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Jeff Duncan: Irish eyes are smiling as Saints rookie Daniel Whelan tries to make history

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News source: BY JEFF DUNCAN | SPORTS COLUMNIST
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Of the 66 players that participated in the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp this weekend, none traveled farther to get there — literally or figuratively — than Daniel Whelan.

Unless you're a hardcore Who Dat, you probably don't know much about Whelan. But his promises to be one of the best stories of Saints training camp.

Whelan was born and raised in Enniskerry, an Irish village in County Wicklow about 30 miles south of Dublin. He emigrated to the California when he was 13 but didn’t take up football until his junior year of high school, when the varsity coach at Rancho Mirage High...

New NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus which players benefited most from the draft

Today at 6:45 AM
News source: www.espn.com - New Orleans Saints
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While the long-term story of the 2022 NFL draft will be how the draftees pan out years from now, this version of the NFL Power Rankings is taking more of an immediate approach. Instead of breaking down the rookies (there will be plenty of time for that), we picked veterans from each team whose status was bolstered by the draft.

The bolstering takes several shapes. Some veteran players can breathe a sigh of relief after their respective teams didn't pick someone to immediately replace them (New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston and Seattle's two quarterbacks are feeling a bit...

Olave eager to team with Thomas in Saints' rebuilt pass game

Today at 5:52 AM
News source: New Orleans Saints - WWL TV
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METAIRIE, La. — Chris Olave just arrived in New Orleans. Michael Thomas will be returning soon.

The two former Ohio State stars are central figures in a rebuilt Saints receiving corps designed to improve the NFL’s least productive passing game in 2021 with 187.4 yards per game.

Olave, the Saints’ top draft choice and No. 11 overall, caught 65 passes for 936 yards — 14.4 yards per catch — and 13 touchdowns for the Buckeyes last season. He's getting his first taste of the NFL as he participates in New Orleans’ rookie minicamp this weekend.

But before he showed up at the team’s training...

Fleur-de-Links, May 16: Saints sign former Cleveland Browns wide receiver

Today at 5:22 AM
News source: Adam Dunnells
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The Saints have signed five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry.

A behind-the-scenes look at Jarvis Landry’s first day with the New Orleans Saints.

The Saints have reportedly agreed to terms with Trevor Penning with a four-year deal with a fifth year option.

The Saints have reportedly agreed to terms with Chris Olave with a four-year deal.

Drew Brees’s most recent Saints-related post on Instagram praised the signing of Tyrann Mathieu and Jarvis Landry.

Drew Brees Tweeted about the current speculation surrounding what he will do in 2022, saying, “I may play football again,” among...

Drew Brees Calls a Reverse, Throws Shade, and Adds More Speculation

Yesterday at 9:42 PM
News source: Kyle T. Mosley
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Drew Brees added more speculation about his future with a social media post to address his status at NBC. On Sunday afternoon, a report from Andrew Marchand mentioned Brees' was done after one year with NBC.

Later, Brees called a reverse on the play and threw the media and his critics off course -- and a little shade on the way. It sort of feels like a Sean Payton-type of play call with the sarcasm and wit.

2022 is already starting to be plenty of fun in the Big Easy and NFL. Brees mentioning, "I may play football again" closely parallels Sean Payton's "might be coaching again at some...

Report: Drew Brees done at NBC after one season as football analyst

Yesterday at 8:23 PM
News source: CCS Staff
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Drew Brees will not return to NBC after just one season as a studio and game analyst, The New York Post reported Sunday.

Brees took to social media Sunday evening in response to the report, stating he has yet to make an decision on his future with the network. He also said he may play football again, presumably tongue-in-cheek.

The Saints legendary quarterback served as game analyst with Mike Tirico on Notre Dame home games with NBC Sports during the 2021 season, his first since retiring from the NFL. When the two paired up to call the Raiders-Bengals Wild Card matchup, the review were...

With additions on offense, Saints are loaded up to win

Yesterday at 8:23 PM
News source: Ed Daniels
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When you think about it, the 2021 season for the Saints was pretty amazing. New Orleans averaged only 21.4 points a game but still won nine of them.

What could the Saints do with another outstanding defensive season but also a strong offense to go along with it?

I believe we are fixing to find out.

The Saints have addressed a ton of needs on that side the ball.

They needed speed on the outside so they traded twice to get up in the first round to draft wideout Chris Olave.

In a one hour glimpse at practice Saturday, Olave was smooth and fast. It is hard to imagine him not being a key...

Drew Brees announces he “may” play football in 2022

Yesterday at 7:43 PM
News source: Chris Dunnells
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Well that escalated quickly.

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and NBC have reportedly parted ways one year into their contract:

The Saints weren’t lacking for news with the team formally announcing and finalizing the contract for WR Jarvis Landry earlier this afternoon. When the team posted a portion of Landry’s first press conference as a member of the Saints, Brees commented on Instagram, “Man..signing [Jarvis Landry] and [Tyrann Mathieu] makes me want to come back and play again!!! Great additions…leaders and players!”

Only minutes later, Brees took to Twitter to...

Drew Brees opens the door to a return to football

Yesterday at 7:43 PM
News source: Mike Florio
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Views: 92

It started with a report that he’s leaving NBC. It escalated into something much more significant.

Following a report from Andrew Marchand of the New York Post that future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees will be leaving NBC, Brees said this on Twitter: “Despite speculation from media about my future this fall, I’m currently undecided. I may work for NBC, I may play football again, I may focus on business and philanthropy, I may train for the pickleball tour, senior golf tour, coach my kids or all of the above. I’ll let you know.”

In fairness to Marchand, he wasn’t speculating. He was...

Report: Drew Brees Out at NBC

Yesterday at 6:33 PM
News source: Kyle T. Mosley
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Views: 62

Andrew Marchand reports that New Orleans Saints' legendary quarterback, Drew Bees, and NBC Sports have agreed to end their relationship after one year. Brees did not want to continue his role as an in-studio analyst with "Football Night in America" and preferred to call NFL games.

Brees, 43, signed a lucrative deal with NBC after announcing his NFL retirement in 2020. Joining the network was believed to be his next step in seceding longtime color analyst Cris Collingsworth in the booth for Sunday Night Football.

Unfortunately, critics panned Brees' performance next to play-by-play...

Jarvis Landry's Louisiana reunion with Saints 'special' for Lutcher, LSU product

Yesterday at 5:53 PM
News source: BY AMIE JUST | Staff writer
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Jarvis Landry's eyes kept drifting toward his reflection.

There he sat, in the middle of a Zoom press conference, and he couldn't help but occasionally stare at the fleur-de-lis logo on his new hat for his new team, his home state's New Orleans Saints.

"It's a special time," Landry said. "As a kid growing up, being from Louisiana, you always want to play for your hometown team."

For Landry — a star forged in St. James Parish at Lutcher and then upriver at LSU — this free agency process was stressful.

He had been with the Cleveland Browns since 2018 but the relationship between the two...

Report: Drew Brees out at NBC

Yesterday at 5:12 PM
News source: New Orleans Saints - WWL TV
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NEW ORLEANS — The New York Post is reporting that former Saints quarterback Drew Brees is out at NBC after just one season.

The report says that the parting was mutual with Brees hoping to do more work in the booth and the network apparently souring on Brees, who had been seen as a possible successor to Cris Collingsworth in the booth.

The move comes during a period of time that has seen a huge shakeup in the broadcast booth and for network pre and post-game shows. Amazon has come into the equation and several analysts have moved from one network to another.

Tom Brady just reportedly...

Drew Brees out as NBC analyst after just one season, report says

Yesterday at 4:03 PM
News source: By JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff writer
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Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees will not be an analyst for NBC next season after he and the television network have parted ways, reports say.

The star quarterback joined the network after retiring from the NFL in 2021.

The New York Post reported that the decision was mutual as Brees preferred calling games to studio work and NBC 'soured' on Brees' potential to take over as the "Sunday Night Football" broadcast host.

Brees spent only a year at the network, working as a studio and sideline analyst for "Sunday Night Football" games and calling Notre Dame games after he retired from...

K.J. Costello relishes tryout with Saints, 20 months after record-setting passing perfomance vs. LSU

Yesterday at 3:22 PM
News source: BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
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K.J. Costello isn’t sure exactly how many times he’s watched it.

All he knows is it’s been a lot.

A whole lot.

“Maybe 100 times,” Costello estimated.

The date was Sept. 26, 2020.

Costello was making his debut at quarterback for Mississippi State after transferring from Stanford.

The setting was Baton Rouge in the most intimidating stadium in all of college football against an LSU team just 8 months removed from one of the most dominant runs to a national championship ever.

Costello torched LSU’s defense for 623 yards that day, setting an SEC record that very well could be around for...

Saints 2022 UDFA Profile: DaMarcus Fields

Yesterday at 10:52 AM
News source: Bob Rose
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Views: 127

Marshon Lattimore and Paulson Adebo formed a shutdown duo of cornerbacks for the New Orleans Saints in 2021. Lattimore is one of the NFL's best, able to lock up an opponent’s best receiver one-on-one and eliminate them from the game.

Adebo was a third-round pick last year that was a perfect complement. He flashed Pro Bowl potential with his ball skills and coverage ability.

Bradley Roby was acquired with an early season trade. His snaps were limited because of Adebo's development, but Roby is a starting quality corner that provides outstanding depth against deeper wide receiver units...

3 Positions Have Question Marks for Saints Offense Ahead of OTAs

Yesterday at 9:13 AM
News source: Kyle T. Mosley
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Views: 160

The New Orleans offensive skill positions are developing into one of the NFL's best. Before September, head coach Dennis Allen will evaluate three positions on offense that have question marks ahead of fielding a 53-man roster.

Andrus Peat's injury history and Cesar Ruiz's sporadic play are concerns at the guard position.

Peat restructured his 5-year, $57.5M contract to create $8M in cap space for the Saints in 2022. Also, New Orleans converted $9.73M of Peat's salary into a fully guaranteed roster bonus. Peat, 28, is the Saints' 2015 first-round draft pick and performed well with former...

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