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Location: Metairie, La. | Stadium: Louisiana Superdome (64,900) | Owner: Tom Benson | GM: Mickey Loomis
Coach: Sean Payton | League Championships: 0
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Saints report: Strategy and personnel
 

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FRANCHISE PLAYER
None.

TRANSITION PLAYER
None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--S Jay Bellamy was a 14-year veteran last season and doesn't figure into the team's plans for 2008.

--QB Jamie Martin will not be back after the Saints signed Mark Brunell.

--CB Fred Thomas was a healthy inactive for nine games last season and will not be re-signed.

--DL Renaldo Wynn played well after being signed off the street early in the season and had 3.5 sacks, he won't be offered a new contract.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered offers)

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
None.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS
None.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED

--QB Mark Brunell: UFA Redskins; 2 yrs, $1M SB, other terms unknown.

--CB Randall Gay: UFA Patriots; $12M/4 yrs, $3.75M SB; 2008 cap: $1.688M.

--CB Aaron Glenn: UFA Jaguars; terms unknown.

--C/G Matt Lehr: UFA Buccaneers; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--DE Bobby McCray: UFA Jaguars; 5 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Dan Morgan: FA Panthers; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--LB Jonathan Vilma (traded Jets).

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED

--WR Terrance Copper: Potential UFA; 2 yrs, terms unknown.

--C/G Jonathan Goodwin: Potential UFA; 3 yrs, terms unknown.

--PK Martin Gramatica: Potential UFA; $730,000/1 yr.

--WR Devery Henderson: UFA; $$950,000 base salary/1 yr, SB unknown.

--TE Eric Johnson: UFA; $1.025M/1 yr, $200,000 guaranteed.

--TE Billy Miller: UFA; 1 yr, terms unknown.

--OG Jamar Nesbit: Potential UFA; 3 yrs, terms unknown.

--WR David Patten: UFA; $3.25M base salaries/2 yrs, SB unknown.

--MLB Mark Simoneau: UFA; terms unknown.

--RB Aaron Stecker: UFA; $1.4M/1 yr.

--DT Brian Young: UFA; $12M/3 yrs, SB unknown.

PLAYERS LOST

--DE Josh Cooper (released).

--C Jeff Faine: UFA Buccaneers; $34.5M/6 yrs, $15M guaranteed.

--S Steve Gleason: UFA; retired.

--PK Olindo Mare (released/failed physical).

--LB Matt McCoy: Not tendered as RFA/Buccaneers; terms unknown.

--LB Brian Simmons (released).

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April 10, 2008 6:53 pm

 I was asked to create a new thread as a one stop for the Faith-ful .

I have to say , Let us Gather and celebrate and Gripe about our beloved team    .

 Come Night Shade, DR, BygKev, LFG, DD, and Mudville. Come all ye the Faithful of the mighty Saints Nation.

  Lets sta ...(more)

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March 24, 2008 1:18 pm

We have the best fan base in the world and as most people know also the most loyal.

And on CBS I think we have by far the most active and best team page.  We aren't the biggest but we have the best posters here.

The point for this thread is for people to have a chance to introduce themselves and get to know our fellow black and gold brothers even more.  Whether you ...(more)

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Since:Jan 7, 2008

May 16, 2008 9:08 am
MIckey Loomis has stated that the Saints are no longer pursuing Jeremy Shockey. They could not come to an agreement on the compensation.

Thankfully it ended like this rather than Shockey coming to NOLA.
Reputation:97
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May 16, 2008 9:17 am
   It has been awhile since I have Posted or even been on the board...I have been reading a lot of posts...I am VERY excited with everyones enthusiasm about the upcoming season...I think we had a GREAT Draft...Wish I could of been here for the Draft Posting...I would of like to put my 2 cents in...Well anyways just wanted to say GOOD Job ...(more)
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May 15, 2008 2:02 pm

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 ...(more)

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May 16, 2008 12:23 am

We all know that the Saints have 3 BIG contract to sign: Will Smith, Jahri Evans & Marques Colston.

In my opinion th ...(more)

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Since:Jun 12, 2007

May 16, 2008 9:47 am

In case you forgot about the whole investigation involving Matt Lehr and his alleged steroid distribution, The NY Times has some more news.

Jacobs said his lawyer would be present next week for a second meeting with league investigators, and Jacobs planned to b ...(more)

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Since:Apr 21, 2007

May 14, 2008 8:14 pm

Do we have any of Saints nation that plays madden on 360?

I am asking this because I read in ESPN the mag that Madden this year is going to offer and online league (finally) but that is not the best part. With this league it will offer a playoff and super bowl plus offseason filled with draft and Fa signings!  It w ...(more)

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May 15, 2008 12:05 pm

Three players from tryout also getting chance with team

From staff, wire reports / New Orleans Times-Picayune

The Saints signed former LSU offensive lineman Carnell Stewart on Wednesday, two days after he was released by the New York ...(more)

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May 15, 2008 6:45 pm
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May 14, 2008 12:43 pm

Chiefs Almost Ready To Release Wesley

Posted by Josh Alper on May 14, 2008, 9:48 a.m.

It’s been a long, drawn-out process but ...(more)

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