Former Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress, current New Orleans Saints interim coach Joe Vitt, and linebacker Jonathan Vilma, all took the stand today in New Orleans for the NFL bounty probe hearings.
In a crucial game against their hated rival, the New Orleans Saints let too many opportunities slip away, falling to the Atlanta Falcons 23-13. With the defeat, the Saints playoff chances appear...
Four members of the New Orleans Saints missed Thursday's practice, leaving their status for Sunday's matchup with the rival Atlanta Falcons in doubt. The injury list includes...
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a legal brief yesterday, hoping it would lead to a possible removal of Paul Tagliabue in the "bountygate" appeals. An interesting note from the filing was an e-mail sent by alleged "bounty snitch" Mike Cerullo to the NFL a year ago. It reads...
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees isn't resting his mouth during the Saints bye week. Making media rounds this morning, Brees ripped into NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, saying...
After New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees asked the NFL to allow Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis, and Joe Vitt to attend Sunday night's game against the San Diego Chargers, the question became whether or not they would attend. Vitt and Loomis declinded, but Payton will be in that number. According to...
New Orleans Saints suspended head coach Sean Payton, suspended general manager Mickey Loomis, and suspended assistant coach Joe Vitt, have been granted permission from the NFL to attend Sunday's game when the Saints host the San Diego Chargers. Drew Brees sent a request to...
With new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo running the D in New Orleans, several Saints are settling into new roles on defense. How are they adjusting?
Romeus was expected to compete for playing time this season. The injury is an extremely tough blow to a young man who has fought injuries for several years. It occurred when he...
New Orleans Saints interim coach Joe Vitt (pictured above) has spoken to Drew Brees about training camp preperations, and fully expects the Saints All-Pro quarterback to be in attendance. "What else is he going to do? He can't sing or dance," quipped Vitt. Brees is currently...
Former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove is upset with the NFL for leaking his sworn declaration, and because they ''grossly mischaracterized'' his words. Hargrove, now with Packers, is....
Former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove wrote a signed declaration last month to the NFL, claiming coaches Gregg Williams and Joe Vitt instructed him to lie about a bounty program. Hargrove's affidavit was written...
New Orleans Saints interim coach Joe Vitt addressed the media on Tuesday, his first public statement since being named head coach, replacing the suspended Sean Payton.
Vitt accepted blame for his part in the bounty scandal. But then he sought to clear the names of his players saying they never took the field with intention of hurting other players.
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As expected, the New Orleans Saints named veteran assistant coach Joe Vitt has been named interim head coach for the 2012 season. The issue with the announcement is that Vitt is suspended for the first six games of the regular season. During his 40+ day suspension, the Saints will most likely...
Chris Mortensen of espn.com is reporting with virtual certainty that Bill Parcells will not be the interim head coach the New Orleans Saints in 2012. Current head coach Sean Payton will begin a season-long suspension this Monday. The report suggests the interim coach will be...
The NFL announced its punishment of the New Orleans Saints staff as a result of the "bountygate" investigation. Head coach Sean Payton has been suspended one year without pay. The team was fined a half a million dollars and docked two 2nd round draft choices (2012,2013). Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was...