When the New Orleans Saints made a deal with the Arizona Cardinals for the 20th overall pick at the 2014 NFL Draft, it was crystal clear what player the franchise intended to grab, and the sense of urgency to move up seven spots to make the selection was palpable. That player turned out to be […]

Championship caliber teams possess multiple qualities that often help distance themselves from the rest of the competition. Whether it be elite Quarterback play, punishing defense, game-breaking athletes at the skill positions or experience to name a few, one quality that most contenders seem to have in common is depth. Not just numerical depth, but depth […]

The New Orleans Saints have become no stranger to taking part in meaningful Football games in January. For years upon years, a franchise that had become synonymous with the cellar and subsequent top-ten draft picks now finds itself in the form of a perennial contender. This paradigm shift actually did, to an extent, occur overnight, […]

The New Orleans Saints got exactly what they were in search of last week at the 2014 NFL Draft, using their top two picks on a playmaking receiver with versatility and blazing speed, as well as an athletic Cornerback with great size, skills and potential. Those two prospects, Brandin Cooks and Stanley Jean-Baptiste, made their […]

With the 2014 NFL Draft in their rear-view mirror, the New Orleans Saints hosted a total of 70 players at their three-day rookie minicamp, which began Friday and concluded Sunday. The Saints got an exclusive up-close look at first round draft choice Brandin Cooks and his 5 fellow 2014 draftees. The team also ran the […]