Mitt Romney be the Republican Candidate for the 2012 election?
Yes 3/2
FUTURE SPECIALS - Will the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLVI and Mitt Romney win the 2012 Presidential Election?
Yes 4/1
FUTURE SPECIALS - Will the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLVI and the New York Knicks win the 2012 NBA Championship?
Yes 50/1
FUTURE SPECIALS - Will the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLVI and the New York Yankees win the 2012 World Series?
Yes 14/1
FUTURE SPECIALS - Will the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLVI and the New York Rangers win the 2012 Stanley Cup?
Yes 20/1
If you thought that we were just going to abandon everyone's favorite prediction contest the Friday before the biggest NFL game of the year...then you're probably not the brightest knife in the tool shed. So, for old time's sake, we're taking one last trip around the bases before officially putting our contest to bed for the 2011 season.
By now you should all know what to do and how to do it, but just in case you don't, you can catch up on the rules of the game right here. As always, all are welcome to partake, including non-Saints fans. This is a great opportunity for those readers who have never signed up or commented to finally dip their toe in the water.
Let's get this Super Bowl prediction party started! Good luck to everyone!
We're ready to present another candidate in our search for fresh new front page talent here on Canal Street Chronicles, to make the best Saints blog on the net even better.
In case you missed the introduction to our little talent search here, be sure to read it first before continuing. Remember, any and all criticism must be 100% constructive and positive in nature. Keep Da Chronic classy!
Please welcome the next contestant of Da Chronic's Got Talent! S/he is willing to contribute every other week and possibly once weekly in the future.
Two weeks ago at this very moment I was walking around Candlestick Park getting taunted because of my very low-key Saints warm-up jacket. Did I mention there's a police observation tower in the parking lot that looks like it was designed by the same architect (and for the same reason) as the observation tower at Folsom Prison? Now I'm sitting here on a Saturday afternoon watching college basketball and trying to move on without any meaningful football until August. As proud as I am of Brees, Graham, Bushrod, Evans, and Nicks, have you ever sat and watched an entire Pro Bowl game? Me neither. And seriously, Giants-Patriots? I'll watch but I refuse to enjoy.
Thanks to DirecTV I haven't missed a single Saints snap in years (if you don't count the Tampa Bay blow-out a few weeks ago Fox aired as a national game and then cut away from mid-way through the third quarter so we could sit on the edge of our seats watching Jared Allen almost break Michael Strahan's sack record). I'm also lucky enough to travel to see my team play a few times a year.
Well the Candlestick game didn't work out so well, and now I'm surrounded by Giants fans telling me they knew all along Eli could walk on water, or Jets fans hoping Peyton will put Mark Sanchez out of a job. Yes, I am a Saints fan in New Jersey. And I'm reminded that the Saints lost to the 49ers every time I turn on the television or leave my house and am forced to look at those giant inflatable Giants on everyone's lawn.
I'm a fan. I'm not a statistics guy, and I'm not a fantasy league guy. I am the guy who shuts down all non-football forms of life every Sunday from September until January. I am also the guy who has given my family no other reasonable choice but to be Saints fans. There we sit every Sunday in our jerseys (I'm Vilma, she's Colston, and the progeny is Jenkins), 1500 miles from NOLA, hoping the satellite doesn't go out as we cheer our fool heads off -- or wonder what the heck just happened (as in the case of the Rams game in October).
But enough about me, let's get back to the Divisional game. I saw it twice, once in person with the drunk guy behind me hitting me on the shoulder every time the Niners did something good, and once when I got home. The first time I was pretty depressed (and concerned about my personal safety), but the second time I was amazed at how good we actually played and how hard San Francisco had to work -- in spite of the 17 points we spotted them -- to squeak out a miracle victory at the last second. I'll leave the second-guessing to the second-guessers, and I'll leave the arm-chair quarterbacking to the arm-chair quarterbacks. Sure I'd like to win another Super Bowl, but I've been on this ride since Archie was under center and I'm still enjoying the fact that our team is really freakin' good.
Between the drunken and hostile Niners fans, and the screaming young lady in the #9 jersey, gold foil wig and fleur-de-lis face paint who didn't know the names of any of the other Saints besides Brees, my experience at Candlestick was truly once in a lifetime (because I'll kick and scream if anyone ever tries to take me there again).
I am looking forward to an off-season of improvement (hopefully), and next year I'll be at MetLife Stadium when we play the Giants, but mostly I'm just enjoying the ride and appreciating being part of something only a few football fans get to be a part of -- an organization that cares about winning.
It's not always easy rooting for a team halfway across the country, but it sure is fun being a citizen of the Who Dat Nation. Even when football is over until August.
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NFL.com Blogs " Blog Archive Brees says contract talks with Saints have started "
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Jimmy Graham has let go of the bitterness from his childhood | ProFootballTalk
Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is in Indianapolis this week talking less about football than about his childhood, when he suffered from abuse and spent time in the foster system.
Drew Brees expects new contract before free agency | ProFootballTalk
Contract discussions between the Saints and Drew Brees are underway. It sounds like they are going well. "There is no doubt in my mind" a contract will get finalized, Brees said on the Dan Patrick Show Thursday. "It's pretty straight up and should be done here in the next 4-5 weeks.
Graham to be Featured in USA Network Special "NFL Characters Unite"
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says there is 'no doubt' new contract will get done before start of free agency - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Brees said his goal is to sign new contract extension before the start of free agency March 13
Jed Collins an unsung regular for Saints - NFC South Blog - ESPN
In a season in which New Orleans set all sorts of records, Collins quietly played a very big role. He was responsible for protecting Drew Brees and opening holes for Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram and Chris Ivory.
New Orleans Saints hire Ken Flajole as new secondary coach - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
The New Orleans Saints have hired former St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Ken Flajole as the team's new secondary coach, according to a league source. Flajole rejoins Steve Spagnuolo, the former Rams head coach whom the Saints hired last month as defensive coordinator.
Brees wins FedEx Air Player of the Year - NFC South Blog - ESPN
I’m not saying it will be right or wrong, but I’m pretty sure we’re going to hear Saturday night that Green Bay’s Aaron Rodger
Ranking the NFC South QBs - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Check out this Insider post by Trent Dilfer. He ranks the NFL’s quarterbacks, starters and even some backups, although Jimmy Clausen didn’
NFL.com Blogs " Blog Archive Brees, McCoy deliver, win FedEx Air & Ground honors "
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NFL.com Blogs " Blog Archive Saints’ Bushrod already thinking about New Orleans Super Bowl "
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Toomer: Shockey’s absence helped Eli | ProFootballTalk
Eli Manning is gunning for his second Super Bowl title on Sunday. According to his former teammate Amani Toomer, Manning might not have won his first title if Jeremy Shockey was healthy in the 2007 season.
The Super Bowl…Through A Woman’s Eyes?
RotoExperts Announces Drew Brees as 2011 NFL Fantasy Player of the Year : The XLog
Willie Roaf deserves HOF spot - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Roaf also was a finalist last year and reportedly came very close to selection. But Roaf’s chances in this class might be even better than they were last year. There is no slam-dunk first-time candidate and that could open the door for Roaf.
Around the NFC South - NFC South Blog - ESPN
New Orleans guard Carl Nicks says he would like to remain with the Saints. But the potential free agent is skeptical about the chances of that happening because quarterback Drew Brees, receiver Marques Colston, cornerback Tracy Porter and some others also are no longer under contract.
New Orleans Saints Carl Nicks realistic about odds of returning next season - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Guard points to full plate of free agents, led by quarterback Drew Brees, that await new contracts
The Dome Patrol: The Times-Picayune covers 175 years of New Orleans history | NOLA.com
4 linebackers helped the Saints to 4 postseason appearances, the first winning season in franchise history and the team’s first division championship in 1991
Superdome: The Times-Picayune covers 175 years of New Orleans history | NOLA.com
In the past generation, no building has played a more prominent role in the life of New Orleans that the Superdome
New Orleans Saints bring training camp to Paul Solis Elementary in Gretna | NOLA.com
Five stations were set up with football and fun in mind, and students and volunteer parents practiced maneuvers and basic football skills.
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NFL Videos: Brees rebounding from loss
Drew Brees talks about how disappointed he was after the Saints lost to the 49ers and gives an update on his contract situation.
The New Orleans Saints have hired former St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Ken Flajole as the team's new secondary coach, according to a league source. Flajole rejoins Steve Spagnuolo, the former Rams head coach whom the Saints hired last month as defensive coordinator.
Our second offseason podcast of the week!
Dave recaps Canal Street Chronicles' search for more front page contributors. Dave and Ralph also try to figure out if the Saints make the Super Bowl in 2013, how many Saints fans will fill the Dome for Media Day?
The boys also try to guess who the Saints will target in free agency on the defensive line. Should we be worried that Carl Nicks admitted the Saints haven't started contract talks? Should we be excited or scared Madonna has promised to 'gay up' the halftime show?
And Dave mocks our new podcast email address: [email protected]. What's wrong with hotmail Dave? Total email elitist.
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Warning: explicit language and adult content.
Can you believe we're still going? I still can't get over the turnout. Here is another hopeful candidate in our search for fresh new front page talent here on Canal Street Chronicles, to make the best Saints blog on the net even better.
In case you missed the introduction to our little talent search here, be sure to read it first before continuing. Remember, any and all criticism must be 100% constructive and positive in nature. Keep Da Chronic classy!
Please welcome the next contestant of Da Chronic's Got Talent! S/he is willing to contribute twice a month.
I know that we are supposed to be moving on from the Saints heartbreaking loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but damn it I'm not done yet! You see I'm like all of you other Saints fans out there; ridiculously conspicuous with my gear, yelling "WHO DAT!" arbitrarily in random establishments, and let's not even talk about my 2007 "Saints Black" Tahoe with license plates that read: NAWL1NS on the rear of the truck, and SAINTS on the front.
But there is one difference between you and me, my fellow Saints-FANATIC: I am behind enemy lines. Surrounded by our arch nemesis, yeah you know who I'm talking about...I know your blood boils just as much as mine when their team cycles through on one of those NFL Play 60 commercials. The music starts: "Watch who's comin' at you why? Who's got the power? Watch who's comin' at you if you might allow her..". It's all good for a second, then you see that face you recognize, Matty-Ice (As he is anointed by his delusional cult following). When I see it, it takes every bit of inner "woosah" channeling to not run to the garage, grab a gold can of spray paint, and better my neighbors' homes with giant fleur-de-lis' on their front doors. Half a block should make me feel better, right? I mean that is at least 10-12 newly Saints style decorated homes in a matter of minutes.
But let's cut to the chase. I'm not done yet! I'M NOT OVER THE LOSS to the 49ers. But I do feel a smidge better. You know why? Because they loss to NY the same way they beat us, turnovers. And to make it even sweeter they were kicking game turnovers. Mr. Karma's a B here saying, I love you Kyle Williams - you are my hero. I mean c'mon man, no Roby fumble and no Sproles fumble equals we are all trying to figure out what outfit we are wearing to Lucas Oil Field. I was all ready to step out in my gold sneaks, khaki shorts, and top it off with a custom Lil' Doogie black n' gold t-shirt that would read "Say Bruh, We Real Huh?!"
Seriously though, did I miss something in the local media? Nobody else is talking about this? I mean are we all just sitting lotus style healing, while our last and most important game is to be played in a little over a week without us? Well I don't know about you, but Giants vs. Patriots? Been there, done that. I'm not hating on them. Actually I'm glad Eli and Brandon, the natives, may get fitted with the coveted hardware. But this was our year! We broke every record, peaked at the right time, and had our eye on the prize. Now I have to spend the next seven months listening to the national media talk about how Tom "Terrific" (gag) or Eli (ehh) have more Super Bowl rings then Brees...
"Watch who's comin' at you why? Who's got the power? Watch who's comin' at you if you might allow her...".
...I'm out, I got house calls to make. Fluer-de-lis' are in high demand here apparently!
I'M NOT OVER IT..... You'll be hearing more from me behind the lines....
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