Archive for February, 2011

Allen Bradford, RB, USC: Bradford was a 5 star high school player recruited by USC coach Pete Carrol to play on the defensive side of the ball, but after a short stint at safety, he was shifted to the offensive back field and has remained there throughout his college career.

Much of the Saints coaching staff is currently in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Field observing the next crop of potential NFL superstars. It’s a chance for them to get a close look at players they are, and equally are not, interested as they begin to put together an early draft strategy.

Saints running back Reggie Bush has been a hot topic this off-season — will he be released, traded, or resigned to a lower contract — everyone seems to have an opinion on what will happen but no one knows for sure. Not even Bush or the Saints know what will ultimately happen.

The New Orleans Saints are very good at finding talent in small schools, evident as some of the best players playing for them the last few years all came out of seemingly nowhere, most recently Tiffin’s Chris Ivory.

David Thomas has been a solid player since the Saints acquired him from New England at the start of the 2009 season to backup Jeremy Shockey, his receiving numbers are great considering his role with the offense, his blocking is outstanding.

Tight end Jeremy Shockey was release by the Saints two days ago after three injury riddled seasons and a 2010 year that saw a career low in total catches and total yards.

Last month I wrote an article about the Saints bringing back Ricky Williams of the Miami Dolphins, because I think he has a strong running style and has learned over time how to be a pro and take care of his body. Well, I think the same thing about the Giants running back Brandon Jacobs.

The New Orleans Saints have released tight end Jeremy Shockey today, terminating the soon to be 31-year old veteran’s contract after three injury filled seasons with the team.

Several sources are confirming through twitter that the Vikings have decided to put the franchise tag on outside linebacker Chad Greenway, indicating of course that neither wide receiver Sidney Rice or defensive end Ray Edwards will get the distinguished designation.

It’s now ten days away from March 3rd, the deadline by which a new collective bargaining agreement must be put in place that represents the players and owners sides fairly but equally.