METAIRIE, La. — It’s not often a team makes its biggest splash of the offseason in May. But that’s exactly what the New Orleans SaintsDid by agreeing to a dealWith local icon and free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu. Mathieu officially reached an agreement on a three-year deal worth $33 million, including $18 million guaranteed, on Monday … Read more
METAIRIE, La. – Has there ever been less consensus on where the top two quarterback prospects will land in the NFL draft? Depending on your mock draft of choice, Liberty’s Malik Willis and Pittsburgh’s Kenny PickettAre projected anywhere between No. From No. 2 to No. 20. Und das? New Orleans SaintsPicks 16 and 19 put … Read more
METAIRIE, La. — If you are a member of the New Orleans SaintsDo not draft a wide receiver in Round 1. Despite veteran Michael ThomasThe Saints need a premium pass catcher after their crucial return from the ankle injury which wiped out their entire 2021 season. They were last in the NFL for passing offense … Read more
METAIRIE, La. – Leave it to the New Orleans SaintsIt is important to be bold and aggressive, while still trying to save salary-cap room. New Orleans didn’t necessarily “win” Monday’s trade withThe Philadelphia Eagles when it comes to most draft value charts (ESPN’s draft pick value calculator weighed heavily in Philly’s favor, while others were … Read more
METAIRIE, La. — Quarterback Jameis Winston’s NFL future was in limbo while the New Orleans Saints pursued Deshaun WatsonTwo weeks ago. But Winston said that ultimately turned into a positive because of the “tough conversations” he had with the Saints before agreeing to a two-year deal with a base value of $28 million. “I know … Read more
METAIRIE, La. — The New Orleans Saints have made it clear they don’t plan to rebuild under new coach Dennis Allen. So they’ll stay aggressive in free agency despite some major salary-cap constraints. But they care about getting players at the correct value. It will be difficult to decide how much you spend on a … Read more
METAIRIE, La. – The New Orleans Saints’ top priority over the next two weeks will be identifying their starting quarterback. However, they may bring back a free agent such as Jameis WinstonOder Teddy BridgewaterTheir next priority should be to give their quarterback a wider range of targets, rather than pursuing a blockbuster transaction. The Saints … Read more
METAIRIE, La. – It’s not hard to see why the New Orleans SaintsDennis Allen was chosen to succeed Sean Payton as the team’s head coach. Allen, 49, brings a continuityThe franchise was valued after spending 12 years in New Orleans. General manager Mickey Loomis insisted the Saints weren’t looking for the same type of overhaul … Read more
METAIRIE, La. Sean Payton appeared at peace with his decision to leaveThe New Orleans Saints during an emotional 90-minute farewell news conference, pointing out that coaches don’t get to choose their own expiration dates unless they experience a lot of success. Payton was asked a question he couldn’t possibly answer. Could he have stepped away … Read more
METAIRIE, La. — Perhaps the greatest testament to Sean Payton’s tenure as head coach of the New Orleans Saints is that the franchise doesn’t feel doomed now that he has decided to step away. Not to shortchange him; obviously, it won’t be easy to replace one of the winningest coaches and greatest offensive minds in … Read more