Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL
So impressed were the New Orleans Saints with wide receiver Marques Colston’s first two seasons, they gave him a three-year contract extension as the team opened their 2008 training camp today. This move ensures Marques will be with the Saints through 2011. Said head coach Sean Payton:
“It was a priority for our team to get this done before our training camp practices started. He is an established player in the NFL and a key part of our offense. He is also becoming a leader on our team, and certainly within our group of …read more

Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL
The N.Y. Giants traded disgruntled tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints today for second and fifth round picks in next year’s NFL Draft. I expected this trade to happen back in April, so it’s really no surprise the deal finally went down. It’s just a couple months later than I envisioned.
The Giants proved they could win without Jeremy last season as they steamrolled through the playoffs while he watched from the sidelines on crutches. His displeasure with his contract and affinity for stirring the pot in New York made …read more

Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL

It’s nice to see Mark Brunell continuing to thrive in the National Football League. At 37-years-old and now a 16-year vet (hard to believe, I know), Mark has gladly taken on the role of backup quarterback to Drew Brees in New Orleans. And he’s apparently doing quite well in OTAs. According to head coach Sean Payton:
“He’s a quick study. He’s very experienced, and there is a level of confidence when a guy like him has played so long and at such a high level. He still has the arm strength, still moves around …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
After starting this 2007 season 0-4, the New Orleans Saints have impressively fought their way back to .500 at the midway point. For a while there, Saints fans were left wondering if the magic their team created in 2006 would ever return. Well, it certainly has. Led by QB Drew Brees’ 445-yards passing against a tough Jacksonville defense last week, the Saints’ offense has to be considered as one of the most-feared in the NFL once again. But if you want to relive the incredible and inspirational story of that team’s spectacular …read more