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Saints special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi opposes the new NFL rule promoting fair catches on kickoffs, and he says every single special teams coach in the league agrees with him. “I don’t think there’s a special teams coach in the league – in fact, I know there’s not a special teams coach in the league [more] … [Read more...] about Saints’ Darren Rizzi: No special teams coach likes the new fair catch rule

Saints wide receiver Mike Thomas was on the field for Tuesday’s practice and that’s a welcome change from most of the last three years. Thomas only played in 10 games over the last three seasons because of injuries, so any sign that he might be on track to be in the lineup this season is [more] … [Read more...] about Dennis Allen: I like where Mike Thomas is at

Saints quarterback Derek Carr and wide receiver Mike Thomas haven’t practiced together for long, but they already have a connection. “If he went out there and ran certain routes right now, I’d know exactly what he was going to do and I’d put it on him,” Carr said. “It’s just cool to have him in [more] … [Read more...] about Derek Carr: Everyone loves working with Mike Thomas

The NFL and HBO have still not revealed which team will appear on Hard Knocks this year, probably because they’re having a hard time cajoling a team into agreeing to do it. Which means some team might be forced to do it. The Saints, Jets, Bears and Commanders are the four teams that can be [more] … [Read more...] about Dennis Allen hopes Saints aren’t forced to do Hard Knocks

Saints head coach Dennis Allen said on Tuesday that he wishes he “had the crystal ball to say exactly” what wide receiver Mike Thomas will be ready to do when the team gets to training camp this summer, but Thomas didn’t need to consult anything mystical to give his answer to that question later in [more] … [Read more...] about Mike Thomas expects to be “full speed” at start of Saints camp

Companies that face potential liability for alleged misdeeds directed at employees will often throw everything they have at minimizing any eventual obligation. As the NFL defends itself against a lawsuit filed by former Raiders coach Jon Gruden, an interesting argument has emerged regarding the potential impact of Gruden’s recent work with the Saints on his [more] … [Read more...] about Jon Gruden’s recent work with Saints shouldn’t impact his lawsuit

Saints safety Marcus Maye is scheduled for some time in a courtroom this summer. Maye faces DUI charges in Broward County, Florida and Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports that a jury trial has been set for July 25. Maye is charged with driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, and DUI property [more] … [Read more...] about Marcus Maye DUI trial set for July 25

This year, four teams are eligible to be drafted to serve as the focal point of Hard Knocks. To date, the NFL has yet to publicly declare the winner. Or, depending on perspective, the loser. As noted by Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, the league hasn’t announced this year’s Hard Knocks team. Last year, the league [more] … [Read more...] about NFL still hasn’t announced this year’s Hard Knocks team

We now know two more teams who will hold joint practices this summer. Via multiple reporters, Chargers head coach Brandon Staley confirmed in his Monday press conference that Los Angeles will have two joint practices with New Orleans in August. The Chargers and Saints will play in the second week of the preseason at SoFi [more] … [Read more...] about Chargers, Saints to hold joint practices in August