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Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images There’s definitely a fit. The New Orleans Saints have had an active free agency, re-signing a future Hall of Famer in Drew Brees, signing last year’s passing leader Jameis Winston, signing the XFL interception leader Deatrick Nichols, and adding key players on both offense (Emmanuel Sanders) and defense (Malcolm Jenkins). But maybe they … [Read more...] about Dre Kirkpatrick an interesting free agent option remaining for the Saints

Handout Photo-USA TODAY Sports It’s going to be a long, long season The Tampa Bay Buccaneers joined some prestigious company in the 2020 offseason. Much like the 2011 Eagles, the 2014 Saints and the 2019 Browns, the Bucs left March as unquestioned offseason winners. And, much like the 8-8 Eagles, the 7-9 Saints and the 6-10 Browns, there’s definitely no disappointment … [Read more...] about Tom Brady’s arrival has brought out the worst in Buccaneer fans

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links NFL: How many regular season games will the NFL have in 2020? - Canal Street Chronicles A look at how previous shortened NFL seasons have worked in case the NFL 2020 season is cut significantly, if not outright cancelled altogether. New Orleans Saints: Michael Thomas vs. Julio Jones are in a … [Read more...] about Fleur-de-Links, July 7: Jonathan Vilma talks on his move to broadcasting and Saints OC answers questions

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Could Covid-19 shorten the NFL season? The NFL has already cut the 2020 preseason in half, cancelling the first and fourth preseason game. The Hall of Fame game has been cancelled. The 2020 season is still in currently proceeding as scheduled, but will it actually actually take place without a hitch or will the Covid-19 pandemic continue … [Read more...] about How many regular season games will the NFL have in 2020?

Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are your daily New Orleans Saints links New Orleans Saints: Holiday happiness is remembering Saints wins over the Falcons - Canal Street Chronicles Canal Street Chronicles recount some of the best Saints wins over the Atlanta Falcons. Q&A with Canal Street Chronicles: How does Joe Bachie fit with the New Orleans … [Read more...] about Fleur-de-Links, July 6: A profile on Joe Bachie and a look at Tommy Stevens as Taysom 2.0

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Saints and Falcons rivalry isn’t going anywhere, and both teams have some of best players at their positions Last season, Michael Thomas made NFL history by catching the most passes in a single season in NFL history with a staggering 149. Thomas has emerged as the eminent threat in the Saints offense, and yet the superstar receiver … [Read more...] about Michael Thomas vs. Julio Jones are in a fierce battle for best NFC South receiver

Photo by Dannie Walls/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We finally say goodbye to an old divisional foe “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” - Michael Corleone, The Godfather Part II. A collection of news and stories from the other SB Nation NFC South blogs Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic) Dante Fowler Jr. is now a Falcon. In case you had forgotten! This … [Read more...] about A look around the NFC South on SB Nation

Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images The former New Orleans Saints captain is remembered by his family, teammates, coaches and the media. With such a storied career, it’s hard to pick a favorite memory of Will Smith. I mean, we are talking about a player who, in college at Ohio State, was a First-Team All American, Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, Big Ten Defensive … [Read more...] about Life of a Saint: Will Smith

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images There have been many great memories of Saints wins over the Falcons and we want to hear about yours! In the comments below tell us where you were, what the game was and the outcome of some of the best wins over the worst foe! Imagine, if you will, being a quarterback in the NFL whose line struggles so badly that you’re sacked nine times in … [Read more...] about Holiday happiness is remembering Saints wins over the Falcons