Archive for February, 2010

McNabb trade would spark fantasy domino effect

Potential offseason moves with the Philadelphia quarterbacks could have an affect on fantasy football nin 2010.

Bush pulls off his version of the Sun Life Leap

These Saints do know how to celebrate. Reggie Bush was in the thick of it, celebrating with Saints fans in the stands.

Saints receive Vince Lombardi Trophy

A look back at commissioner Roger Goodell’s presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Saints owner Tom Benson.

A long-awaited celebration for the Saints

The scene on the field in the immediate moments following Super Bowl XLIV was one of jubilation.

Brees selected as Super Bowl MVP

Saints QB Drew Brees was selected as MVP of Super Bowl XLIV after leading his team to a 31-17 win over the Colts, and the first NFL title in club history.

Porter comes up with game’s biggest play

The improbable just happened: Peyton Manning threw an interception at the worst possible time in Super Bowl XLIV, ending what was looking like a game-tying drive for the Colts late in the fourth quarter.

Reversed call gives Saints crucial two points

The Saints’ challenge of a two-point conversion play in the fourth quatrer of Super Bowl XLIV was rewarded after officials reversed their earlier call that Lance Moore didn’t cleanly catch Drew Brees‘ pass.

Brees spreads the love on scoring drive

Drew Brees was perfect on the Saints last scoring drive, completing all seven of his attempts on the drive to seven different receivers.

A classic chess match

While most of the pre-snap attention goes to Peyton Manning when the Colts have the ball, it is the clever adjustment orchestrated by the Saints’ Jonathan Vilma that is keying New Orleans’ improved defensive play in this game.

Colts’ pass rush dwindling

Saints QB Drew Brees isn’t under any pressure, and Colts DE Dwight Freeney‘s injured ankle might be slowing him down as the Super Bowl progresses.

Sean Payton for MVP?

We all know a coach can’t win the Super Bowl MVP. And we know this game is far from over. But if the Saints win, coach Sean Payton will have been a big part of the reason why.

The Dallas Clark dilemma

Colts tight end Dallas Clark’s domination of safety Roman Harper is putting Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams in a quandary when it comes to play-calling.

Payton’s play-calling brilliant

Sean Payton has earned a reputation for being a brilliant play-caller during his tenure in New Orleans, and his beautifully scripted scoring drive to open the second half of Super Bowl XLIV showcased his masterful talents.

Saints convert onside kick to start half

Saints coach Sean Payton took his second gamble of the game by attempting an onside kick to start the second half. This time, his gamble paid off, as the Saints recovered.

How ’bout the Who Dat in the second quarter?

The Saints turned the tables in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLIV and dominated the Colts.

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