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OutlookThe Saints are a mess because of the bounty scandal. If that didn't happen, New Orleans is likely a top contender for the Super Bowl. But all the issues surrounding the team are a big concern. We still think they are talented enough to make the playoffs but an early exit in the playoffs is likely. The '13 season looks more promising when this is all behind him. |
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Adrian Arrington, WR. Arrington is a bit of a stretch for fantasy teams but should get more playing time with Robert Meachem gone. Arrington could be used to stretch the field a few times per game, giving him some big-game potential. He is setup for a career season, getting around 600 yards and five or so scores in an explosive offense. |
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Mark Ingram, RB. Ingram is coming off another knee surgery but should be ready for the start of the season. But he competes with two other backs for playing time and the Saints are a pass-first team. Ingram just has limited upside for the Saints. He could have the occasional big game but will be hit or miss for fantasy teams. You have to wonder if he'll ever live up to his high-draft status. |
Team Notes| May 21, 12:03 PM |
New Orleans Saints LB Will Smith lined up at outside linebacker for the first time as the team transitions to a 3-4 defense during OTAs Monday, May 20. 'That's where we'll start him,' head coach Sean Payton said, noting that outside linebackers often play pass-rushing roles in a 3-4 scheme. 'We can play him right and left, but I think initially that right outside position would be very similar to what he's played for us in the past.' LB Jonathan Vilma is expected to be one of the two middle linebackers in their new defense. | | May 20, 02:23 PM |
New Orleans Saints LBs Junior Galette and Martez Wilson are moving from defensive linemen to linebackers this year. | | May 20, 09:53 AM |
The New Orleans Saints will line up DE Will Smith at outside linebacker in OTAs. | | May 17, 04:52 PM |
New Orleans Saints LB Junior Galette is expected to be the leading candidate for the starting weakside outside linebacker entering training camp. | | May 17, 04:42 PM |
New Orleans Saints LB Martez Wilson said he is excited about playing in the team's 3-4 defensive alignment because he will be standing up. 'I will feel more comfortable. I have been standing up my whole career. I'll be able to read and react faster. I know I'll be able to use my athleticism and be all over the field at different positions,' Wilson said. | | May 17, 04:42 PM |
New Orleans Saints LBs Martez Wilson and Victor Butler are expected to compete for the starting strongside outside linebacker job during offseason workouts and training camp. | | May 17, 10:41 AM |
New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram said he does not want his personal goals to outweigh the team's goals this season. 'I just want to go out there and do what I can to help the team win a championship,' Ingram said. 'Of course I want to have a big year individually. But, you know, the main goal is to win games and stay healthy and be out there on the field on Sundays.' Ingram said he is fine with sharing carries with Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles. | | May 16, 09:12 PM |
New Orleans Saints OT Charles Brown is expected to receive the first opportunity to win the starting left tackle job but is expected to compete with OTs Jason Smith and Terron Armstead for the job. | | May 16, 07:12 PM |
New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram rushed for 178 yards and one touchdown in the first eight games of the 2012 season but rushed for 424 yards and four touchdowns in the second half of the season. | | May 13, 02:33 PM |
The New Orleans Saints have signed free-agent LB Baraka Atkins (Cowboys). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Atkins participated in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. | | May 10, 08:42 AM |
New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram is fully healthy for the first time since entering the NFL.
Fantasy Impact: He is worth a look this year as a low-end No. 2 or No. 3 fantasy back. He has some upside if he is going well in this offense. | | May 09, 01:53 PM |
New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas said head coach Sean Payton wants more focus on the running game this season. 'There's going to be more focus this year on that ground game than any year. He said we've got to get back to running the ball, having 100-yard games non-stop. I can't wait. I'm excited and I know everybody else is excited,' Payton said. | | May 07, 09:23 AM |
The Carolina Panthers will sign PK John Kasay to a one-day contract so he can retire with the team. | | May 02, 09:33 AM |
New Orleans Saints LB Victor Butler has a starting job to lose in training camp. | | May 02, 09:33 AM |
New Orleans Saints first-round pick S Kenny Vaccaro is expected to push for one of the starting safety spots. General manager Mickey Loomis said the team would explore playing FS Malcolm Jenkins at nickel back to get Vaccaro on the field in nickel packages. | | May 02, 09:23 AM |
New Orleans Saints OT Zach Strief is likely to be the starting right tackle, and someone would have to unseat him in camp to win the job. |
Offseason Keys|
QB Luke McCown, QB Seneca Wallace, TE Benjamin Watson, OT Jason Smith, DL Kenyon Coleman, LB Victor Butler, CB Keenan Lewis, SS Jim Leonhard.
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QB Chase Daniel,
RB Chris Ivory,
OT Jermon Bushrod,
DL Turk McBride,
LB Jonathan Casillas.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 8 |
1:00PM |
Atlanta |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
4:05PM |
at Tampa Bay |
| 3 | Sep 22 |
1:00PM |
Arizona |
| 4 | Sep 30 |
8:40PM |
Miami |
| 5 | Oct 6 |
1:00PM |
at Chicago |
| 6 | Oct 13 |
4:25PM |
at New England |
| -- Week 7 Bye -- |
| 8 | Oct 27 |
1:00PM |
Buffalo |
| 9 | Nov 3 |
1:00PM |
at New York Jets |
| 10 | Nov 10 |
8:30PM |
Dallas |
| 11 | Nov 17 |
4:25PM |
San Francisco |
| 12 | Nov 21 |
8:25PM |
at Atlanta |
| 13 | Dec 2 |
8:40PM |
at Seattle |
| 14 | Dec 8 |
1:00PM |
Carolina |
| 15 | Dec 15 |
1:00PM |
at St Louis |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
1:00PM |
at Carolina |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
1:00PM |
Tampa Bay |
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