Posted on March 28th, 2007
Written by Wayne Lett
Nearly 15 months ago, Mickey Loomis contemplated this set of challenges: He didn't have a head coach, a home stadium or a starting quarterback. Nor was he sure New Orleans, still devastated by hurricane damage, would be economically capable of supporting the team, no matter how much it wanted the Saints back home. No other [...]
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Posted on March 26th, 2007
Written by Wayne Lett
The NFL announced the five-game featured television schedule for the opening of the 2007 season on Monday. The key games at night were strong on division rivalries. Fox and NBC received big interconference matchups. What's apparent is the balance of the featured games. An offensive showdown between the Saints and Colts offsets a defensive battle [...]
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Posted on March 25th, 2007
Written by Wayne Lett
In a goodwill gesture designed to grease negotiations for an eventual long-term deal, state officials have reached an agreement with the New Orleans Saints that keeps the team in the state for the next four years, state officials confirmed Sunday evening. The agreement essentially eliminates termination clauses for each side, either of which could have [...]
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Posted on March 21st, 2007
Written by Wayne Lett
Saints running back Deuce McAllister was presented with the prestigious Ed Block Courage Award last night in an emotional ceremony in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ed Block Courage Awards are named after the former Baltimore Colts trainer and recognize one representative from each of the NFL's 32 franchises who symbolizes courage and sportsmanship while serving as [...]
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Posted on March 15th, 2007
Written by Wayne Lett
At a time when the signing of free agents is starting to slow to a crawl, the Bucs are threatening to make one of the biggest market splashes yet. Though it could cost them two first-round draft picks, the Bucs appear to be contemplating signing Saints defensive end Charles Grant. The Saints recently placed the [...]
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