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High price of pass-rushers led to Saints' draft-day stunner

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BY Mike Triplett

METAIRIE, La. -- "It's got to be a quarterback. It must be Lamar Jackson."

That was the prevailing reaction when the New Orleans Saints made one of the biggest, boldest moves in this year's draft -- trading away next year's first-round pick and a fifth-rounder in 2018 to move up from No. 27 to No. 14.

And it was a fair reaction, considering that, well, no team in NFL history has ever made a move quite like it for a non-quarterback.

Instead, the Saints threw a curve ball, selecting defensive end Marcus Davenport from the University of Texas-San Antonio.

How rare was the move?

Full Article -- ESPN

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Two Saints defensive coaches linked to a surprising new team

  • News source: lukeloffredo
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The New Orleans Saints coaching staff has been undergoing lots of change during this offseason, with the arrival of their new head coach expected to bring more turnover. We’ve seen much of the team’s offensive staff find new destinations in the last couple of weeks with an offensive-minded head coach likely on the horizon in Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore

On the other hand, the defensive staff has experienced much less turnover since season’s end with the only notable name being linebackers coach Mike Hodges leaving for a job with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Jeff Duncan: Archie Manning is proud to call New Orleans home, and we are lucky to have him

  • News source: BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
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Pepsi gives fans a taste of the Big Easy at the NOLA Eats Fest this weekend

  • News source: Tina Howell
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If you’re in town this weekend for Super Bowl LIX or are a local looking for something fun to do, the Pepsi NOLA Eats Festival is just one of the many events taking place in New Orleans this Super Bowl Weekend. The festival will take place on Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th, at Woldenburg Park from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to the public.

Come on out and enjoy:

The Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest is about celebrating the classic New Orleans flavors that have made the city’s cuisine renowned worldwide. From Cajun seasoning to seafood boils, we’re here to spotlight the delicious...
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Behind closed doors, the Saints admit they have to rebuild

  • News source: John Sigler
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The New Orleans Saints have drawn a lot of ire over the years for their stubborn resistance to rebuilding their team. They’ve continued to push money into future years and max out their salary cap resources to try and compete. Now, depending on where you look (and ultimately depending on where the NFL sets this year’s spending limit), the Saints are in the hole by $54 million to $72 million.

But now it’s gotten to a point where they can’t ignore the inevitable. After struggling to keep their heads above water in a series of 9-8, 7-10, and 9-8 seasons after Drew Brees retired, they...
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Saints star WR Chris Olave shares the latest on his health after an injury-filled 2024 season

  • News source: BY RASHAD MILLIGAN | Staff writer
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Chris Olave is doing fine. The New Orleans Saints star wide receiver told the Times-Picayune he feels "100%" now after suffering a season-ending concussion in a Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
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Ranking the 10 previous Super Bowls held in New Orleans

  • News source: Hayden Reel
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With the Super Bowl set to be played in New Orleans for a record-tying 11th time, now is a great opportunity to look back at the previous 10 Super Bowls hosted by the city. Many of those Super Bowls in New Orleans have launched or validated some of the greatest dynasties in NFL history, and have also been the finale to some of the greatest postseason runs we have ever seen. With this in mind, and Super Bowl LIX on the horizon, let’s take look back and rank the previous Super Bowls hosted by New Orleans.

Entering this Super Bowl the Dallas Cowboys had come to be known as “next year’s...
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Fleur-de-Links, February 6: NFL Fan Experience opens in NOLA

  • News source: mattmiguez
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The biggest awards show for the NFL is happening tonight at the Saegner Theatre in New Orleans.

In 1974, the Louisiana Superdome was built as the greatest advancement in technology at the time. It now celebrates 50 years with Super Bowl LIX.
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The 1st annual Louisiana Culture Festival kicks off this Super Bowl weekend

  • News source: Tina Howell
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The French Market, in partnership with the Super Bowl Host Committee, Lieutenant Governor Nungesser, Louisiana Office of Tourism, and the National Park Service, will host the 1st annual Louisiana Culture Festival on Friday, February 7th, and Saturday, February 8th, at the French Market in New Orleans. The 2-day free festival will feature live music, cultural demonstrations, live dance, regional cuisine, Louisiana crafts, and free kids’ activities.

There will be live music from local Jazz and Zydeco bands as well as cooking and dance demonstrations on 3 different stages starting at 11 a.m...
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Steve Spagnuolo says he 'took a lot of lessons' from lone season with the Saints

  • News source: Darrion Gray
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Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is renowned as one of the best defensive coordinators in the league, and a critical part of the team’s dynasty. He’s proven to be the perfect compliment to an offense built by Andy Reid and powered by Patrick Mahomes.

It would be easy to forget he was the New Orleans Saints’ defensive coordinator for one season a little over decade ago. The history books won’t forget. In that season, New Orleans allowed 7,042 yards, the most in NFL history.

This was the season Sean Payton was suspended for the entire year. Upon his return, Payton...
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Report: NFL considering electronic system to determine first downs

  • News source: Darrion Gray
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The NFL is once again considering moving to an electronic system to determine first downs. The report from the Washington Post’s Mark Maske comes on the heels of a controversial play in the AFC Championship game.

Josh Allen was marked short of a first down by the referees during a critical fourth quarter drive, but there are many viewers who believe he did gain enough to get the first down.

The idea of electronically spotting the ball would correct this, in theory. In actuality, however, the same result will happen. An electronic system works as a safety measure for the officials, not a...
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Zack Baun on turbulent time in New Orleans: 'I didn't know what I was'

  • News source: Darrion Gray
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This Sunday, Zack Baun returns to the Caesars Superdome for the second time as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. The first matchup was to face his former team, the New Orleans Saints. This go-around, the stakes are much higher.

As Baun prepares for Super Bowl LIX, he reminisced on his time in New Orleans. It’s hard not to when he’s stepping on a field he called home where “even the smells have brought me back to certain periods of time.”

It wasn’t all good in New Orleans. His first year in Philadelphia has been surprising because of his lack of production through four years with New...
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Super Bowl XLVII: A New Orleanian leads the Ravens to the promised land

  • News source: BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
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Jeff Duncan: these Philadelphia Eagles look a lot like the 2009 New Orleans Saints

  • News source: BY JEFF DUNCAN | Sports columnist
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Disputes, $1M in bets and the inside stories of the Super Bowl Gatorade shower

  • News source: Marc Raimondi
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Which color will the winning coach be splashed with Sunday? How did it all start? Here's a unique look at a sporting tradition.
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