Fri 5/17 9:33 PMX
Yardbarker
Saints Nation: Saints Pick Up DT Isaako Aaitui[Yardbarker: Fri 5/17 9:33 PM]
Saints Nation: Saints Pick Up DT Isaako Aaitui
Source: Yardbarker
The Saints landed another big body in Isaako Aaitui, who is 6'4" and 315lbs, to create depth behind Brodrick Bunkley and John Jenkins at nose tackle. He has signed a 2 year contract with the Saints for what I can only assume is the minimum. Aaitui has never played in a regular season NFL game after signing with the Dolphins as an undrafted rookie free agent out of UNLV.
He was cut during final cuts with the Dolphins and the Dolphins tried to sign him to their practice squad but the Jets snatched him up off waivers. Unfortunately for Aaitui, he tore his MCL and ACL during his time with the Jets and has been recovering from that massive injury ever since. His health seems to be the main thing standing in the way of him possibly landing a roster spot, then. We'll see how he can rebound, but it's been a couple years so he obviously passed a physical if the Saints signed him. I'll be surprised if he makes the team, but you never know. If nothing else he's a...
Fri 5/17 7:03 PMX
NFL.com
Reggie Bush compares Lions' offense to Saints'[NFL.com: Fri 5/17 7:03 PM]
Reggie Bush compares Lions' offense to Saints'
Source: NFL.com by NFL.com
Running back Reggie Bush says he is comfortable with the Detroit Lions' schemes because it reminds him of his first NFL offense.
Fri 5/17 6:18 PMX
Canal Street Chronicles
Saints News 5/17/13: Payton Has Saints Players Perform Same High-Intensity Workouts That Got Him In Shape During Exile[Canal Street Chronicles: Fri 5/17 6:18 PM]
Saints News 5/17/13: Payton Has Saints Players Perform Same High-Intensity Workouts That Got Him In Shape During Exile
Source: Canal Street Chronicles by David "Satch" Kelly
Tweets
2013 #Saints schedule card: twitter.com/Saints/status/…
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 17, 2013
You can't achieve perfection if you do not strive for it.
— Roman Harper (@Harp41) May 17,
Fri 5/17 5:33 PMX
Saints Gab
Saints Fans! Enter The New Era Photo Day Contest![Saints Gab: Fri 5/17 5:33 PM]
Saints Fans! Enter The New Era Photo Day Contest!
Source: Saints Gab by Matt Loede
New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest. So what this means is that Saints fans will now have the chance to join the ranks of Drew Brees to also become THE face of the Saints.
The contest, which is live at www.speakwithyourcap.com or through New Era’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/neweracaps?fref=ts) will require Saints
Fri 5/17 4:48 PMX
NOLA.com
Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson to feature Sean Payton, Saints players at women's football clinic[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 4:48 PM]
Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson to feature Sean Payton, Saints players at women's football clinic
Source: NOLA.com by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Darren Sproles and Lance Moore are among the Saints players who will attend the clinic.
Fri 5/17 4:33 PMX
NFC South Blog
Falcons sign four draft picks[NFC South Blog: Fri 5/17 4:33 PM]
Falcons sign four draft picks
Source: NFC South Blog
The Atlanta Falcons jumped into the business of signing draft picks Friday.
The team announced it has signed defensive ends Malliciah Goodman and Stansly Maponga and safeties Kemal Ishmael and Zeke Motta. Goodman was a fourth round pick and Maponga was chosen in the fifth round. Ishmael and Motta both were seventh-round picks.
Cornerback Desmond Trufant (first round), cornerback Robert Alford (second round), tight end Levine Toilolo (fourth round) and quarterback Sean Renfree (seventh round) remain unsigned.
Fri 5/17 4:18 PMX
NFC South Blog
McKay: Falcons' PSLs will be reasonable[NFC South Blog: Fri 5/17 4:18 PM]
McKay: Falcons' PSLs will be reasonable
Source: NFC South Blog
Personal Seat Licenses (PSLs) will be a part of the cost of the Atlanta Falcons’ proposed stadium, but the cost to fans won’t be as high as it was at some other recently opened stadiums.
That was the message from team president Rich McKay on Thursday night as he addressed fans during the team’s State of the Franchise event.
“We’ve said from the very beginning that we do believe PSLs will be part of this program,’’ McKay said.
Fri 5/17 3:18 PMX
Saints Report
New Orleans Saints OLB Martez Wilson may have found a home in new 3-4 defense[Saints Report: Fri 5/17 3:18 PM]
New Orleans Saints OLB Martez Wilson may have found a home in new 3-4 defense
Source: Saints Report by mvtrucking
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Full Story – Nola.Com
Inside the New Orleans Saints defensive meeting rooms, Martez Wilson has been a peripatetic of sorts.
The third-year linebacker arrived in New Orleans ready to play outside linebacker in former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' 4-3 defense. Then before last season, he was switched to defensive end during Steve Spagnuolo's one-season stint with the Saints. Now a year into that experiment, Wilson finds himself back at outside linebacker.
Only this time, he's doing so in the 3-4 alignment being implemented by new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.
Fri 5/17 3:18 PMX
Saints Report
Sean Payton brought back high-intensity attitude and high-intensity workouts to New Orleans Saints[Saints Report: Fri 5/17 3:18 PM]
Sean Payton brought back high-intensity attitude and high-intensity workouts to New Orleans Saints
Source: Saints Report by mvtrucking
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Full Story – Nola.Com
For those who figured Sean Payton would make the most of his season-long suspension by coming up with several new innovative wrinkles to bring back to the New Orleans Saints, it's already begun. In the weight room.
The high-intensity CrossFit workouts that helped Payton get into the best physical shape of his life have inspired a new approach to the Saints' offseason workout program.
The Saints' new workouts now include both the rapid series of various high-intensity workouts, but also the spirit of competition that CrossFit promotes.
Fri 5/17 2:48 PMX
NFC South Blog
Atlanta Falcons still sorting out O-line[NFC South Blog: Fri 5/17 2:48 PM]
Atlanta Falcons still sorting out O-line
Source: NFC South Blog
With the release of right tackle Tyson Clabo and the retirement of center Todd McClure, the Atlanta Falcons have a lot of uncertainty on their offensive line.
Coach Mike Smith didn’t set forth any concrete plan Thursday night at the team’s State of the Franchise event.
“There’s going to be an open, big competition with our offensive line,’’ Smith said. “We’ve got some young guys that we’ve drafted and they’re ready to step in and do it.
Fri 5/17 2:18 PMX
Canal Street Chronicles
New Orleans Saints Mailbag: Submit Your Questions[Canal Street Chronicles: Fri 5/17 2:18 PM]
New Orleans Saints Mailbag: Submit Your Questions
Source: Canal Street Chronicles by Dave Cariello
Between signing a new defensive tackle and the Ben Grubbs charity softball game, there's actually still some Saints off-season action happening. Plus, considering the wealth of information we obtained from Saints rookie minicamp, I'd say there's plenty to talk about.
So if you've got a burning question you've been dying to know my answer to, send an email to blogandgold@yahoo.com, send me a tweet @csctweet, post on our wall at Canal Street Chronicles Facebook page or just ask me in the comment section below.
Fri 5/17 1:48 PMX
NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints OLB Martez Wilson may have found a home in new 3-4 defense[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 1:48 PM]
New Orleans Saints OLB Martez Wilson may have found a home in new 3-4 defense
Source: NOLA.com by Nakia Hogan, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Wilson will be competing with Victor Butler for the strongside OLB spot.
Fri 5/17 1:33 PMX
NOLA.com
Saints Jabari Greer and Zach Strief discuss the season, Sean Payton hits paydirt, and more on 'Black and Gold Today'[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 1:33 PM]
Saints Jabari Greer and Zach Strief discuss the season, Sean Payton hits paydirt, and more on 'Black and Gold Today'
Source: NOLA.com by Larry Holder, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
There's a new sense of urgency around the Saints and the players can feel it.
Fri 5/17 1:19 PMX
Who Dat Dish
Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Gets Settlement From 2009 Lawsuit[Who Dat Dish: Fri 5/17 1:19 PM]
Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Gets Settlement From 2009 Lawsuit
Source: Who Dat Dish by Mac Gyver
Jan 23, 2013; Mobile AL, USA; New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis with head coach Sean Payton scouting the Senior Bowl north squad practice a day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (not pictured) reinstated New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton after his season long suspension. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Late breaking news today involves an issue most of the New Orleans Saints fans have forgotten about: A lawsuit, or several of them that were filed back in 2009 against a former Saints long snapper, Kevin Houser. Houser was said to have convinced a number of current and former
Fri 5/17 1:19 PMX
NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints Black and Gold Today: Jabari Greer, Isaako Aaitui, Zach Strief[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 1:19 PM]
New Orleans Saints Black and Gold Today: Jabari Greer, Isaako Aaitui, Zach Strief
Source: NOLA.com by Robert Riddick, NOLA.com | Times-Picayune
Black and Gold Today host Larry Holder interviews Saints cornerback Jabari Greer in First Down. In Second Down Larry has the latest on new Saint Isaako Aaitui.You'll hear from Saints tackle Zach Strief in Third Down and we'll get to your comments during Fourth Down.
Fri 5/17 12:48 PMX
Saints Report
Breaking Down New Orleans Saints’ Moves From Free Agency to Draft[Saints Report: Fri 5/17 12:48 PM]
Breaking Down New Orleans Saints’ Moves From Free Agency to Draft
Source: Saints Report by mvtrucking
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Full Story – Rant Sports.Com
It’s fair to give the New Orleans Saints a pass last year after being torpedoed by BountyGate, but there were still many serious issues lingering over the years that only came to head in 2012.
Boasting the league’s worst defense sounded the alarm for this organization and they went right to addressing it, at long last, this offseason. New Orleans brought in excellent-if-emphatic defensive coordinator Rob Ryan to help shore things up along with spending their first-rounder on safety Kenny Vaccaro. They further showed seriousness in addressing this defensive unit by adding blossoming young cornerback Keenan Lewis via free agency.
The Saints let
Fri 5/17 12:18 PMX
NOLA.com
Sean Payton brought back high-intensity attitude and high-intensity workouts to New Orleans Saints[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 12:18 PM]
Sean Payton brought back high-intensity attitude and high-intensity workouts to New Orleans Saints
Source: NOLA.com by Mike Triplett, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
New CrossFit-inspired workouts have helped to enhance a palpable sense of urgency among Saints players this offseason
Fri 5/17 12:03 PMX
Saints Report
Luke McCown knows how to compete for a role with the Saints[Saints Report: Fri 5/17 12:03 PM]
Luke McCown knows how to compete for a role with the Saints
Source: Saints Report by mvtrucking
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Full Story – Nola.Com
As a journeyman quarterback in the NFL, Luke McCown has grown accustomed to making stops and feeling comfortable before long.
But McCown is feeling especially familiar in his latest stop with the New Orleans Saints. The locker room, his teammates, the playbook and the offense all have that familiar feel because McCown was in this same position last season before the Saints cut him in favor of Chase Daniel.
The Saints signed the nine-year veteran this offseason as a free agent to compete for the backup job to Drew Brees after he moved on to spend last season with the Atlanta Falcons.
Fri 5/17 12:03 PMX
NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton settles tax credit lawsuit[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 12:03 PM]
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton settles tax credit lawsuit
Source: NOLA.com by The Associated Press
Former Saint Kevin Houser sold Payton nonexistent state movie tax credits from a defunct film studio.
Fri 5/17 12:03 PMX
NFC South Blog
Eight in the Box: Returning from injury[NFC South Blog: Fri 5/17 12:03 PM]
Eight in the Box: Returning from injury
Source: NFC South Blog
A look at key players for each NFC South team who are coming back from injuries:
Atlanta Falcons: Bradie Ewing was ticketed for the starting fullback job as a rookie last season. But he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the preseason, and the Falcons were forced to juggle fullbacks. That’s one reason why the running game never really got on track last season. The Falcons want a more consistent running game this season, so they brought in running back Steven Jackson to replace Michael Turner.
Fri 5/17 11:48 AMX
NOLA.com
Agent for deceased New Orleans Saint Frank Warren charged with fraud[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 11:48 AM]
Agent for deceased New Orleans Saint Frank Warren charged with fraud
Source: NOLA.com by Terrance Harris, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Frank Warren's agent has been accused of stealing more than $500,000 from a trust fund established to provide for his wife and children.
Fri 5/17 11:48 AMX
NOLA.com
Muncie: The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Jeff Duncan's Weekly Reader[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 11:48 AM]
Muncie: The Man, the Myth, the Legend: Jeff Duncan's Weekly Reader
Source: NOLA.com by Jeff Duncan, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Archie Manning: "Chuck was a world-class talent. And he was a good guy, but he had his demons."
Fri 5/17 11:33 AMX
NFC South Blog
Dimitroff confident on Matt Ryan extension[NFC South Blog: Fri 5/17 11:33 AM]
Dimitroff confident on Matt Ryan extension
Source: NFC South Blog
Without locking into any time frame, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he’s confident a contract extension will be worked out with quarterback Matt Ryan.
Dimitroff was asked by a fan for a status update during Thursday night’s State of the Franchise event.
“Obviously, Matt’s going to be with us here for a long time,’’ Dimitroff said. “We’re hoping to win many, many more games and many bigger games in the future.
Fri 5/17 11:18 AMX
Canal Street Chronicles
Runoff Election to Decide the Second Member of Mount Saintsmore[Canal Street Chronicles: Fri 5/17 11:18 AM]
Runoff Election to Decide the Second Member of Mount Saintsmore
Source: Canal Street Chronicles by Dave Cariello
After almost 500 votes in the election to choose the second member of our New Orleans Saints Mount Rushmore replica, we still don't have a clear cut winner receiving a majority vote. So we're going to hold a runoff election. This is what you guys wanted and, hell, we've got nothing better to do anyway.
How Everyone Voted:
Choosing the Second Member of Saints Mount Rushmore
There were four names that separated themselves from the field in the initial election. I've rounded up those top four vote-getters -
Fri 5/17 11:03 AMX
NFC South Blog
Smith: 'We're not 10 yards from Super Bowl'[NFC South Blog: Fri 5/17 11:03 AM]
Smith: 'We're not 10 yards from Super Bowl'
Source: NFC South Blog
When he meets with the media, Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith almost always comes across as polite and not very emotional.
But he’s a football coach and you get the sense there’s a lot more inside of him. A glimpse of what a Smith pep talk to his team must look like emerged Thursday night as the Falcons held their annual State of the Franchise event. You can see the video here (skip ahead to about the 59-minute mark to see Smith get really animated).
Fri 5/17 10:33 AMX
Who Dat Dish
Who Dat Dish: New Orleans Saints News, Rumors And Links For 5/17[Who Dat Dish: Fri 5/17 10:33 AM]
Who Dat Dish: New Orleans Saints News, Rumors And Links For 5/17
Source: Who Dat Dish by Chris Roling
Dec 23, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; New Orleans Saints receiver Marques Colston (12) runs after a catch in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium. The Saints beat the Cowboys 34-31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Believe it or not, despite not having much cap space to work with, the New Orleans Saints are still making signings this offseason after the conclusion of rookie minicamp.
Today we’ll talk about that signing, detail an important position change on defense and more.
Let’s take a look.
Fri 5/17 10:18 AMX
NOLA.com
What the national media are writing about the New Orleans Saints and the NFL[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 10:18 AM]
What the national media are writing about the New Orleans Saints and the NFL
Source: NOLA.com by Terrance Harris, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Here is a look at some of the top NFL stories.
Fri 5/17 9:48 AMX
NOLA.com
The Saints' 2013 defense, Eric Gordon's surgery, 'ridiculous' fishing and more highlight the week[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 9:48 AM]
The Saints' 2013 defense, Eric Gordon's surgery, 'ridiculous' fishing and more highlight the week
Source: NOLA.com by John Roach, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
The week's best quotes and observations from our NOLA.com Sports stories
Fri 5/17 9:33 AMX
NOLA.com
Of all the New Orleans Saints offseason moves, which one was best for the team?[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 9:33 AM]
Of all the New Orleans Saints offseason moves, which one was best for the team?
Source: NOLA.com by Larry Holder, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Saints question of the day
Fri 5/17 9:33 AMX
NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints bring Junior Training Camp to J.C. Ellis Elementary in Metairie[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 9:33 AM]
New Orleans Saints bring Junior Training Camp to J.C. Ellis Elementary in Metairie
Source: NOLA.com by Melinda Morris, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Students at J.C. Ellis Elementary in Metairie were treated to a New Orleans Saints/Gatorade Junior Training Camp Thursday. The boys and girls had a chance to test their football skills in drills and obstacle courses. The clinic lasted approximately 90...
Fri 5/17 9:33 AMX
NFC South Blog
Around the NFC South[NFC South Blog: Fri 5/17 9:33 AM]
Around the NFC South
Source: NFC South Blog
Let's take or morning run (or bike ride) through some news and notes from around the NFC South:
ATLANTA FALCONS
General manager Thomas Dimitroff is taking part in National Bike To Work Day. I don’t think we’ll see any roster moves out of the Falcons this morning.
Quarterback Matt Ryan turns 28 today. That’s a prime age to become one of the league’s highest-paid quarterbacks. The Falcons have stayed quiet about where negotiations are for an extension, but I suspect a deal will get done before training camp.
Fri 5/17 9:18 AMX
Who Dat Dish
New Orleans Saints Offseason Opposition Analysis: Carolina[Who Dat Dish: Fri 5/17 9:18 AM]
New Orleans Saints Offseason Opposition Analysis: Carolina
Source: Who Dat Dish by Corey Hogue
Dec 30, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the fourth quarter of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Carolina Panthers defeated the New Orleans Saints 44-38. John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Next up on our opposition analysis is the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have added great players through the draft but were handicapped in free agency because of deals from previous GM Marty Hurney. The Panthers were by no means incapacitated this offseason but their improvements seem to have paled in comparison to the
Fri 5/17 8:33 AMX
NFC South Blog
NFC South chat Friday at 1 p.m.[NFC South Blog: Fri 5/17 8:33 AM]
NFC South chat Friday at 1 p.m.
Source: NFC South Blog
A quick reminder that our weekly NFC South chat will be held Friday at 1 p.m. ET.
We’ll talk about all things Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers and Saints. Bring your questions and join us.
Here’s your free ticket into the NFC South chat.
Fri 5/17 8:03 AMX
NOLA.com
Friday Morning Sports Briefing[NOLA.com: Fri 5/17 8:03 AM]
Friday Morning Sports Briefing
Source: NOLA.com by Rachel Whittaker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Join sports reporter Rachel Whittaker every weekday morning as she tells you the top stories to watch for on NOLA.com
Fri 5/17 8:03 AMX
Canal Street Chronicles
Kenny Vaccaro vs. Kenny Stills[Canal Street Chronicles: Fri 5/17 8:03 AM]
Kenny Vaccaro vs. Kenny Stills
Source: Canal Street Chronicles by Win Ellington
It is ironic that two of the Saints 2013 NFL Draft picks, Kenny Vaccaro of Texas and Kenny Stills of Oklahoma, were fierce college rivals.
Instead of alternating home games between their respective campuses, the two bordering state universities meet in Dallas each year in what is billed as the "Red River Shootout." In recent years the Red River Shootout has been more like the Red River Massacre as Stills' Sooners have dominated Vaccaro's Longhorns, winning 63-21 in 2012 and 55-17 in 2011. The 2010 game was also won by the
Fri 5/17 4:43 AMX
Yahoo! Sports
Thursday's Sports In Brief (The Associated Press)[Yahoo! Sports: Fri 5/17 4:43 AM]
Thursday's Sports In Brief (The Associated Press)
Source: Yahoo! Sports
LONDON (AP) - End it like Beckham.
Fri 5/17 12:18 AMX
Who Dat Dish
Saints Positional Previews: Linebackers[Who Dat Dish: Fri 5/17 12:18 AM]
Saints Positional Previews: Linebackers
Source: Who Dat Dish by Ian-Mitchell Dear
December 30, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Martez Wilson (95) and middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
We turn our attention to a major positional preview of concern for the Saints as they head into training camp: linebacker. This is an area of importance for the Saints since they will be transitioning to the 3-4 defensive scheme and they have plenty of talent at the position.
Thu 5/16 7:18 PMX
Saints Report
Saints Agree To Terms With DT Isaako Aaitui[Saints Report: Thu 5/16 7:18 PM]
Saints Agree To Terms With DT Isaako Aaitui
Source: Saints Report by Andrus
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 16, 2013
NewOrleansSaints.com
The New Orleans Saints announced today that they have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui on a two-year contract. The announcement was made by Saints' Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis.
Aaitui (full name pronounced e-saw-AH-co ah-ah-2-e), 6-foot-4, 315 pounds, originally joined the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins midseason in 2011, spending the 2012 preseason with both the Dolphins and the New York Jets. The Pago Pago native was a four-year letterman and two-year starter at UNLV, where as a senior in 2010, he was a third-team all-Mountain West Conference selection, appearing in
Thu 5/16 6:48 PMX
Canal Street Chronicles
New Orleans Saints Sign DT Isaako Aaitui[Canal Street Chronicles: Thu 5/16 6:48 PM]
New Orleans Saints Sign DT Isaako Aaitui
Source: Canal Street Chronicles by Dave Cariello
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui on a two-year deal, general manager Mickey Loomis announced Thursday.
The #Saints have agreed to terms with DT Isaako Aaitui on a 2-year contract
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 16, 2013
By the way, that's pronounced: e-saw-AH-co ah-ah-2-e. Whew! I'll bet somewhere right now Jerry Romig and Jim Henderson are both hoping this guy doesn't actually make the
Thu 5/16 6:48 PMX
Yahoo! Sports
Saints agree to terms defensive lineman Aaitui (The Associated Press)[Yahoo! Sports: Thu 5/16 6:48 PM]
Saints agree to terms defensive lineman Aaitui (The Associated Press)
Source: Yahoo! Sports
METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Saints signed defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui to a two-year deal Thursday.
Thu 5/16 6:33 PMX
NOLA.com
Ex-Saint Anthony Hargrove signs with Dallas[NOLA.com: Thu 5/16 6:33 PM]
Ex-Saint Anthony Hargrove signs with Dallas
Source: NOLA.com by The Associated Press
The nine-year veteran was with Seattle the season before the bounty scandal broke. He played for the Saints in 2009 and 2010.
Thu 5/16 6:33 PMX
NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints sign DT Isaako Aaitui to a two-year contract[NOLA.com: Thu 5/16 6:33 PM]
New Orleans Saints sign DT Isaako Aaitui to a two-year contract
Source: NOLA.com by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Aaitui spent preseasons with the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets.
Thu 5/16 6:18 PMX
Yahoo! Sports
Cowboys sign DE who was among bounty suspensions (The Associated Press)[Yahoo! Sports: Thu 5/16 6:18 PM]
Cowboys sign DE who was among bounty suspensions (The Associated Press)
Source: Yahoo! Sports
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive end Anthony Hargrove, who sat out the 2012 season after he was suspended as part of the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal.
Thu 5/16 6:18 PMX
Yahoo! Sports
Sanchez says 'nothing's changed' with Garrard out (The Associated Press)[Yahoo! Sports: Thu 5/16 6:18 PM]
Sanchez says 'nothing's changed' with Garrard out (The Associated Press)
Source: Yahoo! Sports
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Mark Sanchez understands the New York Jets' starting quarterback job is still up for grabs.
Thu 5/16 6:18 PMX
Yahoo! Sports
Tyler Bray in Perfect Position with Kansas City Chiefs in 2013 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)[Yahoo! Sports: Thu 5/16 6:18 PM]
Tyler Bray in Perfect Position with Kansas City Chiefs in 2013 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Source: Yahoo! Sports
COMMENTARY | From highly touted to undrafted, Tyler Bray's NFL career certainly did not get off to quite the start he had hoped for after jettisoning the University of Tennessee with one year of college eligibility remaining.
Thu 5/16 5:18 PMX
Canal Street Chronicles
Saints News 5/16/13: Jonathan Vilma Says It Was Worth The Pay Cut To Stay With Saints[Canal Street Chronicles: Thu 5/16 5:18 PM]
Saints News 5/16/13: Jonathan Vilma Says It Was Worth The Pay Cut To Stay With Saints
Source: Canal Street Chronicles by David "Satch" Kelly
Tweets
VIDEO: @jonvilma51 interview: bit.ly/103PrKf #Saints
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 16, 2013
"@whodat_chic: God I love @jonvilma51" I love him too. Lol
— Jonathan Vilma
Thu 5/16 5:03 PMX
NOLA.com
Luke McCown knows how to compete for a role with the Saints[NOLA.com: Thu 5/16 5:03 PM]
Luke McCown knows how to compete for a role with the Saints
Source: NOLA.com by Terrance Harris, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Veteran backup quarterback Luke McCown was in the New Orleans Saints camp last year but wasn't given a chance to beat out Chase Daniel. But with Daniel now gone, McCown seems to be the favorite to backup Drew Brees.
Thu 5/16 4:48 PMX
Yahoo! Sports
Cowboys keep Free, sign DE Hargrove (The SportsXchange)[Yahoo! Sports: Thu 5/16 4:48 PM]
Cowboys keep Free, sign DE Hargrove (The SportsXchange)
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Doug Free agreed to a pay cut to remain with the Dallas Cowboys, who guaranteed a $3.5 million salary in 2013, a reduction of $3.5 million.
Thu 5/16 4:18 PMX
NFC South Blog
A positive stat on a Saints' defender[NFC South Blog: Thu 5/16 4:18 PM]
A positive stat on a Saints' defender
Source: NFC South Blog
I had to look long and hard, but I found a positive statistic about a member of the New Orleans Saints’ defense.
Cornerback Keenan Lewis led the NFL with 17 pass breakups (passes that were batted, tipped or defensed) in the 2012 season, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Sixteen of those breakups came on passes defended and that also was a league high.
Of course, that came while Lewis was playing for Pittsburgh. But his ability to be around the ball should provide a nice boost for a New Orleans defense that ranked No.
Thu 5/16 4:18 PMX
Yahoo! Sports
Anthony Hargrove finds a job in Dallas (National Football Post)[Yahoo! Sports: Thu 5/16 4:18 PM]
Anthony Hargrove finds a job in Dallas (National Football Post)
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Cowboys signing defensive lineman