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Saints Super Bowl champ says they wouldn’t’ve let Mike Evans pad his stats

Former Saints Super Bowl champ Scott Shanle says he and his coaches wouldn’t have let Mike Evans pad his stats: ‘No way he’s getting that record on us’

Sunday’s win over the New Orleans Saints was especially meaningful for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans. Evans tied the record set by Jerry Rice for the most seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards in NFL history (11), but he had to pad his stats to do it. The Bucs took over with a comfortable lead in the final seconds after rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler’s final pass fell incomplete, but they made time to get Evans a quick pass before kneeling out the clock.

And some Saints defenders took offense at that, swiping at the ball after the whistle and visibly showing their frustration. But hey, if you don’t want it to happen, stop it. That’s what Saints fans have told Atlanta Falcons faithful for years after Drew Brees and Darren Sproles ran up the score on them back in 2011. And that’s the message former Saints Super Bowl champion Scott Shanle shared on social media.

“The guys I played for would have doubled that dude Mike Evans like it was a punt return,” Shanle wrote of the pivotal play. “No way he’s getting that record on us!”

That’s exactly the aggressive approach previous Saints defensive coordinators like Gregg Williams were known for. And maybe it would’ve made a difference on Sunday. Either way, Evans got his record, and the Saints defenders who failed to stop him will be steaming about it until their next chance at evening the scales in 2025.

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Jon Gruden spotted catching up with Saints players at the team facility

Jon Gruden was seen at the Saints practices facility with former players Derek Carr and Foster Moreau, as well as Jake Haener. What does it mean?


Jon Gruden was spotted at the New Orleans Saints practice facility on Saturday alongside his former Las Vegas Raiders players Derek Carr and Foster Moreau, plus backup quarterback Jake Haener, who has trained with him in the offseason. The four men posed for a picture, which Haener then shared to social media.

While this isn’t the first time Gruden has visited with the Saints, the timing of this particular visit is interesting. It was recently reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero that the Saints would have hired Gruden as their offensive coordinator if he wanted the job.

This report extends the history between Gruden and the Saints. The coach joined the Saints in training camp last summer to assist Carr and the offense. As you connect the dots, you begin to see how the franchise feels about Gruden.

The last piece in the puzzle is Pelissero saying teams are doing their due diligence on Gruden as a head coaching candidate.

These circumstances align with the conclusion of the season. Gruden is a person to watch in New Orleans’ impeding head coaching search. The league is preparing to open their arms to him again after he resigned in disgrace after leaked emails revealed his hatefully racist, homophobic, and misogynistic views. The Saints have already displayed a willingness to work with him.

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Cameron Jordan donates $25,000 to New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund, how you can help

Cameron Jordan donated $25,000 to the New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund, here’s how you can help support victims and their families:

Cameron Jordan has always been a good example for how New Orleans Saints players can be a positive influence in the community, and he’s stepping up again in the wake of the Bourbon Street terror attack.

Jordan announced that he has joined the Greater New Orleans Foundation and the City of New Orleans to donate $25,000 to the New Year’s Day Tragedy Fund, intended to “assist the families of those who lost their lives and those who were severely injured.”

He encouraged fans to donate to those impacted. A gunman drove a pickup down the crowded street of revelers celebrating the new year, killing 15 people and sending dozens more to the hospital with injuries, before he died in a shootout with police. Many victims are still recovering and their families and loved ones need support. It’s good to see Jordan leading the charge like this.

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Former Saints fan-favorite had poignant reaction to Cameron Jordan’s final 2024 home game

Former Saints fan-favorite Thomas Morstead shared a poignant reaction to what may have been Cameron Jordan’s final home game: ‘You never know what the future holds’

Thomas Morstead knows what it’s like to play your last game in front of the home crowd at the Caesars Superdome. The former New Orleans Saints punter was one of the most beloved members of the team during his 12-year career in black and gold, frequently working to help out in the community and often answering tough questions in front of cameras while doing his part to be a good leader.

That didn’t stop him from getting cut in 2021 when the Saints thought they could get younger and cheaper at the position. It’s a position Cameron Jordan could soon find himself in, too. Morstead shared a poignant reaction to videos of Jordan spending hours after what may have been his final home game last Sunday signing autographs and dapping up fans.

“Glad he got to soak it all in with the fans,” Morstead wrote on social media. “You never know what the future holds!”

The Saints were wrong about their gamble in replacing Morstead so easily; while he’s punted for three different teams (the New York Jets, twice, plus the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons) in the years since his release, the Saints have cycled through just as many replacements. Blake Gillikin, Lou Hedley, and now Matthew Hayball have each had their turn at replacing the former Pro Bowler.

Maybe that calculation has different results when it’s focused on Jordan. The veteran defensive end’s production doesn’t match his pay and there’s a real possibility he’ll be let go this offseason because of it. And if that’s the case, Jordan has indicated he’ll keep playing somewhere else in the NFL, even if he’d rather finish his career where it started. Jordan made sure to enjoy his time with the fans that have supported him all these years, and for his part Morstead was happy to see his old teammate get that opportunity. Not many players know when it’ll be their last time to do so.

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Saints DT Khalen Saunders calls fanbase ‘most loyal’ he has ever seen

Khalen Saunders called the Saints fanbase the ‘most loyal’ he has ever seen. His time in New Orleans hasn’t been easy, but he’s felt the love:

The New Orleans Saints have had one of their worst seasons in recent memory, but the fans dedication to the team has left an impression on at least one player.

In replying to a highlight video of the first two weeks of the season, the wins over the Dallas Cowboys and Carolina Panthers, Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders had some nice words for fans of the team.

Saunders was a signing in the 2023 NFL offseason when he inked a three-year, $14.5 million contract. He spent the first four years of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he won a couple of Super Bowl rings, but it’s New Orleans where he’s seen loyal fans show up each week during rough times.

His contributions haven’t led to a lot of winning this past two campaigns, but he has led the defensive interior in tackles both times. He has 93 tackles with four for a loss and two sacks. He also has an interception, which is one of the more memorable moments of the season in New Orleans. The big man took a pick back 37 yards against his former team.

Before the pick, he also won fans over with his surprising contributions on offense. He has lined up as a fullback and out wide. His kind words are sure to win over a few more as well.

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Cameron Jordan had the perfect response to Marshon Lattimore’s debut vs. Saints

Cameron Jordan found out Marshon Lattimore would make his debut against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, and he reacted just like any other fan:

Marshon Lattimore had to return from injury at some point, and all signs point to him making his Washington Commanders debut against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Veteran defensive end Cameron Jordan had an extremely relatable reaction to this news: “Just knew it. Just knew he was going to wait for this game.”

This was a predictable scenario, so we’ve been tracking Lattimore’s health for a couple of weeks. His practice status improved just before the Commanders’ bye week. That was a huge signal he’d be ready for Week 15, coming out the bye, against his former team.

Jordan, like many Saints fans, still believes in Lattimore’s talent. Jordan gave Lattimore his credit, calling him the team’s best cornerback. Quantity of games has been a much larger obstacle than quality of play for the former Pro Bowler.

 As the Saints take on the Commanders, Lattimore will be going against a depleted Saints receiving corps. Regardless of who he’s facing, the “Marshon Lattimore Revenge Game” is the attention-grabber of Week 15.

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Marshon Lattimore getting plenty of motivation from facing former team

Marshon Lattimore isn’t hiding anything. He feels plenty of motivation from facing his former team, and wants to prove the Saints were wrong to trade him:

Marshon Lattimore was often thrown out as a potential trade piece for at least a year before the New Orleans Saints actually traded their star cornerback to the Washington Commanders.

Lattimore hasn’t played since being traded, but he’ll make his debut in a Commanders uniform in Week 15.

While some players may downplay what this game means, Lattimore put it all out in the open. He went as far as to say he’d be lying to say making his debut against the Saints doesn’t mean more than if it were any other team.

Any time a player plays his former team, fans will label it a revenge game. That term is usually just fan discussion and in jest.

This isn’t just within the fan base. This is a true revenge game, at least from Lattimore’s side.  His comments ahead of the Week 15 matchup confirms at Lattimore views this as a revenge game. He told reporters, “They traded me away. I’m going back to show why they shouldn’t have.”

There was documented tension between Lattimore and, then head coach, Dennis Allen. Despite the change at head coach, Lattimore still enters this week with a chip on his shoulder.

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Saints TE Taysom Hill thanks fans, prepares for surgery after torn ACL

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill thanked fans on social media for their support before undergoing surgery:

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The New Orleans Saints have been bitten by the injury bug plenty of times this season, but few have been has hard to swallow as the loss of Taysom Hill.

Amongst all of the strife over the last few years, Hill’s commitment to team has made him a favorite for pretty much every Saints fan. To see him fall victim to another brutal injury, this time a torn ACL against the Los Angeles Rams, was quite upsetting.

The do-it-all tight end recently took to Instagram, though, to share an update on how he is feeling after the injury.

The main points made in the message are that he is in good spirits as he prepares for surgery. He thanked all fans for the outpouring of support and is confident that he will make a full recovery.

Many pondered if this latest injury would bring his time in black and gold to an end, but it appears as though the 34-year-old will try to make his way back to the field.

In eight seasons playing for New Orleans, Hill has 3,380 yards of scrimmage for 44 touchdowns. He also had 2,369 passing yards with 11 more scores. That doesn’t even cover the contributions he has made on special teams. A true once-in-a-lifetime player.

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Rashid Shaheed takes first steps forward in his recovery process

Rahshid Shaheed shared a video of his recovery from meniscus surgery. He’s taken the first steps forwards in his return to the field in 2025:

New Orleans Saints wide receiver, Rashid Shaheed has reached a major milestone. On Friday evening, Shaheed posted a clip on Instagram of him walking. This video documents the first steps that he has taken without assistance since getting the surgery

There’s two things you’ll notice from the short clip. Shaheed is walking without any sort of brace on, and he’s walking at a pretty good pace for a guy only six weeks removed from knee surgery.

Shaheed injured his knee against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. Shortly after that, the wide receiver underwent meniscus surgery and was placed on season ending injured reserve.

He won’t return this season, of course, but Shaheed appears to be making a speedy recovery. He’s one of two wide receivers who my be out for the season. The jury is still out on whether Chris Olave will return from a concussion that also put him on injured reserve.

There may not be a position group more impacted by injuries than the wide receiver room.

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Tyrann Mathieu hints at how many years he plans on playing pro football

Tyrann Mathieu hinted at how many years he plans on playing pro football, at which point he’ll trade in his cleats and, hopefully, coach his LSU Tigers:

Tyrann Mathieu isn’t about to retire from pro football and hang up his cleats, but the New Orleans Saints does have a plan in mind for what’s next. He was as frustrated by his LSU Tigers’ loss to their longtime rival Florida Gators as any other fan on Saturday night, and that got Mathieu to drop some hints about his future.

In a couple of since-deleted tweets on Twitter, Mathieu said he “cannot wait to get to Baton Rouge & coach,” and that he’s eager to “trade in my cleats for turf shoes.” But he has some unfinished business with the Saints to deal with first. Mathieu added he wants to “play at least 2 more years” before making that transition.

Patience has worn thin with much-hyped LSU head coach Brian Kelly, who was seen arguing back and forth with players on the game’s broadcast. The proud program had lost four or more games in only seven seasons dating back to 2000, but Kelly has done that twice in his first three years on the job. He isn’t meeting high standards, and famous alumni (with ambitions of  coaching themselves) like Mathieu are taking notice.

Hopefully Mathieu’s retirement is still on schedule and a couple of years away. He’s been the most consistent playmaker in the Saints secondary since he came back to town, and they don’t have a long-term replacement lined up to take his spot. But when the time comes, Mathieu has clearly put in the work to continue on to the next stage in his football life.

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