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Bush and Ellis Out Against Bucs
Bush and Ellis Out Against Bucs
saintsgab.com — Running back Reggie Bush and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis are not traveling with the Saints for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. A team spokesman said Saturday that both players had been downgraded on the official injury report from questionable to out with knee injuries. Both players are ... (more) Bush and Ellis Out Against Bucs
Keys to Beating the Bucs
Keys to Beating the Bucs
saintsgab.com — Surprisingly, the Saints had to put up a fight against the St.Louis Rams last Sunday to remain undefeated. This week, the Saints are facing a Tampa Bay team that has found a promising leader in Josh Freeman. Freeman, with four touchdown passes and two interceptions in the season, is 1-1 in ... (more) Keys to Beating the Bucs
Bush Misses Another Practice with Knee Injury
Bush Misses Another Practice with Knee Injury
saintsgab.com — Reggie Bush has missed two practices this week as the Saints try to rest their running back’s left knee. It’s the same knee Bush had surgery on last December to repair cartilage. Bush is coming off one of his best games of the season in St. Louis last Sunday, when he gained 98 yards and ... (more) Bush Misses Another Practice with Knee Injury
Second Half Outlook
Second Half Outlook
saintsgab.com — With a perfect record at the halfway mark of the 2009 season, the Saints are the easy pick to represent the NFC for Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida. However, as the Saints march onto the second half of the season, the road will not be as easy as they will encounter some roadblocks. Yes, a ... (more) Second Half Outlook
Saints Work Out DE Orpheus Roye, And Two DT’s
Saints Work Out DE Orpheus Roye, And Two DT’s
saintsgab.com — ESPN Insider Adam Schefter is reporting from his Twitter page that the Saints worked out DE Orpheus Roye, and DT’s Chuck Darby, Rodney Leisle. “Saints tried out three defensive linemen today – nose tackles Chuck Darby and Rodney Leisle and defensive end Orpheus Roye.” (more) Saints Work Out DE Orpheus Roye, And Two DT’s
Slow Start Doesn’t Stop Saints in 30-20 Win Over Panthers
Slow Start Doesn’t Stop Saints in 30-20 Win Over Panthers
saintsgab.com — Six days after beating one NFC South rival, the Saints were called upon to do it again Sunday at home. The Carolina Panthers had owned the Saints at the SuperDome, winning 8 straight there, but this season is different. With a gutsy comeback after trailing early 14-0, the Saints stayed ... (more) Slow Start Doesn’t Stop Saints in 30-20 Win Over Panthers
Saints Worked Out DL Rodrique Wright Earlier in the Week
Saints Worked Out DL Rodrique Wright Earlier in the Week
saintsgab.com — Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the Saints worked out free-agent DL Rodrique Wright (Dolphins) earlier this week, according to general manager Mickey Loomis. (more) Saints Worked Out DL Rodrique Wright Earlier in the Week
Saints-Panthers Preview from CBS
Saints-Panthers Preview from CBS
saintsgab.com — The New Orleans Saints have a comfortable lead in the NFC South, but the Carolina Panthers will be looking to chip away at it this Sunday. NFL.com analyst Pat Kirwan and Jason Horowitz break down the game. (more) Saints-Panthers Preview from CBS
Saints Place DT Clancy on IR; Sign Pressley
Saints Place DT Clancy on IR; Sign Pressley
saintsgab.com — The Saints have placed defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy on injured reserve with a knee injury and signed defensive tackle DeMario Pressley from the practice squad to the active roster. Clancy, a 10th-year player in his third season with the Saints, played in two games and was inactive for ... (more) Saints Place DT Clancy on IR; Sign Pressley
WR Moore Dealing with a Bruised Shin
WR Moore Dealing with a Bruised Shin
saintsgab.com — Lance Moore is dealing with a bruised shin in the aftermath of the Saints victory over the Falcons on Monday night, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. His status has not been updated as of yet, but it’s hard to imagine it affecting his Week 9 availability. (more) WR Moore Dealing with a Bruised Shin
Saints Still Perfect After 35-27 Win
Saints Still Perfect After 35-27 Win
saintsgab.com — Turnovers usually are the death of teams, but for the past two weeks, it’s been something that the New Orleans Saints have been more than able to overcome. Monday night at home against the rival Atlanta Falcons, the Saints committed four turnovers, but were still able to stay perfect ... (more) Saints Still Perfect After 35-27 Win
Fullback Heath Evans Placed on IR
Fullback Heath Evans Placed on IR
saintsgab.com — Sean Payton brought fullback Heath Evans to the Saints with the aim of gaining versatility on the field and leadership in the locker room. The Saints will have to settle for the latter for the rest of this season. The Saints placed Evans on injured reserve, Payton said Thursday, because of a ... (more) Fullback Heath Evans Placed on IR
Saints DT Sedrick Ellis Sprains Right Knee
Saints DT Sedrick Ellis Sprains Right Knee
saintsgab.com — Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis was forced from Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins because of a sprained right knee, and he’ll undergo tests Monday. Ellis was hurt late in the second quarter and helped off the field. “I’ve been putting pressure on it and ... (more) Saints DT Sedrick Ellis Sprains Right Knee
Saints Rally From 21 Down, Beat Dolphins 46-34
Saints Rally From 21 Down, Beat Dolphins 46-34
saintsgab.com — Sunday’s game between the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins was a game of two halves. The first half was one that the Saints would have just soon forgot existed as first downs seemed as elusive as a desert mirage; as a result, New Orleans found themselves down by 21 early in the second ... (more) Saints Rally From 21 Down, Beat Dolphins 46-34
Bush Runs the Wildcat in Practice – and Likes It
Bush Runs the Wildcat in Practice – and Likes It
saintsgab.com — Reggie Bush enjoyed running a simulation of Miami’s wildcat offense in practice this week—and said he even broke out a few long runs with it. But don’t expect the New Orleans Saints to change what’s led to their 5-0 start this season. That’s because head coach Sean Payton is unlikely to ... (more) Bush Runs the Wildcat in Practice – and Likes It