New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Loses 2011 NFL MVP Award by Obscene Margin: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:17:00 PST)
Drew Brees To nobody's surprise, New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees was not named the 2011 NFL MVP. That distinction went to Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. Brees finishing second in the 2011 MVP voting is not what has me upset.

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins MVP award
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:20:14 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

New Orleans Saints T Willie Roaf Elected to Hall of Fame: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:33:00 PST)
Willie Roaf in the Hall of Fame After going more than 40 years without any of its players being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Willie Roaf became the second New Orleans Saints player in three years selected to receive the NFL's highest honor.

Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh win AP awards
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:29:04 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Saints QB Brees wins Offensive Player of Year
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:13:34 PST)
Drew Brees' record-setting season has earned the New Orleans quarterback the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. Brees shattered Dan Marino's 27-year-old mark by passing for 5,476 yards, and his 468 completions broke Peyton Manning's 2010 record of 450. Brees finished the season completing 71.6 percent of his passes, breaking his own 2009 NFL record (70.6).

Butler, Dawson, Doleman, Kennedy, Martin and Roaf make the 2012 Hall of Fame cut
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:33:55 PST)
The 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame cast has been announced, and the six named to the game's greatest honor this year were Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf. It's a very interesting … Continue reading ?

Ex-player, ALS patient Gleason pushes awareness
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:31:35 PST)
Former New Orleans Saints special teams standout and current ALS patient Steve Gleason can't help but wonder whether his football career contributed to his debilitating and ultimately fatal neuromuscular disease.

Saints Team Report
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:25:22 PST)

Even though there had been no official announcement by his new team, Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo rolled up his sleeves for his first day on the job Monday when Senior Bowl activities got under way in Mobile, Ala.

The 52-year-old Spagnuolo agreed on Jan. 19 to take over for Gregg Williams, who left the Saints after three seasons to join the staff of new St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher last week. Spagnuolo was fired after three years as the Rams head coach on Jan. 2, following a 2-14 season.

It didn't take long, however, for Saints coach Sean Payton to zero in on Spagnuolo as a replacement for Williams. Just one day after Williams left, Payton said he would take his time looking for a new defensive coordinator but the next day interviewed Spagnuolo and...

Willie Roaf Hoping for Hall of Fame Selection: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:23:00 PST)
As a fan of the New Orleans Saints, I often got the chance to watch Wllie Roaf dominate opposing linemen. An offensive tackle for the Saints (1993-2001) and the Chiefs (2002-2005), Roaf was consistently one of the league's best players while active .

Top Five New Orleans Saints Wide Receivers in Team History: Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:20:00 PST)
The New Orleans Saints and general manager Mickey Loomis will be busy after this weekend's Super Bowl. Among the key players the team will attempt to re-sign is wide receiver Marques Colston. Aside from quarterback Drew Brees, Colston may be the team's most important free...

Belichick shows relaxed side before Super Bowl
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:09:01 PST)
By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer

Edelman vs. Giants wide receivers: mismatch?
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:16 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks and the other Giants receivers can't wait to go against the Patriots' Julian Edelman in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:50 PST)
A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

The Shutdown Corner Interview: Drew Brees
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:46:04 PST)
In 2011, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees had one of the best seasons anyone at his position has ever enjoyed. He was even better when it really counted, down the stretch. From November through January, his stats were absolutely … Continue reading ?

Mickey Loomis, Saints have a lot of work ahead of them (The National Football Post)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:18:00 PST)
The New Orleans Saints and Drew Brees are expected to ramp up contract talks after the Super Bowl, with the...

Unlike Patriots, NFL slow to embrace 'Moneyball'
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:53:40 PST)
It's advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don't matter much. But to stats geeks, this is the gospel from the spreadsheets. The number-savvy economists, statisticians and refugees from Wall Street who revolutionized much of baseball in a way celebrated in the book and movie "Moneyball" are aiming their...

NC's Heath Shuler won't seek re-election to House
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:11:36 PST)
U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won't seek re-election in what's become another blow to conservative Democrats on Capitol Hill and the party's state congressional delegation. Shuler, a former professional football player and conservative who challenged House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi for her post following the November 2010 elections, announced in a...

Packers name Clements offensive co-ordinator
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:49:18 PST)
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers didn't have to look far to find their new offensive co-ordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to replace Joe Philbin.

Heath Shuler won't seek re-election to House
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:03:25 PST)
RALEIGH, N.C. - U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won't run for re-election to Congress in what's become another blow to the conservative wing of the Democratic Party on Capitol Hill and the party's state congressional delegation.

SUPER BOWL: Profiles of key players
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:51:38 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Emerging rugby star Hayden Smith hoping to make jump to NFL (The National Football Post)
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:01:13 PST)
A blossoming rugby star is hoping to trade his career in Europe for a shot a spot on an NFL roster.