Jeremy Shockey News

Like most of you, I got interested in sports not because of the amazing physical exploits of body-is-a-temple athletes, nor because of the vicarious thrill of competition that makes your heart beat like a grandfather clock on HGH, but because of the lawyers.

Only Coach Sean Payton and General Manager Mickey Loomis know if Kevin Houser's unceremonious release last week was related to Tax Credit-gate. But the evidence points overwhelmingly to Houser being kicked out of the house for his unwitting role as point man in Wayne Read's film tax-credit scheme at Louisiana Film Studios.

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.

In 2008, wide receiver Lance Moore was Drew Brees "Go To Guy." He caught 79 passes for 928 yards with 10 touchdown receptions.

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.

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.

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.

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

Kellen Winslow had 43 catches for 428 yards in 2008 with the Browns. The early reports out of Tampa on TE Kellen Winslow are good.

Lance Moore has been able to participate in the walk-throughs. The New Orleans Saints wrapped up their offseason program with a shortened practice in the indoor facility Thursday.

At least that's the goal of New Orleans tight end, Jeremy Shockey, in his second season with Saints.

As the New York Giants prepare to launch a full-team, mandatoryA minicamp Tuesday, there's a notable change surrounding the event: an absence of distractions .

It appears free-spirited tight end Jeremy Shockey will be allowed to dance to the beat of his own drum in New Orleans as long as he stays in step with Saints Coach Sean Payton.

The Saints may have fallen short of the playoffs last season, but they were tops in the eyes of Fantasy owners.

Brett Favre's longtime representative Bus Cook said Friday afternoon in an interview with The Associated Press that he is unaware of any pending change in Favre's plans.

"It's always good practicing, leading up to the season. But the No.1 thing to keep in mind is it's during the game when it counts, not when it's out here with pillows on your shoulders.

Jeremy Shockey is falling back on the most tired excuse ever for his poolside collapse -- literally telling one newspaper "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." If only that were true ... In an interview with the New Orleans Times-Picayune , the New Orleans Saint didn't go into details about what actually happened the day he allegedly passed out ...

Q: Can you talk about your first day at the minicamp? A: It's good to be back and get some work in.

"The one player that wasn't here was Thomas Morstead , our punter. He was excused for a funeral and he'll be getting back tonight.

New Orleans tight end Jeremy Shockey said he plans to participate in the Saints final eight voluntary workouts and wants to turn the focus on him back to football.