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Location: Metairie, La. | Stadium: Louisiana Superdome (64,900) | Owner: Tom Benson | GM: Mickey Loomis
Coach: Sean Payton | League Championships: 0
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Saints report: Inside slant
 

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One of the most encouraging signs of the Saints' recently-concluded offseason workouts was the play of second-year wide receiver Robert Meachem.

Meachem, healthy now after being inactive for all 16 games of his rookie season because of a knee injury that bothered him throughout training camp, appears ready to make a strong run at becoming the third wide receiver this fall.

After receiving praise from Saints coach Sean Payton, general manager Mickey Loomis and quarterback Drew Brees for his attitude and work ethic in the spring, Meachem will at least go into training camp with much more confidence than last season.

As a result, he will likely battle veterans Devery Henderson and Lance Moore for the third spot behind starters Marques Colston and David Patten. The job is Meachem's for the taking since Henderson and Moore each went through periods of inconsistency a year ago.

Meachem has been solid this spring, thanks to his ability to get on the field. Last season, he injured an ankle in a rookie minicamp and then hurt his right knee in the full-squad minicamp. The two injuries ultimately wrecked his rookie season before it even started.

In addition to Henderson and Moore, Meachem will also battle seventh-round draft pick Adrian Arrington for a roster spot. Arrington, who was projected to be drafted much higher than he was, also turned some heads during the team's minicamps and organized team activities.

But as far as the speedy Meachem is concerned, the more competition there is the better because he's healthy again.

And there's a bounce in his step as well after the fans who were calling him a bust last season were cheering him during the recent minicamp.

"My confidence is coming back," he said. "Everything is rolling now. You hear everything (the fans) do. You want to have a great practice to show them you're coming back strong."

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December 2, 2009 3:13 pm
IS that here on the Saints board there is a whole different vibe going.
We are stunned, amazed, happy, & overwhelmed.
There is a quiet calm here, but a frenzied passion once the game starts.

We leave it for everyone else to run their mouths, & hype it up.
We are just damn proud of our team.

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December 2, 2009 11:18 am
Okay, I'm done celebrating the win over the Pats... now it's time to get ready for the Redskins... let's not forget this is the team that beat us the last two games we've played 'em...

10-16 loss in 06
24-29 in 08

I'm not as concerned about their Offense (although teey did give Philly a fight..) I'm much mor
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December 2, 2009 9:35 am
MMQB Mailbag: Saints find help on street; weight limit for players?

I think I can speak for all of America today by saying, "Wow.''

That was a ridiculous display by the Saints on Monday night, and a telling one by the Patriots ...(more)

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December 2, 2009 3:28 am


by Billy Miller, NewOrleansSaints.com
Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 3:45 PM


Sorry for the few weeks off I took, fans. Needed to sit back and collect my thoughts, and boy do I have a few!

During the 2008 sea ...(more)

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December 2, 2009 3:06 am

 

 INSIDE SLANT

 There’s no doubt that the undefeated Saints wanted to make a statement to the rest of the NFL when they played the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.

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November 28, 2009 12:04 pm
Profootball Weekly By Dan Parr

Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams ' system has made just about every member of the Saints' "D" look better this year, but sour ...(more)
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December 1, 2009 2:08 pm
If you had told me the Saints would win the game versus the Patriots, I'd have given it a good chance. The Saints are a great team.

Had you told me they take the Pats behind the shed into the swamp and drown them, I probably wouldn't have believed it.

But man
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December 2, 2009 3:00 am
Yahoo's Jason Cole reports that the Saints do not plan on bringing back ...(more)
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December 2, 2009 2:51 pm
I'm heading down with my wife to see your Saints play her beloved Cowboys in a couple of weeks.   Any places we should try and find during the day at the tailgate?   It's my wife's first NFL game so I'm trying to make it a really cool experience for her......h ...(more)
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December 1, 2009 4:51 pm

Redskins know secrets of Williams' success

For the second time in as many seasons since he was fired, Gregg Williams will return to FedEx Field to face the Redskins.

Washington's assistant head coach-defense for four seasons, Williams first returned in the 2008 preseason while serving as the Jacksonville ...(more)

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December 1, 2009 2:58 pm
Looks like the Vikings will keep Brees playing and the Saints pursuing a perfect regular season and on NFL.com they have the Saints playing against the winner of the Green Bay vs Cowboys and the Vikings against the winner of th ...(more)
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December 1, 2009 12:59 pm

by Jason Cole

NEW ORLEANS – Give Sean Payton credit. The New Orleans Saints coach contained himself a whole lot better than New England contained his offense.

In the aftermath of a stunning 38-17 dis ...(more)

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December 2, 2009 3:19 pm

For the 3rd time this season.

Brees Named Player of the Week

NewOrleansSaints.com,
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 2:00 PM

 

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December 1, 2009 3:22 am
(POLL) After spending several hours reading/watching stuff about the spectacular victory by the Saints over the Patriots, I thought it would be nice to see what people thought was the best touchdown pass from the game.  I've given the various receivers names, because ...(more)
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December 1, 2009 9:28 am
Very good victory against the Patriots....impressive!!!(please consider the Patriots are trying to rebuild their "D" and they are horrible)

Been hearing a lot of smack on who is better, the Vikings or the Saints
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