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New Orleans Saints

In 2006 the Saints helped revive the spirits of their city, in 2007 they need to revive themselves after a horrible start

Stories

12 Stories

  • September 2008

    • Favre Solid in 20-14 Win Over Dolphins

      Newsday  |  Sep 7, 08 6:18 PM CDT

      Favre Solid in 20-14 Win Over Dolphins

      (Newser) - Brett Favre debuted in style with the New York Jets today and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gave storm-weary fans something to celebrate—but New England Patriots' QB Tom Brady hobbled off the field in pain: The recently unretired Favre led the Jets to a 20-14 win over the Miami Dolphins, finishing 15-for-22 for 194 yards and two touchdowns, Newsday reports. More »

  • April 2008

    • Saints Work Out Deal to Keep McAllister

      Associated Press  |  Apr 14, 08 10:48 PM CDT

      Saints Work Out Deal to Keep McAllister

      (Newser) - Saints running back Deuce McAllister, coming off the second knee surgery of his career, will remain with New Orleans for at least one more season. A member of the team with knowledge of the contract negotiations confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on Monday night. The person did not want to be named because the team hasn't made an official announcement. More »

  • February 2008

    • NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents

      MSNBC  |  Feb 29, 08 12:23 PM CST

      NFL's Top 10 2008 Free Agents

      (Newser) - Free agents can mean the difference between a losing season and the Super Bowl. This year’s crop is wanting, but quality is available. Here’re 10 of the best: Patriot CB Asante Samuel: A playmaker Patriot WR Randy Moss: Stands pat? Bears LB Lance Briggs: Washington bound? Steelers OG Alan Faneca: Bear? Jet? Cardinal? Charger RB Michael Turner: In Tomlinson’s shadow More »

  • December 2007

    • Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

      Chicago Tribune  |  Dec 30, 07 6:00 PM CST

      Hester, Bears Knock Playoff Halo Off Saints

      (Newser) - Chicago played spoiler for the second straight week, this time out-hustling New Orleans 33-25 despite gaining only 275 yards to the Saints' 413. The Bears' Devin Hester scored a record sixth kick return touchdown on the season and tacked on a TD reception in the win. Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke the NFL single-season completions record, nailing three TD passes in a losing effort. In other action: More »

    • Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago

      Chicago Tribune  |  Dec 23, 07 7:30 PM CST

      Green Bay Gets Iced in Chicago

      (Newser) - The host Chicago Bears hardly looked eliminated from the playoffs as they whipped Green Bay today, 35-7. The Packers entered the game fighting for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but left with no shot at that after giving up two interceptions and two blocked punts, reports the Chicago Tribune . The Bears' 11-minute, 18-play opening drive set the tone. Elsewhere: More »

    • Saints Make Playoff Move, Beat 'Zona

      Times-Picayune (New Orleans)  |  Dec 16, 07 7:46 PM CST

      Saints Make Playoff Move, Beat 'Zona

      (Newser) - New Orleans, essentially playing must-win games every week, got one today over fellow playoff hopeful Arizona, 31-24. Quarterback Drew Brees was outstanding, completing nearly 90 percent of his passes, while Aaron Stecker balanced the offense with 95 yards rushing and two scores, reports the Times-Picayune. The Saints (7-7) also pressured Cardinals QB Kurt Warner into two turnovers. Elsewhere: More »

    • Saints Make Easy Work of Atlanta

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Dec 11, 07 2:56 AM CST

      Saints Make Easy Work of Atlanta

      (Newser) - The Atlanta Falcons were clearly distracted on the day that former franchise quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to nearly two years in prison, giving up four drives of at least 75 yards in a 34-14 loss to New Orleans. Owner Arthur Blank said it best: "The beauty of the (NFL) is that seasons come to an end," reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . More »

    • Steelers Pound Bengals in Wet, Wild 24-10 Win

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  |  Dec 3, 07 3:15 AM CST

      Steelers Pound Bengals in Wet, Wild 24-10 Win

      (Newser) - Despite offering up four turnovers, Pittsburgh held Cincinnati to a touchdown and a field goal in last night's 24-10 triumph. Hines Ward's two touchdown catches put him at the top of the Steelers' all-time list, and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger managed not to get sacked, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In less rain-drenched matchups: More »

  • October 2007

    • Reggie Bush Preps for Seahawks

      NFL  |  Oct 11, 07

      Q: Can you talk about this week of practice and how you%u2019ve fared this week? A: %u201CThis team is a team that practices hard every week. I%u2019ve never been worried about the way we%u2019ve practiced. We%u2019ve always practiced hard and that%u2019s always been what helped us be so successful last year. This year for whatever reason, things aren%u2019t clicking for us during the game times. We%u2019re working hard during the week. That%u2019s what we do.%u201D Q: Can you discuss your thought on getting the team%u2019s first win? A: %u201CWe need to get the monkey off of our back. We%u2019re...

  • September 2007

    • Titans March Past Saints 31-14

      Associated Press  |  Sep 25, 07 3:59 AM CDT

      Titans March Past Saints 31-14

      (Newser) - The Tennessee Titans capitalized on a shaky performance by New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees to blow by the Saints 31-14 last night. In a rematch of Vince Young and Reggie Bush's meeting at the 2006 Rose Bowl, Young triumphed again, reports the AP. Bush is now 0-2 against Young, and his Saints are 0-3 this season. More »

    • Colts Trample Saints in NFL Opener

      Indianapolis Star  |  Sep 7, 07 8:44 AM CDT

      Colts Trample Saints in NFL Opener

      (Newser) - After a stultifying first half, the Indianapolis Colts pounded the New Orleans Saints—and former teammate Jason David—in the second. The score at halftime in Indianapolis was 10-10; by the end of the game it was 41-10. "We kind of stayed in what we call 'in phase,'" said Peyton Manning, who helped the Colts repeatedly breeze by New Orleans' defense in the first game of the NFL season. More »

    • Colts, Saints Gearing up for Prime-Time

      Indianapolis Star  |  Sep 6, 07 4:37 AM CDT

      Colts, Saints Gearing up for Prime-Time

      (Newser) - The Indianapolis Colts, defending Super-Bowl champions, go helmet-to-helmet tonight against the New Orleans Saints to open the 2007 NFL season . The Saints, who were one game away from facing the Colts in Super Bowl XLI, could potentially meet them again next February in an unprecedented reprise of the season opener, reports the Indianapolis Star. More »

12 Stories

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) follows through after handing the ball to running back Reggie Bush (25) in the first half against the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game in New Orleans,...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister leaves the field after apparently suffering an injury during the first half against the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday,...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) points upward after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of their football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. ...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints cornerback Jason David (42) celebrates with Josh Bullocks, center, and Will Smith after David's interception in the first half of their football with the Tennessee Titans in the Superdome...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) tries to climb over a mountain of Tennessee Titans defenders in the second half of their football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. Brees made...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. The Saints lost 31-14. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister (26) walks off the field after injuring his left knee in the first half of the Tennessee Saints game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. An MRI confirmed...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister (26) limps off the field after injuring his left knee in the first half of the Tennessee Saints game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. An MRI confirmed...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister (26) walks off the field after injuring his left knee in the first half of the Tennessee Saints game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. An MRI confirmed...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, left, runs past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Rocky Boiman in the first quarter of NFL football action in Indianapolis, in this Sept. 6, 2007 file photo. Bush...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, right, gets away from Carolina Panthers corner back Ken Lucas in the first half of their football game in the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007....   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints defenders Will Smith, bottom back, and Charles Grant, top, combine to sack Carolina Panthers quarterback David Carr, bottom front, in the first half their football game in the Superdome...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints safety Kevin Kaesviharn, top, tackles Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams in the first half of their football game in the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007.(AP...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bushis, center front, brought down by the Carolina Panthers defense including Julius Peppers left, in the first half of their football game in the Superdome in New...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, center, passes during the first half of their football game with the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007.(AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper can't stop the catch by Carolina Panthers receiver Keary Colbert in the first half of their football game in the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. (AP...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper , back, can't stop the catch by Carolina Panthers receiver Keary Colbert, front, in the first half of their football game in the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints kicker Olindo Mare kicks the ball as Steve Weatherford holds in the second half of their football game with the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007....   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints kicker Olindo Mare right, tries to grab the ball as Steve Weatherford (7) scrambles with Carolina Panthers Richard Marshall after the kick was blocked in the second half of their football...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush sits on the bench in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game with the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Panthers...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush looks to run in the second half of their football game with the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Panthers won 16-13.(AP...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton talks with officials during their football game with the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Saints lost 16-13.(AP Photo/Alex...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton talks with quarterback Drew Brees during their football game with the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Saints lost 16-13.(AP...   (Associated Press)
Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush smiles at a news conference in this Jan. 12, 2006 file photo in Los Angeles. A sports marketer will hand over financial records and other evidence to NCAA investigators...   (Associated Press)
New Orleans Saints kicker Olindo Mare kicks the ball as Steve Weatherford holds in the second half of their football game with the Carolina Panthers in the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
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