Saints’ Jonathan Vilma sues Roger Goodell over bounty allegations – Los Angeles Times

By , May 18, 2012 2:28 am

Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, claiming the league’s top executive made false statements that tarnished Vilma’s reputation and hindered his …

The New Orleans Saints Must Sign Drew Brees To A Long-Term Deal – Forbes

By , May 18, 2012 2:28 am

New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, has been one of the biggest bargains in the world of sports. For the past six years, he’s been playing under a contract that has paid him around $10 million a year. Contrast that with the contracts …

Saints’ Vilma files defamation suit vs. Goodell – Chicago Tribune

By , May 18, 2012 2:28 am

NEW ORLEANS — Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday. Vilma is suspended for the entire 2012 season for his alleged role in the Saints’ bounty system.

Brees rips Saints in radio interview – FOXSports.com

By , May 18, 2012 2:28 am

Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations, adding the club should have shown more urgency to get a long-term deal done.

Brees: Talks with Saints ‘extremely frustrating’ – Abc Local Web

By , May 17, 2012 12:08 pm

Drew Brees says his contract negotiations with the New Orleans Saints have become “extremely frustrating.” Drew Brees says his contract negotiations with the New Orleans Saints have become “extremely frustrating.” The Saints placed the exclusive rights …

Bountygate: Saints Need to Accept Sean Payton Isn’t Coaching in 2012 and Move on – Bleacherreport.com

By , May 17, 2012 12:08 pm

It appears the New Orleans Saints believe Sean Payton is their version of Thurman Munson, except Payton is very much alive. As the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported, the Saints will leave Payton’s seat empty on team flights, bus rides, and meetings …

New Orleans Saints’ Jermon Bushrod set to host second charity golf tournament – nola.com

By , May 17, 2012 12:08 pm

Saints starting left tackle Jermon Bushrod admittedly is not a good golfer. He’s not even sure he has a handicap on the course. But on June 1, Bushrod will gather several of his teammates and a few other NFL pals at Cameron Hills Golf Course …

2012 New Orleans Saints Position-by-Position Breakdown: Running Backs – Bleacherreport.com

By , May 17, 2012 12:08 pm

After we took a look at the quarterback position, it’s now on to the deepest position on the roster: Running backs. This is a position that has no ‘set’ starter but doesn’t need one either. The player who gets the distinction of being the “starter” for …

Saints have NFL’s smallest rookie pool – ESPN

By , May 17, 2012 12:08 pm

The New Orleans Saints have the NFL’s smallest rookie pool at $2.271 million. That’s due to the fact the Saints had only five draft picks and none came before the third round. New Orleans traded away its 2012 first-round pick last year and …

If New Orleans Saints Don’t Sign Drew Brees, Will Fans Turn on Team?: Fan’s Opinion – YAHOO!

By , May 17, 2012 12:08 pm

With apologies to other NFL fans, the New Orleans Saints and their fans have a special, unique bond. Saints fans remained faithful through decades of losing before New Orleans even won a playoff game. And when the Saints finally won the Super Bowl, the …