May 24, 2013

NFL: Saints hire Rob Ryan to be defensive coordinator

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Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan of the Dallas Cowboys looks on in the third quarter of their game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 30, 2012 in Landover, Maryland. (December 29, 2012 – Source: Rob Carr/Getty Images North America) METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton has chosen Rob Ryan as his new [...]

NFL: Sean Payton, Saints agree to contract extension

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Here’s Saints owner Tom Benson (left) shaking hands with coach Sean Payton during Friday night’s Hornets-Raptors game. Earlier Peyton and the Saints agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in New Orleans.(Photo: Chris Graythen, Getty Images) Story Highlights Payton’s new deal reportedly is for five years Payton’s original extension was voided by the [...]

NFL: Roger Goodell, Sean Payton talk moving up NFL reinstatement

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(PhatzRadio / SI) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is in the midst of preliminary conversations with suspended New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton about moving up the date of his reinstatement to be effective at the end of the regular season rather than sticking with the originally stated date of after the Super Bowl, according [...]

NFL Goodell: Bounty players should be punished

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell listens to a question during a news conference after the NFL owners meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, in Irving, Texas.(Photo: LM Otero, Associated Press) IRVING, Texas (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he “fundamentally disagrees” with former league boss Paul Tagliabue’s decision not to discipline players in the New Orleans [...]

NFL: Saints fan sues NFL for $5M for ‘dictatorial interference’ from Roger Goodell

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(PhatzRadio / SI) — A New Orleans Saints fan is suing the NFL for $5 million for “dictatorial, unreasonable, vindictive, and unfounded, interference from the Commissioner and the League,” according to a report Tuesday from The Times-Picayune. David Mancina filed a class-action lawsuit against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell citing a claim that he [...]

Terry Bradshaw rips Drew Brees, Saints for approach to breaking Johnny Unitas’ record

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Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints meets Head Coach Norv Turner of the San Diego Chargers after a 31-24 Saints win at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 7, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (October 6, 2012 – Source: Harry How/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / FoxSports) – Though they’re heading into their bye, the [...]

NFL Roundup: Colts rallied in the second-half to beat Packers 30-27

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Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass during the NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 7, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (October 6, 2012 – Source: Andy Lyons/Getty Images North America) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck capped a second-half comeback by throwing a 4-yard touchdown pass [...]

NFL: Payton, Loomis, Vitt may attend Sunday’s Saints game

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Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 30, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (September 29, 2012 – Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The NFL has granted permission for Saints coach Sean Payton, general manager Mickey Loomis [...]

NFL: Time for Vilma, Goodell to admit mistakes

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(Picture courtesy of Jamiewild.wordpress.com) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — This does not fit the profile. Roger Goodell, aka “The Hanging Judge,” backpedaling? That’s the striking undercurrent to the shakedown of a story by ESPN contending that the NFL’s settlement offer to suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, aka “The Relentless Litigant,” would reduce his [...]

NFL Hall of Fame: Brees sharp, Saints beat Cardinals 17-10

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Starting quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during first quarter of the Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium on August 5, 2012 in Canton, Ohio. (August 4, 2012 – Source: Jason Miller/Getty Images North America) CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Tour the Pro Football [...]