Adrian McPherson

Filed under: Saints In this satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tropical Storm Gustav churns through the Caribbean. Gustav weakened as it touched Haiti but is expected to be upgraded to a hurricane as it hits the warm water of its projected track into the...  

The Dolphins took the lead with another impressive drive led by rookie quarterback Chad Henne and tailback Ronnie Brown. Henne hit Sean Ryan with an 8-yard touchdown pass over the head of safety Chris Reis with 51 seconds remaining in...  

Ronnie Brown just punched in a 1-yard touchdown run to get the Dolphins on the board with 4:09 remaining in the first half. The Dolphins moved quickly down the field thanks to back-to-back passes of 20 and 26 yards by...  

Once again, tight end Jeremy Shockey was a late scratch from the Saints' lineup on Thursday night for the preseason finale against Miami. No explanation was immediately available, but it appears as though Coach Sean Payton wants to remain cautious...  

There hasn't been much offense so far tonight. The Saints settled for a 40-yard field goal by Martin Gramatica and they are driving in for another score thanks to a fumble forced by rookie defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis. Tackle Brian...  

The way Deuce McAllister finished the first quarter, it was fitting he got an opportunity to score. But, he was stopped on second down and the Saints came back with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Mark Brunell to Lance Moore,...  

New Orleans- If the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina wasn't enough to remind Saints offensive lineman Jammal Brown what he went through when New Orleans flooded, the latest storm to threaten the Gulf ...  

Saints kicker Taylor Mehlhaff missed a 40-yard field goal, wide left, the first miss by either kicker this preseason in his tight battle with veteran Martin Gramatica. Because of the miss, the Saints failed to capitalize on an interception by...  

For some of the Saints, the notoriously uneventful fourth preseason game could be the most important they play this year. New Orleans will slash its roster from 75 to 53 by the NFL's Saturday-afternoon deadline, leaving many players without a...  

Times-Picayune beat reporters Mike Triplett and Teddy Kider talk about the Saints game at 7 tonight at the Superdome....  

This is a decision that I have made after consulting with our Head Coach Sean Payton and our football operations staff, keeping in mind our goal of giving ...  

I recently had the chance to exchange some questions with Saintsational of Canal Street Chronicles, SBN's Saints blog.  Below are his responses to my 5 questions.  You can head over to his site (tomorrow I believe) to see my responses to his Dolphin questions. Matty I:  Jeremy Shockey didn't play...  

And Saints Coach Sean Payton said his mind is not made up about several positions on the team. "I've been at a few other teams where in this game there have ...  

The Saints wind up their preseason on Thursday night in the Superdome against the Miami Dolphins at 7 o'clock. Running back Deuce McAllister is scheduled to get more carries than in past games to see if he is ...  

Our New Orleans Saints handled the scrimmage with the Cinncinnati Bengals yesterday. Our New Orleans Saints offense is close to where we need to be. Our New Orleans Saints defense is still toying with us. To Lito or Not to Lito, that is the question. Mike McKenzie looked better. #22 Our New...  

The Saints just released their roster cuts. Fullback Kevin Dudley, receiver Todd Blythe, center Rob Hunt, safety Curome Cox and punter Waylon Prather were waived. Dudley (ankle) and Cox (groin) were waived injured. The deadline for the next 22 cuts...  

The Saints have not announced any roster cuts yet, but I anticipate they will release the five required players before they take the field for this afternoon's 3 p.m. practice. I wouldn't be waiting on the edge of your seats,...  

How To Fix The Saints' Defense Problems: GET RID OF JASON DAVID Get a decent second cornerback if Mike McKenzie is able to come back. Sign on, try to help one on the roster to get better; just get a good second cornerback (defensive back Tracy Porter above). Do not use Josh Bullocks as a starter...  

The Saints wind up their preseason on Thursday night in the Superdome against the Miami Dolphins at 7 o'clock. Running back Deuce McAllister is scheduled to ...  

The Saints returned to their old city the following year with a new head coach (Sean Payton) and quarterback (Drew Brees) and became the feel-good story in ...  

Saints quarterback Drew Brees and running back Deuce McAlister are scheduled to attend a ribbon cutting for the dedication of Pan American Stadium at 4:30 p.m. today.  

CINCINNATI -- Apparently, the Saints' defense does have a few tricks up its sleeve. Showing a little more creativity and a lot more intensity Saturday night, the Saints dominated Cincinnati 13-0 in their penultimate preseason game. In the process, they...  

CINCINNATI - Jeremy Shockey's debut will have to wait at least four more days. The Saints' new tight end was at Paul Brown Stadium on Saturday night but was not dressed in a uniform. Saints Coach Sean Payton said earlier...  

With less than a week remaining before the Saints make their final preseason cuts, Martin Gramatica feels that he is the team's kicker.  

The Saints have always had one problem. They can never have a good balance between their offense and defense. In the early 90's, we had the famed "Dome Patrol" under Jim Mora. Those guys struck fear into every offense they played against. The problem was, they did not have an offense that could...  

Drew Brees is a leader both on and off the field. Last year, he was the first to come to Jason David’s defense when fans showed their disapproval over his play. Like a true leader, Drew Brees told us we should encourage, not boo, him or other players because of their play. After Saturday’s poor...  

So what about that hot football topic: Has the Saints' defense improved? Let's see. Last week, in the first half, the Houston Texans drove 80 yards, 74 yards and 50 yards to 17 first-half points. Saturday night in Cincinnati, the...  

Filed under: Saints, NFC SouthTraining camps are underway, the NFL season is right around the corner, and to get you ready for 2008, FanHouse previews all 32 teams, "heat index" style. We'll rate each club in 10 categories on a scale of 1 to 10, high score wins. Quarterback: Drew Brees is, to...  

It has been eight rehabilitation-filled months since free-spirited Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey last played for keeps in the NFL. And while eager to make his preseason debut Saturday night against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium, he is...  

After spending the first half of the work week in a training camp mode, the Saints (1-1) turned their attention Thursday to Saturday night's road exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals (1-1)....  

Tight end Jeremy Shockey admitted he was "a little disappointed" when he found out during pregame warm-ups that he wouldn't be playing against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday night.  

In 1992, Our New Orleans Saints were at the peak of the game. It is only through the INTERNETS that we are able to uncover such important realities to soothe the inflammation of the Jason David wounds now suffered. Harken back to a time. Remember when defense was king and Our New Orleans Saints...  

Calling all Saints fans!! As the New Orleans Saints' Community Leader, I want to know how you think the Saints will do this season and why. You can also include your comments on the offseason moves. Leave your comments on my bulletin board, and I will compile everyone's comments and post an...  

Join Times-Picayune beat reporters Mike Triplett and Teddy Kider, who are at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, for a pre-game chat as the Saints prepare to take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a preseason game.  

CINCINNATI - Jeremy Shockey's debut will have to wait at least four more days. The Saints' new tight end was at Paul Brown Stadium on Saturday night but was ...  

The posted total of 41 in this contest between the New Orleans Saints and the Cincinnati Bengals is very high for a preseason game under normal ...  

Drew Brees was in the water with great white sharks off the South African coast a couple of years ago, and dove near Australia 's Great Barrier Reef one offseason. Yet the fear of injury precludes the Pro Bowl quarterback from doing everything on his ...  

Questions remain on defence, an area the Saints sought to address in the off-season after giving up a slew of big plays during a 2007 campaign that ended at ...  

Look for defense people! After giving up 405-yards and 31 points to the Texans, all eyes will be on the Saints defenders to see if they can come out and play much better this week against the Bengals.  

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton on Thursday said he plans to play his starters for the first half of Saturday night's exhibition against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.  

Observations on the Saints and the NFL after Week 2 of the preseason as they face the Cincinnati Bengals, this weekend: The problem with the preseason is that you never have any idea of what it means. The Saints will go 9-7 this season, which might ...  

ELLIS LUCIA/THE TIMES-PICAYUNEAnthony "Booger" McFarland will visit the Saints on Sunday as the team will see what kind of shape he is in. The Saints will bring defensive tackle Anthony "Booger" McFarland in for a visit Sunday, a league source...  

The Saints' defense allowed the Bengals to cross midfield just once -- and by only one yard -- on six possessions in the first half. ...  

Robert Lewis breaks down what needs to improve for the New Orleans Saints. by Robert Lewis (Analyst) The Saints third preseason game is this Saturday, ...  

It seems as if Devery Henderson is not going to give up so easily. Early training-camp reports had Robert Meachem as the guy to watch and possibly have a chance at taking the No. 2 wideout spot. After a great first preseason game, those reports seemed to be right on track. As of this last week...  

On-and-off rain plagued Wednesday afternoon's practice, but the New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans stayed outside and got a closer look at each other. A few observations:...  

Reggie Bush probably won't play in Saturday night's preseason game against the Houston Texans, Coach Sean Payton said. Bush has had some swelling in his left knee, which kept him out of practice on Thursday for the second time this...  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Less than three weeks after being released by the New Orleans Saints, Tuff Harris has been signed by the Tennessee Titans to play defensive back and special teams.  

The biggest news Thursday from New Orleans Saints practice was defensive tackle Hollis Thomas' torn triceps. But tailback Reggie Bush also sat out Thursday's morning practice with some swelling in his left knee. This was the second time Bush missed...  

All we know for sure about who is going to be where in the Saints' secondary is Roman Harper....  

The New Orleans Saints signed former Pro Bowl safety Lance Schulters on Monday. The 33-year-old Schulters joined the squad on Monday, making New Orleans the ...  

The Saints have always had one problem. They never have a good balance between their offense and defense. In the early '90s, we had the famed "Dome Patrol" under Jim Mora. Those guys struck fear into every offense they played against. The problem was, they did not have an offense that could score...  

NEW ORLEANS, Aug 18, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, known across the country for his winning National Football League ...  

... by Robert Lewis (Analyst) The only highlight Jason David has provided the Saints with came in the 2007 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. ...  

The Saints signed veteran safety Lance Schulters on Monday. The 33-year-old was a Pro Bowler with the San Francisco 49ers in 1999, and he was one of the league's premier safeties for several years with the ...  

... end Jeremy Shockey in their lineup for the first time this preseason when they tackle the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday night at Paul Brown Stadium. ...  

Having run 40 yards in 4.37 seconds at the NFL combine, the five-foot-11, 185-pound Porter has the speed the Saints are looking for in a defensive back. ...  

Our New Orleans Saints provide hope and light for the Gulf Coast. Last Night the light and hope was burning holes in my TV set. No, there was no technical difficulty or CRT fire at the Berto household. There was an old fashioned MEDIA / Our New Orleans Saints reality check. This is a message to...  

The 'Cajun Cannon' Bobby Hebert led the Saints to their first ever playoff appearance.  

Saints coach Jim Mora was so angry he canceled the annual exhibition game. After the Texans were born as an expansion team, Benson said he wanted to ...  

Kenny Chesney caught passes and punts as he worked out with the New Orleans Saints NFL football team in a full practice, Aug.  

Veteran defensive tackle Brian Young (arthritic knee) returned to practice on Thursday as the Saints prepared for their Saturday night preseason game ...  

METAIRIE, La. - New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Hollis Thomas could be out two months with a right triceps injury, all but ensuring that top draft pick Sedrick Ellis will be thrust into a major role on the interior of the defensive line this season. Saints coach Sean Payton disclosed Thomas...  

The Houston Texas passed on selecting Reggie Bush with the first choice in the NFL draft three years ago and signed defensive end Mario Williams with that ...  

Young hasn't been rule out of Saturday night's game against the Texans in the Superdome. Coach Sean Payton has ruled out only three players so far - Thomas, ...  

The Saints practiced at their facility in Metairie on Wednesday morning for the first time this season, and they had visitors - the Houston Texans. The Saints and Texans held separate stretching and individual drills to warm up, then joined for team drills and some blocking drills.  

' With the opening of the 2008 New Orleans Saints home schedule rapidly approaching, the New Orleans Saints announced today the grand opening of the Women's and Kids Saints Shop.  

A few observations: ----Quarterback Drew Brees had the Texans' defensive line in his face and looked rattled during the first play of team drills, ...  

Offensive guard Jahri Evans joined the Saints as a fourth-round draft pick out of Division II Bloomsburg and impressively won a starting job by opening day ...  

We need to recognize why Jeremy Shockey is Mr. Stinky. Pundits have attempted to liken him and his value to other Saints Tight Ends. I cannot find a lengthy list for Pro Bowl Tight Ends of Our New Orleans Saints. Sir Henry was a 1 time Pro Bowler. We of the Black and Gold Nation are also an...