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Sean Payton Replaces Bill Belichick As America's Highest Paid Coach

Michael Scott — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:13:21 +0000

Move over Bill Belichick. New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is now the highest paid coach in America, according to a Forbes article.

2013 New Orleans Saints Schedule

Scott Prather — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:33:44 +0000

With a season opener at home against their arch rival, the New Orleans Saints 2013 schedule is a dandy.

Saints Sign Backup Quarterback Seneca Wallace

Scott Prather — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:52:43 +0000

After resigning Luke McCown last week, the New Orleans Saints have added another veteran backup quarterback to their roster, agreeing to a one-year deal with...

Saints Sign Cornerback Keenan Lewis To 5-Year Deal

Scott Prather — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:48:15 +0000

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...

Report: Rob Ryan Next Saints D-Coordinator, Saints Say Hiring Not A Done Deal

Scott Prather — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:10:11 +0000

ESPN is reporting that Rob Ryan will be hired as the next defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints. Larry Holder reporting that the hiring of Ryan is not a done deal, and the Saints plan on interviewing Georgia defensive coordinator...

New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis Agreed To 5 Year Extension Back In August

Scott Prather — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:52:35 +0000

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...

Saints Looking To Possibly Add Eric Mangini And Romeo Crennel To Staff

Scott Prather — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:24:46 +0000

According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the New Orleans Saints are considering...

New Orleans Saints Fire Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo After Horrendous 2012 Season

DJ Digital — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:48:49 +0000

Sean Payton was reinstated by the league yesterday, and by the looks of things, he is wasting no time getting back to work. Today, the New Orleans Saints announced that Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Secondary Coach Ken Flajole have been relieved of their duties.

Sean Payton Reinstated As Head Coach Of New Orleans Saints

Scott Prather — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:12:12 +0000

Earlier this morning, the NFL announced they have reinstated Sean Payton as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Check out all the released statements from Payton, Tom Benson, and Roger Goodell on the matter.

The NFL Announced New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Has Been Reinstated, Effective Immediately

Michael Scott — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:53:50 +0000

The NFL announced Head Coach Sean Payton has been reinstated, effective immediately. Coach Payton may attend the Senior Bowl this week and can resume his duties as head coach of the Saints.

Saints, Payton Agree to Deal

Jay Walker — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:38:57 +0000

A multi year deal for the coach

Saints Versus Giants – The Playoffs Start Now

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:34:49 +0000

It is the time of year when Saints fans have grown accustomed to looking forward to the NFL Playoffs. The past few seasons have seen the Saints with playoff aspirations clinched or within clinching distance by Mid December. This year those aspirations might just be pipe dreams.

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Gus Kattengell's Saints Report – Chargers Game

Jude Walker — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:41:40 +0000

Sunday night in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome there will be plenty of story lines to follow. The New Orleans Saints will try and pick up their first win of the season under the watchful eye of head coach Sean Payton. Saints quarterback Drew Brees can break a record held by Johnny Unitas for over 50 years are just two of the more important ones.

Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis, Joe Vitt OK'd to Attend Saints-Chargers Game

Jude Walker — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:00:30 +0000

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.

Sean Payton Files For Divorce From Wife Beth

Jude Walker — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:39:39 +0000

It’s no doubt been a rough year for Sean Payton. First, he got suspended from doing the job he loves. Now, his nearly 20-year marriage appears to be over. According to court documents, Sean filed for divorce in Tarrant County, Texas on June 14. The petition lists the grounds for divorce as “discord or conflict [...]

Saints Schedule for 2012 Season Released

Brad Vincent — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:02:20 +0000

So who are we going to face this year? Your Official Saints Station in Acadiana, 97.3 The Dawg has got all the info.

Bill Parcells – Possible Candidate For Saints Vacant Head Coaching Position

Sam Stokes — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:11:12 +0000

If you’ve read Sean Payton’s book or have followed his career over the years, you know that Sean Payton is undeniably a Bill Parcells guy. Payton tutored under Parcells while the legendary coach was running the show for the Dallas Cowboys, and since leaving the Cowboys and taking over as Saints’ head coach, Payton has [...]

Saints Punishment Poll

Dave Steel — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:58:48 +0000

With the recent decision from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to levy a fine of $500,000 on the team, as well as suspend Sean Payton for one year and Mickey Loomis for eight games, it’s got a lot of people talking. The majority of people agree that the bounty program in any organization is not ethical. [...]

Sean Payton and New Orleans Saints Punishment [Poll]

Jude Walker — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:25:15 +0000

By now you've probably heard that the NFL came down hard on the New Orleans Saints due to "Bounty Gate". Head coach Sean Payton was suspended for the entire 2012 season. Former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was canned indefinitely along with current assistant coach Joe Vitt who was suspended for 6 games. The team was also fined $500,000 and had two 2nd round picks yanked from them.

Sean Payton Suspended For Season

Jude Walker — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:15:56 +0000

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.