Monthly Archives: July 2012

Wednesday morning practice now open to fans

METAIRIE – Saints officials announced that Wednesday morning’s practice at the team’s training facility, which they previously said would be closed to the public, will now be open to fans. Practice is scheduled from 8:50 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — … Continue reading

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Saints make adjustments to training camp schedule

METAIRIE – The Saints announced Monday night that they have tweaked the practice schedule for the remainder of this week. Practices scheduled for Tuesday through Friday at the team’s training facility are now scheduled to begin at 8:50 a.m. rather … Continue reading

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Former LSU assistant Jenkins helping Saints coaches

METAIRIE – After 38 seasons as a college and pro football coach, former LSU defensive line coach Pete Jenkins never seems to be too far away from the game — even in his second retirement. Three years after completing a … Continue reading

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Brees helps teammates, fans beat the heat

METAIRIE – Saints quarterback Drew Brees had a cool surprise for his teammates and fans who finally got to see them practice Saturday afternoon at the team’s training facility. Brees, who received an NFL-record five-year, $100 million contract on July 15, … Continue reading

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Payton message to Saints coming in loud and clear

METAIRIE – When the Saints walked into their indoor practice facility for Friday’s practice, they found suspended coach Sean Payton staring intently at them. Well, he wasn’t actually there. But a larger-than-life photo of Payton patrolling the sideline in Super Bowl … Continue reading

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Saints’ Friday practice now closed to public

METAIRIE – Late-morning and early afternoon thunderstorms forced the Saints to move Friday’s scheduled 4 p.m. workout to their indoor practice facility. As a result, the practice is now closed to the public for the second straight day. The next … Continue reading

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RB Ingram encouraged in return to practice field

METAIRIE – In the first full practice of training camp, Saints running back Mark Ingram didn’t look like a player who’s had two surgeries in the last 6 1/2 months. Surgery to repair a turf toe injury and a clean-up procedure … Continue reading

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With new contract in hand, Brees ready to go

METAIRIE – Nine days after signing the richest contract in NFL history, Saints quarterback Drew Brees was relaxed and ready to go when he reported to training camp Tuesday. Facing the local media for the first time since he received … Continue reading

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Football chat with Advocate Saints beat writer Sheldon Mickles

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Breakdown on Brees’ new contract released

The base salaries on the five-year, $100 million contract Drew Brees signed Sunday with the Saints have been reported to the NFL Players Association. According to NFLPA figures, Brees will earn $3 million in base salary for the upcoming season, … Continue reading

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