Mark Laxman

31, New Orleans born and raised. Mid City. Football makes life tolerable. Scratch that, the Saints make life amazing. Girlfriend of three years, 2 dogs. I have a strange affinity for baby elephants. Just trying to get and stay ahead of the curve.

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The Saints, Vaccaro and My Ambivalence

It’s not that I don’t think Vaccaro is a good football player. It’s not that I don’t think he is the best safety in this year’s draft. It’s that I’m a believer…Read More

Trade Down From 15 and Still Draft a Pass Rusher?

First things first: I know that Mickey Loomis drafts BPA and has no history of trading back, but wouldn’t this be the kind of year to do something a little different? Shake things up a little?   The…Read More

No Matter What Happens, People Will Still Be Pissed. Period. Draft Time!

So, it’s April. Draft time. There’s a plethora of arguments gong around as to what exactly it is that the Saints need. There should be no argument. It’s obvious. We need defense.…Read More

It’s been a long season for the New Orleans Saints

Bounties. Suspensions. 0-4. Interim Interim. Winning streak. Interceptions. Shut out. Read | Share

Drew Brees Throws Away Game to Niners

There are no two ways to look at it. Drew Brees lost that game for the Saints. It’s safe to say that it was the first one that did it. (How’s that saying go? “It’s the engine that…Read More

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Falcons Owned By Saints: Business As Usual

  The Saints are to the Falcons what the 49ers used to be to the Saints in the old NFC West. The…Read More

Faithless in New Orleans?

Well it’s Tuesday and still no silver lining. One of twelve on third down.  No running game…Read More

New Orleans Saints: Things We Learned Against The Bucs

A look at seven things that New Orleans Saints fans learned in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…Read More

‘Smash for Cash’ vs. the Saints ‘Bounty’

The NFL Players Association filed papers in federal court pointing out that the NFL permitted a 1996…Read More

Saints @ Bucs: By the Numbers

The New Orleans Saints (1-4) go on the road to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3).  I’ve…Read More