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There is no question that the New Orleans Saints will enter the 2019 regular season as one of the most talented — and feared — teams in the entire NFL. With New Orleans coming up just shy of an NFC Championship and a trip to the Super Bowl last season, the Saints could very well […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been slingin’ footballs as a pro for a while now. Specifically, for 19 years after 2019 kicks off. With the quarterback entering his age 40 season, speculation about retirement remains. But, Brees thinks he “can play a lot longer,” as he told Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Brees rebutted […]

Jacquizz Rodgers has played the majority of his NFL career in the NFC South. He must love playing in the division as he has decided to join the New Orleans Saints. On Saturday, the Saints signed veteran running back, Jacquizz Rodgers. In a corresponding move, the team released Robert Kelley after brining him in earlier […]

Earlier this offseason, EA Sports released their Madden ratings for this year’s video game. Among the players who were upset, none may have a bigger gripe than Zach Woods of the New Orleans Saints. In this year’s game, Woods was given the lowest rating in this year’s game with a 36-overall rating—tying him with Oakland […]

Although wide receiver Dez Bryant’s stint with the New Orleans Saints last year may have been short, it appears he is hoping they can pick up where they left off. Bryant has spent the offseason recovering from a torn Achilles that ended his 2018 campaign before it officially started. He said during an appearance on […]

Although New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has not been in town very long, he has already gotten well-acquainted with the city’s biggest star in New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Despite what appear to be vast differences between the two, they have already formed quite a bond. According to Brett Martel of The Washington […]

The Baltimore Ravens expect Marquise Brown to be a dynamic force as their primary receiver. But, they may not have gotten just one of those in the 2019 NFL Draft. Miles Boykin, their third-round pick, is making waves in training camp. A 6-foot-4, 220-pound receiver hailing from Notre Dame with a 4.42 40-time and 43.5-inch […]

The wide receiver market has continued to rise in the NFL with the league becoming more pass-friendly. Michael Thomas’ new deal has elevated the asking price for star receivers moving forward. On July 31st, the New Orleans Saints signed Thomas to a groundbreaking deal worth $100 million over five years. The extension also includes $61 […]

The New Orleans Saints just made Michael Thomas the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL. The Saints wideout may have gotten a deal done but he’s already looking forward to his next contract. After signing his contract, Michael Thomas made it known that he plans to stay in New Orleans through his third contract. Thomas […]

NFL Network’s NFL Top 100 list tends to spark controversy in every iteration. Whether it be an injured player ranked too a high, a promising rookie unranked, or a legend too low, there tend to be disagreements with the list. It’s not just fans, or talking heads; players join the fun in the summer tradition […]

On Wednesday, Michael Thomas became the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.  The New Orleans Saints handed him a five-year, $100 million dollar contract that included $61 million dollars in guaranteed money. Despite being one of the best, most reliable pass-catchers in the league, it was inevitable that some would feel Thomas was overpaid. Of […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees made it clear he respects the greatness of Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. The NFL has been releasing its annual Top 100 list over the past week, and Brees was getting interviewed on The Dan Patrick Show when he was asked about his ranking. Brees came in […]

Former New Orleans Saints star Darren Sharper had his motion to overthrow a plea deal he agreed to thrown out was denied according to Pro Football Talk. In 2016 Sharper was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual assault charges in New Orleans. Sharper was offered a deal by federal prosecutors […]

With less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of last season’s NFC Championship game, we witnessed one of the worst no-calls in NFL history. With the game tied at 20 points and the New Orleans Saints driving, Los Angeles Rams defensive back, Nickell Robey-Coleman slammed into wide receiver, Tommylee Lewis. Robey-Coleman did not […]

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract extension with star wide receiver Michael Thomas on Wednesday. In light of this news, Lakers superstar LeBron James decided to send Thomas a congratulatory message on Twitter: @Cantguardmike CONGRATS lil bro!! Well deserved. Keep going and settle for nothing less than GREATNESS 👑 🚀 […]

The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Michael Thomas have agreed on a record five-year, $100 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The record breaking $100M deal that WR Michael Thomas & the Saints have agreed to includes $61M in New Guaranteed Money, which is the most in NFL history for a Non-QB […]

Former New Orleans Saints and longtime Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant remains a free agent after failing to appear in a regulation game last season. While Bryant went unsigned for quite some time before ultimately latching on with the Saints, the former Cowboys superstar almost immediately tore his Achilles tendon, which ended his season […]

The non-call in the NFC Championship Game between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams happened nearly seven months ago. Despite that, the talk surrounding it — and Roger Goodell — has been alive and well, enough to reach the form of a lawsuit. A judge dismissed that lawsuit, which targeted Roger Goodell and […]

Sean Payton pushed for the NFL to allow head coaches to challenge pass interference calls moving forward. Some approve of the new rule, but former New England Patriots cornerback Ty Law isn’t a fan. In a recent conference call, Ty Law said he believes that replay for pass interference will hurt the game. Law is […]

The New Orleans Saints have superstar Alvin Kamara at running back. However, they lost Mark Ingram and have clearly been trying to fill that hole this offseason. They signed Latavius Murray, but will still be looking for more help. With that in mind, they’ve signed someone who could fight for a roster spot and playing time in […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is holding out of camp looking for a new deal and it sounds like that could be coming soon. On Friday, the rumors were that the two sides were getting close, and according to Pro Football Talk, a new deal could be getting done at any moment. Per […]

New Orleans Saints teammates Drew Brees and Alvin Kamara welcomed Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson to training camp on Monday. As part of the honorary visit, Brees put together a bit of a skills challenge: “We’ve got a little combo match here,” Brees said before kicking off the skills contest. “It’s going to involve shooting baskets, […]

In response to the most infamous NFL no-call of the 21st century — an illegal hit by Nickell Robey-Coleman against the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game — many around the nation and in Louisiana are demanding answers. Roger Goodell could be asked to provide them. Now, some are taking action. According to […]

The New Orleans Saints added veteran tight end, Jared Cook, this offseason while head coach Sean Payton already seems quite pleased with the team’s new acquisition. Cook, who has spent time with a variety of different teams throughout his NFL career, is definitely an established piece at the tight end position that can immediately aid […]

The New Orleans Saints offered to make Michael Thomas the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, but he still wants more, which is why he is holding out of Saints’ training camp. Thomas is said to be seeking a deal that would pay him $20 million annually, which would make him the first wide out […]

The New Orleans Saints, following the departure of Mark Ingram, continue to look for running back mates to Pro Bowler Alvin Kamara. Though both Latavius Murray and Javarious Allen found their way to the Bayou City, the team is bringing in another veteran back. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Alfred Morris will be the […]

Mark Ingram may now be a member of the Baltimore Ravens, but that does not mean he will forget how his final season with the New Orleans Saints ended this past year. Of course, the Saints fell to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game in controversial fashion, as Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman […]

The New Orleans Saints have released wide receiver Cameron Meredith, according to Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Meredith is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he was limited to just six games due to a knee injury that ultimately landed him on the injured reserve list in November. During the time […]

Free-agent running back Theo Riddick, who met with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, is now scheduled to visit with the Denver Broncos, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Riddick was released by the Detroit Lions late last week, as the Lions seem ready to move forward with a backfield led by Kerryon Johnson and […]

In a surprising move on Saturday, the Detroit Lions released veteran running back Theo Riddick. Riddick won’t be in free agency for long as the New Orleans Saints are already showing interest in him. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, Theo Riddick will visit the Saints. Riddick spent his first six seasons in the NFL […]

The New Orleans Saints are trying to maximize their chance to win a Super Bowl while Drew Brees still dons a Saints jersey. As long as Brees is under center, anything is possible. Last year, the Saints showed they have what it takes to make a push deep in the playoffs. New Orleans was a […]

The time has finally come for the top 10 players to be revealed in my list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players. If you need to catch up and see how we got here, here are the previous players. NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 NFL’s […]

When it comes to how talented NFL players act, most of them carry at least some of the same traits throughout their careers. New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson has had the chance to play with both Tom Brady and Drew Brees throughout his career, and after seeing both future Hall of Fame quarterbacks […]

The New Orleans Saints have been trying to nail down a contract extension for wide receiver Michael Thomas, but Thomas isn’t biting, and as a result, the star has been holding out of training camp. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis does not seem too enthralled with Thomas’ decision to sit out: “(Thomas holding out) bothers […]

We are dwindling down the list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players with numbers 30-21. If you haven’t checked out the previous players that made the cut, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 70-61 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 60-51 […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has not reported for the start of the team’s training camp, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. The Saints have reported and WR Michael Thomas has not arrived at the facility, sources tell me and MikeGarafolo. He’s seeking a new deal and the two sides […]

The New Orleans Saints have placed defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins on the physically unable to perform list, per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. This was expected, as Rankins tore his Achilles during the Saints’ Divisional Round playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles back in January. He will also most likely miss part of the […]

We are now in the top 40 players in my list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players. These next 10 include a decent number of pass-rushers who continue to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. If you haven’t checked out the previous articles of mine, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 […]

The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive lineman Evander “Ziggy” Hood, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. With Sheldon Rankins being on the physically unable to perform list as he recovers from a torn Achilles and with David Onyemata set to miss the first game of the regular season due to a suspension, Hood […]