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According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the New Orleans Saints and superstar running back Alvin Kamara have begun new contract talks. Nothing imminent but the Saints have gotten the ball rolling on a potential contract extension for Alvin Kamara, who wasn’t healthy last year but is primed for bif production in 2020. pic.twitter.com/vKi1NipsFc — Jeremy […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees faced intense criticism in June for his comments regarding kneeling during the national anthem. Brees’ remarks drew a sharp rebuke across the sports landscape, including some of his teammates. Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins believed Brees remarks were offensive to African Americans and that he was misrepresenting what they were […]

The Chicago Bears made a couple of moves to bolster their tight end unit this offseason. That included signing veteran star Jimmy Graham and selecting rookie Cole Kmet in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. And according to Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times on Twitter, Kmet had a pretty funny confession about […]

While the NFL and NFLPA may have established safety protocols for training camp, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton decided to take matters into his own hands by having his team stay in a mini-bubble leading up to the 2020 NFL season. It seems this has led the league’s front office to consider building […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 93 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 93 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 93 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL preview series, picking […]

With the 2020 NFL regular season now less than one month away, that means this year’s fantasy football drafts will be happening even sooner, and identifying your top fantasy football wide receivers is a vital part of the process. For fantasy football fans throughout the country, the research and strategizing has already been going on […]

Emmanuel Sanders is impressing his new quarterback in his first season in New Orleans with the Saints. According to Drew Brees, who spoke with the media following Monday’s practice, Sanders — an 11th-year veteran — is providing a valuable presence to his new team. “He’s a pro. I think that’s what you recognize with, you […]

The New Orleans Saints have begun their training camp practices and Jameis Winston is already turning heads from prominent members on the team. In the early portions of practices thus far, Drew Brees has been impressed with Winston, per Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Advocate. Drew Brees' full comments on his first impression of […]

The New Orleans Saints have been one of the NFL’s premier franchises since quarterback Drew Brees arrived in 2006, but before that, the team struggled mightily. Still, it is worth noting that they have made some excellent trades over the years. With that said, we take a look at the team’s five best trades in […]

Expectations remain as high as ever for the New Orleans Saints heading into the 2020 NFL season. Even tight end Jared Cook is doing what he can to ensure that the mistakes that were made last year do no come back to haunt them. Cook enjoyed a stellar debut year in New Orleans last season. […]

Jared Cook’s first season with Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints didn’t go exactly as planned—especially through the first half. New Orleans rolled to 13 wins and boasted one of the league’s top offenses, but early injuries to Cook and Brees limited him to just 15 receptions through the first eight weeks. Cook suffered […]

The New Orleans Saints will not have fans in the seats when they open the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 13. Saints announce team’s home opener to be played without fans: https://t.co/3BEPsnE6q4 pic.twitter.com/i1irGmwZSD — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 12, 2020 While the Saints still hope to be able to host fans […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees may be 41 years old, but he remains one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints star doesn’t have the arm strength of Patrick Mahomes, the mobility of Lamar Jackson or the hardware of Tom Brady, but somehow, he manages to make it work, even […]

The New Orleans Saints safety known as Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is pulling a Chad Johnson. The second-year defensive back announced on Instagram he is changing his name to “Ceedy Duce,” via NOLA.com’s Amie Just. The Saints' second-year safety formerly known as Chauncey and C.J. Gardner-Johnson has announced via Instagram that he has changed his name to […]

Being drafted by the New Orleans Saints two seasons ago, defensive end Marcus Davenport found himself on a veteran-laden team. His peers all have invaluable experiences in the league but he looks up to one particular teammate of his for motivation. That is the Saints defensive end and nine-year veteran Cameron Jordan: “I’m trying to […]

Is Michael Thomas the best wide receiver in the NFL today? His New Orleans Saints teammate Emmanuel Sanders certainly thinks so. During a training camp press conference, Sanders was asked about his impression of Thomas after the three-time Pro Bowler previously expressed his eagerness and excitement to work with him. The 33-year-old Sanders was full […]

Emmanuel Sanders has a ton of glowing remarks for Drew Brees, including likening the New Orleans Saints star to one of his former quarterbacks. While speaking about his new QB, Sanders compared Brees to Peyton Manning. “I think It is Drew (Brees) and Drew works. I love it, like that guy, he goes to work […]

The New Orleans Saints were able to sign Emmanuel Sanders this offseason, giving them a No. 2 option alongside Michael Thomas. During a conversation with the media on Friday, Sanders opened up about his relationship with Drew Brees. Emmanuel Sanders on Drew Brees – I want to win a Super Bowl with that guy. I […]

Without really even needing to delve into it, it is very well known that Michael Thomas — the best offensive player on the New Orleans Saints — is the best wide receiver in the league, only behind Christian McCaffrey in terms of best overall offensive player in the league. And with Thomas catching passes from […]

The New Orleans Saints, along with the other 31 teams in the NFL, are getting accustomed to the guidelines the league has handed down amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Cameron Jordan, the team’s All-Pro defensive end, revealed the extreme social distancing measures the NFL has taken thus far. Cam Jordan discusses how training camp is different […]

After a productive 2019, New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas hopes to make more history in the upcoming season. The three-time Pro Bowler is not only aiming for better numbers but also to win more games for his team in 2020. According to Pro Football Talk featured in NBC Sports: Thomas was the […]

Heading into the upcoming season, Michael Thomas and the already-rich New Orleans Saints got even richer. The acquisition of wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders gives another dimension to the Saints’ offense led by quarterback Drew Brees. Fellow Saints wideout Michael Thomas chimed in on the newest veteran of the team as reported by The Athletic NOLA […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees came under fire for comments he made in June regarding players’ decisions to kneel during the national anthem. Brees previously said he would “never agree” with players choosing to kneel during the anthem, prompting backlash from players around the NFL, including some of his Saints teammates. The veteran quarterback […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees received backlash from the public when he reiterated his long-held opposition to anyone kneeling during the national anthem. He also stated that he would never approve of anyone disrespecting the flag. His statements have shaped him to be a symbol of white privilege, which was ill-timed especially in a […]

Amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement in American Society, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees released a statement that was not received well by the public. Since then, he has issued his apologies both to the public and to his teammates who were affected by his words, mainly including Malcolm Jenkins and Emmanuel Sanders. […]

It’s been assumed that Drew Brees is going to be playing his final season in the NFL in 2020 with the New Orleans Saints. Despite the presumptions being made, Brees is deflecting the idea that he’s going to retire after the 2020 season concludes. During a talk with reporters, Brees quickly refuted the notion that […]

The New Orleans Saints suffered yet another devastating end to their season this past year, losing to the Minnesota Vikings in overtime in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. However, that’s not what we’re about to take about now. Rather, it’s an Alvin Kamara Fantasy Football conversation. No, it wasn’t quite as bad as […]

The New Orleans Saints clearly have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL. They have an unbeatable passing-rushing-receiving trifecta in Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara, and Michael Thomas. Their O-line is legit with studs like Cameron Jordan and Marshon Lattimore. Their secondary unit isn’t letting anyone off easily either. That’s why left tackle Terron […]

The NFL and NFLPA have finally established a safe of safety protocols for teams to abide by during training camp. However, it seems New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has found a way to double down on his efforts. Among Brees’ notable in-game habits is his licking of the fingers in between plays. According to […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara’s long-term future is still clouded in uncertainty. He is currently entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract. He claimed back in April that he’d like to have a deal that allows him to remain in New Orleans beyond the coming season. However, Saints general manager […]

It’s been a rocky half-century for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. The Louisiana- based franchise have been in and out of playoff contention and have struggled to get a stronghold of the NFC South division. But, there have been some incredible seasons that show that the Saints can be competitive, given the right […]

One of the biggest names remaining in the free-agent market is former Seattle Seahawk defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas believes in the veteran’s capabilities to contribute and wants his team to join in the Clowney sweepstakes before training camp gets in full swing. The 2019 NFL Offensive Player of […]

It takes one to know one if you are a Denver Broncos wide receiver so it seems. Broncos incoming rookie wideout Jerry Jeudy has found quite the mentor this offseason as the former Alabama Crimson Tide standout has been working out alongside current New Orleans Saints pass-catcher Emmanuel Sanders, who of course has spent the […]

Make no mistake: New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins is more than an athlete and he’s not afraid to air his thoughts. Jenkins recently joined Don Lemon of CNN in a quick interview to discuss a recent tweet of U.S. President Donald Trump. In another headline-grabbing statement, the POTUS once again denounced the kneeling of […]

Former New Orleans Saints center Max Unger retired back in 2018. Ever since his post-football life started, he decided to switch to a new lifestyle. The former Oregon Duck shared with Rod Walker of NOLA.com: “Weight loss was the first priority,” Unger said. “It was a good thing to focus on right out of the […]

The New Orleans Saints have remained one of the best teams in the NFC over the last several seasons, and little should change this season. However, New Orleans has caught bad luck in the last few postseasons. Longtime pass rusher Cameron Jordan spoke up. He recently revealed what the Saints need in order to win […]

The NFL is coming under fire from the players with just over a week until teams are scheduled to report for training camp. Players took to social media Sunday to express concern with respect to the league’s lack of transparency and clarity regarding health and safety protocols to combat COVID-19. New Orleans Saints defensive end […]

The blockbuster relocation of veteran quarterback Tom Brady from New England to Tampa Bay has caught the attention of the entire league. NFC South division rival New Orleans Saints were quick to take notes on their counterparts’ offseason moves. Cornerback Janoris Jenkins shared his opinion on a video interview with Good Morning Football on Twitter: […]

Prior to the Drew Brees era, the New Orleans Saints were typically one of the NFL’s least successful franchises. However, throughout their history, the team has still rostered some great players. Here are five you may have forgotten played for New Orleans. 5. Mark Brunell, 2008-2009 Brunell is known for being the first quarterback for […]