Saints select S Vinnie Sunseri and LB Ronald Powell in 5th round
The Saints have now made four consecutive picks on defense after investing their first round move up in Brandin Cooks. In the 5th round the addition was two SEC defenders. First it was safety Vinnie...
View ArticleSaints draft T Tavon Rooks of Kansas State in 6th round
It took the Saints 6 rounds to finally use their final draft pick (unless they trade back into the draft) on offensive line depth. Tavon Rooks of Kansas State is the pick and he’ll be the lone...
View ArticlePresenting the 2014 New Orleans Saints draft class
Another year of drafting is in the books and the Saints have come through the process well. In particular I think they hit home runs with the first two picks in Cooks and Jean-Baptiste as they got good...
View ArticleSaints Undrafted Rookie 2014 Class
I’ll keep updating this list as more names come in, but below are the players that have undrafted rookie connections with the Saints. If known, their status with the team is listed in parentheses. A...
View ArticleSaints receiver depth taking shape
Going into the draft the receiver position was a major need on the roster. At points last year the Saints really felt weak at that position. While Marques Colston is still a good player he’s starting...
View ArticlePodcast: 2014 NFL Draft Recap
Dave starts of the show rubbing his prediction of the Saints trading up in Kevin and Ralph’s faces.Andrew gives Mickey Loomis props for only giving up a 3rd Rd pick to move up and grab Brandin Cooks....
View ArticleA few ex Saints are still looking for NFL jobs
When you look at the Saints roster you get the feeling it is close to complete but they could still round out some of their needs with some post draft pick ups. When the Saints start seeing some of...
View ArticleIntel on Khairi Fortt
One of the more intriguing draft picks by the Saints in this year’s offering was linebacker Khairi Fortt of California. The fit makes sense, but will he be able to make an impact in year one or beyond?...
View ArticleWhere the Saints roster stands currently
With the rookie camp now finished the Saints saw enough in WR Steve Hull (rookie from Illinois), RB Derrick Strozier (rookie from Tulane), OL Thomas Welch (veteran originally drafted in 7th round by...
View ArticleAaron Brooks and John Carney to Saints Hall of Fame
The picture you see is a Sports Illustrated cover of the Saints’ first regular season game after Hurricane Katrina. While that was by far Aaron Brooks’ worst season as a Saint as the team went 3-13,...
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