At first glance, the New Orleans Saints look impressive with their 4-2 record and top-tier scoring offense. They’ve won games and taken names all around the NFL without Michael Thomas, their best player (and he might be sidelined another week after sustaining a hamstring strain in practice). But they have several flaws, both in the team’s current construction and in a longer … [Read more...] about 5 bold trade deadline scenarios for the Saints
Alvin Kamara is the NFL's scrimmage yards king through Week 7
Let’s hope everyone else is content playing for second place, because it doesn’t look like anyone will catch New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara. The Offensive Player of the Year candidate leads the NFL with 824 yards from scrimmage through seven weeks, and he’s played just in six games after resting during the Saints’ bye. Defenses haven’t had answers for Kamara, … [Read more...] about Alvin Kamara is the NFL's scrimmage yards king through Week 7
Drew Brees is two touchdown passes away from breaking the all-time record again
Don’t look now, but Drew Brees is on the cusp of making NFL history. Again. Last year, he overtook Peyton Manning to become the league’s all-time leader in touchdown passes, finishing the 2020 season ranked above Tom Brady with 549 scores thrown in his career. But Brady leapfrogged Brees on Sunday in Tampa Bay’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders, now leading the race with 559 … [Read more...] about Drew Brees is two touchdown passes away from breaking the all-time record again
LSU Football: Why any talk of a QB controversy is absurd
LSU football received solid play from true freshman quarterback TJ Finley against South Carolina. LSU football was able to get back to .500 this weekend after a strong performance against the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Tigers took down South Carolina 52-24 thanks to strong quaeterback play from true freshman TJ Finley, who was forced to […] LSU Football: Why any talk of a QB … [Read more...] about LSU Football: Why any talk of a QB controversy is absurd
New Orleans Saints: Team should sell, not buy at upcoming trade deadline
Throughout the Drew Brees era, the Saints have gone “all-in” to try to get him another Super Bowl. Now, they must change that approach before it is too late. “Maximizing your window” is a common phrase when it comes to NFL team-building. Essentially, the idea is that when you have the best chance to win […] New Orleans Saints: Team should sell, not buy at upcoming trade … [Read more...] about New Orleans Saints: Team should sell, not buy at upcoming trade deadline
3 reasons the New Orleans Saints should trade for Golden Tate
The New Orleans Saints may look to bulk up their receiving room prior to the November 3 trade deadline, and Golden Tate may be the perfect addition. It was rumored that the New Orleans Saints are interested in bringing in a wide receiver at the trade deadline, and one of the biggest names on the […] 3 reasons the New Orleans Saints should trade for Golden Tate - Who Dat Dish - … [Read more...] about 3 reasons the New Orleans Saints should trade for Golden Tate
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend action | Football
1) Foxes need to find a wordy companion to mitigate the risk Jamie Verdy proved his importance to Leicester City when he was on the stand while on the pitch. Without an action plan to come into operation in the absence of Verdi, the foxes were flat off. The team has become so accustomed to using the striker’s clever running behind a defense that it seems they have no other … [Read more...] about Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend action | Football
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Fleur-de-Links, October 26: Saints emerge victorious against Carolina Panthers following bye week
Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links New Orleans Saints: Kamara runs Saints to victory after they run out of receivers, 27-24 over Carolina. - Canal Street Chronicles A recap of the Saints victory of the Carolina Panthers from Canal Street Chronicles. New Orleans Saints receiver Emmanuel Sanders out after testing positive for … [Read more...] about Fleur-de-Links, October 26: Saints emerge victorious against Carolina Panthers following bye week