Roman Harper News

Williams reminded Jenkins, the 14th pick in the draft this spring, it would be rookie cornerback against rookie quarterback when they faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Raymond James Stadium.

This week's Q&A across FanBall lines, to Mark at Who Dat Blog , sounds like it could have been scripted for a WWE Monday Night Raw telecast.

Ok, I admit I'm reaching big-time, but what else can you possibly say to at least get a little excitement going in this game? If I were a coach I'd point at last week's Tampa Bay win against the lowly Pack, the Panthers thrasing of the Cards, or the Raiders whuppin' of the Eagles.

Each week I post my NFL Top 10. Here's the Top 10 for this week. Only the Saints and Colts remain perfect.

Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 11:45 p.m. Roman Harper was a football player for the University of Alabama in 2002 when he learned that his aunt, Claudine Parker, had been shot to death outside the state liquor store where she worked in Montgomery.

METAIRIE, La. Two seasons ago, New Orleans tripped over itself out of the gate, losing four straight to begin 0-4. Four straight wins breathed new life into the Saints and the city.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith is a good mentor for the younger players on the line, defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said.

METAIRIE, La. Taped inside Anthony Hargrove's locker below pictures of his girlfriend and son and a positive note from his son's school resides a regular sheet of white printer paper.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter forces Carolina Panthers tight end Gary Barnidge to fumble on Sunday at the Superdome.

New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper told WDSU Tuesday he had mixed feelings about the execution of a serial killer who shot his aunt more than seven years ago.

Hello EOSB players. It's another edition of Linkage after a mini-hiatus. Computer issues.

NEW ORLEANS Saints safety Roman Harper didn't even try to hide it he was pumped by Alabama's 24-15 win over LSU on Saturday.

OK, folks, here's the final mailbag of the week. I'm sure you'll have more questions after today's game so send them to Saintsmailbag@timespicayune.com when they pop into your head.

Darren Sharper started it and Jabari Greer and Tracy Porter are following suit. Sharper, the Saints free safety, has been the team and NFL pace-setter when it comes to interceptions and interception returns this season.

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner gashed the New Orleans Saints defense for 151 yards on 20 carries and scored a touchdown Monday night.

Does Jon Gruden like the New Orleans Saints or what? Jon Gruden acted like the New Orleans Saints' biggest fan on Monday.

Rationale: Believe me, I tried to come up with reasons why I think the Falcons would win, only because so many Who Dats have begged me to pick against the Saints and not jinx the hometown team.

During the game against the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 7, 2008, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees steps up to elude the rush of defensive end John Abraham.

The New Orleans Saints were the highest-scoring team in the NFL last season while scoring a franchise-record 463 points.

Darren Sharper takes some good-natured ribbing from teammates about his age and his supposed declining ability.