A 13-3 loss from too-popular Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Jared Goff proved the Super Bowl LIII stage was too big for them. The New Orleans Saints should have been in this game.
Colin Kaepernick took up a Saints receiver on his offer for a New Orleans-area workout. The Saints don’t have an excuse to avoid him after taking on Deshaun Watson’s distractions:
The Saints were over the cap by more than $70M, and went on to sign Tyrann Mathieu, Jarvis Landry, and their 2022 draft class with $9.6M to spend, via
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Drew Brees. 14 QBs have played 18 or more playoff games, and of that group, Brees ranks first in passing yards per game (298.1) and second in QB rating (97.1)
Tomorrow marks the 4-year anniversary of the
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WR Julio Jones hasn't scored a touchdown against New Orleans since Lattimore landed in the NFC South:
Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk added Khalil Mack to the list of elite pass rushers he's erased, along with J.J. Watt, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Jadeveon Clowney:
Michael Thomas has broken more records for the Saints in 2019, and caught more passes than the entire wide receivers corps for both the Ravens and Eagles:
For the first time in his 11-year career, Thomas Morstead's rate of placing punts inside the 20-yard line is higher than his average yards per punt - and it leads the NFL:
It doesn't matter if Drew Brees or Teddy Bridgewater are throwing to him. It doesn't matter if Patrick Peterson or Aaron Colvin is covering him. Michael Thomas is your midseason Saints MVP:
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has made a habit of visiting local schools on his days off for nearly a decade, and isn't stopping now:
Deonte Harris is the only player in the NFL with 200-plus yards on both punt and kickoff returns, and he's on pace to write a new chapter in the Saints record books:
The Saints sent a ‘large contingent’ of Dennis Allen, Jeff Ireland, and WR coach Kodi Burns to scout Ohio State draft prospects Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson:
The New Orleans Saints have been victims of officiating mistakes in their last three games, with a defensive touchdown wiped out against the Los Angeles Rams:
The Saints restructured their contract with right guard Larry Warford, giving him a little future security and themselves some spending room beneath the salary cap:
Jameis Winston is the favorite to re-sign with New Orleans and start in 2022, but ESPN reports the Saints could instead trade for 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo:
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What a dramatic, ridiculous win. But it's a W.
Lots to clean up. A better team than Atlanta would've put this away. But there's a lot to build on, too.
Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry, and Chris Olave combined for 15 receptions, 212 yards, 2 TD's, and a 2PC
Former Saint Keenan Lewis says returning to New Orleans was “the best decision I made in my life” and urges the same for Tyrann Mathieu, via
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Having exposed the Dallas Cowboys, the New Orleans Saints are the only team representing the NFC in the top three spots from the latest NFL power rankings:
Former Saints left tackle Jermon Bushrod plans to formally retire on Thursday, signing a one-day contract to end his career wearing black and gold, per report:
Bleacher Reports predicted an impressive second act for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave, saying he will lead the NFL in receiving yards in 2023:
Saints safety Vonn Bell complimented teammate Marshon Lattimore, whose high level of play helped the entire defense against Amari Cooper and the Cowboys:
The Saints need a slot receiver who can separate within seconds after the snap, and few do that better than Cowboys star (and free agent) Cole Beasley.
When asked to name the five toughest players he's faced, Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly started with Saints running back Alvin Kamara, and finished with Drew Brees: