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October 2008

Stellar rookie CB Porter out for season with wrist injury, surgery
Saints drop painful MNF game; a night of big plays ends in 30-27 loss
Ellis out 2-4 weeks, practice squad DT promoted, more notes

September 2008

Saints rock, Deuce rolls over 49ers in Superdome, 31-17
Notes: Olaniyi Sobomehin promoted to start for injured Karney, more
QB Harrington, GM Millen released on same day; G Lehr re-signed
Notes and nostalgia: ex-Saint Haslett gets Rams to sign ex-Saint Craft
Nesbit suspended four games after positive substance test
Saints shrinking with Shockey out 3-6 weeks with sports hernia
Saints short in Mile High, 34-32; so many missed chances to nip Broncos
Saints ink Harrington to be the third quarterback behind Brunell
Saints cut CB Craft in latest of injury-forced roster moves
Saints ink head coach Payton to new five year contract through 2012
Saints wilt in D.C. heat: surrender 14 points in final six minutes in 29-24 loss
Saints ravaged by injuries after Bucs game; Hollis Thomas released
Marques Colston out six weeks with thumb injury suffered in week one
Saints win slugfest in Superdome; season opening win over Bucs, 24-20

August 2008

Skyler Green, others return on first week's practice squad
Saints are in Indy for week, maybe more; Alleman, Harris move on; notes
Saints cut 2007 third round pick, 2008 sixth roud pick with final ax
Arrington to IR, some cut with more to follow as deadline approaches
McAllister, McKenzie play well as backups drop preseason finale to Miami
Ax drops on five as Saints get down to 75; more cuts to come; notes
Defense steps up against Bengals in third preseason game, deliver 13-0 win
Injury updates from practice as Saints add veteran S Schulters
Saints defense suffers in 31-27 preseason loss; offense stutters too
Thomas out for two months because of triceps injury; Ellis must step up
Arrington's toe injury comes at a bad time for rookie; moves, notes and more
Meachem ignites in the desert in preseason opening win, 24-10
Defensive line worth its weight in contracts; injury notes and more
NOPF's 2008 Saints Offseason Central
Saints scrimmage on Saturday; notes from training camp and more

July 2008

Holdout ends: Saints ink DT Sedrick Ellis to five year contract
McKenzie hits the practice field, Ellis continues to hold out
Saints dealing with injuries cautiously; fifth round pick Pressley to IR
Second-round pick CB Tracy Porter signs four-year deal
Saints cut injured TE Eric Johnson to make room for second round pick
Saints open practices on Thursday as several sit, top picks out
WR Marques Colston gets new contract extension as camp opens
Camp opens as Payton talks, Thomas weighs in, Nicks signs
DE Charles Grant to leave on August 15 for arraignment
Notes: Loomis not optimistic about picks; Shockey in Jackson; more
Shockey finally a Saint: long-rumored trade closed days before camp
Saints ink two draft picks, possible starter Melhaff and WR Arrington
NOPF Preview Awards: Vilma to be defensive MVP?
Pressley, first of 2008 draft class to sign; Brees tours with USO
Notes: Pocketbooks open; injury update; news and more

June 2008

Pocket book opens to Will Smith as Saints agree to $70 million deal
Pocket book must open to Smith, Colston; Saints in OTAs; stats and more
Saints shake down front office, fire Rick Mueller, hire capologist Harley
Minicamp review: Smith, Grant in, Deuce works a little as team sweats

May 2008

DE Grant indicted on involuntary manslaughter charge in brawl
Notes: Saints add four, notes from around Metairie after rookie camp
Notes: Saints linked to RB Alexander; notes from around franchise and city
Two former Saints: Mayes, Dombrowski headed to CFB HOF
Saints cut four: DE Cooper, DT Boykin, RB Branch, WR Brewster

April 2008

Saints sign undrafted free agent class of 2008; and tryouts too
Notes: In and around Saints; congrats to Hornets, Voodoo
Sean Payton discusses his draft class of '08 on Monday
Free agent signee Lehr accused by former steroids dealer
Fifth round pick DeMario Pressley discusses his new team on Sunday
Defensive line coach discusses his former player and first pick, Ellis
Second round pick Tracy Porter discusses hometown team, his past
Saints first round pick Sedrick Ellis discusses draft day, new team
General Manager Mickey Loomis discusses day one of draft
Saints head coach Sean Payton discusses first two picks of draft
Rang: Top 10 Defensive Prospects
Rang: Louisiana Natives in the Draft
Rang: Saints-only mock draft forsees a Trojan, an Irish, a Longhorn
Draft week approaches, Saints have set themselves up for value
McAllister's 2009 season not so sure after contract renegotiation
Deuce a Saint in 2008: McAllister restructured
Saints ink free agent veteran DB Aaron Glenn; entering 15th year
Rang: Top 10 defensive prospects; one should be a Saint on April 26
NFL releases preseason schedules; Saints open on ESPN in Arizona

March 2008

Notes: Orgeron works out LSU DT Glenn Dorsey and more draft notes
Saints ink veteran journeyman OL Matt Lehr; will compete for starting job
Saints report to conditioning program; Deuce, Reggie in town
Notes: Saints delay Deuce payment; notes from around franchise
Saints add veteran quality with former Redskin and Jaguar QB Brunell
Special teams ace Steve Gleason retires from football at age 31
TE Johnson to return with new deal as Saints restore 2007 lineup
TE Billy Miller re-signed as Saints haul their offensive free agents
Saints sign free agent LB Dan Morgan (Panthers) to one-year deal
WR David Patten returns to Saints with new two-year deal; notes
Saints add two FA defenders: native CB Gay, weapon DE McCray
Territory war: Saints re-sign Henderson, Stecker after interest from TB

February 2008

Rang: Top Louisiana-born prospects in the 2008 Draft: NOPF Exclusive
Saints trade 2009 conditional draft pick for star Jets MLB Vilma
New Orleans reels in DT Young, MLB Simoneau; more notes
Saints re-ink three before market opens: Nesbit, Goodwin, Copper
Notes: Bush skips deposition; league, Voodoo, free agency news
Notes: Saints visit with, offer MLB Thomas, more notes from around team
Notes: MLB Zach Thomas to meet with Saints; no CFL players signed
NOPF: Loss of respected VP Russ Ball is significant for Saints, Voodoo
Packers hire away Saints' VP Ball; team adds two assistant coaches
Notes: Saints re-sign K Gramatica; other offseason news and notes
Grant injured, pregnant woman dies in late night shooting at Ga. club

January 2008

Bonamego, Hayes replaced by two within staff, Carmichael Jr. to stay?
Saints lose home game to London; to play Chargers at Wembley Oct 26
Notes: Saints poised to lose two assistants, to Parcells in Miami, more
Notes: Fiery Ed Orgeron hired to coach defensive line, notes on Saints
Notes: Miscellany around quiet Saints during first weeks of offseason
Notes: Saints defensive line coach Marion Hobby leaves for Duke; more
Former Saints nose tackle Tony Elliot dies at age 48 in Connecticut home
Notes: Saints ink five street free agents, Meachem ready to compete, more

December 2007

Draft: Saints to draft 10th overall in April after finishing 7-9
Bears stick it to Saints again to end New Orleans' season; Pierre stars
Bush, Stecker miss practice Wednesday, two new runningbacks signed
McKenzie has torn ACL and is headed to injured reserve; Branch hurt too
Eagles all but bury Saints in Superdome as injuries pile up, 38-23
Notes: Bush inactive vs. Eagles, roster moves made to add d-linemen
No Saint voted to Pro Bowl; Young to IR; Bush to practice?
Stecker, Brees win shootout vs. Cardinals to even record, 31-24
New Orleans Arena to host second straight Arena Bowl this July
Notes: Olindo Mare out; Martin Gramatica in for stretch run
Aggressive Payton, run defense dominate Falcons on MNF, 34-14
Notes: Reggie out Monday, playoff spot well within reach of Saints, if they win
Notes: Reggie out for season? Old knee injury being evaluated by Saints
Fatal play call, fumble costs Saints dearly in embarrassing 27-23 loss

November 2007

Brees, Saints smother Panthers in Carolina for key NFC South win, 31-6
Pre-game notes: Bush to play despite not practicing; Testaverde out
Houston: Bush, offense mired in sea of Mario; defense shredded in first half
Pre-game notes: Starters Brown, Grant, Young out vs. Texans
Notes: Saints injury situation improving, stats and notes before Houston
Saints hand Rams their first victory, 37-29; Haslett beats Payton, Brees
Notes: DT Young, DE Grant, LB Shanle, CB Young likely out, Bush practices
Notes: NOPF's Midseason Awards, Bush sits out of practice; injury report
Week 8 Notes: Saints add LB McCoy, stats and firsts from win over Jaguars
445 yards from Brees powers Saints to even record, win against Jags
Notes: Faine out; matchups on Saints d-line, Jaguars secondary key

October 2007

Notes: Three defensive starters sit from Wednesday practice; Bush OK
Brees melts 49er secondary for 336 yards, four scores as Saints win 31-10
Notes: Faine ruled out, Goodwin in at center; DT Young practices Friday
Notes: Young, Faine don't practice but CB David returns; more
Notes: Faine's injury status, a look at stats 1/3 of the way, changes to draft
Hard-fought win over Atlanta capped by Bush's amazing effort, 22-16
First half explosion sends Saints over Seattle on Sunday night, 28-17
Notes: Mare sticks despite groin injury, Saints host several tryouts
Saints let it slip away: offense can't seal victory, lose on last-second FG

September 2007

Beerman heads west: Lewis signed in San Fran, reunited with Everest
ESPN: McAllister lost for season to torn ACL; CB David out 6-8 weeks
Titans run away from Saints on MNF late as Brees tossed 4 INTs; 31-14
McAllister to wear visor in facemask due to eye injury; injury reports
Saints shelve TE Campbell (back); Johnson and Owens to fill in
Bucs shut down Saints; Garcia-to-Galloway kills in 31-14 loss
Notes: TE Mark Campbell's back the Saints' lone injury; Johnson may start
Notes: Saints to add DE Wynn; lose DE Ninkovich on waivers; more
What happened? NOPF takes a look into the opening loss to the Colts
41-10: Manning, Colts roll over Saints as Brees self-destructs in opener
Pregame: Saints ink Palko, cut Ninkovich; Meachem inactive vs Colts
Notes: TE Campbell out but no other Saints listed; Wynn worked out
Notes: DT Young, DE Ninkovich could play, TE Campbell won't; more
Practice squad set with castoffs from training camp; ex-Saints scatter
Saints at 53 by cutting three draft picks, Palko; Pierre Thomas makes team

August 2007

Saints releasing players to get down to 53; LB Dhani Jones among those cut
Thomas, Pittman, defense roll over Dolphins in preseason finale for 7-0 win
Saints cut three; Weatherford wins punting job; Jones and Branch cut
Payton's Sunday injury report; good news on WR's and LT Brown
Training Camp 2007 blog from NOPF details daily practice and injury reports
Saints making move to reduce roster size; Fife cut as Palko wins #3 QB battle
Quarterbacks, Pierre Thomas roll over Chiefs for preseason win in K.C., 30-7
Saints make three early cuts, including QB Matt Baker and two rookie linemen
Saints bounce back with far better effort, performance despite 13-10 loss
Saints weak in preseason loss to Steelers | NOPF scouting report
Saints cut rookie McKnight, add camp local product WR Chris Jackson

July 2007

Wide receiver battle is resolving itself after backup battle; a complete rundown
Saints make moves on day six of training camp; place Legree on IR
Payton's first 2007 training camp press conference; injury notes and more
Gleason to injured reserve because of knee injury; special teams void
Meachem signs rookie deal; entire draft class under contract as camp starts
DT Young has surgery on foot, may miss training camp after injury
LB Dhani Jones announces one-year contract with Saints on NFL-N

June 2007

Notes: Saints in good shape for Meachem; two NFL-E WR's added
Notes: 4th pick Pittman inked, only Meachem left; camp at Millsaps official
Notes: Fourth round pick Bushrod signs as Saints close in on draft class; more
Notes: Thompson moves on; seventh rounder signs; Voodoo news and more
Saints release veterans Lewis, Whitehead; 14 years combined
Fifth round draft pick CB David Jones signed; three down, four to go
Notes: Both third round picks signed early by Ball, front office; Voodoo, more
Wilkerson: Minicamp review as Saints wrapup pre-training camp practices
Saints ink starter free agent DT Kendrick Clancy to three year deal
Notes: Surgery for Meachem, Gleason; resolution suggests new stadium site
Notes: Top pick Meachem needs knee surgery over summer; notes
Notes: First practice of minicamp sees good participation, loaded receiver corps

May 2007

Wilkerson: Depth chart preview as minicamp begins for Saints
New Orleans native Hill will be missed; notes from Saints and Voodoo
Saints ink three defenders, two veterans and a rookie, after the rookie camp
Notes: Rookie camp unremarkable; Young in good shape, Meachem not
Undrafted rookie DT Walter Thomas cut after Saturday morning practice
Notes: NFL Europe, Arena League notes feature current, past Saints
Saints ink veteran punter Hansen to compete with Weatherford
Notes: Reis gets NFL Europa honors, Deuce's Wild, more

April 2007

Notes: Former Saint linebacker Kevin Mitchell, 36, passes away
NOPF: Saints 2007 Draft class review; Saints target Stecker with Smith
Rang: NOPF Exclusive: 2007 Draft Review, class has upside
Draft Class 2007- NOPF Draft HQ
Wilkerson: With Joe gone, Colston looks to step up on and off the field
Saints Grant a new deal to starting LDE: $20 million guaranteed to Grant
Notes: Jason David now a Saint, new contracts shape team's draft
Draft 2007: NOPF Exclusive Rob Rang's day one Saint mock draft
Draft 2007: NOPF Exclusive Our Final Saints mock draft version 5.0
Notes: 27th pick history, Saints draft questions and offseason bits
Wilkerson: Brees in, but Reggie isn't, and nobody is voicing concern
Draft 2007: NOPF Exclusive Rob Rang's first-day defensive ends
Saints ink RFA CB David to four-year offer, will know in seven days
Notes: Saints running out of time for David, McKenzie to fly too
Notes: Saints meeting with CB David, NFL Europa and more
Veteran receiver Patten inked to bring experience to receiving corps
2007 schedule features four prime-time games, season finale in Chicago
Notes: Saints ink special teams ace; more from the NFL and AFL
Draft 2007: NOPF Exclusive Rob Rang's first-day defensive tackles
New kicker: Saints acquire Mare from 'Fins, Carney to move on
Notes: Saints re-sign veteran strong safety Bellamy, more
Notes: conditioning program starts; Brees, DE's not in yet
Saints announce five-game preseason schedule; two on national TV

March 2007

Draft 2007: NOPF Exclusive Rob Rang's first-day cornerback prospects
Notes: Loomis named Exec of Year; Saints start 2007 season in Indy
Notes: McAllister honored with Block award; ex-Saints
Notes: Voodoo, AFL and ex-Saint notes, March Madness hits
Saints ink ex-Bengal FS Kaesviharn to bring experience, competition to DB's
Notes: Saints add Lombardi to coaching staff; Voodoo 1-1
Horn defects: veteran will join the Falcons, who need his leadership
Saints ink veteran starting TE Eric Johnson to one-year contract
Saints add veteran free agent linebacker Brian Simmons from Bengals
Saints pull RT Stinchcomb off open market with new two-year deal
Saints cut 35-year old WR Joe Horn | Feedback flies day after

February 2007

Notes: Saints retain TE Miller; cut Conwell; Voodoo news
Saints ink DT Thomas to four-year deal; keep starter off open market
The Haslett Drafts: NOPF reviews Saints rookie classes from 2000-2006
Tag Slapped: Grant won't hit free agent market as Saints tag starting LDE
Draft 2007: NOPF Exclusive Rob "Boomer" Rang's La. pro prospects
Saints add street FA's, practice squadders, send five to Europa
Notes: Gibbs contacted about S.D. job, Saints and ex-Saints notes
Draft 2007: NOPF's 2007 Mock Draft version 1.0: Saints grab a Vol
Pro Bowl 2007: NFC starter Brees injures non-throwing arm in first quarter
Shanle first to benefit from surprising season; new four year contract
Notes: What to do with Charles Grant? Bum's son, and the Superdome
Notes: First coach leaves Payton's staff, Saints are 12-1 for next Super Bowl
Post Super-Bowl Notes: Saints will play in NFL preseason opener Aug 5

January 2007

Notes: More coach news, postseason honors and Voodoo training camp
NFL fines Bush for finger-pointing, flipping, dancing celebration
Notes: Horn's situation looming; coaches and Chicago apology
Notes: 2006 Saints break team playoffs records; stats, trends and more
Bears run away from Saints in fourth quarter, 39-14, in NFC Champ
Wilkerson: Saints just need to play like the Saints to win in Chicago
Notes: Saints under pressure, injury report, two back attack popular, more
Former Saint coaches finding jobs; ex-Saint C Fontenot hired by McCarthy
Saints win second playoff game ever in hard-fought thriller vs Eagles, 27-24
Wilkerson: On to Chicago for NFC Championship is best for Saints
Wilkerson: It's all on Brees in divisional playoff game; Gameday Notes
Wilkerson: Saints must focus against overachieving Eagles; Notes
Wilkerson: Saints tighten up, fired up before playoff game; Notes
Notes: Payton's real Coach of the Year reward comes from player development

December 2006

Saints play reserves in meaningless 31-21 loss to Panthers
Notes: Panthers needed help to make Sunday's game in Superdome meaningful
Bush, McAllister roll over Giants for 234 yards on the ground: Saints win 30-7
Brees, Brown, Smith head to Pro Bowl; three others alternates; Notes
Saints flat versus Redskins, still crowned NFC South champions
Notes: Saints ink TE Rivers, props for O-Line, more miscellany from Metairie
Saints smash Cowboys 42-17 with dominating offense, Romo-stifling
DT Thomas suspended for four weeks; asthma medication suspected
Wilkerson: See How Easy It Can Be: the Saints' flawless offense
Saints, Bush (4 TD's) Romp Over 49ers In The Dome, 34-10; Saints 8-4
Injury Report: Saints without DE Smith, WR Colston against 49ers in Dome

November 2006

Wilkerson: Payton stays on em: coach still pushing team hard this week
Notes from Camp: Conwell to IR; Brees wins another weekly award
Voodoo announce '07 schedule; return to New Orleans Arena March 9
Wilkerson: Saints answer the bell in their biggest win of the season
Notes: NBC flexes Saints; Gibbs' defense turns tide on Michael Vick
Saints jump all over struggling Vick, Falcons for 31-13 win, sweep
Wilkerson: A must win game for the Saints in winnable Atlanta rematch
McAfee's back: 16th year veteran returns to runningmate Lewis, re-signs
Brees throws three killer picks among 510 yards passing as Saints fall 31-16
Wilkerson: Saints plan to get the ball, get the ball deep, and get the ball to Deuce
Wilkerson: To Say The Saints Are Mad Is An Understatement
Brees, Saints one punch short in shootout in Pitt, 38-31; Bush's TD super
Injury Update: Saints without WR Horn, CB Thomas, S Gleason in Pittsburgh
Wilkerson: This coaching staff can teach: Focus on detail winning games
Pre-Steelers Injury Update: WR Horn doubtful and may miss another
Saints, Brees bomb Tampa Bay; defense pitches 2nd half shutout, 31-14
Wilkerson: Saints, Brees took what the Bucs defense gave them in victory
Injury Report: Strief in, Brown out at left tackle; Horn out too
Wilkerson: Brees is the professional leader of the team | Injury report
Wilkerson: Saints look to rebound | Injury updates and game plan

October 2006

Wilkerson: Did the Saints Slip or Fall in their bad loss? Bucs will find out
Saints snakebit vs Ravens: offense stifled, defense victimized by McNair
Lewis returns from PUP, TE Miller added after bye weekend
TE Conwell (knee) out, Fife released to make room for replacement
Wilkerson: Against the Eagles on Sunday, Saints Git R Done
Saints win huge game 27-24: Brees ices Eagles D with 8:26 GW drive
Rookie SS Harper out for season with knee injury; Stoutmire to step in
Wilkerson: Payton, Saints are handling their success well
Bush saves the day against Tampa Bay: 24-21 win over Bucs hard fought
Wilkerson: Payton pressing Saints to not underestimate Buccaneers
Wilkerson: It's All About Focus as Saints prepare for Bucs
Delhomme, Panthers survive slugfest with Brees, Saints in Carolina, 21-18
Wilkerson: No reason to hang their heads: Saints will come home 3-1
Wilkerson: After the Saints-Panthers game, we will know | Henderson out

September 2006

Wilkerson: City still buzzing over Monday night | Not the same ol Saints
Rookie DE Ninkovich injures knee against Atlanta, could miss season
Saints, City Stun Falcons on Monday Night, 23-3 | Vick stymied by Saints D
Wilkerson: Soak it up Saints fans, its your own personal Super Bowl
Wilkerson: You've seen the new Saints, wait till you see the new Dome
Saints withstand Pack; Brees overcomes disastrous start for 34-27 win
Wilkerson: Dome, Saints have never looked better following Packers win
Wilkerson: Yahoo This: Bush talk, Packers prep, injury report
Wilkerson: Saints, Payton have answered questions after game one
Both fullbacks injured: Saints ink FB McIntyre | Saints claim Leach
Wilkerson: How Bout Dem Saints
Saints open season in Cleveland | Wilkerson: And Away We Go
Wilkerson: Saints game plan for season opener features PR Bush
Berger on IR and Weatherford re-signed; Saints cut Bellamy for LB Clark
Wilkerson: What does it all mean? Payton is taking charge of the team
Saints cut five more Sunday, add five veterans from waiver wire
Final Cuts shape Payton's first roster | Saints establish practice squad

August 2006

Chiefs hold off Saints in preseason finale: Scouting Notes | Quotes
Wilkerson: A Final Look for the coaching staff Thursday night
Saints cut four, including Fred McAfee | Wilkerson: Say it ain't so
LB Simoneau, draft pick arrive from Philly in exchange for Stallworth
Saints struggle in 27-14 preseason loss to Colts | Quotes | Scout Notes
LB Scott Shanle, student of Gibbs, arrives via trade | Saints cut 7
Payton press conference on Wednesday: Dallas recap, camp wrapup
Saints smothered by Cowboys in preseason week two | Scouting Notes
Payton preps media for preseason game two on Friday morning
NOPF Training Camp 2006 Headquarters
Press conference transcript from coach Payton on Thursday
Payton fields player questions Tuesday morning after practice
Saints back at practice: Payton speaks to media about Tennessee
Wilkerson: Saints have a long way to go | Notes on opener | Quotes
Payton speaks after last practice before Saints travel to Tennessee
Saints make moves ahead of preseason opener; sign ex-Colt DT Williams
Injury reports and roster notes from Payton | Payton on preseason prep
Saints add LB Wayne to compete for weakside linebacker job
Payton speaks on Monday, gives some scrimmage review
Wilkerson: 2006 Saints step up in first scrimmage under Payton
Payton speaks after Friday morning's practice | after Friday evening's practice
WWL and NOPF's Kenny Wilkerson reviews Camp Payton '06 Week One
LB Simmons retires rather than report to camp; veteran Polley to step in
Payton on Simmons' retirement and his replacement Polley, others
Reserve RB Bennett traded to Chiefs within 24 hours of Bush's signing
Head coach Sean Payton transcript from Wednesday morning
Bush's Press Conference transcript after his first practice under contract
Payton speaks after Tuesday's AM practice | After Tuesday's PM practice

July 2006

Saints hammer out high-profile six-year deal for Bush; will sign Monday
Payton speaks to press on Monday after practice; Reggie update
Loomis press conference transcript on Reggie Bush contract
Quotes from head coach Sean Payton on Day Three: AM | After PM
Payton press conference from Day Two after pm practice; Deuce update
Transcript from head coach Payton after first practice of Day Two
Payton speaks to media after first day of practice; Saints report in shape
Second-round pick Harper agrees Thursday night; Bush unsigned
Team re-signed LB Grant; will visit with Meadows; make other moves
Team inks rookies Evans, Hass to wrap up second day picks
Saints thin safety corps by releasing safety Dwight Smith, now a Viking
Enormous T Strief, one of two seventh round picks, inks his rookie deal
Award-winning DE Ninkovich inks deal
Rookie CB Lay inks deal
7th round pick Marques Clston first rookie to sign
Draft pick negotiations begin | Saints have a history of holdouts
Saints pour millions into backfield: Karney extended | Transcript

June 2006
Team moves training camp to Millsaps in Jackson, MS for 4 years
Saints pluck former Oregon QB Fife from Arena Football League
Saints cut rookie QB Eugene, claim DE Dukes from St. Louis
LB Watson shipped out again, this time for backup Buffalo TE Euhus
Saints ship super-sized DT Sullivan out for speedy WR Johnson
Payton is pleased as his new-look minicamp wraps up on Sunday
Saturday's practice notes: Stallworth sat down in AM, Fincher starting
Payton holds two practices with his entire roster on hand at minicamp
New faces for start of minicamp: LB Polley, LB Foreman, TE Miller

May 2006
Texans looking at Saints director of player personnel Rick Mueller
Reggie Bush to wear #25 in 2006; McAfee gives up number for charity
Out for 2006: Allen injures knee, depth at linebacker position
WR Thompson gets another chance in the league with the Saints
Saints wrap up rookie minicamp; Allen quits; still choosing camp site
Bush doesn't work, Hass excels in rookie camp on Sunday
Saints hold minicamp for rookies, free agents; Bush tweaks hamstring
Saints call off Watson-Moore trade after failed physical

April 2006
NOPF NFL Draft 2006 Central
RB Reggie Bush's introductory press conference Saturday night
Saints acquire DT Thomas by moving back in the 4th | Transcript
Sixth-round pick Mike Hass speaks with media on Sunday
Fourth-round pick Jahri Evans speaks with media after his selection
Payton talks with media about new Saints Faine, Harper on Saturday
New Saint safety Roman Harper's press conference call with the media
GM Mickey Loomis press conference after the Reggie Bush selection
Saints pick up veteran C Faine in trade with Cleveland | Press conf. transcript
Reggie Bush press conference transcript from New York after his selection
Sean Payton press conference after the Bush pick in the first round
Reggie Bush conference call transcript after being selected by the Saints
Saints ink backup QB Martin to compete with Bouman, McPherson
Updated mock draft has the Saints trying to trade down, drafting Ferguson
NOPF's thoughts and notes on the Saints' pre-draft minicamp
Saints ink S Davis to offer sheet | Cowboys match two-year deal
Another fine return pending for inspiration home-town hero Lewis
Gibbs experimenting with linebackers in pre-draft minicamp, but not done yet
Payton's first minicamp lacks star power, features return of some injured
Saints send T Wayne Gandy to Atlanta for conditional pick and DB Scott
Analyzing possibilities for a trade down in the upcoming NFL Draft

March 2006
RB McAfee, TE Campbell among recent free agent reserves to arrive
Saints awarded extra seventh round pick in compensatory system
Ex-Saint QB Brooks signs in Oakland; leaves team after six seasons
Saints re-sign reserve veteran DL Willie Whitehead, strongside LB Allen
Saints add three to end week one of free agency: Bennett, Stoutmire, Simmons
QB Brees arrives in town to take over starting job with $10 million bonus
Fujita the first addition to Payton's team; supersized linebacker expected to start

February 2006
Payton completes coaching staff with defensive line coach Hobby and others
Louisiana Superdome to awaken on Sep 24 when Saints host Falcons
Two openings left on Payton's coaching staff
Collegiate atmosphere permeates head coach Sean Payton's staff

January 2006
Saints allocate Rabe, others to NFL Europe developmental league; Kingsbury to Cologne
Three coaches added on Friday, including offensive coordinator Marrone
Payton's First Hire: Dallas LB coach Gibbs to be defensive coordinator | Coaching news
Sean Payton: offensive guru is team's 14th head coach | Press Conference
Tagliabue: Saints may play eight home games in Superdome in 2006
Busy Loomis: Saints interviewed five head coaching candidates
Saints add familiar faces: street free agents sign after season ends
NOPF's complete compilation of potential head coaching candidates
Loomis fires head coach Jim Haslett after six years, return to 3-13
Saints end season with 27-13 loss to Simms, Galloway and the Bucs

December 2005
Saints lose in San Antonio on late field goal, 13-12
Bouman ices Saints starting in place of Brooks
Saints can't contain Vick in 36-17 loss on MNF
Brooks' four interceptions doom Saints vs Bucs

November 2005
Watson, Conwell to IR; DT Woodard added
Brooks' three TDs snaps losing skid with 21-19 win
Saints extend losing streak with 24-17 loss to Pats
Roster seeing change with additions, subtractions
Saints add Louisiana native RB Anthony Thomas
Bears nip Saints on last-second field goal, 20-17

October 2005
Saints flounder in return to Louisiana, lose 21-6
Rams overcome early Saints push for 28-17 win
Allen placed on IR, Saints struggling with injury
Falcons beat Saints on last-second field goal, 34-31
Deuce out for the season with knee injury
Saints Hit New Low With 52-3 Embarassment
Saints, Deuce roll over punchless Bills, 19-7

September 2005
SS Bellamy out for season, rookie to step up
Vikings have little trouble with stubborn, self-destructing Saints, 33-16
Lewis's career and work ethic to be tested by injury
Saints obliterate themselves, Giants roll in 27-10 Monday Night win
Saints open season with victory, lift spirits in South
Saints make cuts and moves, form practice squad
Distracted Saints wrap up preseason in Oakland

August 2005
Ravens beat Saints easily 21-6; injuries hit team
Saints run down Patriots with rally for 37-27 win
Saints pounded in preseason opener, 34-15
Reserve T Stinchcomb lost for season to knee injury
NL Scouting's John Murphy takes a sideline view of the Saints in camp
Saints hold annual scrimmage in Jackson

July 2005
Saints on a roll: McKenzie agrees to new extension
GM Loomis transcript: Signings and holdouts; Sullivan and McKenzie
Saints, McAllister agree on new big-money contract Press Conf. Transcript
Top pick Brown inks five year deal just in time
Saints make cuts as training camp opens
First-round pick Brown is a holdout as all vets report
Saints add veteran LB McKinnon before camp
Haslett talks to media at dawn of new season
Rookies Bullocks, Fincher, McPherson agree to deals
NOPF Trivia Challenge: One | Two | Three | Four
Saints Training Camp 2005 Official Schedule
Ex-Saint LB Ruff signs with Cleveland Browns
Saints ink 7th round pick Verdon, five still left to go
Veteran Rodgers cut; youth to prevail at LB
NOPF: Saints 2005 Free Agency Headquarters
Saints set for spending spree; Jefferson signed
New TV Commercial The Waiting Room 300k
Saints scouted supplemental prospects
Next Level Draft Digest Supplemental prospect workouts, player profiles
Innovative coach Stram passes away at 82

June 2005
Free agent CB Ambrose signs with Kansas City
Next Level Draft Digest Supplemental news
Next Level Draft Digest 6/24
Saints make minor roster moves; release QB Finlen
Hakim a Saint after all | Henderson call
Minicamp: Fahkir Brown reports, McKenize out
Jim Haslett minicamp press conference
Saints coach Jim Haslett talks to media on June 1
Wilkerson's Offseason Review, Minicamp Preview
John Murphy of Next Level's Draft Digest 6/9
LB Ruff cut in favor of youth | WR Beveridge cut
John Murphy of Next Level's Draft Digest 6/1
WR Hakim in for visit

May 2005
Next Level's Spring Draft Update and Digest 5/24
Saints ink veteran WR Nate Poole to 2-year deal
CB Brown absent from coaching sessions
Haslett's coaching sessions press conference
Coaching sessions start with Bentley, McKenzie
Saints talking to Deuce; working on other deals
Lyman injures knee; report from rookie camp
Saints miss out on Chad Brown; other FA news
Saint for Life: Horn signs new six-year contract | Press Conference

April 2005
Benson, Blanco exchange statements as talks end
Saints ink rookie free agents after the draft
NOPF's Day One Review
NOPF's Day Two Review
Next Level: Day One Digest
Next Level: Draft Wrapup
NOPF's Draft 2005 Coverage Headquarters
NOPF Exclusive: Haslett's Drafts
Saints wrap up draft with Arizona State DL Verdon
Nose tackle Jefferson is the pick in the sixth round | Rick Reiprish Interview
QB McPherson checks out for Saints in fifth round | McPherson Interview | Rick Mueller Interview
Saints take California WR Chase Lyman in the 4th | Chase Lyman Interview | Willy Robinson Interview
3rd round pick Connecticut LB Alfred Fincher: LISTEN! | Alfred Fincher Interview | Rick Reiprish Interview
2nd round pick Nebraska S Josh Bullocks: LISTEN! | Josh Bullocks Interview | Jim Haslett Interview
1st round pick Oklahoma T Jammal Brown: LISTEN! | Jammal Brown Interview | Rick Mueller Interview
NOPF NFL Draft 2005 Headquarters
Former Saint CB Craver heads north to CFL
New Saints "Faith" TV commercial: 56k, 300k
Former Saint Great Mills Passes at age 45
Wilkerson joins Hebert for WWL Sports Talk
Saints ink reserve CB Jimmy Williams
Horn, Saints close to signing new six-year contract
Late-season run to be critical for '05 playoffs
Names the Saints might call on draft day
Saints ink RB Antowain Smith
Veteran CB Ashley Ambrose cut

March 2005
Feilkow: Saints and State to talk again
Horn excited about 2005 offseason
NOPF Trivia Challenge Part Two | Answers
Free agent DT Smith departs for Oakland
Haslett's March 24 press conference transcript
Exclusive Interview: Wilkerson talks with Horn
Horn will report after all
Saints re-sign veterans Hall, Hodge, and Gleason
Bryant signs new deal
LB Fisher hopes to come back from knee injuries
Tebucky dropped, bounces over to Miami
Horn's agent, Saints still talking long-term deal
Saints' Howard, Jones drawing trade interest
Craft off the market with new four-year contract
NOPF Trivia Challenge: Part One | Answers
Dwight Smith joins Saints secondary on 5-year deal | Interview Transcript
Veteran Mayberry to anchor right side of line
Saints re-sign special teamer McAfee, LB Allen
Defensive captain Bellamy re-signs, won't hit market
Wilkerson's Joe Horn Interview Part One | Two
Saints 2005 free agency news and notes
Saints release WR Pathon; Henderson to step up
NOPF: Saints 2005 Free Agency Headquarters

February 2005
Saints, Horn working on long-term extension
Henry promoted, Pyne hired as coaching staff shuffle continues
Saints ship eight to NFL Europe | sign free agents
Howard expected to receive franchise tag... again
Secondary coach Baker leaves for Green Bay
Sheppard promoted to offensive coordinator, new QB coach Schonert hired
Deuce turns down proposal, negotiations underway

January 2005
New coaches: Roland (RB's), Robinson (defense)
2004 Record Tracker and Joe Horn's record season
Assaf: Season Review and Awards Show
McCarthy departs for coordinator job with 49ers
Offensive Coordinator Job hunt: Shoop, Turner
Draft: Underclassmen list & ratings from Next Level
Coach news: no extension yet, McCarthy looking
Back to the middle: Saints raise ticket prices
Jim Haslett will return; early coaching staff news
"Buddy D" passes away | Statement from Benson
NFL Draft notes John Murphy of Next Level
Saints QB coach Sheppard linked to OC jobs
Haslett's season-ending press conference
Draft Primer: Saints slotted 16th in first round
Saints 2005 schedule opponents determined
Saints 21-18 win not enough for playoffs
Wilkerson: Panthers game preview | Inactives

December 2004
Brooks discusses Sunday's game with Panthers
Saints look different to Delhomme
Haslett talks about Brooks' pressure to win
Saints playoff potentials
Protecting the ball will be key against the Panthers
Saints continue playoff push with 26-13 win
Young linebackers stepping up
Vick says he will wait to see about playing Sunday
Mora Jr. says all healthy Falcons will play
Haslett not talking playoffs
Saints win third straight in Tampa
Saints defense more aggressive
Gruden has Bucs in playoff hunt
Haslett discuss Saints success on road
Brooks, Saints mum on playoff picture
Haslett Monday press conference
Upset Special: Saints beat Cowboys 27-13
Parcells on Cowboys resurgence
Jones gives Cowboys running game a boost
Haslett Monday press conference
Carolina has easy time with Saints, 32-21
Saints hope Haslett's halftime speech has carry over
Delhomme, Panthers starting to turn heads
Haslett discusses roster moves
Fox has Panthers in playoff hunt

November 2004
Haslett talks about Atlanta loss
Saints lose tough one to Atlanta 24-21
DE Kerney explains Atlanta's 2004 defense
McKenzie questionable; Jacox, Lewis out against Atlanta
Mora Jr. discusses Falcons' good start
Haslett Monday press conference
Broncos hammer Saints 34-13
Saints say Broncos cut block not a problem
Shanahan proud of Bronco run game
Droughns continues tradition of Denver runners
Haslett Monday Press Conference
Horn leads Saints over the Chiefs 27-20
1st Quarter struggles put Saints in hole
Haslett chats about upcoming game with Chiefs
Roaf reflects on stint with Saints
Vermeil discusses Holmes' availability
Haslett Monday Press Conference
Chargers crush punchless Saints, 43-17
Run defense must improve against elite backs
Haslett chats about Jonathan Sullivan
Schottenheimer hopes game with Saints a Brees
Tomlinson discusses Chargers' surprising start
Haslett says CB Brown to stay in starting lineup

October 2004
Haslett's Monday Press Conference
NFL Draft notes from John Murphy of Next Level
Saints snap slide in Oakland, 31-26
Saints-Raiders Highlights 56k | 300k
Horn comments show Saints troubles
QB Collins struggles as Raiders starter
Haslett discusses Black Hole; Raiders
Turner sees similarities in Saints and Raiders
Haslett's Monday Press Conference
Vikings beat Saints in shootout, 38-31
Saints-Vikings Highlights 56k | 300k
Viking Game Preview
McKenzie vs. Moss on Sunday night
Jim Haslett talks: LB Rodgers, Vikings
Vikings' Tice talks up local product Moore
Saints welcome back special teamer McAfee
Saints lose 2nd straight to Buccaneers to drop to 2-3
Saints-Bucs highlights 56k | 300k
Brooks and Grant say altercation over
Bucs coach Gruden talks about Tampa's 0-4 start
Bucs LB Derrick Brooks talks about Simms, Saints
Saints finally acquire CB McKenzie | Send O'Sullivan to Packers

September 2004
Wednesday practice report
Haslett talks about injuries and Cardinals
Smith talks about Saints | Green discusses Cardinals
Haslett, Saints preparing for Arizona Cardinals
Saints-Rams highlights 300k | 56k
Saints beat Rams in OT
Run defense big problem
Craft and Young return to practice Wednesday
McAllister said out 4-5 weeks with ankle sprain
Saints beat Niners 30-27
Seattle handles Saints in opener, 21-7 | preview
Saints looking to have better opener this year
Seahawks looking to improve on the road
DE Howard held out of practice, Smith to start
NOPF's last minute fantasy football advice
Saints build eight-man practice squad
Saints announce final roster cuts | Three key veterans included
Saints drop preseason finale 20-19 | preview
Saints will stick with one back offense

August 2004
Haslett announces Ambrose, Holland will start
MLB Grant on IR | Waive 1, Claim 1
NOPF Training Camp Headquarters
Saints beat Bears 17-13 in ugly preseason game
First cuts announced on Saturday, more to come
Craver suspended for season; Hodge out for 4
Saints solid in preseason opener with 23-13 win
McAllister's eventual contract negotiations to get tougher for Saints
McCarthy moving on up; to call plays from pressbox
Impact of Grant, Gleason's injuries; Crowell released
Center of attention: Bentley's move to center
Report from Saints Black&Gold Scrimmage
2nd-round pick Henderson signs four-year deal
WR Gardner working hard to make team
Charles Grant ready to prove doubters wrong

July 2004
First round pick ends holdout for 6-year deal
Sullivan demoted; notes from first camp Saturday
Rookie Leisle impressing
Watson, Leisle sign while Smith, Henderson hold out
Wilkerson report: Saints returning to action
Complete Draft Coverage from NOPF
Saints cut veteran FB Sam Gash
Saints sign Bockwoldt and Montgomery
Enigmatic ex-Saint Ricky Williams retires
5th-round pick Karney first to sign
Rookie contracts will go down to the wire | Saints, league slow to sign picks
Rookie WR Henderson has h.s. jersey retired
Saints win ESPY for River City Miracle
Voodoo FB Dan Curran signed
2004 Offseason Review Part One | Part Two
Veteran Darrin Smith restructures contract

June 2004
State finds the funds it needs to pay Saints
Saints' minicamp wraps up; Brown impresses | Minicamp preview
NFL-E Saints Review | O'Sullivan, Lewis fall short in World Bowl
Brooks wins QB Club Humanitarian award | has jersey retired
Galaxy get thumped; looking to World Bowl
Crafting a new start

May 2004
Galaxy win without O'Sullivan
Wilkerson: Coaching sessions rolling on
Wilkerson looks into the Saints vs State debate
Tim Coulon letter to Blanco
Report from LSED to the State
NOPF 2004 NFL Draft HQ | 2004 Free Agency HQ
Rohan takes game one of three vs. O'Sullivan
Kenny Wilkerson's Coaching Session Day 1 Analysis
O'Sullivan shines as Galaxy win again in Europe
State faces shortfall in incentives
Veteran C Jerry Fontenot re-signs
Complete Draft Coverage from NOPF
New Saints TV ad campaign: "Life is Better with Football"
Real: 56k 300k
Week 6 NFL-E sees O'Sullivan win again
S Hafford impressive at rookie camp
2004 NFL allocated rookie pool
Darren Howard signs franchise tender offer
Ex-Saint Woodbury signs with Voodoo
TE Lamont Hall returns to the Saints
O'Sullivan, Galaxy win again in NFL Europe

April 2004
Undrafted Rookie Report from NOPF
Galaxy, O'Sullivan falter in loss to Admirals
O'Sullivan ignites vs. Fire in NFL-E Week 3
2004 Schedule Released
NFL-E Week 2 Saints Allocations Report
Saints trade for CB Jason Craft
Saints preseason schedule announced
NOPF Readers First Round Mock Draft
Saint-sent players star in NFL-E opener

March 2004
Saints get 7th round compensatory pick
'Skins keep Johnson despite Saints' efforts
O'Sullivan wins QB job for Galaxy; Euro Notes
Saints sign veteran guard Nesbit
Fenderson signs with Atlanta Falcons
2004 preseason schedule announced
Saints ink Sam Gash
Dale Carter, two others released
Spencer Folau re-signs
Top 30 prospects (updated)
Saints re-sign RB Lamar Smith
Saints lose Terrelle Smith to Cleveland
Saints sign defensive tackle Brian Young
Rasby signs with the Redskins
List of underclassmen eligible for NFL Draft
Fred Thomas re-signs for four years
Saints courting DT Young, DE Brackens;
DT Woodard visits
Saints sign Aaron Stecker
Fakhir Brown and Derrick Rodgers re-sign with Saints

February 2004
Germane Crowell signed; four others tendered
Saints tag Howard
Saints hire assistant; Clancy catches on in Oakland
Astroplay files bankruptcy
McAllister and Sullivan named to PFW teams
Saints NFL-E players allocated

January 2004
River City Relay wins play of the year
Saints allocate 6 to NFL Europe
Saints sign 12 street free agents
Boo Williams signed to three-year contract
Saints hire Pease as D-line coach
Talman Gardener jailed
Saints hire Jimmy Robinson as WR coach
Assistant strength and conditioning coach leaves
Saints sign cornerback Fred Booker

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