Saints Bill Gains Approval From Senate

A major element of the state's proposed new deal with the New Orleans Saints flew through the Senate today without a question being asked. Senators voted 38-0 for House Bill 719 by Rep. Charles "Bubba" Chaney, D-Rayville. The bill was handled by Sen. Edwin Murray, D-New Orleans, on the Senate floor who did not mention [...]

Saints May Pursue LB Derrick Brooks

BROOKS A POSSIBILITY?  Speaking of the roster, don't dismiss the possibility of Saints officials pursuing free agent outside linebacker Derrick Brooks as a situational player in the coming weeks. Brooks, an 11-time Pro Bowler with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is expected to bide his time and sign with a team in time to go to [...]

LB Dan Morgan Retires From Saints, Again

Linebacker Dan Morgan has retired from the New Orleans Saints for the second time in a year. Agent Drew Rosenhaus announced the move on his Twitter account and said Morgan's decision is final this time. "Dan Morgan has informed the Saints that he has decided to retire due [to] continued injuries," Rosenhaus said. "Dan would [...]

Defense To Be More Versatile Under Williams

If nothing else, the Saints' new-look defense will be diverse this season. They lined up in several formations over the course of their three-day minicamp, including a healthy amount of 3-4 alignments. In one of their dime defensive packages Sunday, the Saints went with three linemen, two linebackers and six defensive backs. Defensive end Will [...]