28 Results for gary payton

Tip Sheet notes: Loomis builds a winner

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Saints GM Mickey Loomis has done a masterful job of building a winner in New Orleans, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Tip Sheet: Analyzing Saints' D revival

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

New Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams puts an extra emphasis on creating turnovers. So far this season, New Orleans results in that department are impressive, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Observation deck: WR Patten bears watching

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Saints are looking for more takeaways in 2007, a feat that might assuage the defense's inferiority complex a bit, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 29, 2007

Some wonder if Garrard might be better for Jags

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Byron Leftwich has been the face of the Jacksonville Jaguars, but that may all be changing -- and soon, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 27, 2006

Henry's hard work, perseverance pays off

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

If he's able to build on his recent success, Titans RB Travis Henry will be rewarded handsomely in the offseason.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 20, 2006

Payton, Linehan at the head of the class

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

It's never too early to look at how the first-year head coaches are faring this season. Len Pasquarelli hands out his progress report.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2006

Starting safety Harper out for year for Saints

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

New Orleans Saints rookie Roman Harper, who broke into the starting lineup as a weakside safety, has a torn ligament in his knee and will miss the remainder of the season.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006

Bengals not exactly broken up over Thurman ruling

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Bengals wanted a quick resolution to the Odell Thurman case and they got it. The bonus is the year-long suspension might be the verdict they were hoping for, writes Len Pasquarelli.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 29, 2006

Saints releasing veteran free safety Dwight Smith

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Saints have abandoned efforts to trade starting free safety Dwight Smith and instead will release the veteran defensive back after just one year with the franchise.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2006

Future of cornerback unclear

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Will Peterson's once promising career has taken a tragic turn, but NFL teams are not giving up on the talented corner.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 09, 2006

Saints send LB Watson to Bills for TE Euhus

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The New Orleans Saints have acquired tight end Tim Euhus from the Buffalo Bills in a trade for linebacker Courtney Watson.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2006

Saints excuse Watson from camp, let him seek trade

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Saints have excused linebacker Courtney Watson from this weekend's full-squad minicamp and have granted him permission to seek a potential trade.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2006

Cowboys match offer sheet, retain FS Davis

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Dallas Cowboys on Friday evening retained starting free safety Keith Davis, matching the restricted free agent offer sheet that the three-year veteran signed with the New Orleans Saints earlier this week.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2006

Cowboys have one week to match Saints' offer

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Three-year veteran Keith Davis, who started 15 games at free safety for the Cowboys in 2005, has signed a restricted free agent offer sheet with the Saints.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2006

Sherman to work with offensive line in Houston

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Former Green Bay coach Mike Sherman will hold the title of assistant head coach in Houston and will primarily work with the offensive line.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006