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Getting Garage Sale Linebackers Hasn't Turn Out Well for New Orleans

Astute Saints fans weren't counting on Dan Morgan to start at weakside linebacker, or even be on the opening day roster. And now that we know his five-plus concussions haven't inhibited him from making the smart choice about retirement, those of us are vindicated. It's also clear to everyone now that the Saints haven't...

The Saints Like Injured Middle Linebackers

In five games last year, Zach Thomas had 52 tackles. In 16 games last year, Mark Simoneau had 70. One doesn't need much more than game film to indict Simoneau as a below-average middle linebacker, but for those of you who like numbers, there's your proof.With Simoneau set to hit free agency, the Saints are looking to...

NFL Offseason Roadmap: New Orleans Saints

NFL Offseason Roadmap is a series focused on the needs of NFL teams as they begin the offseason.1. Defensive Tackle/Linebacker/Cornerback. I know this reeks of a cop-out, and I guess you're right. But every time I think that the Saints need one of these positions over the others, I change my mind. On one hand you've got...

Sean Payton Hints at Lineup Changes

When you're 0-4, and you're not even close to resembling a good football team, it's certainly time to make some changes. The Saints cannot afford to wait for this team to turn around any longer; the season's probably over anyway. But for shiggles, Sean Payton is going to try to force the issue with some changes to the...

What Happened to the Saints Magic?

That's the question a lot of pundits are asking today in trying to figure out how the Saints, preseason NFC favorites, are 0-2. But the magic they're referring to is that annoying, mythical "Katrina magic" that people invented last year. That's not what I'm referring to. Last year was based on a lot of really good...