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(Message started by: sameoldsameold on Mar 13th, 2006, 5:25pm)
Title: Saints Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Mar 13th, 2006, 5:25pm
Saints Land a LB

Saints | Team lands Fujita
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:54:55 -0800

John Clayton and Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, report the New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with free agent LB Scott Fujita (Cowboys) on an undisclosed contract.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Mar 14th, 2006, 1:31pm
as of right now i jus heard that Drew Brees agreed to terms with the saints....if i get a article ill post it up...
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 14th, 2006, 1:35pm
I heard the same thing...looking for a link now.


on 03/14/06 at 13:31:58, sameoldsameold wrote:
as of right now i jus heard that Drew Brees agreed to terms with the saints....if i get a article ill post it up...
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Mar 14th, 2006, 2:04pm
oh boy does this alter the draft?

Saints | Six-year deal reached with Brees
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:45:18 -0800

Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the New Orleans Saints have reached a six-year deal with free agent QB Drew Brees (Chargers). Financial terms of the deal are not yet available.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 14th, 2006, 2:04pm
Here's the link for that, guys, from "the (old reliable) Gridiron Newsstand":

"Dolphins trade for Culpepper; Brees signs with Saints (http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/football/pro/dolphins/sfl-culpepper031406,0,6445853.story?coll=sfla-dolphins-front)"
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 15th, 2006, 7:27pm
The NFL Network reports the New Orleans Saints have released QB Aaron Brooks, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 20th, 2006, 6:18pm
Updating the events of our weekend of disaster... [smiley=yikes.gif] From "The REAL Feed":


Saints sign RB Bennett (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4010427.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (17.03.2006 21:33)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 31st, 2006, 8:16pm
Worth reporting for the irony alone...  Another bench-warming wide receiver surnamed Horn goes from KC to New Orleans...  Wonder if this Horn will make a big splash in the Bayou, too...  From "The REAL Feed":

Saints sign Kansas City WR Horn to 2-year deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2392247&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (31.03.2006 20:00)
The Saints signed wide receiver Chris Horn to a two-year contract Thursday.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 6th, 2006, 6:58pm
Dealski with the Falcons...  From "The REAL Feed":

Saints trade Gandy to Falcons for Scott (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-saints-falconstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (06.04.2006 18:33)
The New Orleans Saints traded veteran tackle Wayne Gandy to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday in exchange for safety Bryan Scott. The Falcons also agreed to give the Saints a future conditional draft choice in exchange for Gandy. Scott, who is entering his fourth NFL season, has started 35 of 47 c...
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Apr 6th, 2006, 11:15pm
does this mean the saints go for D'brick by giving away their LT....are they giving away their pick so early!
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Apr 7th, 2006, 2:47pm

on 04/06/06 at 23:15:24, sameoldsameold wrote:
does this mean the saints go for D'brick by giving away their LT....are they giving away their pick so early!


I think the initial perception is that this sets up a D'Brick to N'awlins scenario.  Because the Saints no longer appear as desperate to get out of the #2 spot, the value of that spot goes up.  I still think they want D'Brick (and thought that before they traded Gandy).  But now they might set up a deal with the Jets so the Jets move up to #2 to get Leinart (ahead of the Titans - who are also interested in his services) and the Saints slide to #4 and still get D'Brick plus another pick somewhere in this deep draft.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Apr 7th, 2006, 3:17pm

Quote:
I think the initial perception is that this sets up a D'Brick to N'awlins scenario.  Because the Saints no longer appear as desperate to get out of the #2 spot, the value of that spot goes up.  I still think they want D'Brick (and thought that before they traded Gandy).  But now they might set up a deal with the Jets so the Jets move up to #2 to get Leinart (ahead of the Titans - who are also interested in his services) and the Saints slide to #4 and still get D'Brick plus another pick somewhere in this deep draft.


i also thought they would pick D'brick as you can see in the mock draft....but usally you wanna keep your motive quiet....seems like they are showing their cards early...
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Apr 7th, 2006, 4:29pm
Not really.  Sometimes it is good to show some cards, especially if you have an ace showing while still hiding your pocket cards.  Like I said, before the Gandy trade, there was a league-wide perception that the Saints were VERY interested in moving out of the #2 slot because neither D'Brick nor Mario Williams (the only logical picks at that point) were big-time needs for the team.  So teams, knowing that the Saints were desperate to move, would low-ball them with their offers.

Now, with the Saints appearing content to stay at #2 because D'Brick fills a need for them, teams may have to offer more to acquire that #2 selection than they would have a week ago.

Remember last year, the Niners did not want any parts of the #1 overall selection, but the rest of the league knew that and didn't offer them anything enticing enough to move out of that spot.  Things will be different this year because there is a big drop-off in talent once you get outside the top 10.  (Then there is a lot of value from the second through the fourth or even fifth rounds.)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 9th, 2006, 6:36pm
Saints bring back an oldie-but-a-goodie...  From "The REAL Feed":

Return specialist Lewis will return to Saints (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2402708&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (09.04.2006 13:30)
Unrestricted free agent Michael Lewis has reached an agreement in principle to return to the New Orleans Saints for another season.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 27th, 2006, 7:01pm
Draft analysis from "The REAL Feed":

DRAFT 2006: Saints have needs, but also many temptations at No. 2 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/27/2020.ap.fbn.draft.saints.760/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (27.04.2006 18:30)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 11th, 2006, 4:11pm
Upon drafting Bush, I forgot they even had this guy...  From "The REAL Feed":

With Bush on board, Saints dangling veteran RB Bennett (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2441237&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (11.05.2006 13:01)
Less than two months after signing with the New Orleans Saints as the presumptive caddy to Deuce McAllister, veteran tailback Michael Bennett could find his career on a different course for 2006.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 15th, 2006, 12:07am
Bush speaks [smiley=singin.gif] on sore hammy on "The REAL Feed":

Bush at Saints' camp (http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=c58e9228-7606-4648-a020-a3b346b2148c&t=s4&f=33/64&p=Source_Fox_Top%20News&CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=351)
FOXSports.com :: NFL (14.05.2006 23:00)
Reggie Bush limped through the Saints' mini-camp due to a sore hamstring. Hear from Bush on his status and his excitement to be at his first NFL camp.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 15th, 2006, 5:09pm
Injury update on Bush... currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Reggie Bush strained his left hamstring (http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/NO/9439379)
NFL.com (15.05.2006 15:30)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 15th, 2006, 5:55pm
Vis-ŕ-vis the discussion that went down on the "NFL 'issues' (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/cgi-bin/theGridiron/YaBB.cgi?board=58;action=display;num=1043425383)" thread on "the Sidelines", I must say, to REemphasize the overall picture with respect to Bush, that, as per what I just heard on ESPN, his telling his agent to get a deal done so that a hold-out can be avoided at all costs is totally stand-out.  He evidently sees the "bigger picture" of the situation of the place in which he is playing and getting in good graces in general. [smiley=clap.gif]
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 15th, 2006, 10:09pm
Absolute LATEST on Bush's sore hammy...  From "The REAL Feed":

Bush gets precautionary MRI after third limited practice. (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/05/15/2020.ap.fbn.saints.bush.0645/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (15.05.2006 21:06)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 16th, 2006, 8:27pm
Looking for ways to get Bush the ball...  From "The REAL Feed":

Pasquarelli: Saints start working on plays for Bush (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2446695&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (16.05.2006 14:00)
The luxury of adding Reggie Bush to the Saints offense also comes with the challenge of fitting him in with Deuce McAllister.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 22nd, 2006, 2:11am
The LATEST on Bush and his contract...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Bush to Saints: Contract must 'meet our expectations (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2453476&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (22.05.2006 01:12)
New Orleans Saints first-round draft choice and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush delivered a not-so-subtle message to Saints officials over the weekend: It's time for everyone to take the on-ramp to the bargaining table.

Yet another report which is VERY intriguing given that discussion on "the Sidelines" mentioned above...
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 24th, 2006, 12:09am
Remember this guy with the Redskins?  At one time, he was lookin' to be somethin' special...  Well,... according to "The REAL Feed" he's getting another chance,... a fresh start in a city that's all about second chances...

Veteran WR Thompson signs one-year deal with Saints (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2455778&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.05.2006 22:41)
Free agent wide receiver Derrius Thompson, a six-year veteran who did not play in the league in 2005, has signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Where'd this guy go, right?  Well,... here he is...
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 24th, 2006, 8:13pm
Big injuries already occurring... according to "The REAL Feed":

Saints LB Allen ruptures patella tendon, out for year (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2456892&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (24.05.2006 19:12)
New Orleans Saints linebacker James Allen, coming off an injury-plagued 2005, now will miss the entire 2006 season after injuring himself during offseason workouts at the team's suburban training headquarters Wednesday.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 3rd, 2006, 4:13pm
The Saints are full of misfits [smiley=smileynotfound.gif] right now...  Here's the story of one of them... as per "The REAL Feed":

Saints excuse Watson from camp, let him seek trade (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2469052&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (03.06.2006 10:33)
The Saints have excused linebacker Courtney Watson from this weekend's full-squad minicamp and have granted him permission to seek a potential trade.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 5th, 2006, 7:42pm
DL for WR move...  From "The REAL Feed":

Pats to deal WR Bethel Johnson to Saints (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-saints-patriotstrade&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (05.06.2006 17:33)
The New England Patriots traded wide receiver Bethel Johnson to the New Orleans Saints for defensive lineman Johnathan Sullivan on Monday as both teams gave up on high draft picks who fell short of expectations. The deal was contingent upon approval by the NFL, Patriots executive director of med...
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 23rd, 2006, 9:31pm
Here we go again... [smiley=no.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Saints tackle arrested charged with domestic abuse battery (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/23/2020.ap.fbn.saints.arrest.0184/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (23.06.2006 15:32)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 1st, 2006, 8:52pm
Saints plans to have McAllister and Bush working hand-in-hand... according to "The REAL Feed":

Saints Explore Bush and McAllister (http://www.pfcritics.com/news101/SaintsExploreBushandMcAlli.php)
Pro Football Critics (01.07.2006 19:30)
The New Orleans Saints would like to have both Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush on the field at the same time, according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network. The tandem would no doubt have the potential to be extremely dangerous, if used appropriately. The system was tested during mini-camp, and...
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 27th, 2006, 3:24am
This ought to be an interesting roller-coaster ride...  "Clink!  Clink!  Clink!"  ...  From "The REAL Feed":

Negotiations between Saints, Bush agent to heat up (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2530925&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (26.07.2006 23:14)
Hard bargaining on a deal for Reggie Bush will begin on Thursday, as Saints officials and agent Joel Segal are scheduled to engage in what almost certainly will be the most substantive negotiations yet on a contract.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29th, 2006, 12:00am
You know what they say, "A bird in hand is better than 10 in the Bush..." ;) While Reggie holds things out and up, Brees and, more importantly, McAllister impress... according to "The REAL Feed":

Brees throws hard, McAllister pleases crowd (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/28/2020.ap.fbn.saints.camp.0662/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (28.07.2006 23:16)

Couldn't the likes of Thomas Jones and Ashley Lelie learn a thing or two here??? :-X
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29th, 2006, 10:30pm
Reggie and his agent must have read my post above... ;) According to "The REAL Feed" a deal is close to being struck:

Source: Bush, Saints make 'significant progress' in talks (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2533890&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (29.07.2006 21:06)
A source told ESPN.com Saturday night that the Saints and Reggie Bush are nearing agreement on a contract.
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 30th, 2006, 1:41am
And, it's done...  Bush to be in camp on the morrow... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bush agrees to 6-year deal with Saints (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/29/2020.ap.fbn.saints.bush.3rd.ld.writethru.0314/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (30.07.2006 00:31)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 1st, 2006, 1:53am
Finally, the Saints won't be beating around the Bush... ;) according to "The REAL Feed":

Bush expected to practice Tuesday (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/31/2020.ap.fbn.saints.bush.2nd.ld.writethru.0524/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (31.07.2006 22:36)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2006, 9:35pm
McAllister toughin' it out... according to what's topping "The REAL Feed":

Deuce McAllister pushing through pain to accelerate comeback (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/02/2020.ap.fbn.saints.mcallister.0754/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (02.08.2006 20:09)

Who knows...???  Maybe the arrival of Bush will prove to be a good thing for McAllister... on TWO fronts...  He'll be more inclined to fight through injury with Bush waiting in the wings,... and Bush will be there to give him blows instead of running tired and he'll have a better chance of lasting the season. [smiley=twothumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 6th, 2006, 3:03am
While all the focus is on the Saints' O these days, it was the D that stole the show in their scrimmage... according to "The REAL Feed":

Defense strong in Saints scrimmage (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/05/2020.ap.fbn.saints.scrimmage.0831/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (05.08.2006 23:08)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7th, 2006, 8:06pm
Horn, not Stallworth, workin' to click with Brees... according to "The REAL Feed":

Brees, Horn work on chemistry (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/07/2020.ap.fbn.saints.camp.0551/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (07.08.2006 19:19)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 13th, 2006, 1:43am
Givin' it up for the kid... [smiley=clap.gif] What a debut... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bush shines in debut as Saints rally for 19-16 victory over Titans (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/games/2006-08-12-saints-titans_x.htm?csp=34)
USA TODAY: NFL (13.08.2006 01:08)
Reggie Bush looks every bit as good in the NFL as he did at Southern California. Vince Young is a fan favorite, but needs to ...

...

And, as a follow-up to a side note story mentioned in that piece,... in other pregame news,... backup QB Adrian McPherson involved in a traffic accident... on the field... ?.?.? ... [smiley=clown.gif] ... [smiley=cruisin.gif][smiley=helmethead.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

QB hurt when Titans mascot collides with him end of halftime (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/12/2020.ap.fbn.saints.mcpherson.0136/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (12.08.2006 23:19)
Title: Re: Saints Offseason Report
Post by prmno on Aug 27th, 2006, 4:51pm
[smiley=blush.gif] another interesting sidebar on that odd note...i read that the owners of a'mac's arena league rights are none other than the nashville kats...ironic???
prm...


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