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Who Dat?
Published 4/21/2008 by Kim at Predominantly Orange | A Blog For Denver Broncos Fans
...  Please welcome our newest addition to the Fan-Sided family. WhoDatDish is the blog that will cover all things related to the New Orleans Saints . Dashmir Keca is the lead blogger over there, so show him some love by stopping by and commenting on his work. Today, he took a look at a possible trade between the Saints and the Giants for Jeremy Shockey . If you liked that post, then try these... ...

New Fan-Sided Blog: Who Dat Dish
Published 4/22/2008 by stevedimatteo at Dawg Pound Daily | A Blog For Cleveland Browns Fans
www.whodatdish.com The Fan-Sided network continues to add new members to its expanding, happy family.  We now welcome Who Dat Dish , a New Orleans Saints blog.  The lead blogger over there is Dashmir Keca, and he is looking to offer NFL fans a unique perspective on the Saints, a team looking to rebound after a disappointing 2007 season.  Either way, it’s going to be a great blog, so be sure to check it out. Recent Posts... Browns Perfect Long Before Patriots, Dolphins Browns Links for Wednesday, January 9th

Inside the Enemy: May 25, 2008
Published 5/25/2008 by DJ at LombardiAve.com | A Blog For Green Bay Packers Fans
... From Around the NFL - Former Cardinals DB Aeneas Williams will be inducted into the team’s ring of honor. - Cat Crave looks back on Carolina’s ride to Super Bowl XVIII. - Apparently, the Cowboys have no one at wide receiver besides Mr. Owens. - Naptown’s Finest is still looking for a blogger. - Tim Krumrie is a very scary dude. - The New Orleans Saints are inducting Willie Roaf ...

Done Before it Even Started
Published 6/11/2008 by chrisslocombe at Dawg Pound Daily | A Blog For Cleveland Browns Fans
... Bentley Joined the team two years ago after being drafted out of The Ohio State University by the New Orleans Saints, and making two Pro Bowls at center. Bentley is also a native Clevelander, who went to local powerhouse St. Ignatius. Many fans, including myself, where ecstatic when the Browns made the move to get him. Sadly though he never saw a down with the team. ...

LeCharles Bentley to Displace Matt Birk?
Published 6/12/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... A little background:  Bentley, a one-time Ohio State Buckeye, was originally drafted by the New Orleans Saints, for whom he went to two Pro Bowls.  He then signed a 6-year, $36 million contract to return to Ohio as a member of the Browns.  Unfortunately, Bentley would never play a down for Cleveland.  He suffered a serious knee injury during camp ahead of the 2006 season, then contracted a near-fatal staph infection in the same knee.  He would end up missing the entire 2007 season as well. ...

#18? You Really Think That?
Published 6/17/2008 by DJ at LombardiAve.com | A Blog For Green Bay Packers Fans
... ?  Yes, I know my Super Bowl pick for last year as Packers-Titans (no one thought either would even make the playoffs), but for a team with a quarterback who almost doubled the number of touchdowns with interceptions last year, and a team that has enough running backs for two teams and no wide receivers, they are not as good as the Packers.  The New Orleans Saints at #12 is a little more respectable, but the ...

Lombardi Ave’s Top 5 Packers Draft Busts
Published 6/18/2008 by DJ at LombardiAve.com | A Blog For Green Bay Packers Fans
... 4. Bruce Clark, DE, 1980, #4 overall - To put it plain and simple, Clark just never played for the Packers.  He didn’t.  After being drafted this high out of Penn State, Clark decided to forego a chance at NFL glory to go play for the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL.  Good choice man.  When he came back, he played from 1982-1988 with the New Orleans Saints and 1989 with the ...

Dr. Z’s Vikings Pick - Much Ado About Nothing
Published 6/23/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... I guess we should be stoked that anyone considers our team worthy of even being thrown into the discussion.  That means they should at least be pretty good.  Then again, Dr. Z did pick the Saints last year…and look what happened to them. ...

“The Big Kid” Ranked The 5th Best Guard In The NFL
Published 7/1/2008 by Ian at Inside the Iggles | A Blog For Philadelphia Eagles Fans
... Later in the year the offensive line played better, and so did the team. There were big wins against the Cowboys and Saints that almost got the Birds back into the playoffs, but it turned out to be too little too late. Now the Eagles hope to build off the late success at the end of 2007, and carry that over to 2008. ...

Does Rank Really Matter?
Published 7/10/2008 by Brian Miller at Phin Phanatic | A Blog For Miami Dolphins Fans. We're not just Phans, we're Phanatics.
... out soon enough. If the Browns are for real, the Steelers could be looking up at them all year long. Explosive RB, better WR’s, solid defense.  QB leaves a lot to be desired. Vince Young, Vince Young, Vince Young Despite the exceptionally poor playoff exit, the Bucs may actually surprise a few people this year. Was last year simply a misstep or was the year before a gift from ...

Depth Chart Check (RB)
Published 7/17/2008 by Christopher Perales at Just Blog Baby | A Blog For Oakland Raiders Fans
... I see the 4th overall pick involved with many facets of the Raiders offense this season; very similar to how the New Orleans Saints used Reggie Bush during his rookie year.  McFadden flashed his athleticism during May and June, but things will be far different when practice begins a week from today.  Instead of trying to get McFadden acclimated to a starting roll, the Raiders need to get him familiarized with the plays that fit his physical gifts, and not his football IQ.  I believe McFadden will one day run between the tackles ...

Depth Chart Check (RB)
Published 7/18/2008 by Christopher Perales at Just Blog Baby | A Blog For Oakland Raiders Fans
... I see the 4th overall pick involved with many facets of the Raiders offense this season; very similar to how the New Orleans Saints used Reggie Bush during his rookie year.  McFadden flashed his athleticism during May and June, but things will be far different when practice begins a week from today.  Instead of trying to get McFadden acclimated to a starting roll, the Raiders need to get him familiarized with the plays that fit his physical gifts, and not his football IQ. I believe McFadden will one day run between the tackles ...

Shockey Traded To Saints (The Links)
Published 7/22/2008 by admin at G-Men Headquarters | A Blog For New York Giants Fans
... FoxSports.com Sean Payton’s persistence finally won out. The New Orleans Saints acquired Jeremy Shockey for a second- and a fifth-round draft pick in 2009. “Jeremy is a player that we are excited to have on our roster. He is someone I am familiar with as a player,” Payton said. “He brings a skill set to the position that I feel will be a tremendous benefit to our offense. Saints Finally Acquire Shockey - WhoDatDish.com ...

All the Favre That’s Fit to Favre - Brett’s a New Yorker Now
Published 8/7/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... The Favre trade guarantees the Jets parity in the headline wars with the Giants (especially now that news-maker Jeremy Shockey is gone to New Orleans). It gives them offensive credibility. It makes for a great story two times a year when Favre faces off against Tom Brady and Randy Moss (Favre never got Moss in Green Bay like he wanted but now he’s at least in the same division with the Freak again). And what did they give up? A 4th that becomes a higher pick only if the team and Favre reach certain benchmarks. It can become a 1st if the Jets make the ...

I’m Back, He’s Gone
Published 8/13/2008 by DJ at LombardiAve.com | A Blog For Green Bay Packers Fans
... On the defensive side of the ball, the it is quite possible that the Jets could like total fools this year.  The secondary is solid with Justin Miller, Darrelle Revis, and star safety Kerry Rhodes, while Eric Smith made four starts in 2007.  The linebacking corps could have some questions.  The Jets shipped Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints in the offseason, clearing the way for David Harris to take over in the middle.  Eric Barton is aging ...

Leinart’s Fate Sealed Well Before Training Camp
Published 8/25/2008 by AZScott at Raising Zona | A Blog For Arizona Cardinals Fans
... So, heading into training camp, everyone said the right things. Leinart had put the controversy behind him. Whisenhunt still proclaimed Leinart his starter. Warner stated although he was disappointed he was not the starter, he was there to support Leinart and the rest of the team anyway he could. Leinart came out and had an alright game against New Orleans in the pre-season opener. He was given most of the first half to lead the team. Warner didn’t even get to play in that game. In game two, Leinart showed his ...

Leinart’s Fate Sealed Well Before Training Camp
Published 8/25/2008 by RaisingZona at AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums
... So, heading into training camp, everyone said the right things. Leinart had put the controversy behind him. Whisenhunt still proclaimed Leinart his starter. Warner stated although he was disappointed he was not the starter, he was there to support Leinart and the rest of the team anyway he could. Leinart came out and had an alright game against New Orleans in the pre-season opener. He was given most of the first half to lead the team. Warner didn’t even get to play in that game. In game two, Leinart showed his stuggles a little ...

Pre-Season Is OVER!
Published 8/29/2008 by Brian Miller at Phin Phanatic | A Blog For Miami Dolphins Fans. We're not just Phans, we're Phanatics.
... Let the games begin.  With tonight New Orleans Saints game the Miami Dolphins finished off a meaningless 3 and 1 pre-season.  The next chapter starts tomorrow as teams across the NFL pare down to 53, the final 53.  Tonight the Phins won an over matched contest of their 1st teamers against the Saints backups 14-10. ...

L.A. Move
Published 8/29/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... This came up because it was reported that the league wants one team in the L.A. market by next year and eventually two teams.  The Saints, ...

First Observations
Published 9/7/2008 by AZScott at Raising Zona | A Blog For Arizona Cardinals Fans
... Ahhh….the sweet sound of crunching helmets.  A very interesting week one so far to say the least.  Some surprises, some not so surprising.  The first TD of the season was scored by New Orleans and a nice long pass from Drew Brees to David Patten.  ...

First Observations
Published 9/7/2008 by RaisingZona at AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums
... Ahhh….the sweet sound of crunching helmets.  A very interesting week one so far to say the least.  Some surprises, some not so surprising.  The first TD of the season was scored by New Orleans and a nice long pass from Drew Brees to David Patten.  ...

What’s On Tap
Published 9/14/2008 by DJ at LombardiAve.com | A Blog For Green Bay Packers Fans
... Being in the Baltimore area, I don’t get the privilege of watching the Packers play the Lions today, so instead I get three games this afternoon: New Orleans Saints @ ...

Free Pass For Jim Haslett
Published 9/15/2008 by Stlvinnie at RAMblin' Fan | A Blog For St. Louis Rams Fans
... Week in and week out fans are calling for the head of Scott Linehan. While I firmly agree as stated before that Scott Linehan should be gone, the bigger question is why is Jim Haslett still coaching? Last year when the Rams were struggling fans wanted Linehan fired and Haslett made the interim coach. Why? What has Haslett ever done? Just because he appears fiery, does not mean he is the answer either. This is the same man fired from the New Orleans Saints. The same man who had bad defensive teams there as well. Lets check out ...

Mixing it Up With The Sportz Assassin - And Living
Published 9/18/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... Sportz: I think the NFC South is a bit underrated. The Saints are an explosive offense team but are going through some injuries right now (mainly Deuce McAllister and Marques Colston). Their defense hasn’t performed too well so far. It’s hard to read the ...

NFL Week 4 Predictions
Published 9/27/2008 by Stlvinnie at RAMblin' Fan | A Blog For St. Louis Rams Fans
Every week I will make my NFL gameday predictions. We would love it if you share your opinions, or your own predictions in the comment area or our Fan-Sided forum area. All picks will be straight-up, not against the spread. Good Luck. Cincinnati Bengals Jacksonville Jaguars Carolina Panthers Denver Broncos New Orleans Saints New York Jets Green Bay Packers Tennessee Titans San Diego Chargers Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys ...

NFC North Breakdown: Week 4
Published 9/30/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... Looking Forward: A trip to New Orleans on Monday night. The Saints may be depleted by injury, but they still have Drew Brees. The good news for Minnesota? The Saints are one of the few teams they can probably run up big points against, especially on the fast indoor track. This will be billed as Adrian Peterson vs. Reggie Bush, but it has a better chance of turning into Gus Frerotte vs. Brees. What the Vikes need worse than anything right now is focus. They do get Bryant McKinnie back from his suspension - some might not consider this a positive. ...

Smack Talk
Published 10/2/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
Bernard Berrian thinks the Saints are pushovers on defense, and that the Vikings can gash them.  “Their offense gets big plays, but they give up a lot of big plays as well,” the wideout said.  “There’s a lot of big holes in their [defense]. We just have to make sure we attack them and we get up early so that makes it even easier to attack.”  “Get up early” seems to be the Vikings’ new mantra.  It would be really nice too - unfortunately, this doesn’t seem like a very ...

E.J. Out
Published 10/3/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... list E.J. Henderson as out for Monday night’s game in New Orleans.  The Pro Bowl-level linebacker continues to nurse a pair of dislocated toes and was unable to practice at all on Thursday.  “We’re still trying to get the swelling down in that thing,” Brad Childress explained. “It’s hard making all the evaluations you need to make until the swelling comes down where you can really put your hands on it and move it around. At this point in time it’s a little too painful for that.”  ...

The Viking Age on MVN Outsider
Published 10/3/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... trigger before the end of the season anyway (unless they were, like, 2-12 and he just decided to get it over with). It’s hard to can a coach in-season unless you have a guy on your staff who’s been a head coach in the past who can step in (as with the Rams). The Raiders are the exception of course because, well, it’s Al Davis - there are no rules with that guy. Of course, if the Vikings get bombed by New Orleans… But no, seriously, I don’t believe Wilf would ...

Major Hit
Published 10/4/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... linebacker E.J. Henderson for a month because of his dislocated toes.  Henderson is officially listed as doubtful on the injury report but this is apparently the usual chicanery.  David Herron will replace Henderson Monday night against the Saints and for the foreseeable future.  This is a huge blow to the defense, which has mostly been playing well despite the team’s 1-3 record, and a huge disappointment for E.J. who was on his way to a Pro Bowl season.  Let’s hope the reports are wrong and that ...

NFL Week 5 Predictions
Published 10/5/2008 by Stlvinnie at RAMblin' Fan | A Blog For St. Louis Rams Fans
... another game on the road at Baltimore. My favorite pick this week is Jacksonville over the beat up Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are coming off games against Philadlephia and Baltimore OUCH! Green Bay Houston Chicago San Diego New York Giants Philadelphia Carolina Baltimore Arizona New England Denver Dallas Jacksonville New Orleans Last Weeks Results - 8 - 5 Year-To-Date Results - 39 -21

Must Win
Published 10/6/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... There’s no getting around it - tonight’s tilt with the Saints is a must-win for the Vikings.  Dropping to 1-4 would be a disaster this team would be unable to recover from, especially now that the Bears appear to have gotten their gear in order.  You can pretty much forget about a Wild Card berth in the NFC - those two slots will be going to NFC East teams.  This means, for the Vikings, it’s a division title or no playoffs.  If they lose tonight, they will be a full 2 games behind ...

The Viking Age on MVN Outsider - Again
Published 10/6/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... in which I addressed the temperature of Brad Childress’s seat, Tarvaris Jackson’s future (or lack thereof) with the team and Monday night’s match-up with the Saints.  Thanks to Anthony and the MVN crew for giving me a chance to vent on their fine site. ...

E.J. Henderson’s Season is Over
Published 10/6/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... , and it seemed at first that E.J. had dodged significant injury.  But with each passing day it became more clear that something major was amiss.  The team will undoubtedly feel E.J.’s loss, given the huge contribution he made in both pass and run defense, but it’s just the sort of thing you have to pull yourself together and get through.  David Herron will take E.J.’s place at middle linebacker starting tonight in New Orleans.  An already bad season is beginning to take on nightmare dimensions. ...

NFL Week 4 Predictions
Published 10/7/2008 by stlvinnie (noreply@blogger.com) at St. Louis Rams Blog
... my NFL gameday predictions. We would love it if you share your opinions, or your own predictions in the comment area or our Fan-Sided forum area. All picks will be straight-up, not against the spread. We are doing pretty good so far going 31-16. My NFL Week 4 Predictions are below. Good Luck to you. Cincinnati Bengals Jacksonville Jaguars Carolina Panthers Denver Broncos New Orleans Saints New York Jets Green Bay Packers Tennessee Titans ...

NFL Week 5 Predictions
Published 10/7/2008 by stlvinnie (noreply@blogger.com) at St. Louis Rams Blog
... Collins winning another game on the road at Baltimore. My favorite pick this week is Jacksonville over the beat up Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are coming off games against Philadlephia and Baltimore OUCH! Green Bay Houston Chicago San Diego New York Giants Philadelphia Carolina Baltimore Arizona New England Denver Dallas Jacksonville New Orleans Last Weeks Results - 8 - 5 Year-To-Date Results - 39 -21

Cedric the Entertainer
Published 10/7/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... We’re all still trying to digest last night’s wild win over New Orleans. So many things to talk about, highlights, crazy plays. One of the more memorable was this hit by Cedric Griffin on the Saints’ Billy Miller. It was clearly helmet-to-helmet, meaning a fine for Cedric is in the offing. For the record, Ron Jaworski defended the hit, and bemoaned the way the NFL tries to reduce physicality in the name of safety. ...

Vikings 30, Saints 27
Published 10/7/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... The game began ominously for the Vikings:  The Saints‘ Pierre Thomas received the opening kick off and ran it back 56 yards to set up Drew Brees and the prolific New Orleans offense.  8 efficient plays and a PAT later and the Saints led 7-0.  A poor offensive series ensued for Minnesota; the Saints soon took the ball back, and charged down the field until they were once again knocking on the door of the endzone.  Another TD looked inevitable when Reggie Bush ran 18 yards down to the ...

A Conversation With Matt Birk
Published 10/8/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... My bladder still holding, I edged into the pre-interview small talk.  Matt didn’t recognize my area code.  I told him it was a Wisconsin area code and he asked me whereabouts in Wisconsin I reside.  I told him I was up in Ashland, on the shores of Lake Superior.  “You’re way up there,” he said.  I assured him I was indeed, and that it was already getting cold.  We then commenced discussing Monday night’s game with the Saints.  “Crazy game,” I said. ...

What This Team Needs…
Published 10/12/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... What do the Vikings need worse than anything else?  Well, yes, a win.  But more than that, the Vikings need a good, solid, convincing win.  Yes it was nice to get the victory against New Orleans, but did that win really calm the dyspepsia currently running rampant in Viking land?  That game was anything but a stomach-settler.  In fact, the firestorm around the team actually seemed to get stronger, mostly thanks to Brad Childress and his intemperate remarks about Chris Kluwe, which he followed up by pulling one of ...

Vikings 12, Lions 10
Published 10/13/2008 by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... the Vikings, who at that point were looking at the Lions going in for a score that would’ve given them control of the game and probably the win.  The refs would give the Vikes a second gift at the end of the game when they called Leigh Bodden for interfering with Aundrae Allison - a play that led to the game-winning field goal.  That’s two straight games the Vikings might’ve lost but for an interference call (though the one in the Saints game was more legit).  A win’s a win though right? ...

Vikings @ Bears
Published 30 days ago by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... game, maybe a few minutes of the Saints game when Gus Frerotte was leading us back.  Otherwise the team has been lackluster to downright awful.  Like the economy of the last few years, this model is not sustainable.  At some point you have to show some consistency.  Block.  Get first downs.  Hold onto the ball.  Not get called for dumb penalties (looking at you Ryan Cook). ...

Bears 48, Vikings 41
Published 29 days ago by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... and losing.  Only the Vikings could squander their best offensive performance of the season in such a particularly frustrating way.  This time most of the meltdowns happened on special teams, the unit that was also responsible for nearly blowing the New Orleans game by magically transforming Reggie Bush into Devin Hester.  The real Hester was in the middle of it yesterday - and he didn’t actually do anything.  Hester’s presence alone was enough to damage the Vikings.  His looming shadow spooked us ...

So Much For A Nice, Quiet Bye Week
Published 23 days ago by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... for a banned diuretic.  Both halves of the famed Williams Wall now face four game suspensions.  It’s believed that the so-called “water pills” were used by players trying to get under a certain weight.  Unfortunately, the substance can also be used to mask steroid use - hence its inclusion on the banned list.  The players facing suspension, including several members of the Saints, have all retained counsel and apparently plan on appealing together.  But we know good-and-well what hard-asses Roger Goodell and the NFL brass are, ...

Moronic Observation of the Day
Published 18 days ago by danzinski at The Viking Age | A Blog For Minnesota Vikings Fans
... with all those interceptions - but he almost single-handedly won the Saints game, and on the whole has been a steady hand at the tiller.  But the assessment of Frerotte’s performance isn’t really the bothersome part of the quote, it’s that bit about two quarterbacks with no confidence.  Now I ask you, Vikings fans - whatever else you may think of Frerotte, does he strike you even slightly as a guy who’s lacking confidence?  I’d say, if anything, he has too much confidence at times, and heaves the ball deep when there might be a ...

Not Where We Want To Be
Published 11 days ago by DJ at LombardiAve.com | A Blog For Green Bay Packers Fans
... There is a lot of time for the NFC North to shake up, at least the top three spots.  The Packers have four divisional games left this year, and all will be critical to the postseason push.  The schedule doesn’t get any easier, either.  Besides two dates with the Bears, a date in Minneapolis, and the Lions in Lambeau to close out the year, the Packers have games at the New Orleans Saints and ...

A Head of Cheez: Week 10
Published 5 days ago by DJ at LombardiAve.com | A Blog For Green Bay Packers Fans
... , who gave the Pack two of their three losses last year. Kyle Orton may be back, and the two games against the Bears are must-wins for Green Bay. After that are the New Orleans Saints, a team that is beatable. If they don’t give them the game, the Packers have a nice shot against the Saints. Three weeks from now, though, are the under-the-radar ...

Make or Break
Published 5 days ago by DJ at LombardiAve.com | A Blog For Green Bay Packers Fans
... and New Orleans Saints.  The chances of them making the playoffs serverely decrease with those games remaining on the schedule. ...

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