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AJ Smith unexpectedly went after a wide receiver in free agency as soon as Vincent Jackson departed for Tampa Bay, and that receiver is former New Orleans Saint Robert Meachem.

Everyone across Who Dat Nation and beyond knows about the Saints troubles pre-2000, but what about in the new millennium? New Orleans has seen its greatest success these past dozen or so years, beginning with the first playoff win in 2000 and continuing on to this year.

Although the fourth-year pro knows he is just filling in for Brees on a temporary basis, he doesn't feel out of place as the Saints' No.

From 2007 to 2010, the Lions picked their version of the Big 3. After years and years of terrible drafting, Detroit grabbed WR Calvin Johnson second overall in 2007, QB Matthew Stafford first overall in 2009, and DT Ndamukong Suh second overall in 2010.

When Robert Meachem left for the San Diego Chargers via free agency, not only did he become the first wide receiver in five years to willingly leave Drew Brees ' pass-happy New Orleans offense, he also left the Saints wondering where they would find a replacement.

Louisiana Tech shortstop Ryan Gebhardt drove in two runs and scored another Sunday as the visiting Bulldogs topped Fresno State 5-2 in the season finale.

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.

Former running back Deuce McAllister and Saints owner Tom Benson have been elected to the Saints Hall of Fame.

I was going to post this earlier, but it got lost in the shuffle. ... Share your reactions below.I think Drew Brees is too low at No.

That is just one of the quotes that sticks out from Drew Brees ' interview on WWL radio in New Orleans on Wednesday.

While you may or may not be sick of reading about how awesome the Bengals draft was, we think the following praise from Greg Cosell is something that we should pass along.

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

Denver Broncos will take on the NFC South - New Orleans, Atlanta, Carolina and Tampa Bay - as part of the NFL's schedule rotation in 2012.

The 2012 NFL draft is now part of history, and as free agency concludes over the next few weeks and we near the beginning of training camp, another fantasy football season will kick into gear as leagues across the land gather in person or online to conduct their 2012 draft.

In the 7th round of the draft the New Orleans Saints select, "FroDaddy" Jones! And all of Who Dat Nation exclaimed, "WHO DAT?!?" The reason he's not a household name is because he's seen limited action due to injuries.

As each day passes with no progress, it looks more and more like Drew Brees will play for the New Orleans Saints under the franchise tag during the 2012 season.

We witnessed record-breaking displays from Saints quarterback Drew Brees , who broke Dan Marino's long-standing record for yards thrown in a single 16-game season, and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady , who broke the same record in another stellar season.

Nick Toon became the first wide receiver drafted in the fourth round by New Orleans since 2006.

Apr 26, 2012; New York, NY, USA; Members of the United States armed forces are honored during the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall.

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Danny Gorrer walks across the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct.