December 30, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Martez Wilson (95) and middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) during the first quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

We turn our attention to a major positional preview of concern for the Saints as they head into training camp: linebacker. This is an area of importance for the Saints since they will be transitioning to the 3-4 defensive scheme and they have plenty of talent at the position. (more…)

June 5, 2012; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Chris Chamberlain (56) during a minicamp session at the team

The surprise release of Steve Spagnuolo brings up the question on if some of the product that he brought with him from his time with the St. Louis Rams will go with him as well, namely linebacker Chris Chamberlain. (more…)

September 9, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker David Hawthorne (57) against the Washington Redskins during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Redskins defeated the Saints 40-32. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE

When the New Orleans Saints signed David Hawthorne during free agency, spirits were high that the team had finally found someone to play the weakside linebacker position the way to was supposed to be. (more…)