Kyle M.

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Saints Nation: Saints' Most Glaring Need Is a Defensive Playmaker

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 10, 2012, 12:00 am
I think we can all agree that the Saints need to re-sign Drew Brees, Marques Colston and Carl Nicks. All three of those players are key components to the historically supreme offense the Saints showcase and retaining them has to be of utmost importance. That said, for the second consecutive offseaso...
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Judge excludes testimony from Gulf oil spill trial

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 11:59 pm
One Louisiana-based organization not very pleased with Gov. Jindal's budget is the Louisiana Budget Project. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints News
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NFL Free Agency 2012: Potential New Orleans Saint Cliff Avril

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 10:25 pm
This is the third in a running series of articles on Saints free and draft targets. Previously highlighted were Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson and Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson.  Upon first thought, Cliff Avril might not seem to be the marquee free-agent acquisition every Saints fa...
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Who's the most underrated free agent available this year? Marques Colston

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 6:57 pm
Who's the most underrated free agent available this year? Saints receiver Marques Colston has been the model of steady production and consistency since entering the league as a lowly seventh-round pick in 2006. In five of his six NFL seasons, he has caught 70 passes or more, for at least 1,000 yards...
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New Orleans Saints 2012 Season Tickets (2) – WHO DAT GOING TO BE IN THE DOME!

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 6:45 pm
$1,699.00 End Date: Sunday Feb-19-2012 13:37:50 PST Buy It Now for only: $1,699.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch listClick to read the original Saints article by
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New Orleans Saints Have Defense on Their Minds

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 6:45 pm
Head coach Sean Payton made the official announcement that the New Orleans Saints have added three new coaches to their coaching staff. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints News
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Should the New Orleans Saints Franchise Tag Drew Brees?

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 6:45 pm
Drew Brees's contract extension is taking longer than everyone had hoped and some have been wondering if the New Orleans Saints are going to franchise tag Brees. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints News
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Plenty of wide receiversto catch Bears' attention

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 6:35 pm
No matter how well new general manager Phil Emery does in this year's draft, it won't be enough to elevate the Bears' offense to a championship level. So it's likely they'll do more than kick the tires on some unrestricted free agents next month. If the Bears aim to upgrade at wide receiver ...
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Fleur-de-Links: February 9, 2012

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 5:00 pm
TWEETS: ZachStrief Zach Strief Good to get back at it today @VelocityNOLA. Way sore... In case you see me walking funny Saints New Orleans Saints Looks like Sproles can fly instagr.am/p/GyfD4WGKgR/ #Saints JohnnyPatrick32 Johnny Patrick Workout time.. Always looking to get better at some...
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Should the New Orleans Saints Franchise Tag Drew Brees?

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 4:38 pm
Drew Brees’s contract extension is taking longer than everyone had hoped and some have been wondering if the New Orleans Saints are going to franchise tag Brees. I do not think it would be in either party’s best interest if Brees were to be franchised. I think the Saints need to do everything po...
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New Orleans Saints hire Andre Curtis as assistant secondary coach

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 6:24 pm
In another move to plug a coaching staff hole, the Saints announced Tuesday that Andre Curtis had been hired as the new assistant secondary coach. Curtis becomes the third new member of Coach Sean Payton's staff since the end of... Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints...
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Payton says he, Spagnuolo share defensive vision

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 6:05 pm
Sean Payton on defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo: "Steve is someone that I have known for several years, who's an outstanding football coach and is very well-respected around the National Football League... Steve shares the same vision that we do for our defense moving forward and will be a ...
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Saints hire Curtis as assistant DB coach

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 6:01 pm
The Saints hired Andre Curtis as assistant secondary coach on Tuesday. Curtis coached with new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo with the Rams and the Giants. The team also finally announced the hirings of Spagnuolo and secondary coach Ken Flajole. Click to read the original Saint...
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2011 Saints position review: P — Morstead

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 5:18 pm
P Thomas Morstead has become one of the NFL's most potent special teams weapon. Morstead ranked second in the NFC in punting average and broke the NFL single-season record for touchbacks as the Saints' kickoff specialist. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saint...
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2011 Saints position review: K — Kasay

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 5:17 pm
The Saints really lucked out to pick up K John Kasay during the preseason when K Garrett Hartley landed on injured reserve. The left-footer made 28 of his 34 field goal attempts with a long of 53 yards. Kasay will probably not return next season with Hartley ready to return, but the 42-year-old...
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2011 Saints position review: S — Abdul-Quddus

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 5:14 pm
As an undrafted rookie free agent, S Isa Abdul-Quddus simply making the team was a surprise. Though he was mostly a special teams player, Abdul-Quddus began seeing more time on defense down the stretch in 2011. It will be interesting to see where he fits in 2012. Click to read the or...
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2011 Saints position review: S — Amaya

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 5:11 pm
S Jonathon Amaya will still be most known as the player to come from the Dolphins in the Reggie Bush trade. Amaya was primarily a special teams player who saw limited action on defense as he backed up S Roman Harper. Amaya probably won't elevate past that next season. Click to read...
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2011 Saints position review: S — Jenkins

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 5:09 pm
S Malcolm Jenkins appeared to be on the track of becoming a Pro Bowler in 2011. He didn't quite live up to expectations. He did rank second on the team in total tackles behind S Roman Harper. Jenkins didn't come up with the turnovers and didn't turn into the playmaker fans started to see in 2...
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Fleur-de-Links: February 7, 2012

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 5:08 pm
TWEETS: nolasuperbowl NOLA Super Bowl 2013 Volunteer registration for Super Bowl 2013 is NOW OPEN. Visit nolasuperbowl.com to sign up or follow @GNOSFVolunteers for more info! MalcolmJenkins Malcolm Jenkins Hanging out at the Jim Thorpe Rehabilitation facility with my good friend Nicole Brow...
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2011 Saints position review: S — Harper

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 5:08 pm
It's not often that a safety is the defense's leading tackler and leading sacker. So needless to say, S Roman Harper was a key member of the Saints defense in 2011 as he tallied 116 total tackles and 7 1/2 sacks. But Harper continues to be who he is: a good run defender and blitzer with poor p...
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Brady says he's sorry for remark about Buffalo (PA SportsTicker)

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 5:01 am
Sorry, Buffalo. Click to read the original Saints article by Yahoo! Sports - NFL - New Orleans Saints News
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Unlike Patriots, NFL slow to embrace 'Moneyball' (AP)

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 4:53 am
It's advice that sounds like heresy on the gridiron: Go for it on fourth down. Try more onside kicks. Running backs don't matter much. But to stats geeks, this is the gospel from the spreadsheets. The number-savvy economists, statisticians and refugees from Wall Street who revolutionized much of bas...
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Drew Brees Beats Taylor Lautner In Football Target Toss On "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" (Video)

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 4:28 am
During last night's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon", Saints quarterback Drew Brees faced off against Twilight actor Taylor Lautner in a football target tossing contestant. The targets were flying plates thrown by Mr. Fallon and the heated contest came down to sudden death: Click to read the origina...
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New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is getting ready to start contract talks with quarterback Drew Brees in earnest

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 4:15 am
Saints' GM has experience in such big deals; Ken Flajole joins staff Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints Central
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees confident in reaching deal before free agency

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 4:00 am
Brees wants New Orleans to focus on keeping Marques Colston, Carl Nicks Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints Central
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'Unite' film focuses on Clairton junior

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 1:35 am
Characters Unite, USA Network's public service campaign created to address social injustice and cultural divides, visited Clairton High School in November with Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward for its latest special, "NFL Characters Unite," which will air on USA at 7 p.m. Feb. Click to read the or...
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Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 10:16 pm
Click to read the original Saints article by Canal Street Chronicles
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Report: Carl Nicks Hopes To Stay In New Orleans

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 9:35 pm
There's been some rumblings around town since the end of the season concerning New Orleans Saints' guard Carl Nicks, and understandably so. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints News
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Packers name Clements offensive co-ordinator (The Canadian Press)

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 7:49 pm
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers didn't have to look far to find their new offensive co-ordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to replace Joe Philbin. Click to read the original Saints article by Yahoo! Sports - NFL - New Orleans Saints News
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New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Ferentz's brief playing career fizzled out with New Orleans Saints

Kyle M. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 7:41 pm
Ferentz got into coaching after being cut by Saints in 2007 Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints Central
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Greg Schiano to Tampa Bay: What the Bucs' Decision Means for the Saints

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 7:48 pm
John Wooden—the famous former UCLA basketball coach who won a record 10 NCAA basketball championships—made this and many other quotes famous: “The best competition I have is against myself to become better.” For that reason, coaches have followed Wooden’s advice on how to put a team toge...
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Camel predicts Giants will win the Super Bowl (The Canadian Press)

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 6:09 pm
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A New Jersey camel with an appetite for picking winning NFL teams has signalled the New York Giants will win the Super Bowl. Click to read the original Saints article by Yahoo! Sports - NFL - New Orleans Saints News
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Camel predicts Giants will win the Super Bowl (The Canadian Press)

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 6:09 pm
LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A New Jersey camel with an appetite for picking winning NFL teams has signalled the New York Giants will win the Super Bowl. Click to read the original Saints article by Yahoo! Sports - NFL - New Orleans Saints News
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NJ camel predicts Giants will win the Super Bowl (AP)

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 6:07 pm
People use all sorts of ways to try to predict the winner of the Super Bowl: comparing regular season records, judging who looked stronger in the post-season run-up to the big game, or watching the betting lines from Las Vegas oddsmakers. But the closest thing to a sure thing may come from a camel i...
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Fleur-de-Links: January 26, 2012

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 5:00 pm
TWEETS: camjordan94 cameron jordan Started back runnin round the neighbor hood, keep in relative shape for the next few weeks before I start goin in Saints New Orleans Saints Not only do we have 5 players in the #ProBowl, Danielle of the @Saintsations will also be in Hawaii! twitpic.com/8bwr...
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Jimmy Graham, Brees Lead New Orleans Saints In Pro Bowl

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 4:47 pm
Hawaii's vaunted Pro Bowl. Who doesn't love it? OK, don't answer that. The Saints have five players in this all-star exhibition game which is Saturday we used to have real leaders in america. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints News
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Tampa Bay Bucs went the college coach route, hiring Rutgers' Greg Schiano

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 3:53 pm
They first offered the job to Oregon's Chip Kelley Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints Central
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Former Saints' Offensive Lineman William Roaf: Candidate for 2012 Hall of Fame Class

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 3:49 pm
Former offensive lineman, William Roaf, is a candidate for the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Roaf was an iron man during his NFL career as he started in 189 regular season games during his 13 year career with the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs. Roaf played 9 seasons with the Saint...
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Former Saints' Offensive Lineman William Roaf: Candidate for 2012 Hall of Fame Class

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 3:49 pm
Former offensive lineman, William Roaf, is a candidate for the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Roaf was an iron man during his NFL career as he started in 189 regular season games during his 13 year career with the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs. Roaf played 9 seasons with the Saint...
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The Evolution of the Tight End: Jimmy Graham

Kyle M. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 2:33 pm
Jimmy Graham had his breakout season in only his second year playing in the NFL. Graham led the New Orleans Saints in receptions (99), receiving yards (1,310), and touchdowns (11) this past season. In addition, Graham will be representing the Saints this Sunday in Hawaii at the 2012 Pro Bowl, his fi...
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Is gluten-free the new diet craze?

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2011, 1:49 am
Last year, the industry pulled in over $2.5 billion in sales. A gluten-free diet is designed for people with celiac, an autoimmune disease, or those diagnosed with gluten sensitivities. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints News
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Is gluten-free the new diet craze?

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2011, 1:49 am
Last year, the industry pulled in over $2.5 billion in sales. A gluten-free diet is designed for people with celiac, an autoimmune disease, or those diagnosed with gluten sensitivities. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints News
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Bucs Working On Eliminating Dropped Passes

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2011, 1:26 am
This week the biggest concern for the Bucs, obviously, is the New Orleans Saints. But the second biggest concern is the rise in wide receiver drops on the season. In fact Bucs wide receivers as a group are 4th in the NFL in dropped passes. For head coach Raheem Morris this is simply unacceptable, ...
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Saints Nation: 2011 Midseason Review, Will Smith is Defensive MVP

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2011, 1:00 am
Through 8 games, my Saints' defensive MVP is Will Smith. He was suspended for the first 2 games but has played well upon return. I have to say, the defensive grades overall are fairly low and poor across the board. Quite simple there hasn't been much good play to brag about. Smith is tied for the te...
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New children's book shares Marques Colston's secrets to success

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2011, 12:44 am
He's an inspiration to others. Now the story of Susquehanna Township's Marques Colston is a children's book. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints News
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Brees' protection not what it used to be

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 11:13 pm
While Drew Brees has been adjusting to new offensive linemen, he's also dealt with increased pressure from pass rushers. Only half way through this season, the Saints' star quarterback has been sacked 19 times, more than he was sacked for the entire seasons of 2006, '07 or '08, and only one fewer th...
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New Orleans Saints offensive line has a tough road ahead

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 10:19 pm
Saints RT Zach Strief (Source: browsebiography.com)First and foremost the New Orleans Saints are a passing team. A vital part to passing successfully is the offensive lines ability to keep pressure away from the quarterback, and in the Saints case that means keeping Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees o...
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Final thoughts on New Orleans Saints loss to the St. Louis Rams

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 9:45 pm
Last night I finally made myself watch the Saints 31-21 loss to the Rams. A It was better and worse than I expected. Click to read the original Saints article by New Orleans Saints News
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The San Francisco 49ers have scored a rushing touchdown and not allowed a rushing touchdown in each…

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 9:31 pm
The San Francisco 49ers have scored a rushing touchdown and not allowed a rushing touchdown in each of the first seven games. The 49ers are the first team to accomplish the feat since the 1920 Buffalo All-Americans. NFL Factoid Click to read the original Saints article by Canal Street Chronicl...
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Saints place Charles Brown on injured reserve (The National Football Post)

Kyle M. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 9:15 pm
The New Orleans Saints placed right tackle Charles Brown on injured reserve, cutting short his season. Click to read the original Saints article by Yahoo! Sports - NFL - New Orleans Saints News
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