The New Orleans Saints have been quiet so far in free agency, a common practice under the Payton/Loomis regime. Today, they signed a New Orleans native away from the Pittsburgh Steelers, inking cornerback Keenan Lewis to a five year deal. The deal calls for Lewis to make...
News trickled out of New Orleans earlier today that the Saints had agreed to a five-year contract extension with general manager Mickey Loomis. Earlier this evening, the team confirmed that the deal took place back in August. Saints vice chairman Rita Benson LeBlanc said that...
October 4, 2012 Apparently when Drew Brees talks, the NFL listens.
The Saints quarterback requested permission for Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis and Joe Vitt to attend Sunday night's game against San Diego and the NFL has granted that request. Now the trio will be able to be on hand at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as Brees attempts to break the late Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas' record for most consecutive games with a touchdown pass. The two are currently tied at 47 games.
May 2, 2012 Two current Saints players and two former Saints players will miss at least part of the upcoming season.
April 24, 2012 When news broke yesterday on ESPN about New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis allegedly using listening devices to spy on opposing coaches, I thought, "here we go again." It seems like when you're down, people want to keep kicking you.
March 21, 2012 The punishment for "Bounty Gate" has come down by the NFL and it is harsh. New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has been suspended for the entire 2012 season.
