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Ian Book needs to show the Saints he belongs in preseason vs. Texans

Today at 12:02 AM
News source: Dylan Sanders
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Sophomore quarterback Ian Book did not have the most ideal start to his NFL career last season for the New Orleans Saints, but the preseason gives him another shot to prove that he belongs on the roster.

Book was a surprise fourth-round selection in the 2021 draft, pointing to the fact that the coaching staff and front office saw something special from his time at Notre Dame. The production was there, garnering an impressive 72-20 touchdown to interception ratio and near 9,000 passing yards. It was also known that he was a raw product, though, who likely would not see playing time anytime...

Rod Walker: Saints preseason opener a time to shine for running backs not named Kamara, Ingram

Yesterday at 5:22 PM
News source: BY ROD WALKER | Sports columnist
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Views: 41

You can go ahead and write Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram’s name with a permanent marker on the Saints’ 53-man roster.

Heck, etch it in stone if you want to.

Dennis Allen doesn’t need to see anything else from those two this preseason.

There are almost 200 combined games and over 10,000 yards worth of film of those two running backs in a New Orleans Saints uniform.

So the Saints’ preseason opener against the Houston Texans on Saturday night will be more about finding backups for Boom (Ingram) and Zoom (Kamara) if needed.

“I like the depth and looking forward to seeing somebody in that...

Saints rookies get their chance to prove themselves in preseason bout with Texans

Yesterday at 5:22 PM
News source: BY TERRIN WAACK | Staff writer
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Views: 42

Excitement, and maybe even relief, was in the air Thursday as the New Orleans Saints concluded their final practice before their preseason opener against the Houston Texans.

Gameday comes after 14 practices — two in jerseys, five in shells, seven in pads — in training camp. Friday simply consisted of a walkthrough before the team traveled to Houston. The Saints play the Texans at 7 p.m. Saturday in NRG Stadium.

“Practice should be harder than the game, because obviously we’re going up against each other … we’re working against somebody that should know what we’re doing after practice and...

Saints vs. Texans: Players to Watch

Yesterday at 2:23 PM
News source: John Hendrix
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Views: 67

We're one day closer to seeing the Saints taking on the Texans in Houston for their first preseason game. New Orleans is traveling on Friday, and the game is set for a 7 p.m. kickoff from NRG Stadium. Here's a look at some players we're playing close attention to throughout the game, regardless of how many snaps they get.

TRAINING CAMP RECAPS: Day 14 | Day 13 | Day 12 | Day 11 | Day 10 | Day 9 | Day 8 | Day 7 | Day 6 | Day 5 | Day 4 | Day 3 | Day 2 | Day 1

It's important to remember that certain players probably won't be in this one, starting with Alontae Taylor. He's dealing with a hip...

Saints preseason opener features 1st-rounders Olave, Penning

Yesterday at 1:43 PM
News source: New Orleans Saints - WWL TV
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Views: 41

NEW ORLEANS — Saints top draft choice Chris Olave senses that the bursts of speed and sudden changes in direction that served him well in college will translate well in the NFL.

Fellow New Orleans first-round pick Trevor Penning has been exhibiting the same nasty streak as a blocker that intrigued the Saints when they were scouting him.

Olave, taken 11th overall out of Ohio State, and Penning, selected 19th overall out of Northern Iowa, both have stood out during the opening weeks of training camp.

Their first live action against another team comes Saturday night in Houston.

“It's game...

Trevor Penning: I’m not going to take away the physical part of my game

Yesterday at 10:32 AM
News source: Josh Alper
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Views: 80

Saints rookie tackle Trevor Penning made an ornery mark on early training camp practices by fighting with teammates often enough that the team kicked him out of one of the sessions.

Penning said he’s heard from coaches about where he needs to draw the line, but that he’s not going to change the playing style that made him a first-round pick earlier this year. Penning said that there’s “nothing’s nice about football” and that he doesn’t plan to be any less physical on the field.

“You’ve just got to play smart,” Penning said Thursday. “Play physical, play my game, but be smart. I think...

New Orleans Saints at Houston Texans preseason odds preview: Betting line, trends, prediction

Yesterday at 10:32 AM
News source: By ZACH EWING | Staff Writer
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Views: 68

The New Orleans Saints begin their 2022 journey with a preseason game at the Houston Texans on Saturday night. Most of the Saints starters are not expected to play much, if at all, but it's the first chance to see some younger players and others fighting for roster spots on a deep team.

After this, the Saints travel to Green Bay, Wisconsin, for some joint practices leading up to their preseason game next Friday at Lambeau Field before returning for their only preseason home game, Aug. 26 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

While you're waiting for kickoff, check out our odds preview of the...

Jim Mora on days as Saints coach, Sam Mills, Dome Patrol on ‘Dattitude,’ Ep. 83

Yesterday at 10:32 AM
News source: BY JIM DERRY | Sports betting writer
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Views: 37

As the New Orleans Saints prepare to play their 2022 preseason opener Saturday at Houston, we take a walk back in time and go through the first set of “glory years” this franchise ever had when they were led by legendary coach Jim Mora.

From his home in California,he spoke with Jim Derry about how he made his way to the Crescent City, the team’s first-ever winning season and playoff appearance of 1987, linebacker Sam Mills entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the toughness of linebacker Rickey Jackson and the Dome Patrol and how this year’s defense compares to some of the great ones...

Texans fans appear to underestimate Saints defense heading into Saturday’s game

Yesterday at 9:52 AM
News source: Chris Dunnells
Replies: 0
Views: 120

It may be the preseason, but the New Orleans Saints are back with football this weekend so we are back again with the Interview with the Enemy series. This week, Kenneth Levy of Battle Red Blog answers 5 quick questions before the Saints’ first preseason game of the 2022 season: facing the Houston Texans on the road in the “Battle of the Gulf.”

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What is the general sense among the Houston faithful? Are spirits high after shipping off Deshaun Watson?

What roster battles will you be watching during this game?

Any under-the-radar Texans players you think Saints fans should be keeping...

Fantasy Football 101: New Orleans Saints Edition

Yesterday at 8:43 AM
News source: AlecSalas
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Views: 35

Fantasy football for most (myself included) is just another reason to be counting down the days until the 2022 NFL season kicks off. The New Orleans Saints have created quite the buzz within the world of fantasy football. Michael Thomas, Alvin Kamara, Chris Olave, and Jarvis Landry have all garnered attention, and should be drafted in most fantasy leagues this year.

Let’s take a look at who you should, and shouldn’t take in this year’s draft.

Because Michael Thomas is coming back from a pretty serious ankle injury and hasn’t played in almost two years, we might want to pump the brakes a...

How are the Saints going to fare this year? 26 local media members share their predictions

Yesterday at 8:42 AM
News source: BY JEFF DUNCAN | SPORTS COLUMNIST
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Views: 84

Las Vegas oddsmakers and the national media might have doubts about the New Orleans Saints, but the local media certainly don't.

Local reporters are positively bullish on Coach Dennis Allen’s first Saints team.

My annual survey of reporters, anchors and broadcasters who regularly cover the team revealed widespread optimism for the Saints in 2022. Not one of the 26 respondents predicted a losing season. The vast majority either predicted an 11-6 or 10-7, which is well above out-of-market projections. Caesars Sportsbook has set the Saints’ over/under win total at 8 wins this season.

We’ll...

Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 preview: Over or under projected win total of 7.5?

Yesterday at 8:42 AM
News source: BY JIM DERRY | Sports betting writer
Replies: 0
Views: 17

Each Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from July 12 through Sept. 2, we will take a look at the projected win totals for each team in the NFL, running one division per week for eight weeks. All stories are accompanied by a 5- to 7-minute preview video by Jim Derry followed by analysis on the pick by NFL expert handicapper Adam Chernoff of Covers.com.

The schedule for when each team will run is listed below with a hyperlink to each story and video that already has run.

NOTE: All over/under win totals are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, which is the official odds provider of...

Baylor grad Abram Smith returns to Texas for Saints preseason opener

Yesterday at 7:42 AM
News source: Dylan Sanders
Replies: 0
Views: 37

Texas native and former Baylor Bear Abram Smith will return home for his first professional preseason game when the New Orleans Saints are hosted by the Houston Texans on Saturday night. Smith was a priority undrafted free agent acquired earlier this offseason by the Saints.

Smith started his football career in Abilene, Texas, the hometown of Saints Assistant General Manager Jeff Ireland, where he was the best running back in school history at Abilene High School.

He then left to go to college at Baylor, where he had an interesting career on both sides of the ball. He found significant...

Predicting 2023 QBs for 17 NFL teams that could swap starters: Where Lamar Jackson, Jimmy G and others might play

Yesterday at 6:52 AM
News source: www.espn.com - New Orleans Saints
Replies: 0
Views: 68

Adam Trautman returned to the Saints looking 'like a different guy' after injury-plagued '21

Yesterday at 6:32 AM
News source: BY LUKE JOHNSON | Staff writer
Replies: 0
Views: 131

Midway through the 14th practice of training camp, New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman separated from his man with a stutter step and broke free behind the secondary.

Quarterback Andy Dalton spotted Trautman running all alone and hit him in stride for an easy score. When it was done, Trautman simply jogged back to the huddle and prepared for the next play.

There’s no need to celebrate something that has been happening regularly as of late. Even Trautman’s answers about his first couple of weeks of training camp amount to the equivalent of a verbal shrug.

“I’ve been given...

Fleur-de-Links, August 12: Two Saints rookies expected to play in preseason opener

Yesterday at 5:13 AM
News source: Adam Dunnells
Replies: 0
Views: 73

A look at all of the players currently injured ahead of the Saints upcoming preseason game against the Houston Texans.

Both Chris Olave and Trevor Penning are expected to play in the Saints season opener.

Dennis Allen invited a group of Marines to to discuss leadership and watch training camp.

The Saints have signed defensive back Brian Allen and released defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson.

Jarvis Landry speaks on the addition of Tyrann Mathieu to the Saints.

Andy Dalton shares how he feels about being with the Saints.

Saints wide receiver Dai’Jean Dixon spoke with local New Orleans media.

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