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For the Saints to make a Super Bowl run, Drew Brees must be happy and throwing the football in 2012.

Kristian@wwl.com - In order for a late-round draft pick to make a Saints roster already filled with starters firmly entrenched in their positions, the rookies will have to catch the coach's eye on special teams.

May 24, 2012; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo works with cornerback Johnny Patrick during organized team activities at the team The arrival of New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo meant a change in the culture and scheme of the defense, namely the "zone defense".A For those that are ... (more)

Now I know why he needs big $: keep the water and spiders out! I think it just really hit me for the first time how insanely fun college football is gonna be about 100 or so days from now.

That means a lot of schematic work for veteran cornerbacks Jabari Greer and Patrick Robinson, Vitt said, although the two have thus far absorbed the new plans very well.

In the nickel, it was all Curtis Lofton and David Hawthorne at LB. Those two are clearly in line for extensive playing time this fall.

When the clock struck midnight on the New Orleans Saints ' 2011 football season, most fans were prepared to enter a slightly new era of Saints football.

Saints backup quarterback Chase Daniel hoists his trophy after winning the home run derby on Wednesday as part of the Heath Evans charity softball game at Zephyr Field.

Former Alabama cornerback Marquis Johnson tackles New Orleans receiver Marques Colston in a game against the Saints last year.

Talks have been practically non-existent now for more than a month. Clearly, both sides have decided to wait the other out, hoping the other will budge first.

April 30 2010; St, Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams wide reciever Mardy Gilyard makes a catch as cornerback Cord Parks defends during mini camp at Russell Training Center.

Home >> Saints >> 2012 NFL Free Agency >> Free agent cornerback Drayton Florence should warrant a look from the New Orleans Saints Sep 18, 2011; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Drayton Florence reacts during the game against the Oakland Raiders at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

How good was the Saints draft? I have no idea. But, I enjoy the fact that the Saints are in a position to draft for depth and allow players to mature.