1. Report: Vilma Says NFL Wouldn't Reveal Bounty Evidence

    In the latest "he said, he said" chapter of the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal, MLB Jonathan Vilma claims the NFL would not provide him evidence of the pay-for-pain program upon request...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 16 hours ago 2 reads 0 comments

  2. Goodell Confident Bounties No Longer an Issue

    CHICAGO -- Commissioner Roger Goodell is confident that bounty hunting will no longer be an issue in the NFL because of the severe penalties handed out in the wake of the New Orleans Saints scandal...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 16 hours ago 2 reads 0 comments

  3. Curtis Lofton Fitting Perfectly with Saints

    At about the time he hit free agency, the whispers started around the league that the Atlanta Falcons no longer thought Curtis Lofton could be an every-down linebacker...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 16 hours ago 6 reads 1 comments

  4. New Orleans Saints Are Working to Getting More Interceptions

    In the two OTAs open to the media, it was clear New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and secondary coach Ken Flajole, whom Spagnuolo brought over from his Rams staff, have the secondary doing some different drills...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 16 hours ago 3 reads 0 comments

  5. Who Gave the Green Light to Release the Saints' Bounty Tape?

    When documentary filmmaker Sean Pamphilon released the Bountygate audio back in early April, was he acting on his own? The recording, a now-infamous four-minute clip of New Orleans ...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 18 hours ago 2,753 reads 1 comments

  6. Drew Brees Responds to Vitt: I Can Dance

    Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt had the quote of the day Thursday when he talked about his full confidence that quarterback Drew Brees would be at training camp on time. "I feel confident he's going to be here...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 21 hours ago 2,084 reads 2 comments

  7. NFC South Morning Jog: Drew Brees Claims to Be a Karaoke Superstar

    Each morning, I like to start the day off with a workout—usually a morning jog. I can clear my head, plan my day, and think about what’s going on around the NFC South...

    Knox Bardeen Written by Knox Bardeen about 22 hours ago 226 reads 1 comments

  8. Vitt Confident Brees Will Attend Training Camp

    Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt says he has talked to Drew Brees about preparations for training camp and expects the star quarterback to be back with the team by then...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 1 day ago 6,063 reads 7 comments

  9. 7 New Orleans Saints Who Could Change Positions in 2012

    The New Orleans Saints could potentially look like a different version of themselves in 2012—what without Sean Payton and possibly Drew Brees . Players could be moved and switched on offense...

    Will Osgood Written by Will Osgood about 1 day ago 2,933 reads 6 comments

  10. Saints Front Office Must Heed Their Fans, Ink Drew Brees to Long-Term Deal

    The New Orleans Saints ' front office should listen to its fans, literally. According to James Varney of the Times-Picayune , a Saints fan website dedicated to getting Brees ...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 2 days ago 1,035 reads 3 comments

  11. Best-Case Scenario for the New Orleans Saints' 2012 Season

    The best-case scenario for the New Orleans Saints ’ 2012 season might be for everyone to wake up from the bad dream that was “BountyGate” and have a full squad of players and coaches back...

    Knox Bardeen Written by Knox Bardeen about 2 days ago 1,443 reads 4 comments

  12. New Orleans Saints: 5 Things Saints Must Do in 2012 to Shake Bountygate

    After the loss to San Francisco in the NFC playoffs, Saints fans were anxious to see the team do well this upcoming season...

    Andres Botero Written by Andres Botero about 2 days ago 1,375 reads 8 comments

  13. 5 Things We've Learned so Far from New Orleans Saints OTAs

    The New Orleans Saints have a week’s worth of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) under their belts and three weeks to get 10 optional sessions completed...

    Knox Bardeen Written by Knox Bardeen about 3 days ago 2,088 reads 4 comments

  14. New Orleans Saints Position-by-Position Breakdown: Tight Ends

    As I move on to the tight end position in my breakdown of the New Orleans Saints ' depth chart, things start to look a little thin on the roster after superstar Jimmy Graham...

    Jason Bernos Written by Jason Bernos about 3 days ago 599 reads 0 comments

  15. New Orleans Saints Fan Sets Up Drew Brees Trust Account

    Covington lawyer Antonio "Tony" Le Mon has opened a trust fund he hopes will help keep quarterback Drew Brees a New Orleans Saints player...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 3 days ago 252 reads 1 comments

  16. Sean Gilbert doesn't regret sitting out, backs Drew Brees' stand

    It has been nine years since Sean Gilbert last played in the NFL , and 15 since his epic standoff with the league, the Washington Redskins and the franchise tag...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 3 days ago 123 reads 0 comments

  17. Another Saints' Grievance to Be Heard

    In just a few minutes, another chapter in the New Orleans Saints ’ bounty program will begin. Special master Stephen Burbank is scheduled to hear a grievance filed by the ...

    Max Rausch Written by Max Rausch about 3 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  18. Top Training Camp Positional Showdowns: New Orleans Saints

    Even in the wake of BountyGate and the suspensions that resulted from that scandal, the New Orleans Saints still have the responsibility of assembling a football team for 2012...

    Josh Zerkle Written by Josh Zerkle about 3 days ago 2,172 reads 3 comments

  19. What If There Wasn't Any Bountygate: 2012 Saints Reimagining of an Offseason

    It's interesting to imagine the New Orleans Saints without the bounty scandal, and without any penalties or suspensions handed down...

    Jason Bernos Written by Jason Bernos about 3 days ago 1,965 reads 9 comments

  20. NFLPA's Defense of Vilma Places It on Slippery Slope with Quarterbacks

    The scenario is as automatic as summer replacing spring. NFL player commits alleged transgression, is fined and/or suspended by the NFL commissioner, NFLPA files an appeal...

    Jim Osterman Written by Jim Osterman about 3 days ago 627 reads 4 comments

  21. New Orleans Saints: 5 Reasons New Orleans Saints Must Sign Drew Brees

    The New Orleans Saints are facing the most controversial offseason in the team’s history. It appears that after a disappointing loss in the playoffs to the San Francisco 49ers , the downfall had only just begun...

    Roger Osorio Written by Roger Osorio about 4 days ago 3,416 reads 9 comments

  22. Vilma v. Goodell Officially Assigned a Judge

    With all the various lawsuits and other legal maneuverings in the NFL , it’s easy to forget some of them. One case that won’t quickly disappear from public eye is the matter of Vilma v...

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 5 days ago 85 reads 0 comments

  23. Harper: Williams Lit a Fire, and We Won't Let It Burn out

    Before he was known as the leader of the Saints ’ bounty program, Gregg Williams was known as one of the most intense and passionate coaches in the NFL ...

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 5 days ago 325 reads 0 comments

  24. New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory Has His Contract Modified

    The New Orleans Saints have modified the last year of running back Chris Ivory's contract, giving him a signing bonus that essentially makes the player whole for time lost during the 2011 season, according to league sources...

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 5 days ago 109 reads 0 comments

  25. Saints Lead NFC South in Popularity

    The New Orleans Saints are the seventh most popular NFL team, according to the latest ESPN Sports Poll. When asked to name their favorite team, 4.1 percent of fans pointed to the Saints...

    Joseph Akeley Written by Joseph Akeley about 5 days ago 92 reads 0 comments