Published on: 30th December, 2009
Adrian, When I drafted you with the number one overall pick in my fantasy football draft over three months ago, I did so knowing I was drafting the best player in football—fantasy or reality. Though I must admit, I couldn't have cared less about how well the Vikings did as long as you led ...Published on: 22nd December, 2009
It seemed the Saints were poised to whip out their bottle of magic again after Nick Folk shanked an easy chip-shot field goal that would have sealed the win for Dallas on Saturday night in the Superdome. DeMarcus Ware quickly put his finger in the stopper and ended the game with ...Published on: 16th December, 2009
Drew Brees, Darren Sharper, Will Smith, Robert Meachem... The guys who have been making plays and saving games for the Saints all year need to make a little room for Jonathan Vilma. It took some time for the undisputed leader of the defense to make his presence felt in a big way. Omnipresence is ...Published on: 10th December, 2009
What's it going to take? How many times are the Saints going to prove you wrong? On the growing list of ways the Saints are finding to win, you can file Sunday's win in Washington under the "grand theft" section. In a season where everything has gone right for the Saints, it's only ...Published on: 30th October, 2009
The feeling was different this time around. As the Saints trailed the Dolphins 24-3 in the second quarter, Chad Henne went under center again trying to push his team to a few more points right before the half. At this point a year ago, it would have been understood there would be no ...Published on: 22nd October, 2009
From my seat in the upper terrace level of the Superdome, I can see the entire field and then some. Sure, the players look a little smaller; and sure, every now and again I have to squint to make out numbers on the jerseys. But it couldn't have been more obvious—even to ...Published on: 16th October, 2009
First Things First The undefeated New York Giants come to New Orleans this week to face the undefeated Saints, who are fresh off a bye week. History tells us the Saints will lose this one but it has nothing to do with the competition. The Saints haven't won a game following a bye since ...Published on: 12th October, 2009
Where to begin? Let's see... Darren Sharper, defense, Drew Brees, Gregg Williams, Darren Sharper, special teams, Pierre Thomas, Who Dat, Marques Colston, Darren Sharper, running game, Mike Bell... By the way, did I mention Darren Sharper? You can see where I'm trying to go, but I'm still not sure where to start. It's so much easier ...Published on: 8th August, 2009
There's not a single Saints player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But there will be. Rickey Jackson has been eligible for several years now, but hasn't been elected. Willie Roaf and Morten Andersen aren't eligible yet, but are almost first ballot locks to be inducted when they are. How ...Published on: 6th July, 2009
After calling most of my friends to tell them to tune into our local sports radio station, I paced my backyard waiting for the DJ to put me on the air. The line finally clicked over and a voice spoke, revealing the reason that I called in that evening. "Patrick from Metairie," spoke the faceless voice. ...