The Saints plan to visit with at least two of the top young cornerbacks on the free agent market. According to league sources, New England’s Randall Gay and Dallas’ Jacques Reeves are both scheduled for visits on Saturday.The Saints are reportedly also planning to visit with some young defensive ends. Reports out of Tennessee say [...]
Archive for February, 2008
4 Players Set To Visit New Orleans
February 29, 2008
J.T. Signs With Niners
February 29, 2008
Former Saints quarterback J.T. O’Sullivan has signed with the San Francisco 49er’s.
I always liked J.T. when he was here. Hard working, a grinder who’s stayed in the NFL a lot longer then most people thought he would.
Personally I wish J.T. was Drew Brees’ back-up.
SAINTS WANT SHOCKEY
February 29, 2008
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SAINTS WANT SHOCKEYWith tight end Jeremy Shockey possibly on the outs in New York, there already are teams interested in his services.According to John Clayton of ESPN.com, via our friends at Rotoworld.com, the Saints have contacted the Giants regarding the availability of Shockey. Giants G.M. Jerry Reese previously has suggested that Shockey won’t [...]
SAINTS SNAG VILMA
February 29, 2008
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SAINTS SNAG VILMATom Rock of Newsday reports that the Jets have struck a deal with the Saints for linebacker Jonathan Vilma.Vilma will go to New Orleans, apparently for a conditional pick in the 2009 draft.The conditional nature of the selection suggests that there are lingering concerns about Vilma’s knee.
FAINE TO TAMPA
February 29, 2008
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FAINE TO TAMPAThat $44 million in cap space has burned a hole in the pockets of the Buccaneers.Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times reports that the Bucs have reached an agreement with free-agent center Jeff Faine, previously of the Saints.Per Holder, the deal makes Faine the highest-paid center in the game.
YOUNG, SIMONEAU STAY WITH SAINTS
February 29, 2008
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YOUNG, SIMONEAU STAY WITH SAINTSAdam Caplan of Scout.com reports that the Saints have reached agreements with two of their own free agents.Defensive tackle Brian Young will sign a three-year, $12 million deal.Also, linebacker Mark Simoneau will stay put.
Pac-Man A Saint?
February 28, 2008
PACMAN GETS PERMISSION TO SEEK TRADE
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The Pacman era in Tennessee is working its way toward a conclusion.According to Terry McCormick of the Nashville City Paper, cornerback Adam Jones has received permission from the Titans to seek a trade.McCormick also reports that at least one team has been contacted about its potential interest in [...]
Faine’s Days Numbered?
February 28, 2008
Last night the Saints re-signed center Jonathan Goodwin.
Goodwin filled in for starter Jeff Faine at the end of last season when Faine was out with injury.
Faine will became a free agent tomorrow.
Does the re-signing of Goodwin mean Faine won’t be back?
Perhaps.
Personally, I thought that Faine would be back. Now I’m not sure.
Speaking of [...]
Mare Cut
February 28, 2008
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MARE REFUSED A PAY CUTContrary to reports that kicker Olindo Mare failed a physical in New Orleans, a league source tells us that Mare was released after refusing to accept a pay cut.Per the source, the Saints wanted Mare to sign a deal equal to the contract recently inked [...]
If I Were Hornets GM (Part V)
February 28, 2008
On Friday the Hornets roster has to be locked. They cannot add any players after this date and have them eligible for the playoffs.
(Chris Andersen is an exception. If the Birdman is reinstated then it’s our understanding that he’ll be eligible for the post season)
The Hornets have 13 players on their roster. They can [...]
