There’s lots to keep an eye on during Saints preseason opener
Here’s a list of players to keep an eye on during the Saints-Vikings exhibition tilt.
view moreDrew Brees, Curtis Johnson marvel at new Hall of Famer Ed Reed
Both Johnson and Brees marveled at the Reed they saw during his brilliant playing days, though from different perspectives.
view moreMichael Thomas is back, but Saints still have depth questions at receiver and running back
New Orleans continues its search for dependable receivers behind Thomas and backups for its top veteran running backs.
view moreSaints expectations clear even without slogan
METAIRIE – The New Orleans Saints’ motto last season was “Prove Them Right.” The message was to embrace the lofty expectations that were placed on the defending NFC South champions that had narrowly missed a trip to the NFC Championship Game in 2017. The Saints did, in fact, embrace those expectations, repeated as division champions…
view moreSaints adjusting to new special teams coaches
During the off-season, head coach Sean Payton fired special teams coordinator Bradford Banta, Mike Westhoff, who oversaw the special teams, retired and assistant Kevin O’Dea’s contract expired.
view moreAstros shortstop Carlos Correa’s minor league rehab stint continues in New Orleans
He’s expected to resume his rehabilitation stint with the Triple-A Round Rock Express when they face the New Orleans Baby Cakes at 6 p.m. Saturday and again at 1 p.m. Sunday.
view moreSaints looking to improve their pass defense
There was little that the New Orleans Saints didn’t do well last season. But one area that belied the team’s success, at least statistically speaking, was the pass defense.
view moreBob Fortus was a thoroughbred among sports writers
Just as Fortus’ beat extended beyond Gentilly and even Louisiana, so did the appreciation for his reporting and writing.
view moreSaints linebackers have new-found stability
The Saints will enter training camp with one virtue among their linebackers that they have lacked the last two years – stability.
view moreSaints defensive line in transition, but should be very good
The New Orleans Saints defensive line figures to be significantly better at the end of next season that it will be at the beginning.
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