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May 14, 2008
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The Saints’ offseason moves have been directed mostly at revamping their defense, which was in dire need of an infusion of speed and athleticism, and it appears they have collected the parts necessary to improve the unit. However, just how much better the defense will be is hinging on some not-so-reliable parts, including MLB Jonathan Vilma’s knee, which kept him out for half of last season, MLB Dan Morgan’s fragile body and DE Charles Grant’s ... More> Read past WWHI for New Orleans >
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Feb. 29, 2008
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The Saints took a chance Friday and traded a future conditional draft pick to the Jets for MLB Jonathan Vilma. Vilma, who was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2004, came relatively cheap, considering he led the league in tackles (187) and made the Pro Bowl just two seasons ago. The soon-to-be 26-year-old had season-ending surgery after seven games last season to repair a bone chip in his right knee, which resulted from an injury ... More> Read past Spins for New Orleans >
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Transactions
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May 15: Placed on waivers: C Kevin Tuminello.
May 14: Roster addition: OG-OT Carnell Stewart (released failed physical by Giants 5/12).
May 13: Roster additions: QB Travis Lulay (released by Seahawks 4/9); DT Marcus Pittman (Troy); WR Carlos Robinson (Grand Rapids CC). Placed on waivers: OG Nate McManus; OT Akim Millington; WR Evan Moore; QB T.C. Ostrander.
May 8: Roster addition: RB Olaniyi Sobomehin (Portland State).
May 5: Roster additions: WR Todd Blythe (Iowa State), WR Evan Moore (Stanford); OT Jason Boone (Utah); DE Jeremy Geathers (Nevada-Las Vegas); RB Lynell Hamilton (San Diego State); OG Nathan McManus (Georgia Tech); QB T.C. Ostrander (Stanford); P Waylon Prather (San Jose State); S David Roach (Texas Christian), S Rocky Schwartz (Houston); LB Luke Sanders (Louisiana State); LS Ryan Senser (Ohio); C Kevin Tuminello (Georgia Tech).
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Date |
Opponent |
Spread |
Time (ET) /
Result |
09/07/08 |
Tampa Bay |
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1:00 p.m. |
09/14/08 |
at Washington |
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1:00 p.m. |
09/21/08 |
at Denver |
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4:05 p.m. |
09/28/08 |
San Francisco |
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1:00 p.m. |
10/06/08 |
Minnesota |
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8:30 p.m. |
10/12/08 |
Oakland |
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1:00 p.m. |
10/19/08 |
at Carolina |
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1:00 p.m. |
10/26/08 |
San Diego |
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1:00 p.m. |
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BYE WEEK |
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11/09/08 |
at Atlanta |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/16/08 |
at Kansas City |
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1:00 p.m. |
11/24/08 |
Green Bay |
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8:30 p.m. |
11/30/08 |
at Tampa Bay |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/07/08 |
Atlanta |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/11/08 |
at Chicago |
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8:15 p.m. |
12/21/08 |
at Detroit |
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1:00 p.m. |
12/28/08 |
Carolina |
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1:00 p.m. |
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Date
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Opponent
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Spread
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Result
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09/06/07
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at Indianapolis
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+5½
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10-41
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09/16/07
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at Tampa Bay
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-5
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14-31
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09/24/07
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Tennessee
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-4½
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14-31
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BYE WEEK
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10/07/07
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Carolina
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-3½
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13-16
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10/14/07
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at Seattle
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+6
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28-17
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10/21/07
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Atlanta
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-9
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22-16
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10/28/07
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at San Francisco
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-2
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31-10
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11/04/07
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Jacksonville
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-3½
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41-24
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11/11/07
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St. Louis
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-10½
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29-37
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11/18/07
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at Houston
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+1½
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10-23
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11/25/07
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at Carolina
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-3
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31-6
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12/02/07
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Tampa Bay
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-6
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23-27
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12/10/07
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at Atlanta
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-4
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34-14
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12/16/07
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Arizona
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-4
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31-24
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12/23/07
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Philadelphia
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-3
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23-38
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12/30/07
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at Chicago
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+1
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25-33
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Free Agents
UFAs — S Jay Bellamy, QB Jamie Martin, CB Fred Thomas, DE Renaldo Wynn.
RFAs — None.
Key arrivals — Ex-Jaguars UFA CB Aaron Glenn, April 7; Ex-Bucs UFA C-OG Matt Lehr, March 19 (one year); Ex-Redskins UFA QB Mark Brunell, March 14 (two years); Ex-Panthers UFA MLB Dan Morgan, March 6 (one year); Ex-Jaguars UFA DE Bobby McCray, March 2 (five years, $20 million); Ex-Patriots UFA CB Randall Gay, March 2 (four years, $17.8 million); Traded for ex-Jets MLB Jonathan Vilma, Feb. 29 (conditional 2009 pick).
Key departures — UFA C Jeff Faine signed by Bucs, Feb. 29 (six years, $37.5 million). Released PK Olindo Mare, Feb. 27.
Key re-signings — UFA TE Eric Johnson, March 11 (one year); UFA TE Billy Miller, March 8; UFA WR David Patten, March 3 (two years); UFA RB Aaron Stecker, March 2; UFA WR Devery Henderson, March 1 (one year, $2 million); UFA DT Brian Young, UFA MLB Mark Simoneau, Feb. 29. OG Jonathan Goodwin, Feb. 27; OG Jamar Nesbit, Feb. 27; WR Terrance Copper, Feb. 22; PK Martin Gramatica, Feb. 12.
Other personnel moves — UFA S Steve Gleason retired, March 11; UFA LB Matt McCoy signed by the Bucs, March 5; Released LB Brian Simmons, March 2.
* — Players who have an asterisk behind their name are expected to void the final year of their contract, making them an unrestricted free agent.#
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TEAM DIRECTORY
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New Orleans Saints
5800 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA 70003
504/733-0255
Official Web site: www.neworleanssaints.com
Stadium: Louisiana Superdome
Capacity: 64,900
Playing surface: Momentum turf
2007 record: 7-9; third in NFC South
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Owner: Tom Benson; Owner/Executive vice president of administration: Rita Benson LeBlanc; Executive vice president/general manager: Mickey Loomis; Director of player personnel: Rick Mueller; Director of college scouting: Rick Reiprish
Head coach: Sean Payton
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