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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell doesn't add much to the New Orleans Saints bounty discussion

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 22, 2012, 5:17PM

Goodell met with the media at league meetings Tuesday Full story »

On Wednesday, another New Orleans Saints player will crack the Top 100

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 21, 2012, 8:32PM

This will be the second Saints player to make the list so far Full story »
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New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson revamps leading edge of the front office

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 20, 2012, 5:30AM

Organization grows in myriad directions Full story »
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How much would you offer New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees?

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 18, 2012, 9:23AM

Telling Saints to "just pay him already" is easier said than done Full story »
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma forcing the issue in lawsuit against NFL

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 18, 2012, 5:45AM

League may have to reveal its evidence to the players or the public Full story »

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma's lawsuit will try to make league play defense for a change

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 17, 2012, 5:11PM

Vilma's defamation lawsuit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is Saints' strongest response yet Full story »
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says lack of new contract is 'extremely frustrating'

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 16, 2012, 5:29PM

Brees tells WWL radio that lack of communication has been biggest disappointment Full story »
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New Orleans Saints' Pete Carmichael has firm grasp of the plan of attack

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 15, 2012, 2:12AM

The attitude at Saints camp isn't exactly, "No Payton, no problem," but it's awfully close when it comes to the status of their record-setting offense. From management to players to the fan base, there seems to be no doubt in anyone's mind that the offense won't miss a beat with coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. taking over while Coach Sean... Full story »
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Still no developments in New Orleans Saints contract talks with Drew Brees

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 10, 2012, 7:50AM

Talks have been practically non-existent for weeks Full story »

Heath Evans charity softball game is May 16 at Zephyr Field

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 08, 2012, 10:01AM

Proceeds go to help children and families affected by sexual abuse Full story »

New Orleans Saints interim coach Joe Vitt denies Anthony Hargrove's allegations

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 07, 2012, 10:51PM

Vitt said he never told Hargrove to lie or deny existence of bounty program Full story »
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Anthony Hargrove's declaration looks bad for the New Orleans Saints and the NFL

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 07, 2012, 5:44PM

NFL misrepresented what Hargrove admitted to in his declaration to the league Full story »
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A lot of gray area exists regarding the New Orleans Saints, NFL and bounty issue

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 06, 2012, 5:00AM

It's possible to believe everyone in this mess Full story »

New Orleans Saints chat interrupted by technical difficulties

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 03, 2012, 2:10PM

We'll try to respond to the rest of the questions later Full story »

Fire away with your questions and comments, New Orleans Saints fans

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 03, 2012, 12:19PM

Send in questions and comments for Times-Picayune Saints columnist Mike Triplett Full story »
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Perceived leaders of New Orleans Saints' bounty program were target for Commissioner Roger Goodell

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 03, 2012, 5:45AM

NFL's case apparently only strong enough to suspend a few players Full story »

New Orleans Saints should gain about $2 million in salary-cap space from Jonathan Vilma, Will Smith suspensions

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 02, 2012, 1:35PM

Both players restructured contracts this offseason to lower base salaries Full story »
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New Orleans Saints players punished more for 'spoken word than clenched fist'

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 02, 2012, 11:40AM

NFL comes down hardest on players found to have 'leadership roles' in bounty program Full story »

What's on your mind, New Orleans Saints fans?

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on May 02, 2012, 10:12AM

Send questions and comments to Saints columnist Mike Triplett Full story »

NFL bounty investigator Joe Hummel plans to resign from league in June

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 30, 2012, 2:15PM

NFL says Hummel will stay until Saints' probe is resolved; his departure has 'no bearing' on Saints matter Full story »
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Join Mike Triplett for a New Orleans Saints chat right now

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 30, 2012, 12:25PM

Let's talk all things Saints Full story »
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Steve Spagnuolo set to begin his reshaping of the New Orleans Saints' defense

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 29, 2012, 4:55AM

Getting turnovers to a priority again for unit Full story »
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Quick take on New Orleans Saints fourth-round draft choice Nick Toon

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 28, 2012, 12:59PM

Saints didn't need a receiver, but they can always make room for one Full story »
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New Orleans Saints expect Johnny Patrick to make big impact this season

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 28, 2012, 5:00AM

Third-round pick sometimes takes a while to develop Full story »
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What's not to like about the New Orleans Saints' choice of defensive tackle Akiem Hicks?

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 27, 2012, 11:12PM

Third-round draft pick has high ceiling, fills team's need for young athletes on d-line Full story »
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New Orleans Saints have proven adept at drafting well in late rounds

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 27, 2012, 8:20AM

'Best available player' has been good to New Orleans Full story »
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New Orleans Saints got their 2012 high draft pick last year in running back Mark Ingram

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 26, 2012, 5:20AM

Generla Manager Mickey Loomis said, 'Everything we saw last year just makes us more excited about Mark Ingram.' Full story »
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New Orleans Saints crossed the line in word, not deed, interim head coach Joe Vitt says

Posted on New Orleans Saints Central on April 24, 2012, 9:03PM

'Understand one thing: We are not down,' he declares Full story »