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Deal or No Deal, New Orleans Saints Linebacker Jonathan Vilma and NFL Heading to Court
August 9th, 2012 at 1:05 PM
While it still remains unclear whether the NFL actually offered Saints’ linebacker Jonathan Vilma a reduced suspension settlement offer, there is no disputing that the two sides will take their battle to the courts, beginning on Friday in U.S. District Court. Whether or not the offer was ever given, Vilma...
Jonathan Vilma Offered Possible Reduced Suspension for Upcoming Season, NFL Denies Reports
August 6th, 2012 at 1:53 PM
Conflicting reports regarding Jonathan Vilma surfaced today, as multiple news outlets released information claiming that the NFL had offered Vilma a reduced suspension for the upcoming season. The Saints’ starting middle linebacker was suspended for the entire season for his alleged involvement in the New Orleans bounty scandal, which also...
New Orleans Saints Position Breakdown: Cornerback
April 10th, 2012 at 10:10 PM
In the days leading up to the 2012 NFL Draft, Saints 101 will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of every unit on the roster and forecast potential draft selections based on team needs. Today we take a look at the secondary, where the Saints could use help at the corner...
New Orleans Saints Looking at Defensive Free Agents
March 19th, 2012 at 4:57 PM
On Thursday the Saints landed Pro Bowl guard Ben Grubbs and now General Manager Mickey Loomis has reportedly been closely examining defensive prospects.
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On Saturday Denver defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley reportedly came to New Orleans to discuss options with the Saints. Sean Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin (both free-agent defensive tackles) were...
The Steve Spagnuolo Defense: What Changes New Orleans Saints Should Expect
March 7th, 2012 at 4:16 PM
When former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams left New Orleans for the same post in St. Louis this offseason, the Saints set out to hit a home run in their search for a new defensive leader. The hiring of Steve Spagnuolo was not just a home run, but more like...
New Orleans Saints Free Agency: Who Will Be Back?
March 1st, 2012 at 4:06 PM
The 2012 NFL free-agency period is rapidly approaching, and the New Orleans Saints have as many decisions to make on star players as any team in the league. With the likes of Drew Brees, Marques Colston, Carl Nicks, Robert Meachem, Shaun Rogers, Tracy Porter, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, and Turk McBride among...