December 30, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt embraces quarterback Drew Brees (9) prior to kickoff of a game against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints went into the season finale against the Carolina Panthers with the mindset to “Finish Strong” and close their roller coaster ride of a year with an 8-8 record.  They did everything but that. (more…)

July 27, 2012; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) with assistant head coach and linebackers coach Joe Vitt and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo during training camp at the team

As the New Orleans Saints head into the offseason and not the postseason, interim head coach Joe Vitt said that the feeling is a bit of “depression” as the door closes on each year.  For this one, it is a bit of a relief as well as that. (more…)

October 7, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints fullback Jed Collins (45) during introductions before a game against the San Diego Chargers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt gave the injury report for Wednesday and Thursday’s practice which aren’t seeing fullback Jed Collins in a good position to play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. (more…)