‘We just can’t seem to get away from adversity’: Depleted Saints struggle in loss to Dolphins
3 years, 2 months ago

‘We just can’t seem to get away from adversity’: Depleted Saints struggle in loss to Dolphins

New York Times  

Ian Book really never had a chance. “I’ve personally got a lot to get better at,” Book said. “As the week went on, we kind of expected more guys to test positive.” Monday’s game had more of the look of a preseason outing than a prime-time game between two potential playoff teams. “It’s tough just playing football these last two years, with COVID-19,” Book said. It hits teams in different weeks and it hit us this week, but shoot, we’re all here to play football, so we’ve all got to be ready.” Added Payton: “Two important games coming up, two division games that are going to be important relative to the NFC, we think.”

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Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West

Live Mint  

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has noticed a “mental shift” since the club's mid-season coaching change. “When you hear from up top that you’re changing the head coach position, there’s one of two ways you go,” Jordan said this week, as the Saints prepared to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Pass over run …

Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Saints look to sustain newfound mojo while the inconsistent Rams try to hang on in the NFC West

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has noticed a “mental shift” since the club’s mid-season coaching change. “When you hear from up top that you’re changing the head coach position, there’s one of two ways you go,” Jordan said this week, as the Saints prepared to host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Pass over run …

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins score on opening drive and mistake-prone Rams can never catch them

LA Times  

The Dolphins’ Malik Washington dives past Rams safety Kamren Kinchens for a touchdown on the opening drive. “Frustration,” he said, “just like everybody else.” Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sacked by Rams linebacker Jared Verse. On a night when former Rams star lineman Aaron Donald watched from a luxury box, the Rams pressured Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. “We executed well,” …

Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Saints Look to Draw Momentum from Carr's Return and End Six-Game Losing Skid in Rematch vs. Panthers

Associated Press  

The New Orleans Saints look to bounce back against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday after a six-game losing skid. Despite Derek Carr's return, the Saints have a chance to get back on track against the NFL-worst Panthers. Carr will look to exploit Carolina's leaky secondary, but he is trying to avoid taking on an outsized role in an offense that …

Saints searching for remedies as they try to avoid their worst skid since 2005
5 months, 1 week ago

Saints searching for remedies as they try to avoid their worst skid since 2005

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Decades have passed since New Orleans Saints home games were associated with vast expanses of empty seats in a gloomy Superdome, interspersed with humiliated fans wearing brown paper bags over their heads. “It’s extremely frustrating because I just feel like the first two weeks of the season, man, we were a really good football team,” Allen said. …

Payton Triumphs in Emotional Return to New Orleans, Broncos Dominate Saints in Thrilling Game
5 months, 1 week ago

Payton Triumphs in Emotional Return to New Orleans, Broncos Dominate Saints in Thrilling Game

Associated Press  

The Denver Broncos dominated the New Orleans Saints 33-10 in a thrilling matchup. Sean Payton made a triumphant return to New Orleans, leading the Broncos to victory with his team dominating statistically. The Broncos gained 389 yards to 271 while forcing the Saints to turn the ball over five times. The game was a testament to Payton's coaching prowess and …

Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues
5 months, 1 week ago

Broncos' Payton Returns to New Orleans, but Saints' Skid Continues

Associated Press  

Sean Payton's return to New Orleans is a moment of nostalgia for the city and a test for the Saints' defense. The Broncos will be looking to capitalize on the Saints' struggles and secure their first win in the Big Easy since 2010. The game will also be a reunion between Payton and his former coaching mentor, Dennis Allen. The …

With another injured quarterback, the Dolphins’ early season woes continue to pile up
6 months ago

With another injured quarterback, the Dolphins’ early season woes continue to pile up

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ thoughts after a second straight blowout loss were a mix of accountability for their struggles and optimism that they can fix them as the season goes on. The Seattle Seahawks clobbered Miami’s offensive line and sacked Skylar Thompson five times in Sunday’s 24-3 loss. And it’s going to take a better effort by …

NFL Week 2 takeaways: What Chiefs’ latest survival shows, Ravens problems, Saints thriving
6 months, 1 week ago

NFL Week 2 takeaways: What Chiefs’ latest survival shows, Ravens problems, Saints thriving

New York Times  

The second Sunday of the season brought a little more drama than last week, with the Chiefs barely escaping the Bengals, the Raiders coming back to beat the Ravens in Baltimore, the Bucs holding off the Lions in Detroit, the Seahawks going to overtime to knock off the Patriots and go to 2-0, and the Jets getting their first win …

The Dolphins add pass rushing depth in the NFL draft and address their need at receiver
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Dolphins add pass rushing depth in the NFL draft and address their need at receiver

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After losing a handful key contributors in free agency and releasing several more to save money, the Miami Dolphins used the NFL draft to add depth with players they feel can develop into starters. We’re all about having the best team possible to win games this season.” The Dolphins used the 21st overall pick to select …

Saints GM Loomis defends retaining Allen, blames self for club getting ‘too comfortable’
1 year, 2 months ago

Saints GM Loomis defends retaining Allen, blames self for club getting ‘too comfortable’

Associated Press  

— New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis on Wednesday shot back at a groundswell of fans who’ve called recently for coach Dennis Allen’s firing and urged critics to consider the records that several of the most successful coaches in NFL history posted in their first few seasons. “The easy thing to do — the lazy thing to do — …

Saints’ aggressive play-calling ends up coming back to hurt them in loss to Rams
1 year, 3 months ago

Saints’ aggressive play-calling ends up coming back to hurt them in loss to Rams

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — New Orleans coach Dennis Allen knew coming into Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams that the Saints couldn’t be conservative in their decisions. Knowing the type of team and the offense that we were playing, kicking field goals wasn’t going to be the way to go and try to win this game,” Allen said. The Rams …

Colts’ flagging pass rush highlights Chris Ballard’s failures to draft impact defenders
1 year, 4 months ago

Colts’ flagging pass rush highlights Chris Ballard’s failures to draft impact defenders

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — DeForest Buckner placed his hand on the ground and stared across the line of scrimmage as the New Orleans Saints offense got set. “We got one or two guys that got one-on-ones in those situations, and in those situations, we’re counting on those guys with those one-on-one matchups to get to the quarterback, especially to take some stress …

Saints again fizzle out tantalizingly close to pay dirt in a 2nd straight loss
1 year, 5 months ago

Saints again fizzle out tantalizingly close to pay dirt in a 2nd straight loss

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — When Derek Carr’s fourth-down pass fell incomplete in the end zone, the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrated and Carr and Co. left the Superdome field amid boos from spectators who had watched the New Orleans Saints stall out in virtually the same fashion in Houston last Sunday. “We’re a lot closer but we’re still not there yet and we’re …

Saints again facing questions about inconsistency on offense and squandered scoring chances
1 year, 5 months ago

Saints again facing questions about inconsistency on offense and squandered scoring chances

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The good news for the New Orleans Saints is that their muddling start has been good enough to keep them in contention in the anemic NFC South. “We moved the heck out of the ball,” Carr said, but lamented that when the Saints got deep into Houston territory, there were some plays “where you go back and …

Takeaways from Chargers’ 22-17 preseason loss to the Saints
1 year, 7 months ago

Takeaways from Chargers’ 22-17 preseason loss to the Saints

New York Times  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the New Orleans Saints, 22-17, in their second game of the preseason Sunday evening at SoFi Stadium. young guys doin' work pic.twitter.com/jS1WVpquqj — Los Angeles Chargers August 21, 2023 “I liked the way Daiyan played,” Staley said. young guys on D stepped up pic.twitter.com/rYSM44PZ25 — Los Angeles Chargers August 21, 2023 …

Dolphins hoping recent losses help right offensive wrongs
2 years, 3 months ago

Dolphins hoping recent losses help right offensive wrongs

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa believes the Miami Dolphins’ recent losses have taught them lessons their early season success didn’t. Ahead of Miami’s pivotal division matchup against Buffalo, Tagovailoa said the Dolphins are learning the importance of putting bad drives behind them and not letting incompletions or miscommunication dictate how a game progresses. Entering Miami’s matchup against San Francisco, …

Lattimore among 7 Saints back at practice as 49ers await
2 years, 4 months ago

Lattimore among 7 Saints back at practice as 49ers await

Associated Press  

— Saints top cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who has missed six straight games with an abdomen injury, was among six New Orleans players to return to practice Wednesday after being unable to play in a Week 11 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Lattimore practiced on a limited basis, as did defensive ends Cameron Jordan and Marcus Davenport, running back Mark …

Saints’ renewed focus on fundamentals appeared to pay off
2 years, 4 months ago

Saints’ renewed focus on fundamentals appeared to pay off

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Saints coach Dennis Allen placed a renewed focus on fundamentals during the past week of practice and it appeared to pay off. New Orleans did not turn the ball over, didn’t have many missed tackles and was called for just two penalties during a 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday that kept the Saints …

NFL players past and present call out Dolphins after Tua Tagovailoa suffers head injury
2 years, 5 months ago

NFL players past and present call out Dolphins after Tua Tagovailoa suffers head injury

New York Times  

Current and former players from around the NFL were quick to react and pour out their concern for Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered head and neck injuries Thursday night after being sacked in the second quarter. #DolphinsvsBengals — Ryan Shazier September 30, 2022 Multiple other players also expressed their frustration with the broadcast’s decision to repeatedly show the replay …

‘We’ll never give up’: Dolphins send message with huge win
2 years, 6 months ago

‘We’ll never give up’: Dolphins send message with huge win

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After playing perhaps the best game of his career in an amazing rally to win at Baltimore, Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa deflected attention to his teammates. It brings all our confidence up, confidence in one another, confidence that if the offense has a turnover that the defense is going to get us the ball back.” But after …

Dolphins roll past injury-depleted Saints, sack Ian Book 8 times to keep playoff hopes alive
3 years, 2 months ago

Dolphins roll past injury-depleted Saints, sack Ian Book 8 times to keep playoff hopes alive

New York Times  

In an important matchup between two teams vying for a playoff spot, the Dolphins rolled past the injury-depleted Saints in a 20-3 win on Monday night. In his first career start, former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book was intercepted on his second throw of the game, which Miami's Nik Needham returned 28 yards for a touchdown — the only TD …

New Orleans Saints suffer fourth straight loss as Buffalo Bills roll to victory
3 years, 4 months ago

New Orleans Saints suffer fourth straight loss as Buffalo Bills roll to victory

The Independent  

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Even Drew Brees’ ‘return’ couldn’t spark enough life in the Saints to avoid an embarrassing 31-6 loss to the Bills
3 years, 4 months ago

Even Drew Brees’ ‘return’ couldn’t spark enough life in the Saints to avoid an embarrassing 31-6 loss to the Bills

New York Times  

Many fans had long turned off their TVs in disgust or headed for the Caesars Superdome exits by the time the fourth quarter of the New Orleans Saints’ 31-6 loss to the Bills rolled around. “It’s not fun, but we’ve got to pick it up.” Even on Brees’ worst days, few of his performances ever came close to the offensive …

Saints had no room for mistakes against Titans, yet there were plenty to go around in narrow loss
3 years, 4 months ago

Saints had no room for mistakes against Titans, yet there were plenty to go around in narrow loss

New York Times  

NASHVILLE — New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman knew he had made a mistake. “I was thinking it was going to have to be a play extension, and then I saw the linebacker’s back turned on Mark,” Siemian said. It was a hard-fought game.” Said Ingram, who set the Saints’ record for career rushing yards Sunday: “We have to …

Saints’ sloppiness costly in narrow loss to Falcons
3 years, 4 months ago

Saints’ sloppiness costly in narrow loss to Falcons

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — There were only so many mistakes the sloppy Saints could overcome. “That’s really what it all boiled down to.” New Orleans missed a chance to draw even with the idle Tampa Bay Buccaneers after beating them 36-27 a week ago. The Saints dropped five passes in the first half, committed costly holding penalties and kept giving up …

Saints disappointed after folding in ‘Domecoming’ defeat
3 years, 5 months ago

Saints disappointed after folding in ‘Domecoming’ defeat

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — When Jameis Winston, Alvin Kamara and the Saints’ offense broke the huddle to start a drive with nine minutes left in regulation, New Orleans looked poised to close out a victory in its first game in front of a full Superdome in more than a year. “Eleven points in the fourth quarter isn’t a big lead, and …

Payton: Saints to spend Week 3 at TCU, then return home.
3 years, 6 months ago

Payton: Saints to spend Week 3 at TCU, then return home.

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have decided to continue practicing at TCU next week in preparation for their Week 3 game at New England before returning to their New Orleans-area headquarters in Week 4, when they will host the New York Giants in the Superdome, coach Sean Payton said Friday. The Saints have been displaced to the Dallas …

Winston, Saints, overcome displacement, pound Packers 38-3
3 years, 6 months ago

Winston, Saints, overcome displacement, pound Packers 38-3

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jameis Winston and the hurricane-displaced Saints looked right at home in northeast Florida — no doubt to the delight of fans rebuilding homes and lives back in New Orleans. Winston passed for five touchdowns, New Orleans intercepted reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers twice, and the Saints kicked off the post-Drew Brees era with a strikingly dominant 38-3 …

Saints facing untimely depth challenges at positions in flux
3 years, 6 months ago

Saints facing untimely depth challenges at positions in flux

Associated Press  

— Juwan Johnson, a former practice squad receiver who was moved to tight end this year, lined up during Saints training camp on Thursday as the No. Tight end Adam Trautman, a 2020 third-round pick whose production picked up late last season, and veteran tight end Nick Vannett, who signed during free agency, have not practiced since leaving Monday night’s …

‘This is Tua’s team’: No changes coming after Dolphins bench Tagovailoa in loss
4 years, 4 months ago

‘This is Tua’s team’: No changes coming after Dolphins bench Tagovailoa in loss

New York Times  

DENVER — The visitors sideline collectively held its breath for a moment early in the fourth quarter Sunday evening when Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went down for a sixth sack, a vicious hit from Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb. We felt gave us the best chance to win the game.” Asked if the decision to go to Fitzpatrick — who originally …

Chargers acknowledge Dolphins defense left them ‘pretty confused’
4 years, 4 months ago

Chargers acknowledge Dolphins defense left them ‘pretty confused’

LA Times  

The Dolphins’ defense confused the Chargers and kept pressure on rookie quarterback Justin Herbert. “Our quarterback, I think he handled the situation — obviously not well enough, we didn’t win the game — but I was not discouraged by how he handled the situation.” Compounding any potential questions about preparation, Miami rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said during a postgame television …

Saints’ selection of Cesar Ruiz uncovers one of NFL’s great paradoxes
4 years, 11 months ago

Saints’ selection of Cesar Ruiz uncovers one of NFL’s great paradoxes

New York Times  

The New Orleans Saints’ first-round draft selection Thursday indirectly exposed one of the NFL’s great fallacies: the Pro Bowl. Improving the interior offensive line became one of the Saints’ top offseason priorities, a “must” on the to-do list of the club’s brain trust. One Saints official told me Friday that Ruiz would “be a team captain in three years.” That’s …

Saints Film Room: Inside how N.O. is disguising a secondary without Marshon Lattimore
5 years, 4 months ago

Saints Film Room: Inside how N.O. is disguising a secondary without Marshon Lattimore

New York Times  

In 11 career games against the Saints, Mike Evans has 40 catches for 602 yards and only three touchdowns. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore helped the Saints pitch a shutout against him in their first matchup this season, but with his hamstring injury there was concern going into the Week 11 game at Tampa that the defense would be susceptible to not …

Saints Film Room: Analyzing the adjustments at linebacker this season with Kiko Alonso
5 years, 5 months ago

Saints Film Room: Analyzing the adjustments at linebacker this season with Kiko Alonso

New York Times  

Coming into the 2019 season, the Saints linebacker corps was perceived as a potential weakness, a viewpoint that was exacerbated when Alex Anzalone was placed on injured reserve after Week 1 with a shoulder injury. Klein, the group is at the center of the NFL’s 10th-ranked defense, allowing 340.5 yards per game and 11th-ranked scoring defense at 20.3 points per …

Rams make quick work of Saints after Drew Brees exits with injury
5 years, 6 months ago

Rams make quick work of Saints after Drew Brees exits with injury

LA Times  

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods celebrates after making a catch against the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter. Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle, left, puts a hit on New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook as safety John Johnson goes in for the tackle during the first quarter. Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle, center, puts …

Saints’ two-minute defense ‘wasn’t good football,’ is a concern going forward
5 years, 6 months ago

Saints’ two-minute defense ‘wasn’t good football,’ is a concern going forward

New York Times  

There was a moment in Monday night’s postgame press conference when Saints coach Sean Payton paused to find the right words. “We didn’t really play smart when we got the lead,” Payton said. Forget the “No-Call” and look at what happened after, when the Saints allowed three consecutive completions to get the Rams in field goal position to send the …

Sean Payton: NFL admitted officials missed pass interference call against Rams
6 years, 2 months ago

Sean Payton: NFL admitted officials missed pass interference call against Rams

LA Times  

Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman seems to deliver an early hit to New Orleans Saints receiver Tommylee Lewis late in the fourth quarter, thwarting a potential game-winning drive in the NFC Championship at the Superdome. 10 / 25 Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman knocks a pass away intended for New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas during second half action in the NFC …

Ability to adjust, offensively and defensively, get Saints back in win column
6 years, 3 months ago

Ability to adjust, offensively and defensively, get Saints back in win column

New York Times  

For about eight quarters, Saints fans were wondering if the Drew Brees-led offense was going to sputter into a losing streak after a 10-game winning streak had everyone riding high. Instead, with help from Taysom Hill’s playmaking ability and his blocked punt, the momentum has swung back to New Orleans heading into the final three weeks of the regular season. …

Muscular defensive effort leaves the Dolphins sitting pretty in the AFC East
6 years, 6 months ago

Muscular defensive effort leaves the Dolphins sitting pretty in the AFC East

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold dropped back to pass on second-and-10 from the Miami 14-yard line with 10 seconds left in the first half. “Just on the surface, it was good,” defensive end Cam Wake said of a performance that held the Jets to 3 of 10 on third downs and 42 rushing yards …

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