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TwitterThe New Orleans Saints gave President Barack Obama what he wanted, a win for New Orleans. After 43 years of mediocrity or worse, the proud Saints rode the arm of a Purdue Boilermaker to resurrect the city just in time for what shapes up to be an even more fun-filled Mardi Gras.
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The Saints Tame Manning
February 8th, 2010 
Hiland Five Elected into the Hall of Fame
February 8th, 2010 Nathan Nau Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Ricky Jackson, Russ Grimm and John Randle have been announced as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010. Rice and Smith were first-ballot locks and Jackson is the first player in New Orleans Saints history to be elected.
Former Broncos RB Floyd Little and former Lions CB and current Steelers [...]
Dwight Freeney not Improving Fast Enough to Play Sunday?
February 6th, 2010 Nathan Nau Colts RE Dwight Freeney (ankle) did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Super Bowl XLIV. Freeney said Thursday that he hoped to “test” his torn ankle ligament in Friday’s practice, but it didn’t happen. He’ll play on passing downs at best against New Orleans Saints. Meanwhile, CB Jerraud Powers (questionable, foot) [...]
Tomlinson Done as a Charger
February 5th, 2010 Nathan Nau Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said Thursday that he’s come to terms with the fact that he won’t be back in San Diego in 2010. “I’m not coming back,” Tomlinson said. “I’ve accepted it.” The future Hall of Famer said of his time with the San Diego Chargers that the “the football part is fun, but [...]
Saints and Brees Talking Extension
February 4th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Saints plan to reward QB Drew Brees with a contract extension this offseason, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Saints considered an extension last offseason, on the heels of Brees’ second-place finish in the MVP race. After the second straight MVP caliber season in addition to a Super Bowl appearance, the New Orleans Saints are [...]
Gary Kubiak Signs Three-Year Extension
February 3rd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Texans have signed head coach Gary Kubiak to a new three-year contract extension that runs through 2012. Kubiak actually turned down a fourth year because he wanted to be “on the same path” as his assistants, whose contracts expire in 2012. Though he’s yet to turn the Texans into a serious contender, Kubiak (31-33 [...]
Joey Porter Requests a Trade
February 2nd, 2010 Nathan Nau Appearing on ESPN’s Jim Rome Show Monday, Dolphins LB Joey Porter said he wants the Dolphins to trade him this offseason. Porter had nine sacks last season, but turns 33 next month, carries all kinds of attitude-related baggage and is due $4.8 million in salary and bonuses in 2010. No longer an effective every-down player, [...]
Dwight Freeney has a Torn Ligament
February 1st, 2010 Nathan Nau ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Colts RE Dwight Freeney has a torn ligament in his injured right ankle. The injury “will make it difficult for him to play” in Super Bowl XLIV, according to Schefter. This confirms a Profootballtalk report that Freeney’s injury is more serious than the team has let on. Missing Freeney, even [...]
Kurt Warner Retires
January 30th, 2010 Nathan Nau Cardinals QB Kurt Warner announced his retirement from football Friday, as expected. Warner’s career will go down as one of the most unique in NFL history. He famously went from stocking shelves at a grocery story while playing in the Arena league to becoming one of only two quarterbacks in history to lead two different [...]
Warner to Announce Retirement Friday
January 28th, 2010 Nathan Nau ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Cardinals have scheduled a Friday press conference to address Kurt Warner’s future. According to Schefter, “all signs point” toward Warner hanging ‘em up. His retirement would leave Matt Leinart as the Arizona Cardinals only quarterback under contract for 2010; third-stringer Brian St.
Pierre is a free agent. Warner, who turns [...]
Reed will play in 2010
January 27th, 2010 Nathan Nau According to the National Football Post, Ravens S Ed Reed is “definitely expected to play” to return in 2010. Aaron Wilson, who doubles as a Ravens beat writer, says it will take a “major setback” with Reed’s nerve impingement or ligament tears in his hip and groin to force him into retirement. Reed recently indicated [...]
Favre to Retire?
January 25th, 2010 Nathan Nau FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reports that “every player” in the Minnesota Vikings locker room believes that Brett Favre will retire this offseason. At this point, Favre hasn’t indicated if he will return next season. It is worth noting that Favre told ESPN last week that his mind is already made up about the future.
Favre is [...]
Stallworth done as a Brown
January 24th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Browns have “no intention” of bringing Donte’ Stallworth back for the 2010 season, according to beat writer Tony Grossi. Stallworth is eligible to be reinstated from his suspension after the Super Bowl. He’s due a $1M bonus in March in addition to a $2.775M salary.
There’s no chance he sees that money. Still, Stallworth will [...]
Gailey Hired as Bills Next Coach
January 22nd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Chan Gailey era in Buffalo officially begun on Tuesday as the team introduced the career play-caller as their next head coach. Gailey, who was fired from his only other head coaching position by Jerry Jones, will get his second, and most likely last chance to prove himself as a successful head coach in the [...]
Cowboys looking to Extend Austin
January 22nd, 2010 Nathan Nau Cowboy’s owner Jerry Jones indicated Thursday that he’s eager to sign restricted free agent Miles Austin to a long-term deal. Jerry’s son, executive VP Stephen Jones, wasn’t ready to talk about a long-term extension for Austin after his NFL record 421 yards in his first two starts.
Austin’s dominant performance in the second half of the [...]
