Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>and his wife, Brittany, will be the presenting sponsors of the Black College Football Hall of Fame's "The Road to Equality" event next month, the quarterback tweeted Thursday.Brittany & I are proud to support BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THE ROAD TO EQUALITY as the Presenting Sponsor. An incredible opportunity to recognize the journey and struggles of so many who have truly paved the way for all of us. RSVP TODAY! — Drew Brees (@drewbrees) This is the latest in the Brees' efforts to be "allies" for the Black community and "" in the fight for...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>and his wife, Brittany, will be the presenting sponsors of the Black College Football Hall of Fame's "The Road to Equality" event next month, the quarterback tweeted Thursday.Brittany & I are proud to support BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL...THE ROAD TO EQUALITY as the Presenting Sponsor. An incredible opportunity to recognize the journey and struggles of so many who have truly paved the way for all of us. RSVP TODAY! — Drew Brees (@drewbrees) This is the latest in the Brees' efforts to be "allies" for the Black community and "" in the fight for...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>METAIRIE, La. -- on Saturday reiterated his vow to stand with the Black community for social justice, saying it "broke my heart" and was "crushing" that his by kneeling during the national anthem made people feel differently.The quarterback, who began his first training camp news conference with a prepared statement, said he will always stand for the national anthem because of what it means to him, but respects those who don't to bring attention to social injustices."I acknowledge and respect anyone who chooses to kneel or any other form of...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>METAIRIE, La. -- on Saturday reiterated his vow to stand with the Black community for social justice, saying it "broke my heart" and was "crushing" that his by kneeling during the national anthem made people feel differently.The quarterback, who began his first training camp news conference with a prepared statement, said he will always stand for the national anthem because of what it means to him, but respects those who don't to bring attention to social injustices."I acknowledge and respect anyone who chooses to kneel or any other form of...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>METAIRIE, La. -- The rivalry between the and extended into the late seventh round of this year's .Coach Sean Payton gave a of how the Saints decided to swoop in and draft quarterback/flex player before he had the chance to sign with Carolina as an undrafted free agent."There's no way I was going to lose this kid," Payton said of the former Mississippi State and Penn State quarterback who was often compared to the Saints' versatile leading up to the draft."We know the role. We invented the role."2 RelatedThe Saints originally did not have a...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>METAIRIE, La. -- The rivalry between the and extended into the late seventh round of this year's .Coach Sean Payton gave a of how the Saints decided to swoop in and draft quarterback/flex player before he had the chance to sign with Carolina as an undrafted free agent."There's no way I was going to lose this kid," Payton said of the former Mississippi State and Penn State quarterback who was often compared to the Saints' versatile leading up to the draft."We know the role. We invented the role."2 RelatedThe Saints originally did not have a...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>METAIRIE, La. -- Somehow forgot what this humidity felt like.The ' left tackle has primarily been training in Dallas during the . But he returned to New Orleans during this late-June weekend, and one of his first stops was the open-air gym where he has added intense boxing workouts to his routine over the past few years.2 Related"I enjoy it. But I wouldn't say I love it," Armstead said with a laugh, joking that he didn't think he was going to make it through the hour-long training session on a particularly steamy day.He's still thrilled to be...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>METAIRIE, La. -- Somehow forgot what this humidity felt like.The ' left tackle has primarily been training in Dallas during the . But he returned to New Orleans during this late-June weekend, and one of his first stops was the open-air gym where he has added intense boxing workouts to his routine over the past few years.2 Related"I enjoy it. But I wouldn't say I love it," Armstead said with a laugh, joking that he didn't think he was going to make it through the hour-long training session on a particularly steamy day.He's still thrilled to be...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsMETAIRIE, La. -- Coach Sean Payton joked on draft night that he didn’t tell first-round pick whether he would play center or guard for the so Ruiz could “actually tell the truth” when the media tried to pin him down.Nearly two months later, it remains a mystery. And frankly, the Saints themselves might not really know until a few weeks into training camp because of the precautions that have kept players off the practice field.It sounds as if they plan to at least audition Ruiz at center -- where he started the past two years at...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsMETAIRIE, La. -- Coach Sean Payton joked on draft night that he didn’t tell first-round pick whether he would play center or guard for the so Ruiz could “actually tell the truth” when the media tried to pin him down.Nearly two months later, it remains a mystery. And frankly, the Saints themselves might not really know until a few weeks into training camp because of the precautions that have kept players off the practice field.It sounds as if they plan to at least audition Ruiz at center -- where he started the past two years at...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsMETAIRIE, La. -- Although the first big wave of free-agent spending has passed in the NFL, the ' biggest financial decision of the offseason is still looming.Running back is heading into the final year of his rookie contract at the bargain rate of $2.133 million. So it seems inevitable that he will push for a long-term contract extension this summer.• |• |• |•Receiver was in the same boat last year before he signed a record-breaking deal worth nearly $20 million per year. However, the math was a bit more predictable with...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsMETAIRIE, La. -- Although the first big wave of free-agent spending has passed in the NFL, the ' biggest financial decision of the offseason is still looming.Running back is heading into the final year of his rookie contract at the bargain rate of $2.133 million. So it seems inevitable that he will push for a long-term contract extension this summer.• |• |• |•Receiver was in the same boat last year before he signed a record-breaking deal worth nearly $20 million per year. However, the math was a bit more predictable with...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsThe enter 2021 free agency coming off a 12-4 season in 2020 and have 20 unrestricted free agents.Safety and defensive end should draw the greatest interest around the NFL from that list. But quarterback is probably the Saints’ top priority, with expected to retire -- assuming they don’t pull off a blockbuster trade instead.Unfortunately, the Saints’ budget will be severely constrained by the league’s reduced salary cap. They are currently projected to be around $65-$70 million over the cap before they start restructuring deals...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsThe enter 2021 free agency coming off a 12-4 season in 2020 and have 20 unrestricted free agents.Safety and defensive end should draw the greatest interest around the NFL from that list. But quarterback is probably the Saints’ top priority, with expected to retire -- assuming they don’t pull off a blockbuster trade instead.Unfortunately, the Saints’ budget will be severely constrained by the league’s reduced salary cap. They are currently projected to be around $65-$70 million over the cap before they start restructuring deals...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>METAIRIE, La. -- Long before 2020 forced the sports world to deal with so many unprecedented wrinkles, there was the plight of the 2005 ."We were literally the Bad News Bears of the NFL," wide receiver Lance Moore said of a vagabond team that had to evacuate New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina and then spend the year bouncing around various practice locations in San Antonio while playing "home" games in three different cities."'Unique' probably doesn't do it justice," said running back Deuce McAllister, a Mississippi native who stressed how...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>METAIRIE, La. -- Long before 2020 forced the sports world to deal with so many unprecedented wrinkles, there was the plight of the 2005 ."We were literally the Bad News Bears of the NFL," wide receiver Lance Moore said of a vagabond team that had to evacuate New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina and then spend the year bouncing around various practice locations in San Antonio while playing "home" games in three different cities."'Unique' probably doesn't do it justice," said running back Deuce McAllister, a Mississippi native who stressed how...WW…

Skip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsMETAIRIE, La. -- was asked by the Fox broadcast crew before his last start to name his best throw.“Any throw to 13,” the quarterback responded.He wasn't exaggerating. In three starts, Hill has thrown 38% of his pass attempts in ' direction for a combined total of 22 catches, 259 yards and 13 first downs.Thomas has been an invaluable go-to guy for Hill, just as he has always been for and just as he was during 's five-game stint as the Saints' starting quarterback last year."Mike Thomas is phenomenal,” Hill said after they connected nine times for...…Skip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsMETAIRIE, La. -- was asked by the Fox broadcast crew before his last start to name his best throw.“Any throw to 13,” the quarterback responded.He wasn't exaggerating. In three starts, Hill has thrown 38% of his pass attempts in ' direction for a combined total of 22 catches, 259 yards and 13 first downs.Thomas has been an invaluable go-to guy for Hill, just as he has always been for and just as he was during 's five-game stint as the Saints' starting quarterback last year."Mike Thomas is phenomenal,” Hill said after they connected nine times for...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsMETAIRIE, La. -- Everything worked for the on Sunday night in their dominant 38-3 victory at Tampa Bay. But one of the most important elements was finally unlocking the full potential of for the first time this season.Hill was back to being one of the NFL’s most fascinating playmakers with two passes for 48 yards, seven rushes for 54 yards and one catch for 21 yards.“There have been a few more opportunities for me as the weeks have gone on, certainly this week,” said Hill, who explained that a big key for opening things up for...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>New Orleans SaintsMETAIRIE, La. -- Everything worked for the on Sunday night in their dominant 38-3 victory at Tampa Bay. But one of the most important elements was finally unlocking the full potential of for the first time this season.Hill was back to being one of the NFL’s most fascinating playmakers with two passes for 48 yards, seven rushes for 54 yards and one catch for 21 yards.“There have been a few more opportunities for me as the weeks have gone on, certainly this week,” said Hill, who explained that a big key for opening things up for...WW…