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In spite of reading thousands of pages of self-help literature on inspiration and positive thinking at a local bookstore built on the grounds of a former funeral home, I have not been feeling very inspired lately... by Randy Savoie 41 reads Preview/Prediction In spite of reading thousands of pages of self-help literature on inspiration and positive ...

It's a common mistake among fans and media to assume that trends in the NFL are one- or two-year phenomena, but it's easy to see that there's usually at least one surprise Super Bowl team every year.

For the next eight weeks, I will write one column a week regarding different concepts the Saints will use either on offense or in defensive packages in 2009... New Orleans Saints X's and O's: Identifying Conceptsa 'The Play Action Pass by Will Osgood 0 13 reads For the next eight weeks, I will write one column a week regarding different concepts ...

Then last year we had the Ken Whisenhunt Bowl. We even had the Craig Morton Bowl in Super Bowl XII.

After calling most of my friends to tell them to tune into our local sports radio station, I paced my backyard waiting for the DJ to put me on the air.

Two of the seven best quarterbacks in the NFL last season were former No. 1 overall draft picks.

Archie Manning, Drew Brees and coach Sean Payton are among more than two dozen people with ties to the Saints who together put nearly $2 million into an Elmwood film studio that has failed to return their investments as promised.

NEW ORLEANS Though Kevin Houser has been in involved in Louisiana's tax credit system before, he said the most recent case in which he and several Saints teammates were involved is the first one that hasn't worked out right.

At least 16 people associated with the New Orleans Saints, including coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees and Hall of Famer Archie Manning, are among investors who lost $1.9 million.

Now after the cursing and swearing is over, you can take a look at what my reasoning is.

Several current and former Saints players and coaches are trying to recoup nearly $2 million that was invested in a Louisiana Film Studio.

Brad Pitt as Mayor of New Orleans? Don't laugh. The idea may not as far-fetched as you think.

Draft Report Card Written By: Eric Mattingly NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Draft Grade - D+ Fantasy Impact Grade - F The New Orleans Saints did not have a lot of options come draft day... 19 reads Sports Written By: Eric Mattingly NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Draft Grade - D+ Fantasy Impact Grade - F The New Orleans Saints did not have a lot of options come draft day.

Drew Brees entered the National Football League in 2001. He was drafted in the second round by the San Diego Chargers, who did need help at the quarterback position... by Matt Miselis 7 25 reads Opinion Drew Brees entered the National Football League in 2001.

It wasn't hard to find what "The Big Easy" was for the Saints last season. With quarterback Drew Brees throwing to a talented and deep group of receivers, New Orleans zoomed to the top of the NFL charts in passing, scoring and total offense.

Coming into the 2009 season I have spent time wondering if the Saints have done everything they need to repair the defense.

New Orleans' failure to make the playoffs last season provided Drew Brees the opportunity to be fully involved in the birth of his son in mid-January. Now, the Saints' quarterback hopes he can celebrate Baylen's first birthday with a playoff victory, which would be the first for New Orleans since its magical run to the NFC Championship in 2006.

Marques Colston, the talented but oft injured WR for the Saints, seems to be healthy and ready for a Pro Bowl season in 2009 .

Maybe Marques Colston simply was due for a little misfortune. Having given him so much, maybe the football gods figured it was time to balance the scales and take away something.

Coach Sean Payton talks with running back Mike Bell during Thursday's workout at the Saints' training facility.