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The New Orleans Saints were infamously the victims of a massively blown pass interference call by the officials during the back end of this year’s NFC Championship Game. Now, it appears as though the NFL is taking the necessary steps in order to make sure that such an error does not happen again — especially […]

The NFL’s competition committee is open to a proposal for replay reviews on pass interference calls, according to New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton. Per Saints coach Sean Payton, competition committee has agreed to a proposal that would allow coaches challenge on plays where offensive or defensive pass interference is not called. If it passes, […]

It is no secret that New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has had his run-ins with the league’s officials. As a result, it is absolutely no surprise that Payton is now opposed to some of the league’s new proposals for instant replay changes. With this year’s NFC Championship Game ultimately being decided by the […]

There’s an interesting subtext to the drama surrounding Teddy Bridgewater right now. It was originally reported that the young quarterback would be staying with the New Orleans Saints in 2019, but that’s no longer certain. Bridgewater will reportedly meet with the Dolphins tonight, as Miami attempts to woo him. Miami is offering him the chance […]

The New Orleans Saints are looking to maintain their star-studded roster this offseason. Head coach Sean Payton admits that doing so includes trying to keep running back Mark Ingram around for the long-haul. Ingram is set to hit the market as a free agent unless the Saints can sign him before then. According to Luke […]

On Friday, rumors began to sprout about the New Orleans Saints having interest in acquiring Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Sean Payton dismissed those rumors, but he noted that if New Orleans had discussed trading for Brown, he wouldn’t tell the media. Sean Payton said the Saints have not made any overtures […]

The officiating crew made the most indelible decision in the waning moments of the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints. By opting against flagging Los Angeles defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman for an obvious pass interference penalty on New Orleans receiver Tommylee Lewis with just under […]

It turns out that New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is just like the rest of us when dealing with disappointment. Payton did his season-ending press conference on Wednesday and was asked about how he dealt with the loss and just like the rest of the United States he watched Netflix and ate ice cream. […]

FOX Sports analyst Doug Gottlieb thinks that New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton should consider leaving his post to take over on the Dallas Cowboys’ sideline in the future. While Jason Garrett is still the Cowboys’ coach and Payton seems firmly entrenched in New Orleans, Payton offers up the possibility of Payton one day […]

Ever since their Super Bowl victory following the 2009 season, the New Orleans Saints have struggled to get back to the big stage. It isn’t due to a lack of effort. The Saints have still managed to tally multiple playoff appearances since 2009, but in those appearances they have bowed out in dramatic and controversial […]

The New Orleans Saints suffered a devastating overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game last Sunday, and by now, you know the deal. Toward the end of regulation, the Saints had a third down in the red zone in a 20-20 game. On the ensuing play, Drew Brees lofted a […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden could only look on and watch as the Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints watched their Super Bowl hopes slip out of their reach. Unfortunately, the Saints lost the game in a way many would consider unfair as the officials clearly missed a blatant pass interference call that […]

The Los Angeles Rams are heading to Super Bowl LIII, thanks to a little help from the officials. Despite Sunday afternoon’s win surely coming with an asterisk for the rest of eternity, Rams cornerback Marcus Peters seemed at least a little excited about Los Angeles earning a trip to the NFL’s championship game. Immediately after […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters blasted New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton’s playcalling when asked about the controversial no-call in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. The Rams pulled off the 26-23 overtime victory in New Orleans, which allowed Sean McVay’s team to earn their spot in Super Bowl […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton says the NFL admitted that the controversial no-call against the Los Angeles Rams was not only pass interference, but also helmet-to-helmet. The Rams picked up a 26-23 overtime victory in New Orleans, but obviously, it was the missed call late in the fourth quarter that allowed Los Angeles […]

After a season of setting records on offense, the last throw of Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees’ season was an unfortunate first. The Ram’s John Johnson picked off Brees after Dante Fowler pressured him on third down while the Saints were attempting to score on their first, and only, drive in overtime. Via ESPN Stats & Info: That was Drew […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reportedly called the NFL shortly after the NFC title game against the Los Angeles Rams and got confirmation that referees missed a crucial call in the fourth quarter. The Saints had an opportunity to run out the clock had a pass interference call been awarded, but instead, it […]

As New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton prepares for this Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Rams, he knows how big of a factor crowd noise can be. The Saints crowd is very loud, and the volume within the Superdome can be very overwhelming for opposing teams. According to The New Orleans Advocate, Payton’s […]

New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Taysom Hill is one of the most interesting signal-callers this game has ever seen. Of course, playing behind Drew Brees, he isn’t going to get much time to throw the football, but Hill is still getting plenty of playing time as both a rusher and a punt returner. Yes; that’s […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does not often to speak to the media in a matter of fact manner. Although he has committed to head coach Jason Garrett there could be different plans in the future. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk states that New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton’s name continuously comes into […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib will face off against Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints high powered offense this Sunday. Unfortunately for the Rams, Talib was injured when the two teams met earlier this season. Saints head coach Sean Payton had high praise for Talib and the difference he makes on the defense […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters had some choice words for Sean Payton after the New Orleans Saints coach said that he liked the matchup that Thomas had during the Saints victory in the first meeting this season. Peters was asked about coach Payton on Wednesday with the two getting ready to square off again […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton believes that Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is the best defensive player in the NFL. The Saints will host the Rams on Sunday with the winner earning a spot in Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3. And it’s clear that New Orleans will need to prevent […]

The Dallas Cowboys simply had no answer for the Los Angeles Rams’ rushing attack in the NFC Divisional Round. It appears even New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was impressed with what he saw last Saturday. The Cowboys could not find a way to contain the Rams’ backfield duo of Todd Gurley and C.J. […]

The New Orleans Saints are getting set to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game this Sunday, and one of the keys will be who wins the battle between Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas and Rams cornerback Marcus Peters. Both are among the best in the game at their respective positions, […]

The New Orleans Saints host the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Divisional Round this week. Head coach Sean Payton suddenly feels that alone should serve as more than enough motivation for his players. It is no secret that the Eagles are looking to even the score from the beatdown the Saints gave them earlier in […]

Does anyone outside of New Orleans even remember that Malcolm Jenkins played for the Saints at this point? Jenkins has been patrolling the Philadelphia Eagles secondary since 2014, making a pair of Pro Bowl and helping lead the Eagles to their first-ever Super Bowl title. Seeing how impressive of a player Jenkins has become and […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton didn’t outright say whether he will sit his starters for the team’s regular-season finale against the Carolina Panthers. All Payton said was that he’ll approach Week 17 like any other regular-season game. “I’m going to specify for the fourth time — you ready? — I can’t be any […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton knows the game of football as well as anyone and recently he gave his input on a rule he’d really like to see change ESPN staff writer Mike Triplett reported Payton’s thoughts on expanding the current size of a NFL roster. “The 46-man roster on game day is […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees have been successful together for a long time, and it shows in the results. After the Saints’ ugly 12-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night, Payton and Brees moved into second place on the all-time coach/quarterback duo wins list with 117 wins, […]

Earlier this week, the New Orleans Saints decided part ways with veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Although this was an abrupt end to his brief tenure with New Orleans, head coach Sean Payton has voiced that the door is open toward possibly bringing Marshall back on board at some point down the line, via James Parks […]

Since joining the New Orleans Saints, veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall has yet to play in any of the first three games that he has been a member of the team. However, this hasn’t thrust him out of a role, as head coach Sean Payton recently spoke highly of Marshall, stating that he has quickly learned […]

Before this week, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and now former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy were tied as the third-longest tenured head coaches in the NFL, both hired in 2006. Of course, Payton is now alone in that spot after Green Bay relieved McCarthy of his duties just hours after […]

Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints seemed to have forgotten what it’s like to lose a game. Since falling prey to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, the Saints have won all of their next nine games, a stretch that includes last week’s 48-7 win over Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles at […]

The New Orleans Saints added another impressive win to their strong push this season after cruising past the Philadelphia Eagles 48-7 on Sunday afternoon in an extremely one-sided affair. However, there were some questions as to why the Saints made the decision to stay aggressive in the fourth quarter up by 31 points with star […]

After the New Orleans Saints went for it on 4th down up big in the 4th quarter and scored a touchdown on Philadelphia Eagles defender Malcolm Jenkins he wasn’t happy and the camera caught him flipping the bird to his former coach Sean Payton. After the game, Jenkins said he was just frustrated that the […]

New Orleans Saints were once again put into the open market for help at the wide receiver position after former Pro Bowl wideout Dez Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon on his second practice with the team. This immediately turned their attention toward bringing aboard veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall in place of Bryant for […]

The New Orleans Saints racked up another impressive win cruising past the Cincinnati Bengals 51-14 on Sunday afternoon that was fueled by their explosive offense. However, it saw head coach Sean Payton go to some intriguing measures to motivate his team prior to the game by smashing the fire alarm in the team’s locker room, […]

The Los Angeles Rams suffered their first loss of the season last week, when they were tripped up by the New Orleans Saints on the road to the tune of a 45-35 score. It’s a bitter loss to swallow for the Rams, but it’s a little bit harder to accept for LA cornerback Marcus Peters, […]