New Orleans Saints Media Guide 2009
New Orleans Saints Media Guide 2009
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the region in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the worst natural disaster in our
nation’s history. The club was among the first major businesses to return to New Tom Benson’s greatest impact over the last 25 years has been in the community,
Orleans, and in 2006 had a thrilling season which became an inspiration for a and the club’s charitable involvement has been among his most rewarding endeav-
ors personally since 1985. He realized immediately the Saints could be more than
region on the mend. The efforts of the organization have continued to lift the just a football team to the region, and that the club’s players, coaches and staff were
community, with the team serving as an economic engine and a pacesetter in pacesetters when it came to volunteerism, involvement, donations and charitable
philanthropic contributions. outreach. As a corporate citizen, the Saints annually put millions of dollars back
into the community in financial support, in-kind donations, charitable appearances
Under Mr. Benson’s guidance, the Saints have been a focal point for healing and and the donation of goods and services – not to mention the club’s critical role in
economic impact and development.
restoration – annually putting $5 million in charitable contributions, goods and
services back into the Gulf South and Greater New Orleans. He pledged the club’s Mr. Benson and the Saints
commitment to the region was firm and lasting, with his focus on building a have been honored repeatedly
stronger and more unified city. It’s a direction that continues to evolve and expand. during his years as Owner for
the support and care of chari-
Mr. Benson’s most ambitious project to date was announced recently, as he stepped table and civic causes,
including the Volunteers of
forward with a new partnership that will sustain the club’s commitment to the state American selecting Mr.
through 2025 and also created a new Sports Development District in the city. The Benson as the winner of the
agreement includes Mr. Benson and his family purchasing and redeveloping the annual Good Samaritan
New Orleans Centre – a mall adjacent to the Superdome that has sat vacant and in Award in Philanthropy in
disrepair since 2005 – as well as purchasing the Dominion Tower, an office build- 2008.
ing near the stadium that has also been dormant since Hurricane Katrina.
Just days following the
storm, Mr. Benson and his
This innovative economic investment plan will revitalize the Superdome area, family started the New Orleans Saints Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, raising
and the agreement with the state includes a dramatic modernization of the stadi- over $1 million. Annually, the club has also partnered with local youth-oriented
um. The upgrades with his help will include a legion of new enhancements to charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs, Special Olympics, Boy and Girl Scouts
improve the fan experience for all events at the Superdome, and keep the build- and the United Way to reach as many children as possible. And over 45 founda-
ing competitive with new stadiums across the country. tions and agencies receive monetary donations from the Saints each year – organi-
zations as diverse as Make-A-Wish
Foundation, the American Heart
Mr. Benson’s vision of what an NFL club should be off the field – proactive, with Association, the United Negro College
a positive impact on the prosperity of the community and the charities that support Fund, Habitat For Humanity, the New
the less fortunate – has been the determining factor of the Saints’ approach. Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, the
National Council of Jewish Women and the
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
And Mr. Benson has not only reached out by supporting charities, but also by
recognizing the future of the area’s economy depends on keeping major business- In addition to backing charities, Mr.
es and employers in the Gulf South locally-owned. His philosophy is to rebuild Benson has also been a leading advocate
the economy by developing the infrastructure of the region from the inside, and for New Orleans and the Gulf South
Mr. Benson recently made another large investment in the city’s future and has region. He lends his support in attracting
encouraged a number of other businesses to follow his example. new events to the city, and members of
the Saints’ front office recently worked in
conjunction with the Greater New Orleans
In 2008, he purchased WVUE, making FOX-8 the only network-affiliated television Sports Foundation and NCAA to bid and
station in the New Orleans market that is wholly locally-owned. After researching receive both the Men’s and Women’s
the trends of the media industry, Mr. Benson discovered television stations have Final Four Basketball Championships.
increasingly become parts of national media conglomerates, and his focus remains And his work on behalf of New Orleans
on keeping Louisiana businesses owned by those with ties to the state. to land future Super Bowls for the city
has been tireless.
Since 2006 – when New Orleans captured the nation’s imagination by winning
the NFC South and advancing further into the postseason than ever before – the
While Mr. Benson’s initial motivation for purchasing the team was to ensure it
did not leave New Orleans, all of the Saints’ best seasons have come since his
arrival, and Mr. Benson’s goal remains for the club to rank among the most-
admired franchises in all of sports.
So perhaps the Saints’ successes in the years since were to be expected. Football
was a new business for Mr. Benson when he arrived on the scene, but he was a
quick learner and followed his lifelong professional philosophy of finding the
right people and giving them the freedom to handle their responsibilities.
Mr. Benson also immediately emerged as one of the most trusted and valued fig-
ures in the league. He has played a key role in many capacities, including three — Mr. Benson meeting with
La. Gov. Bobby Jindal at the
stints as Chairman of the Finance Committee, one of the league’s most difficult,
Saints Facility
time-consuming and influential positions. The assignment is evidence of the
1985 Ownership of club officially transferred to 2001 New Orleans sets home attendance record – 560,472. The city hosts its fourth
Tom Benson on May 31 and he becomes managing Super Bowl during Mr. Benson’s tenure as Owner – including 1986, 1990 and 1997.
general partner of the Saints. With training camp
almost a month away, Mr. Benson maintained the 2003 Mr. Benson again appointed Chairman of the Finance Committee; Construction
team management group that he inherited. of new indoor practice facility and other improvements are finished before camp.
1986 The Benson influence really begins, as the 2004 The Saints notched their 150th win since Mr. Benson assumed ownership with a
Owner puts his management team in charge of the 28-25 overtime victory at St. Louis.
franchise. His first hire: Jim Finks as president/gen-
eral manager on Jan. 14. Jim Mora is named the 2005 After Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf South on the verge of the NFL’s open-
club’s 10th head coach two weeks later. ing weekend, Benson was forced to move the club’s entire operation. Under his leader-
ship, the Saints were able to continue the season, including holding four games in Baton
1987 The Saints post a franchise-best 12-3 record Rouge. The club established the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, raising over $1 million.
– including victories in the final nine contests – and
make the playoffs for the first time. 2006 The team returns to Louisiana, with Mr. Benson positioning the club as an
emblem of the state’s resolve and determination in rebuilding. The Saints – selling out
1988 The Saints finish 10-6, posting a double-digit victory total again and achieving on a season-ticket basis for the first time – win the NFC South title under the guidance
consecutive winning seasons for the first time in team record books. of new coach Sean Payton at 10-6. The victory total included a memorable, 23-3 win
over Atlanta in the reopening of
1989 Mr. Benson appointed the Superdome. The team
Chairman of the league’s most influen- advanced to the NFC
tial group, the NFL Finance Championship for the first time
Committee, a position he kept before in franchise history.
stepping down in the mid-1990s.
1990 After winning six of their last 2007 Saints reach 350th regu-
nine games, the Saints earn their sec- lar-season game under Mr.
ond playoff appearance by finishing Benson’s ownership tenure, a
second in the NFC West. 31-24 victory over Arizona in
the Superdome.
1991 New Orleans clinched its
first-ever division championship at 11- 2008 Mr. Benson purchases
5 as the Superdome hosts its first WVUE, making FOX-8 the
playoff game. only network-affiliated televi-
sion station in the New Orleans
1992 The Saints post a 12-4 record market that is wholly locally-owned. He also brings Horizon Entertainment to New
and host a playoff game for the sec- Orleans in a joint venture as part of his Louisiana Media Company.
ond-straight year. Mr. Benson assumes sole
ownership of the club. 2009 In what Mr. Benson considers part of his legacy in Louisiana, the New Orleans
native reaches an agreement with the state through 2025 that will create a new Sports
1993 The Saints finish second in the Development District downtown. The Benson family will purchase and redevelop two
NFC West, with the club recording its sev- properties – each adjacent to the Superdome and have sat dormant and in disrepair since
enth-straight non-losing season. 2005 – an economic windfall for the region without any new taxes.
1996 Marking a first for the organization, New Orleans selected by the NFL to host Super Bowl XLVII, to be
the coaches, players and staff are housed played in 2013, with Mr. Benson serving as the city’s leading advo-
under one roof with the opening of the cate in the campaign. It is the fifth time New Orleans has been
team’s state-of-the-art facility. selected to host the Super Bowl since Mr. Benson has owned
the club.
1999 Mr. Benson promises the club’s fans
he will "take whatever steps necessary at the
end of the season to make the New Orleans
Saints a winning franchise."
2000 New Orleans wins the NFC West with a 10-6 record. The Saints win their first
playoff game, a 31-28 thriller over St. Louis in the Superdome.
In the immediate days following the storms, LeBlanc helped establish the New For her dedication and efforts in youth football development, LeBlanc was
Orleans Saints Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, which raised over $1 million dol- awarded the 2008 “Star Performance Award” by the Professional Football
lars to assist the citizens of the Gulf South. She also coordinated the continuing Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society. Continuing to help foster the growth
LeBlanc has directed the team’s marketing development efforts that have lead the BOARDOFDIRECTORS
club to new heights in season ticket sales. The club sold-out on a season-ticket
basis for the first time in 2006, and has duplicated the feat each year since. The
Mr. Benson is the Chairman of the Saints Board of Directors that includes:
team was named “2006 Marketer of the Year” by the American Marketing
Association’s New Orleans region chapter and received the MAX award for its
2006 “Winning Is An Attitude” advertising campaign. LeBlanc supervises the entire business and administrative opera-
RITA BENSON LeBLANC
tions of the Saints, including sales, marketing, game day entertain-
ment, stadium operations and all community endeavors. She repre-
In addition, LeBlanc is committed to bringing additional international events to sents the club at NFL Ownership Meetings and has also made the
the city of New Orleans in an effort to increase the city’s global exposure. rebuilding of the Gulf South following recent hurricanes a priority
of the organization.
LeBlanc played an integral part in hosting the first U.S. Women’s Soccer
National Team match in the state of Louisiana versus the Brazilian Women’s
National team on July 13, 2003. This game was also the first full international
soccer match in the state, and was televised live by ESPN both domestically
Renee Benson is the Owner/President of Renson Enterprises, LLC.,
and internationally.
RENEE BENSON
and member of the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Capital
Bank, NA, both located in San Antonio, Texas. She is also the
Owner/President of Uptown Blanco Arts & Entertainment, LLC,
Previously she aided the preparation and execution of a trade mission to located in the heart of downtown Blanco, Texas. Benson is active
Honduras to explore the potential of an international market for professional in numerous philanthropic and professional organizations.
football. As a direct result, the Saints signed a partnership agreement with
Olimpia Deportivo, Honduras’ largest sports club. This partnership included
bilateral exchange programs, marketing visits, and training seminars. This trade
mission also resulted in the playing of a soccer match in New Orleans between LeBlanc, Mr. Benson’s grandson, oversees the daily operation of
RYAN LeBLANC
the sprawling, 2,500-acre Benson Farm and Ranch – known nation-
the Dallas Burn of the MLS and a Honduran club. wide as a premier hunting destination – in Johnson City, Texas. The
ranch features a herd of over 200 Black Angus cattle, 500 Texas
White Tail Deer, exotic animals from all over the world and has
LeBlanc was recognized for her work on behalf of the team and community by purchased, bred and raced over 100 thoroughbred horses.
being named one of the forty most influential sports executives under the age of
forty by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal in both 2007 and 2008. She
was also recognized by Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu with the inaugu-
ral “Changing Louisiana Award” for her volunteerism and social entrepreneurship Loomis has been with the Saints since 2000 and was promoted to
MICKEY LOOMIS
on behalf of the state. In 2008, LeBlanc was also honored in New York as one of General Manager in 2002. He took on the additional title of
Executive Vice President later that year and is responsible for the
three selections by vote for WISE’s (Women in Sports and Events) “Women of club’s entire football operations. Loomis was a near-unanimous
the Year” for 2008. selection as the 2006 NFL Executive of the Year.
Lauscha supervises all financial functions of the club and has a lead
DENNIS LAUSCHA
role in negotiations with government officials – including the recent
agreement with the state that includes a 15-year extension of the
club’s lease with the Superdome and the Benson family purchasing
and restoring two properties adjacent to the stadium. Entering his
12th year with the club, Lauscha is the Executive Vice
President/Chief Financial Officer and also oversees several admin-
istrative and operations departments.
EXECUT IVESTAFF
In 2005, the Cowboys tied for second in the NFC with 318 first downs. When
PAYTON
Payton arrived Dallas had ranked 31st in passing the previous year but immedi-
HEAD COACH
ately improved to 17th.
Entering his fourth season with the New Orleans
Saints, Sean Payton already ranks among the most Payton came to Dallas after four years with the New York Giants (1999-2002),
successful coaches in club history, with accomplish- the last three as offensive coordinator after spending his first season as quarter-
ments that include winning NFL Coach of the Year backs coach. Payton solidified his reputation as one of the game's brightest offen-
honors, leading the club to the NFC Championship and overseeing an offense sive minds in 2000. In his first season as coordinator, the Giants captured the
that has shattered the majority of the team's all-time records. NFC title and went to Super Bowl XXXV. New York scored 328 points - the
club's highest total since 1990 - and finished 13th in the NFL in total offense.
Payton has also instilled a winning culture within the organization since his
arrival by stressing responsibility, character and accountability. He has rebuilt the Payton was first assigned play-calling duties prior to a game against the Jets on
roster and put together a staff of coaches that is deep in teachers of the funda- Dec. 5, 1999. The Giants responded with 41 points and 490 yards - both season-
mentals. As the team enters preparations for the 2009 season, only seven players highs - and he retained that assignment over the final five games. Appointed the
remain from the roster Payton inherited. offensive coordinator the following season, over the next three years the Giants
In 2008, the Saints ranked No. 1 in the NFL in total offense for only the second
time in club history - duplicating the feat achieved in 2006, Payton's first season
PAYTONBYTHENUMBERS
with the team. With Payton serving as play-caller, last season the Saints set team
records for points (463), total yards (6,571), net passing yards (4,977), touch-
downs (57) and first downs (354).
Also in 2008, New Orleans defeated playoff teams Atlanta and San Diego - with
the victory over the Chargers coming in the NFL International Series in London.
The Saints also tied a team record for single-game scoring in a 51-29 win over
Green Bay.
In 2007, the Saints endured injuries and a slow start, but put together a four-game
winning streak to get back into playoff contention. New Orleans finished No. 4 in
the NFL in total offense while also holding nine opponents to 17 points or fewer. A look at the team records set since the start of the 2006 season:
Payton scrapped the traditional timetable for rebuilding an NFL club in 2006. In
his opening season as a head coach, the Saints jumped out to a 3-0 record - a first
Most Points: 463 – 2008
Most Touchdowns: 57 – 2008; 49 – 2006 (tied, 2002); 47 – 2007
in team history and equaling the team's win total from the previous year - and
Most Touchdowns Passing: 34 – 2008; 28 – 2007; 27 – 2006
clinched the NFC South title before the regular season finale. New Orleans led the
(tied, 2001)
Most First Downs: 354 – 2008; 346 – 2007; 330 – 2006
NFL in total offense and advanced to the NFC Championship for the first time.
Most First Downs Passing: 232 – 2008 (tied, 2007); 207 – 2006
Most Net Yards: 6,571 – 2008; 6,264 – 2006; 5,780 – 2007
When 2006 came to a close, Payton was voted the Coach of the Year by the
Highest Avg. Per Offensive Play: 6.3 – 2008; 5.8 – 2006
Most Passing Yards: 4,977 – 2008; 4,503 – 2006; 4,314 – 2007
Payton was hired as the 14th head coach in Saints history on Jan. 18, 2006 after
Fewest Sacks Allowed: 13 – 2008
being a member of the Dallas Cowboys staff since 2003. In 2009 he enters his
Highest Avg. Per Rush: 4.9 – 2006 (tied, 1980)
Head Coach Sean Payton and his wife, Beth, launched the Play In 2002 the Giants also finished sixth overall in total offense, the team's highest
It Forward Foundation in 2008 to raise funds and awareness to ranking since 1985. In the previous decade, New York hadn't ranked above 20th.
help families in need in the areas of health, education and social Prior to joining the Giants, he spent 1997 and 1998 as Philadelphia's quarter-
welfare. Since, it has also served as a catalyst for various non- backs coach.
profit organizations to improve the quality of life for local fami-
lies in need, as well as support disadvantaged and disabled individuals through During his career, Payton has had particular success tutoring quarterbacks. Drew
educational-based initiatives, increased and improved health-care support sys- Brees has thrived since arriving in New Orleans, including last year becoming
tems, and social welfare through research, education and professional services. only the second passer in NFL history to throw for over 5,000 yards in a season.
In 2007, Brees set a league record with 440 completions, and he owns club
In October of 2008, the foundation held its first Black & Gold Gala fundraiser records for almost every single-season category.
at the Louisiana Superdome, with ESPN's Chris Berman serving as the gala's
master of ceremonies. Three of the main benefactors were Brad Pitt's Make It Since 2000, every passer under Payton's guidance has thrown for over 3,000
Right NOLA, Blaine Kern's First Responder's Fund and the Dr. Phil yards. The three starting quarterbacks he worked with in Dallas – Drew Bledsoe
Foundation. The multiple approach advanced the mission of enriching lives and in 2005, Vinny Testaverde in 2004 and Quincy Carter in 2003 – all surpassed the
strengthening the New Orleans community and Gulf South region, and musi- milestone. And while Payton was in New York, Giants QB Kerry Collins had
cians Jimmy Buffet and Irma Thomas served as honorary chairs of the event. 4,073 yards in 2002.
In May, the foundation hosted its inaugural golf tournament – the Celebrity Payton wrapped two coaching stints at San Diego State University (1988-89 and
Kid's Classic – raising thousands of dollars to benefit children's charities 1992-93) around a stop at Indiana State (1990-91). During his second stretch
throughout Greater New Orleans. For more information, visit with the Aztecs, Payton was running backs coach, working with Heisman Trophy
www.paytonsplayitforwardfoundation.com. runner-up Marshall Faulk before becoming quarterbacks coach.
Prior to training camp, Payton also hosted his High School Football Camp, a Following the 1993 season, Payton moved to Miami of Ohio (1994-95) where he
free camp at the team's training facility for high school players focused on was quarterbacks coach prior to being promoted to co-offensive coordinator. He
developing skill position players. It also included a life skills presentation spent 1996 as quarterbacks coach at Illinois before entering the NFL with
given by Payton. Philadelphia.
Born Dec. 29, 1963 in San Mateo, Calif., and raised in Naperville, Ill., Payton
and his wife, Beth, have a daughter, Meghan and a son, Connor.
Gregg
Williams has made community service a priority through-
out his career. He created the Gregg Williams Foundation,
WILLIAMS
defensive coordinator Inc. in 2004 (www.greggwilliamsfoundation.org) to benefit
the children in his hometown of Excelsior Springs and provide funding for the
When Coach Sean Payton began the search for a community. For the past five years, he has held the Gregg Williams Tiger
defensive coordinator, he focused on finding a coach Classic, and he has also organized coaching clinics, seven-on-seven tourna-
with experience, intensity, character and a track record ments and lineman challenges. He has made the doctrine of the foundation that
of success built on teaching skills. Payton found those every cent raised stay in the Excelsior Springs community.
traits for the position in hiring Gregg Williams, who has been the leader of some
of the NFL’s finest defenses of the last decade. The proceeds from his events have funded a multitude of projects. New score-
boards for the football stadium, basketball gym and baseball field have been
Williams, a 19-year coaching veteran in the NFL – including three seasons as a installed, as well as a new irrigation system for the football practice field and
head coach and nine as a defensive coordinator – has a well-earned reputation new uniforms for the team. Williams’ foundation also funded the construction
around the league for producing sound, aggressive units. of a new weight room and fitness center, special flooring for the volleyball
courts and the purchase of heart monitor watches for the middle school. For
He arrives in New Orleans following a one-year stint in Jacksonville as defensive wheelchair athletes, a YMCA fitness center was built as part of the Challenger
coordinator/assistant head coach, where in 2008 the Jaguars held 10 opponents to Program.
20 points or less. Williams spent the previous four seasons (2004-07) as assistant
head coach/defense of the Washington Redskins. But athletics haven’t been the only beneficiary of the foundation. A robotics
team has been created for the school’s science department, college scholarships
Washington had one of the NFL’s top defenses over that span, allowing just 19.4 and competitive educational programs have been established and recreation
points per game and ranking sixth overall in defense during the four-season parks have been built. A Career Center with business classes was funded, local
stretch. In 2007, the Redskins ranked eighth in the NFL in total defense, includ- art and theater programs have been supported and the museum has also
ing allowing only 91.3 yards per game rushing. received generous donations. A latchkey program for children with working
parents was also established with foundation contributions, as well as SAFE
In 2005, the Redskins defense was a key factor in the club making its first post- programs and After-Prom sponsorships.
season appearance since 1999. Washington allowed under 19 points per contest
that season – including a scant 11.7 over the final six games. In 2004, Williams Williams’ direction. In his first year as coordinator, the unit forced 32 turnovers.
made an immediate impact on a unit that had finished 24th the year before, with In 1998, Tennessee ranked in the top 10 against the run and held seven opponents
the Redskins’ defense improving to third in the NFL and forcing 26 turnovers. to 14 points or less. The following year the Titans would march to Super Bowl
XXXIV, force 39 turnovers and place DE Jevon Kearse and DT John Thornton
Prior to joining the Redskins, Williams spent three seasons as head coach of the on All-Rookie teams.
Buffalo Bills, where the defense improved each season. In 2003, the Bills ranked
second in the league, jumping from 15th in 2002 and 21st in 2001. Overall in In 2000, the Titans led the NFL in total defense for the first time since joining the
2003, Buffalo’s defensive and special teams units finished among the NFL’s top NFL and allowed 191 points – the third-fewest in league record books since the
five in nine categories. adoption of a 16-game schedule in 1978. Tennessee also set club records with 55
sacks, fewest passing yards allowed (2,424) and fewest touchdowns allowed (17).
His reputation as a defensive coach was forged in his years with Tennessee, It completed a two-year stretch where the Titans posted an NFL-high 109 sacks.
where he served for 11 seasons (1990-2000), including as coordinator over his
last four years with the club. Initially hired as a defensive quality control coach Prior to arriving in the NFL, Williams was a graduate assistant at the University
when the team was still located in Houston, he was promoted to special teams of Houston from 1988-89 under former NFL head coach Jack Pardee. From
coach in 1993, and took over as linebackers coach from 1994-96 before being 1984-87, Williams was the head coach at Belton, Mo., High School after opening
promoted to defensive coordinator in 1997. his coaching career at Excelsior Springs (Mo.) High School.
The club made a steady climb to the top of the NFL’s defensive charts under Williams graduated from Northeast Missouri State, where he played quarterback
Carmichael and his wife, Tina, have sons, Peter and John and daughter Allison.
Last year, Carmichael’s title was quarterbacks/passing game – with duties that
Tutoring a unit that since 2006 has annually ranked
included assisting in the pass routes, protection schemes and quarterback respon-
among the Saints’ most productive position groups,
sibilities. The offense went on to rank No. 1 in the NFL in passing, and QB Drew
assistant head coach/linebackers Joe Vitt enters his
Brees threw for 5,069 yards – the second-highest total in league history. He also
fourth season in New Orleans.
tossed a club-record 34 touchdowns.
In 2008, three of the club’s top four tacklers on defense came from the linebacker
Carmichael has worked closely with Brees since both arrived in New Orleans in
corps, including newcomer Jonathan Vilma, who had a club-high 151 stops.
2006, and since then the majority of the franchise’s single-season passing records
Vilma and fellow starters Scott Shanle and Scott Fujita combined for 400 tackles,
have fallen. Brees has led the NFL in passing yardage twice, set an NFL record
four forced fumbles, three interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Under Vitt’s
for completions in 2007 with 440 and has thrown for 88 touchdowns over the last
tutelage, Vilma made a seamless transition in his first season in New Orleans and
three seasons.
immediately became an impact player at middle linebacker.
As offensive coordinator, Carmichael will bring the perspective of having a wide
Vitt came to the Saints after serving as interim head coach for the final 11 games
range of coaching experiences, including working with nearly every position
in St. Louis in 2005. He held the Rams together during a difficult period after
group on offense during his career. With the Chargers, he assisted wide receivers
previously holding the title of assistant head coach/linebackers. It was part of a
coach James Lofton for an offense that ranked 10th in the NFL in 2004 and 2005.
two-year stint with the Rams where he also turned a handful of young defenders
Carmichael joined the Chargers in 2002 and served as offensive assistant/quality
into a unit that paced the team in tackles each season.
control until being promoted.
He joined St. Louis after working as linebackers coach in Kansas City from
In 2001, Carmichael was quality control coach for the Washington Redskins, and
2000-03. It was with the Chiefs where he first worked with Fujita, a fifth-round
in 2000, he was the tight ends and offensive assistant coach for the Cleveland
pick who developed into one of Kansas City’s top defenders and led the club in
Browns. From 1995-99, Carmichael was the quarterbacks coach at Louisiana
tackles for two seasons.
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Vitt took over the linebacker corps in Kansas City after tutoring the defensive ished the season as one of only four teams to rank in the top 10 in both punt
backs for Green Bay in 1999, molding a legion of rookies and young players into return average (fourth) and kickoff return average (eighth).
a formidable unit that doubled the Packers’ previous-year total by picking off 26
passes. RB Reggie Bush scored on a pair of punt returns vs. Minnesota to tie an NFL
record. Rookie kicker Garrett Hartley, signed after a tryout at midseason, made
From 1995-98, Vitt was linebackers coach for Philadelphia. In 1998, his group all 13 of his field goal attempts. And a forced fumble and recovery on a kickoff
helped the Eagles lead the NFL in pass defense, allowing 170 yards per game. against San Diego led to a touchdown in the Saints’ five-point victory.
Vitt was assistant head coach and defensive backs coach with the Rams under
Chuck Knox from 1992-94 for the franchise’s final three seasons in Los Angeles. Promoted to coordinator prior to the 2008 season, McMahon served as assistant
special teams coach for his first two years in New Orleans. He joined the Saints
Vitt spent 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks (1982-91), holding several titles following a one-year stint as tight ends/special teams coach at East Carolina.
during that stretch. In 1982 he was defensive quality control coach/assistant
strength & conditioning coach. From 1983-87 Vitt was quality control/assistant In 2005, the Pirates finished in the top 20 in the nation in field goal accuracy and
linebackers coach, and from 1988-91 he tutored the safeties. had a pair of solid return men. As tight ends coach, McMahon was part of an staff
that directed East Carolina to the fourth-highest passing total in school history.
Born in Syracuse, N.Y., Vitt grew up in Blackwood, N.J., and played four years
at linebacker for Towson State, where he was part of a squad that went undefeat- He spent 13 years at the University of Illinois (1992-2004), working primarily with
ed in 1974. Vitt was later inducted into the Towson State Hall of Fame. He the special teams, tight ends and wide receivers. In 1997, McMahon took on the
entered the NFL coaching ranks with the Baltimore Colts as assistant additional responsibility of overseeing the special teams. His efforts were integral
strength/quality control coach from 1979-81. in Illinois making four bowl appearances and twice appearing in the final national
rankings, and in 2001 the school finished 10-2 and captured the Big Ten title.
Vitt is married to Linda, with two children: Joe, Jr. and daughter, Jennifer.
Based on the records his units established, the play of the special teams during
McMahon’s years at Illinois are unmatched in school history. Illinois blocked 16
PLAYING CAREER: Towson State, 1974-77. kicks from 2001-04 and accounted for nine touchdowns. K Neil Rackers, now
COACHING CAREER: Baltimore Colts, 1979-81; Seattle with the Arizona Cardinals, and punt return yardage leader Eugene Wilson of the
Seahawks, 1982-91; Los Angeles Rams, 1992-94; Philadelphia Eagles, 1995- Houston Texans both benefited from McMahon’s guidance. Players under his
98; Green Bay Packers, 1999; Kansas City Chiefs, 2000-03; St. Louis Rams
direction included the school leaders in career punting average, single-season
(head coach, final 11 games of 2005), 2004-05; New Orleans Saints, 2006-.
scoring and all-time punt return yardage.
McMahon, 48, came to Illinois in 1992 from Nevada-Las Vegas, where he spent
two years as special teams coordinator as well as coaching offensive tackles and
tight ends. He has also had stints with Valdosta (Ga.) State, Southern Illinois,
Greg North Alabama and Minnesota.
Dalrymple and his wife, Susan, have a daughter, Kylelyn and a son, Daniel.
DALRYMPLE
HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
A 1988 graduate of Miami, Dalrymple was a four-year starter (1983-86) as an From 1997-99, Ingalls served as offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at
offensive lineman and was a first-team All-MAC selection his final two seasons, Northern Iowa and he held similar positions at Louisville from 1995-96. In 1994,
also earning honorable mention All-America accolades. He was one of three cap- he coached the offensive line at Eastern Michigan.
tains of the 1986 conference champion team. Dalrymple was later honored as one
of five linemen on The Cincinnati Enquirer’s All-20th Century Miami football Ingalls held several positions on the offensive side of the ball at San Diego State
team and was elected to the school’s Hall of Fame in 2002. from 1989-93. Over those years, he had stints as offensive coordinator (1992-
93), offensive line coach (1990-92) and running backs coach (1989, 1993).
After his college career and attending training camp with the Seattle Seahawks, While running backs coach, he tutored RB Marshall Faulk, who twice led the
Dalrymple returned to his alma mater as a student assistant coach in 1987. He nation in rushing.
A native of Snohomish, Wash., Ingalls was a starting running back at Wichita Atlanta reached the NFC Championship Game in 2004, with Johnson’s defensive
State (1979-81). He graduated from Idaho in 1984 with a degree in business. line leading the NFL in sacks (48) for the first time in franchise history. The
Falcons also ranked eighth in the NFL in run defense, Kerney had a career-high
Ingalls and his wife, Diana, have two sons – Samuel and Jack – and a 13 sacks and Coleman led all defensive tackles with 11.5.
daughter, Breana.
Johnson joined the Falcons in 2001 after a one-year stint at Arkansas working
with the defensive line, his second time coaching at the school. That season
PLAYING CAREER: Wichita State, 1979-81. closed a 21-season stretch as a college assistant.
COACHING CAREER: Idaho, 1982-88; San Diego State, 1989-
93; Eastern Michigan, 1994; Louisville, 1995-96; Northern Iowa, 1997-99; The longest coaching tenure of his career was at Texas A&M, where Johnson
Idaho, 2000-03; Indiana State, 2004; Miami (Ohio), 2005; Northwestern, served as defensive line coach for eight seasons (1992-99) under Coach R.C.
2006-08; New Orleans Saints, 2009- . Slocum. The Aggies earned three conference championships during those years,
went to six bowl games and finished in the top 10 three times. Nine defensive
linemen under his instruction were selected in the NFL Draft, including Sam
Adams, a consensus All-American in 1993 and the eighth overall pick by the
Seattle Seahawks in 1994.
Bill Johnson came to Texas A&M after coaching the defensive lines at Arkansas
JOHNSON (1990-91) and Louisiana Tech (1988-89). In 1987, he served as a graduate assis-
tant at the University of Miami under Coach Jimmy Johnson, working primarily
with the linebackers on a team that went 12-0 and was voted National
defensive line
Champions. Prior to joining the Hurricanes, Johnson spent two years as an assis-
A key addition to the coaching staff in January, Bill tant at McNeese State University (Lake Charles, La.) coaching the school’s out-
Johnson joined the Saints with a long history of devel- side linebackers in 1986 and its defensive line the year before.
oping the skills of top-notch defensive linemen
throughout coaching career. Entering his 29th year in He entered the coaching profession as a graduate assistant at his alma mater,
the profession and ninth season in the NFL, Johnson arrived in New Orleans after Northwestern State University (Natchitoches, La.), in 1980 and served in that
a two-year stint (2007-08) in Denver. capacity for two seasons before coaching defensive ends/linebackers at the
school from 1982-84.
Johnson joined the Broncos after working as a defensive line coach for six sea-
sons (2001-06) with the Atlanta Falcons. The Louisiana native spent over two Johnson was a four-year letter-winner and two-year starter in football at
decades coaching in major college programs previously, primarily working with Northwestern State, after a standout prep career at Neville High School in
defensive linemen. Monroe, La.
During his two seasons with the Broncos, he coached a unit that in 2007 tied for Born June 23, 1955, he and his wife, Dawn, have two children: Billy, 18, and
second in the NFL with nine takeaways, combining for seven fumble recoveries Abby, 17.
and two interceptions. That season, DE Elvis Dumervil tied for sixth in the
league with 12.5 sacks.
PLAYING CAREER: Northwestern (La.) State 1976-79.
With the Falcons, Johnson coached a defensive line that helped the club post 242 COACHING CAREER: Northwestern (La.) State 1980-81;
sacks during his six years with the club. Over that span, Atlanta twice ranked in McNeese State 1985-86; Miami (Fla.) 1987; Louisiana Tech 1988-89;
the top 10 in fewest yards allowed and fewest yards per carry (2004, 2006). The Arkansas 1990-91, 2000; Texas A&M 1992-99; Atlanta Falcons 2001-06;
Falcons also had a pair of Pro Bowlers up front under Johnson’s direction, Denver Broncos 2007-08; New Orleans Saints 2009-.
Entering his fourth year of his initial NFL assignment, few coaches at any level can Last season, the Saints weathered injuries to the defensive line throughout the
match the wide receivers that Johnson has helped develop. The group of standouts season, but the unit accounted for 22 sacks while meshing the talents of both vet-
under his direction while at Miami and his prior stop at San Diego State includes erans and rookies, including new players such as sack-leader Bobby McCray at
some of the top wide receivers over the last decade, including NFL first-round picks defensive end and No. 1 pick Sedrick Ellis at defensive tackle.
Andre Johnson, Santana Moss, Reggie Wayne, Yatil Green and Darnay Scott.
Prior to arriving in New Orleans, Jones spent three seasons with the Miami
At Miami, Johnson was part of a staff that went to nine bowl games and won the Dolphins, his first year as assistant defensive line coach and his final two seasons
2001 National Championship. He polished the skills of at least one All-Big East tutoring the outside linebackers and defensive ends.
performer each season from 1996-2005, including Johnson – the third overall pick
by Houston in 2003 – and Moss, who became the Hurricanes’ all-time leader in During his tenure with the Dolphins, the defensive line recorded 92 sacks, DE
receiving yardage before making the Pro Bowl for Washington. Wayne departed Jason Taylor was selected to the Pro Bowl each year and was named the 2007
ranked first in school history in catches is a Pro Bowl performer for Indianapolis. NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The Dolphins ranked second in the league in
sacks in 2005 and third in 2006.
In his five-year stint at San Diego State (1989-93) Johnson landed some of the
school’s biggest recruits, including 2000 NFL MVP and fellow New Orleans native Before arriving in Miami, Jones spent 2003-04 at LSU, where he was the defensive
Marshall Faulk as well as Scott, who completed his eight-year NFL career with 408 line coach/recruiting coordinator. In his first season, the Tigers’ defensive front
grabs and 37 TDs. Each year Johnson was with the Aztecs the school had an all- recorded 31 of the team’s school-record 44 sacks, while also limiting opponents to
conference performer at wide receiver. 67 yards rushing per game – ranking third in the nation and first in the SEC.
Prior to his stint at LSU, Jones served as defensive line coach at the University of Entering his second season with the Saints, Aaron
Kansas from 2001-02. There he developed the skills of Nate Dwyer, an All-Big
Kromer takes over as offensive line/running game
12 selection in 2001 and a fourth-round choice by Arizona in 2002. From 1998-
after serving as running backs coach in 2008. For
2000, Jones was the linebackers coach/recruiting coordinator at Appalachian
State (1998-2000). Kromer – an 18-year coaching veteran – it will be a
seamless transition in a career where he has built a track record of success tutor-
In 1997, Jones opened his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma ing outstanding offensive linemen. He will also be involved in the design and
mater, the University of Georgia, where he worked with the defensive line, blocking schemes of the rushing attack.
including a pair of freshmen in Richard Seymour and Marcus Stroud.
Jones brings the added perspective of having played on the defensive front. He Kromer arrived in New Orleans in 2008 after a three-year stint with the Tampa
was a four-year letter-winner (1990-92, 94) as a defensive lineman for the Bay Buccaneers, including his final two as senior assistant/offensive line coach.
Bulldogs and served as a defensive captain as a senior. He graduated in 1995 and He has developed the skills of a handful of Pro Bowl blockers during his time in
earned a master’s degree from the school in 1998. the NFL, and the former college offensive lineman is known for his teaching
skills and attention to detail.
Jones played one season with the Baltimore Stallions of the Canadian Football
League in 1995 and then joined the Florida Bobcats of the Arena League in 1996. Kromer’s achievements in leading the running backs coach last year for the
A native of Irwinton, Ga., for the last four years he has held a football camp for Saints were many. RB Pierre Thomas emerged as a top threat over the last half of
youngsters in central Georgia that teaches the fundamentals of football, sports- the season, rushing for 625 yards, hauling in 31 passes and scoring 12 touch-
manship and the importance of goal-setting to serve them on and off the field. downs. Despite missing six games, Reggie Bush added 844 yards of offense and
six TDs. As a unit, the running back corps combined for 2,472 yards from scrim-
Jones and his wife, Melody, have two daughters, Kennedi and Averi. mage and 28 TDs.
PLAYING CAREER: Georgia, 1990-94, Baltimore Stallions (CFL), At Tampa Bay in 2007, Kromer coached an offensive line that cleared the way
1995, Florida Bobcats (AFL), 1996. for the Buccaneers to rush for 1,872 yards and average nearly 327 yards of
COACHING CAREER: Georgia, 1997-98, Appalachian State, offense per game. That season, G Arron Sears earned All-Rookie honors under
1998-2000, Kansas, 2001-02, Louisiana State 2003-04, Miami Dolphins Kromer’s tutelage. In 2006, despite his unit losing a total of 23 starts from
2005-07, New Orleans Saints, 2008- . injuries, Kromer prepared a pair of rookie starters weekly and Tampa Bay
cracked the 1,500-yard rushing milestone.
He was the senior assistant for the Buccaneers in 2005, working primarily with
the offensive line. The Buccaneers surpassed the 100-yard rushing plateau in 10
contests, and Kromer helped polish the skills of All-Rookie selection G Dan
Buenning. Following the season, Kromer was selected by former Bucs coach Jon
Gruden to attend the NFL’s Coaches Career Development Symposium.
Kromer arrived in Tampa Bay after spending four seasons with Oakland as the
offensive line coach from 2002-04 and assistant offensive line coach in 2001.
The Raiders’ offensive front was the foundation of a unit that led the NFL in total
offense in 2002 – the same season the club advanced to Super Bowl XXXVII.
Kromer and his wife, Dawn, have a son, Zachary, and a daughter, Brooke. Lombardi – the grandson of legendary coach Vince Lombardi – is a 1994 gradu-
ate of the United States Air Force Academy, where he earned three letters as a
tight end and one in lacrosse. Lombardi and his wife, Molly, have five children:
PLAYING CAREER: Miami (Ohio), 1986-89. sons Joseph, Thomas and Dominic and daughters Maria and Bernadette.
COACHING CAREER: Miami (Ohio), 1990-98; Northwestern
1999-2000; Oakland Raiders 2001-04; Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2005-07;
New Orleans Saints 2008-. PLAYING CAREER: Air Force, 1991-93.
COACHING CAREER: Dayton, 1996-98; Virginia Military
Institute, 1999; Bucknell University, 2000; New York/New Jersey Hitmen
(XFL), 2001; Mercyhurst College, 2002-05; Atlanta Falcons, 2006; New
Orleans Saints, 2007-.
Joe
LOMBARDI
quarterbacks
Mike
Joe Lombardi enters his third season with the Saints MALLORY
and has been promoted to quarterbacks coach after
having served as an offensive assistant for the last two
assistant special teams
years. In his previous position, he was heavily
involved in the preparation of the quarterbacks and passing attack, responsibili- An experienced coach who has built a reputation for
ties that will expand in 2009. attention to detail, intensity and preparation through-
out his career, Mike Mallory enters his second season
Over the last two years Lombardi has worked closely with Pete Carmichael, who in New Orleans as assistant special teams coach. He
has been promoted to offensive coordinator after serving as quarterbacks brings over two decades of experience as a college coach to his post – including
coach/passing game. While Lombardi helped tutor the passers throughout the last three stints as a defensive coordinator – and a strong past working relationship
two years, he also stepped in for a brief stint as the running backs coach near the with special teams coordinator Greg McMahon.
end of 2008.
Last season, the Saints’ special teams returned three punts for touchdowns.
Lombardi arrived in New Orleans with extensive coaching experience on both Mallory also assisted in the development of two newcomers signed at midseason
sides of the ball, most recently serving as defensive assistant for the Atlanta – kicker Garrett Hartley and punter Glenn Pakulak. Hartley went on to make all
Malone began his years at Michigan as offensive line coach, with the Wolverines
winning the 1997 national title in his first season. His offensive line allowed a
conference-low 18 sacks. He would remain in that position until being promoted
to offensive coordinator after the 2001 season.
Michigan’s front line had three NFL draft picks in 2001, including No. 1 picks
A native of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Oden and his wife, Amanda, have a son,
Jaylen and a daughter, Ryan.
In 2008, the secondary suffered several injuries – including losing both starting
cornerbacks for the season – but still combined for 12 interceptions. Oden helped
develop rookie Tracy Porter into an immediate starter and also polished the tal-
ents of veterans Randall Gay, Usama Young and Roman Harper, who all had
career years.
Mike Blake
CERULLO WILLIAMS
coaching assistant coaching assistant
Cerullo joined the Saints in 2007 and has worked with Williams joined the Saints in 2009, and he will assist the
the coaching staff in all facets of preparation. His first club’s offensive staff in all aspects of game preparation,
two seasons he worked with the offense and this sea- including film breakdown, player and unit scouting
son his emphasis will be on assisting the defensive reports, the creation of playbooks and during practice.
staff as well as the linebackers. His responsibilities
include quality control, film breakdown, player scouting reports, playbook design Williams arrives in New Orleans after serving as a defensive assistant with the
and assisting at practice. Jacksonville Jaguars in 2008, holding similar responsibilities. He was a coaching
intern with the Washington Redskins from 2006-07.
Prior to joining the Saints, Cerullo worked as an intern for the Atlanta Falcons in
pro personnel and with the special teams from 2006-07. From 2003-06, he served A graduate of Princeton University, Williams was a four-year letterman on the school’s
as a defensive graduate assistant at Syracuse University. He was the tight ends football team, where he played defensive back and on the special teams units.
coach/assistant linebackers coach at Northeastern University from 2001-03. For
the two previous years, he helped tutor the defensive line at Curry College
(Mass.).
Cerullo is an Honor Graduate from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, where he Adam
served as a Combat Engineer from 1993-97. He graduated from Central
Connecticut State, where he played running back. ZIMMER
defensive assistant/linebackers
Sheridan started with the Saints as an intern in the marketing department in 2004.
The New Orleans native played defensive back for Florida A&M from 1996-98,
earning a scholarship after a prep career at St. Augustine High School.
CHARLES SONDRA
BYRD EGAN
Strength and Administrative
Conditioning Assistant to the
Assistant Head Coach
NFL CAREER – Ayodele appeared in six games last season while split- CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 3, vs. Washington (11/18/07); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Forced Fumbles — 1, vs.
ting time between the Saints' practice squad and active roster. The veteran defen- Chicago (9/23/07); Fumble Recoveries — 0.
sive tackle first made an NFL roster in 2007, appearing in seven games for the
Dallas Cowboys, but his career and work ethic are lessons in determination. He
originally signed with New England as an undrafted free agent, and has also had
stints with Baltimore, the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe and Atlanta before Darian
arriving in New Orleans. His NFL totals include 12 tackles and a forced fumble
in 13 games.
BARNES 36
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to active roster, 12/20/08;
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 255
Miami after signing at midseason, making six starts, and had a special teams tack-
le. 2004 – Played 16 games and started 10 for Dallas…Rushed for 10 yards on Mike
five carries and hauled in 10 passes for 59 yards and a TD. 2003 – Played 14
games for Tampa Bay and had a six-yard reception and seven special teams stops.
BELL 21
2002 – Played six games for Tampa Bay, primarily on special teams. HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 225
COLLEGE: arizona
COLLEGE – As senior at Hampton in 2001, rushed for 93 yards on 27 JOINED SAINTS: FA-08
carries and a touchdown...Transferred from Rutgers and did not play football in NFL EXPERIENCE: 4
2000...Majored in political science. BORN: 4/23/83
RB
PERSONAL – Born Feb. 28, 1980 in Toms River, N.J.…Played at Toms
NFL CAREER – Bell is a proven, hard-nosed runner who joined the
River North (Toms River, N.J.) HS, where he earned second-team all-state hon-
Saints late last season and in brief action showed flashes of the form that carried
ors as a senior…Has participated in events benefiting the Boys and Girls Club...
him to 677 yards for Denver as an undrafted rookie in 2006. The 225-pound veter-
Created an animated program along with a partner known as the “National
an appeared in four games last season after being signed in November to add depth
Triumph League” in which pro athletes are blessed with superhuman talent and
to the backfield. In 24 career games, Bell has posted 722 yards on 176 carries with
extraordinary opportunities...Is an avid video game player...Married (Rebecca)
nine touchdowns and caught 22 passes for 179 yards.
and the couple have two children.
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed by New Orleans Saints,
11/19/08; Waived by Houston Texans, 8/8/08; Signed by Houston to a two-year
contract, 7/31/08; Waived by Denver Broncos, 7/21/08; Signed by Denver as an
DARIANBARNES
undrafted free agent, 5/8/06.
RUSHING RECEIVING
2002 Tampa Bay 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2008 – Signed by the Saints, Nov. 19 and appeared in four games, totaling 13
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2003
2004
Tampa Bay
Dallas
14
16
0
10
0
5
0 0.0
10 2.0
0
8
0
0
1
10
6
59
6.0
5.9
6 0
14 1
carries for 42 yards with one touchdown…Most extensive action came at Detroit,
2005 Miami 9 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 Dec. 21, with four carries for 26 yards and his first TD as a Saint, a leaping, one-
2006 Miami 16 6 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 22 7.3 13 0 yard plunge. Also added a 14-yard reception in the contest. 2007 – Played in
five games for Denver, posting six carries for three yards along with a seven-yard
2007 N.Y. Jets 5 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2008 Buffalo 3 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 34 17.0 25 0
Detroit 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 reception…Added two tackles on special teams. 2006 – Saw action in 15
New Orleans 4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 games with three starts as an undrafted rookie free agent…Gained 677 yards on
157 carries (4.3 avg.), with eight touchdowns…Became the fifth undrafted player
NFL totals 75 27 5 10 2.0 8 0 16 121 7.6 25 1
since the inception of the common NFL Draft in 1967 to gain over 500 rushing
Saints totals 4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2002, 3); (2003, 7); (2004, 4); (2005, 1); (2008, 3)
yards as a rookie…677 rushing yards marked the fourth-most by an undrafted
rookie since 1967 and was the fourth-highest total among league rookies for the
Total: 18.
CAREER HIGHS: Rushes — 2, vs. N.Y. Giants (10/10/04); Rushing Yards — 7, vs. N.Y. Giants (10/10/04); season as well as the sixth-best rushing output by a rookie in Broncos
Long Rush — 8, vs. N.Y. Giants (10/10/04); Rushing TDs — 0; Receptions — 2 (5x), last vs. Oakland
history…Eight rushing scores tied for the second-most among undrafted rookies
(9/21/08); Receiving Yards — 34, last vs. Oakland (9/21/08); Long Reception — 25, last vs. Oakland
(9/21/08); Receiving TDs — 1, vs. Chicago (11/25/04); Special Teams Tackles — 2 (3x), last vs. Green Bay since 1967 and ranked second among NFL rookies for the year…Added 20
(11/24/08). catches for 158 yards…Carried 10 times for 58 yards with a one-yard TD in his
POSTSEASON
pro debut at St. Louis, Sept. 10, and also led the club with four catches for 30
yards…Had 136 yards with two scores on 15 carries vs. Indianapolis, Oct.
29…Had 20 carries for 90 yards with a pair of touchdowns on Sunday Night
RUSHING RECEIVING
ADDITIONAL POSTSEASON STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2002, 3) Total: 3. and a TD vs. Cincinnati, Dec. 24…Totaled 66 yards on 11 rushes to go with three
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Rushes — 0; Rushing Yards — 0; Long Rush — 0; Rushing TDs — 0; catches for 34 yards in finale vs. San Francisco, Dec. 31.
Receptions — 0; Receiving Yards — 0; Long Reception — 0; Receiving TDs — 0; Special Teams Tackles —
2, vs. Oakland (1/26/03).
COLLEGE – Finished career ranked fourth on Arizona's all-time rushing
chart, totaling 3,163 yards on 678 attempts with 17 touchdowns in 46 games with
34 starts…Posted 11 career 100-yard rushing games and also was the first player
in school history to lead the Wildcats in rushing for four consecutive before. Brees has led all passers since 2006 with 13,910 yards - the second-high-
seasons…Added 56 career receptions for 465 yards with a touchdown…Named est three-season total in NFL history - and paces the league with 1,209 comple-
honorable mention All-Pac-10 as a senior in 2005 after rushing for 952 yards on tions and ranks second over the span with 88 touchdowns. In 2008, he passed for
200 carries with five TDs…Picked up second-team All-Pac-10 honors as a soph- 5,069 yards, just the second player to reach the 5,000-yard milestone in league
omore in 2003. record books and 15 short of breaking the record set by Dan Marino in 1984.
Few players in the era of free agency have made the impact that Brees has had on
PERSONAL – Full name: Michael Steven Bell… Born in Denver, the Saints. He led the club to the NFC Championship Game in 2006, has started
Colo.…Was a consensus All-American at Tolleson Union (Tolleson, Ariz.) all 48 regular-season contests, has recorded a league-high 23 games with at least
HS…Named the state's player of the year as selected by The Arizona Republic as 300 passing yards and has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week
a senior...Career prep total of 4,692 rushing yards marked the second-highest seven times. Brees was also honored as the co-winner of the 2006 NFL Walter
total in state record books. Payton Man of the Year, in large part for his charitable contributions and volun-
teer work, where he has taken a leadership role in the New Orleans community.
Brees signed a six-year contract with the Saints in March of 2006 as an
MIKEBELL Unrestricted Free Agent after ranking as one of the NFL's top quarterbacks over
the previous two seasons with San Diego, departing as the Chargers' all-time
leader for career completion percentage. Originally drafted by San Diego in
2001, in 2004 Brees was selected to the Pro Bowl after earning a host of awards,
RUSHING RECEIVING
2007 Denver 5 0 6 3 0.5 3 0 1 7 7.0 7 0 including the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year.
2008 New Orleans 4 0 13 42 3.2 15 1 1 14 14.0 14 0
NFL totals 24 3 176 722 4.1 48 9 22 179 8.1 24 0
Saints totals 4 0 13 42 3.2 15 1 1 14 14.0 14 0
! WORTHNOTING
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2007, 2) Total: 2.
KICKOFF RETURNS Despite breaking team and NFL records each year since arriving
Pittsburgh (11/5/06); Receiving TDs — 0; Kickoff Returns — 2, at St. Louis (9/10/06); Kickoff Return Yards
three-year passing yardage total in NFL history, only trailing Dan
Marino's 13,967 from 1984-86.
— 40, at St. Louis (9/10/06); Long Kickoff Return — 22, vs. San Diego (11/19/06); Kickoff Returned for TD
— 0; Special Teams Tackles — 1 (2x), last at Chicago (11/25/07). Brees also threw for over 300 yards in 10 games in 2008, tying
an NFL record originally set by Rich Gannon in 2002. In 2006,
Brees topped the milestone eight times, a total exceeded by only
four players.
the Year; Associated Press All-Pro; Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers of
America All-Pro & All-NFC; Sporting News All-Pro; USA Today All-Pro; Sports
Illustrated (Dr. Z) MVP; NFL FedEx Air Player of the Year; NFC Offensive
Player of the Week (Week 14); FedEx Air Player of the Week (Week 14); FedEx
Air Player of the Week (Week 12); NFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 9);
FedEx Air Player of the Week (Week 9). 2005: Pro Bowl alternate; AFC
Offensive Player of the Week (Week 4); FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week
(Week 9). 2004: Pro Bowl; Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year,
CBSSportsline.com Most Improved Player; FoxSports.com Comeback Player of
the Year; Dallas Morning News Comeback Player of the Year; Pro Football
Weekly Most Improved Player; Sports Illustrated Most Improved Player;
Football Digest All-Pro (second-team); College & Pro Football Newsweekly All-
Pro (second-team); AFC Player of the Week (Week 8); FedEx Air NFL Player of
the Week (Week 8); FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week (Week 9).
! WORTHNOTING
NFL Leaders in Passing Yards since 2006: Brees was voted the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year
in 2008, becoming the first player in club history to earn the
2. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 13,910
award. He was also voted to the Pro Bowl for the second time
3. Brett Favre, Green Bay/NY Jets
12,439
since joining the Saints.
11,512
Brees was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week three times
NFL Leaders in Completions since 2006 in 2008 – bringing his total to seven since arriving in New
2. Brett Favre, Green Bay, NY Jets yards and tied a league record with 10 games with over 300 passing yards (Rich
1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 1,841
mark (Tom Brady, 2007)…Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week three times
87
and NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September…Led club to 24-20 win
NFL Leaders in Passing First Downs since 2006
2. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts in opener vs. Tampa Bay, completing 23 of 32 for 343 yards with three TDs…At
1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 665
3. Brett Favre, Green Bay/NY Jets Denver, Sept. 21, had 421 passing yards, the fourth-highest total in club history.
656
563
Set team record with 39 completions on 48 attempts with a TD. His 110.2 rating
marked the 14th game with New Orleans in triple digits…Tossed three touch-
NFL Leaders in 300-yard Passing Games since 2006
2. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys downs in victory vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28, completing 23 of 35 for 363 yards.
1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 23
Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals Became fourth QB in team history to reach 10,000 yards on 47-yard scoring
13
yard day, connecting on 26 of 46 for 330 yards with a touchdown and a pair of
1. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
NFL Leaders in Touchdown Passes since 2006
INTs…Nearly perfect vs. Oakland, Oct. 12, recording a rating of 144.4 and com-
89
3. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys pleting 26 of 30 (86.7 percent) for 320 yards and three TDs. Completed first 16
2. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints 88
81
passes, and was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week…Going against his tory at Carolina since 2005 by throwing
former team for first time, led Saints to 37-32 win over San Diego at London's three touchdowns and running for an
Wembley Stadium Oct. 26. Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after eight-yard TD. Completed 24 of 36 for
MILESTONES
throwing for 339 yards and three TDs on 30 for 41 passing with a rating of 260 yards and an INT. Rushing touch-
121.9...At Atlanta, Nov. 9, recorded 422 yards with a pair of touchdowns, includ- down was his first with Saints and his
ing 294 yards in the fourth quarter…Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week first since 12/11/05…In victory at
after posting a passer rating of 157.5 vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24. Completed 20 of Atlanta, Dec. 19, completed 28 of 41 for
26 for 323 yards and four TDs, including a pair of 70-yard scores. Led team to 328 yards with three touchdowns…Dec.
club-record 51 points in win…Dec. 21 at Detroit had passer rating of 117.8, 16 vs. Arizona posted 86.7 completion
going 30 of 40 for 351 yards and a pair of TDs, breaking his own team records percentage (26 for 30) with 315 yards
for passing yards and touchdowns…Led furious comeback that fell short in and a pair of touchdowns (19- and 32-
fourth quarter vs. Carolina, Dec. 28, finishing 30 of 49 with 386 yards, four TDs yard strikes). Notched a passer rating of
- three in the final 15 minutes - and an INT. Became only second player in NFL 132.6, his fourth-straight game in triple
history to throw for over 5,000 yards, and extended team record to 34 touchdown digits, and was named NFC Offensive
passes…Completed 11 0f 19 passes for 142 yards and one TD in Pro Bowl. Player of the Week…Finished 27 of 42
Brees is one of only five players in
CAREERGAMEBYGAME CAREERGAMEBYGAME
completing 26 of 41 for 353 yards with two TDs and a 96.9 rating. Lone QB in
1/13 PHI 32 20 243 62.5 1 0 35 3/16 96.2 9/8 @ CIN 19 15 160 78.9 2 0 30 1/0 136.8
1/21 @ CHI 49 27 354 55.1 2 1 88t 3/35 83.2 9/15 HOU 28 15 163 53.6 1 1 35t 2/20 68.0
Atlanta completed 20 of 28 for 191 yards for victory in club's Superdome return
9/29 NE 18 10 104 55.6 1 0 52t 0/0 91.0
2005 10/6 @ DEN 42 26 235 61.9 1 2 30 0/0 65.1
at Carolina, Oct. 1…Tossed three TDs in win vs. Philadelphia, Oct. 15. Tied with
9/25 NYG 22 19 191 86.4 2 0 27 0/0 133.1 11/10 @ StL 20 12 139 60.0 0 2 26 1/9 41.5
8:26 remaining, led the Saints on a 16-play, 72-yard march to set up game-win-
10/2 @ NE 24 19 248 79.2 2 0 38 0/0 137.5 11/17 SF 50 29 336 58.0 2 1 47 0/0 83.4
10/10 PIT 35 20 219 57.1 1 1 41 1/6 73.4 11/24 @ MIA 22 15 107 68.2 0 1 23 3/27 60.2
ning field goal as time expired. Completed final 10 passes, finishing 27 of 37 for
10/16 @ OAK 20 14 164 70.0 1 0 35t 2/12 111.2 12/1 DEN 41 27 217 65.9 0 0 30 1/3 79.0
275 yards with a pair of INTs and a 98.4 rating…Posted a 136.7 passer rating,
10/23 @ PHI 40 23 299 57.5 2 2 43 3/29 77.0 12/8 OAK 41 22 239 53.7 0 3 28 2/13 40.6
10/30 KC 43 25 324 58.1 3 1 35t 0/0 95.5 12/15 @ BUF 24 13 148 54.2 0 0 42 3/20 72.9
completing 24 of 32 for 314 yards and three TDs at Tampa Bay, Nov. 5.
11/6 @ NYJ 27 20 270 74.1 1 1 29 1/8 102.4 12/22 @ KC 40 26 242 65.0 2 0 32 1/7 98.1
Completed 10 of 12 in third quarter and was named NFC Offensive Player of the
11/20 BUF 33 28 339 84.8 4 0 39 1/2 149.1 12/29 SEA 49 27 332 55.1 3 1 31t 3/26 88.1
11/27 @ WASH 44 22 215 50.0 0 3 24 3/20 35.7 TOTALS 526 320 3284 60.8 17 16 52t 24/180 76.9
Week…At Pittsburgh, Nov. 12, completed 31 of 47 for 398 yards and a TD,
12/4 OAK 22 17 160 77.3 2 0 27 2/12 127.1
12/11 MIA 52 35 279 67.3 2 1 25 3/34 85.3 2001
notching third-straight game with over 300 yards. Had a passer rating of
12/18 @ IND 33 22 255 66.7 1 2 54 1/8 74.7 ATT CMP YDS PCT TD INT LG SACKS RT
99.4…Recorded sixth-highest passing yardage day in NFL history with 510 vs.
12/24 @ KC 33 18 161 54.5 1 1 22 1/8 65.3 No statistics in 15 games
12/31 DEN 14 8 68 57.1 0 0 15 3/22 69.9 11/4 KC 27 15 221 55.6 1 0 40 2/12 94.8
Cincinnati, Nov. 19. Completed 37 of 57, with a pair of TDs and three INTs.
TOTALS 500 323 3576 64.6 24 15 54 27/223 89.2 TOTALS 27 15 221 55.6 1 0 40 2/12 94.8
Yardage total shattered former club record (441, Aaron Brooks vs. Denver, Dec. 2004
3, 2000). Completed passes to eight targets as club set record with 595 yards of
ATT CMP YDS
PCT TD INT LG SACKS RT
two TDs and a 131.1 rating at Atlanta, Nov. 26. Seventh time in 11 games he
9/26 @ DEN 29 14 121
48.3 0 0 17 4/30 59.7
seventh game without INT in win…At Dallas, Dec. 19, had a season-high 140.8
10/24 @ CAR 32 21 196
65.6 0 0 23 1/8 82.3
10/31 OAK 25 22 281
88.0 5 0 29 1/8 153.1
rating, going 24 of 38 for 384 yards and five TDs. Yardage achieved over first
11/7 NO 36 22 257
61.1 4 0 31 1/7 119.8
11/21 @ OAK 34 18 226
52.9 1 0 28 0/0 83.7
three quarters, as Saints held commanding lead. Tossed three TDs in third quarter
11/28 @ KC 37 28 378
75.7 2 0 65 1/7 125.7
while completing seven of eight for 185 yards. Went over 4,000 yards passing,
12/5 DEN 27 14 106
51.9 0 1 30 2/20 46.2
12/12 TB 23 17 220
73.9 2 2 79t 2/14 96.3
becoming the first QB in club history to do so. Named NFC Offensive Player of
12/19 @ CLE 6 4 66.7 1 0
85 72t 1/2 149.3
the Week…With division title locked up, only played in opening drive vs.
12/26 @ IND 31 21 290
67.7 3 1 74t 1/9 116.3
1/2 KC Inactive
Carolina in finale, completing four of five for 46 yards, 105.0 rating… NFC
TOTALS 400 262 3159 65.5 27 7 79t 18/131 104.8
starter in Pro Bowl, completing two of seven for 23 yards before suffering a dis- POSTSEASON
located left elbow. 2005 – Named first alternate to AFC Pro Bowl squad...
1/8 NYJ 42 31 319 73.8 2 1 44 2/11 101.2
TOTALS 42 31 319 73.8 2 1 44 2/11 101.2
Had a sterling sequel to record-setting 2004 by completing 323 of 500 for 3,576
yards, with 24 TDs and 15 INTs, with 89.2 rating...Named AFC Offensive Player TEAMRECORDS
of the Week after 41-17 win over New England, Oct. 2, ending Patriots' NFL-
record 21-game home win streak. Completed 19 of 24 for 248 yards with two
TDs with 137.5 rating…Completed 23 of 40 for 299 yards and a pair of TDs at
TEAM RECORDS BREES HAS BROKEN SINCE JOINING THE SAINTS:
Philadelphia, Oct. 23… Recorded initial 300-yard passing day of season with 324 Completions: 39, at Denver, Sept. 21, 2008
GAME
yards vs. Kansas City, Oct. 30. Tossed three TDs and posted a 95.5 Attempts: 60, at Chicago, Oct. 31, 2007
rating…Completed 28 of 33 for four TDs and 339 yards in 48-10 win over Yards: 510 vs. Cincinnati, Nov. 19, 2006
Buffalo Nov. 20. His 84.8 completion percentage was second-highest in team his- Consecutive completions: 17, Dec. 16-Dec. 23, 2007
tory…Went 35 of 52 vs. Miami, Dec. 11, with 279 yards and two TDs, with a
Completions: 440, 2007
SEASON
Games with over 300 yards passing in a season: 10, 2008 (tied with Rich Gannon,
2002) Completion Pct.: 65.7
CAREER
Touchdown passes to different players in a season: 11, 2008 (tied with Tom Brady, Passer Rating: 93.8
2007) 300-yard Passing Games: 23
Most yards in a five-game span: 1,954 yards (Oct. 29-Nov. 26, 2006) 4,000+-yard Passing Seasons: 3
rushing touchdown…Suffered torn labrum in right shoulder in second quarter of Weeks 9-13...Returned vs. Green Bay, Dec. 14, after being benched for five
finale vs. Denver. Injured while diving for loose ball and landed on by Broncos games and passed for 363 yards (28 of 48) and two TDs, including a 68-yard TD.
DT Gerard Warren. 2004 – Voted to first Pro Bowl and Comeback Player of 2002 – Started 16 games and completed 320 of 526 for 3,284 yards, with 17
Year by Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and Dallas Morning News...Voted TDs and 16 INTs…Rushed for a career-high 130 yards…In first NFL start was
Most Improved Player of Year by Pro Football Weekly, Pro Football Writers of 15 of 19 for 160 yards with two TDs at Cincinnati, Sept. 8. His .789 completion
America, CBSsportsline.com and FoxSports.com...Named AFC Offensive Player percentage was the best by a QB making first start since Rob Johnson completed
of Week after setting team record by completing 22 of 25 for 281 yards and a 20 of 24 (.833) for Jacksonville in 1997...Threw first-career INT against Houston
career-high five TDs against Oakland, Oct. 31. Finished with career-high passer Sept. 15 to end string of 66 attempts without pick to open career...Passed for 319
rating of 153.1...Threw four TD passes vs. New Orleans, Nov. 7. Was 22 of 36 yards vs. Kansas City, Oct. 13 and led game-winning drive in final 2:24, com-
for 257 yards and a 119.8 rating...Nine TD passes most by a Chargers quarter- pleting six of seven for 71 yards, including two-yard TD. 2001 – Made first
back in two-game stretch...Went 18 of 34 for 226 yards with a TD at Oakland, NFL appearance vs. Kansas City Nov. 4, and completed 15 of 27 for 221 yards
Nov. 21. Extended streak without interception to 156 tosses...Notched 378 yards with first career TD...Did not play Weeks 1-7 and 9-16.
at Kansas City, Nov. 28. Went 28 of 37 with two TDs to run streak without inter-
ception to team-record of 193. Was 11 of 11 for 163 yards and two TDs in final COLLEGE – Had an honor-filled career at Purdue, including being a
quarter...Threw an interception on second play vs. Denver, Dec. 5 to end team- Heisman Trophy finalist in 1999 and 2000…Won The Maxwell Award as the
record streak of passes without interception at 194...Passed for 290 yards and nation's outstanding player in 2000...Finalist for The Davey O'Brien Award as the
three TDs at Indianapolis Dec. 26, including 74-yard touchdown...First NFL QB nation's top quarterback in 1999 and 2000...Ended career as Big Ten and Purdue's
since Craig Morton of Dallas in 1970 to throw 70-yard TD passes in three- all-time leader in passing yards (11,792), touchdown passes (90), total yards
straight games. Finished with 290 yards on 21 of 31 at Indianapolis, Dec. 24, (12,693), completion percentage (.611), completions (1,026) and attempts
with three TDs…Had 319 yards and two TDs in Wild Card Playoff vs. New York (1,678)...Departed fourth in NCAA Division I history for total offense, comple-
Jets. Threw game-tying one-yard scoring pass with 11 seconds remaining to force tions and attempts...Led Boilermakers to 2000 Rose Bowl, the school's first
overtime. Completed 31 of 42 to set team record for completion percentage appearance in Pasadena since 1967...Only player in conference history to throw
(.738) in postseason. 2003 – Started first eight contests and final three…Had for more than 500 yards in a game twice...Added seven 400-yard games and 16
270 yards, completing 28 of 45, vs. Baltimore, Sept. 21…Notched first career TD 300-yard days in his career...Earned Big Ten Player of Year honors in 1998 and
catch on 21-yard reception on pass from RB LaDainian Tomlinson at Oakland, 2000 and all-conference accolades for three-straight years (1998-2000)...As a
Sept. 28. Also completed 21 of 31 for 187 yards and a TD…At Jacksonville, Oct. senior was named Academic All-America Player of Year...Recipient of the
5, went 24 of 41 for a 296 yards and three TDs for a 105.3 rating…Did not play school's Leonard Wilson Award for unselfishness and dedication...Fourth in
Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor in 2001...Chosen for school's Mortar Board
in 1999...Earned degree in industrial management and manufacturing and gradu- PASSING
New Orleans area with his Brees yards in 20 consecutive games, the
Saints totals 48 48 1,841 1,209 65.7 13,910 7.6 88 46 86t 47 306 93.8
Dream Foundation, with the mission longest current streak in the NFL:
* - NFL record
28-0-1 record as two-year starter...Selected as the Texas Class 5A MVP in CAREER HIGHS: Attempts — 60, at Chicago (12/30/07); Completions — 39, at Denver (9/21/08); Completion
1996...Also lettered in basketball and in baseball as a shortstop...His father, Chip, Pct. — 88.0 (22 for 25) vs. Oakland (10/31/04); Passing Yards — 510, vs. Cincinnati (11/19/06); Long Pass
— 86t, at Carolina (10/1/06); Interceptions — 4, vs. Tennessee (9/24/07); Passing TDs — 5 (2x), last at
played freshman basketball at Texas A&M and his grandfather, Ray Akins, fin- Dallas (12/10/06); Passer Rating — 157.5, vs. Green Bay (11/24/08); Rushes — 8, at Kansas City
ished his career with the third-most wins all-time among prep football coaches in (11/28/04); Rushing Yards — 31, at Kansas City (12/24/05); Long Rush — 22, vs. Oakland (10/31/04);
Rushing TDs — 1 (5x), last at Carolina (11/25/07).
Texas...Uncle, Marty Akins, was three-year starting quarterback and All-America
at Texas (1975-77)...Married, Brittany, and the couple has restored an old home POSTSEASON
in uptown New Orleans...The couple welcomed their first child, a son, shortly
Year Team GP GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Yds/Att TD Int Lg Sk Lst Rating
2004 San Diego 1 1 42 31 73.8 319 7.6 2 1 44 2 11 101.2
after the 2008 season…He and Brittany have traveled to Croatia, Greece, Tahiti, 2006 New Orleans 2 2 81 47 58.0 597 7.4 3 1 88t 6 51 88.3
Australia and Africa in the past…Has flown in the cockpits with the demonstra- Postseason 3 3 123 78 63.4 916 7.4 5 2 88t 8 62 92.7
tion teams of the Navy Blue Angels in the F/A-18 and the Air Force
Saints Totals 2 2 81 47 58.0 597 7.4 3 1 88t 6 51 88.3
Thunderbirds in the F-16. Career postseason record as starter: 1-2 (.333); 0-1 in 2004 (.000), 1-1 in 2006 (.500).
RUSHING
Year Team Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2004 San Diego 5 17 3.4 7 0
2006 New Orleans 4 6 1.5 8 0
Postseason 9 23 2.6 8 0
Saints totals 4 6 1.5 8 0
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Attempts — 49, at Chicago (1/21/07); Completions — 31, vs. New York Jets
(1/8/05); Completion Pct. — 73.8 (31 for 42) vs. New York Jets (1/8/05); Passing Yards — 354, at Chicago
(1/21/07); Long Pass — 88t, at Chicago (1/21/07); Interceptions — 1 (2x), last at Chicago (1/21/07); Passing
TDs — 2 (2x), last at Chicago (1/21/07); Passer Rating — 101.2, vs. New York Jets (1/8/05); Rushes — 5,
vs. New York Jets (1/8/05); Rushing Yards — 17, vs. New York Jets (1/8/05); Long Rush — 8, at Chicago
(1/21/07); Rushing TDs — 0.
Oklahoma in blocking consistency for two years, and earned the highest grade
Jammal among the school's blockers in 20 of his final 26 contests… A consensus All-Big
BROWN 70 12 pick for his last three years at right tackle.
HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 313
PERSONAL - Graduated from Oklahoma with a degree in multidiscipli-
COLLEGE: OKLAHOMA nary studies in May 2009…Sociology major…Father, Charles, is retired from the
JOINED SAINTS: D1-05 Army…Attended MacArthur (Lawton, Okla.) HS…Played both sides of the ball
NFL EXPERIENCE: 5 during his prep career and earned first-team All-State honors as a defensive tack-
le - posting nine sacks and 70 tackles as a senior…Made the permanent conver-
sion from defensive to offensive line at Oklahoma.
BORN: 3/30/81
T
side since sliding over to left tackle in his second season after playing right tackle
Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2005, 13/13); (2006, 15/15); (2007, 15/15); (2008, 15/15) Totals: 58/58
as a rookie. In 2008, he was voted to his second Pro Bowl, after also being voted
to the postseason all-star game in 2006 and being named an Associated Press All-
Pro. Brown has been the cornerstone of an offensive line that has allowed a
POSTSEASON
Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2006, 2/2) Totals: 2/2
league-low 29 sacks over the last two years, despite the Saints attempting more
passes than any other team. Brown immediately stepped in as the starter after
being selected 13th overall and was a near-unanimous choice for NFL All-Rookie
squads. Considered equally adept at pass-blocking and clearing lanes for the run, Mark
Brown has opened all 58 games he has appeared in during his career. BRUNELL 11
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed to five-year contract, HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 217
7/30/05; Drafted by the Saints in first round (13th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. COLLEGE: washington
JOINED SAINTS: UFA-08 (was)
HONORS – 2008: Pro Bowl. 2006: Pro Bowl (Starter); Associated NFL EXPERIENCE: 17
Press All-Pro; Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers of America All-NFL & BORN: 9/17/70
All-NFC; USA Today All-Pro; Sports Illustrated (Dr. Z) All-Pro; 2005: Pro
QB
Football Weekly All-Rookie team.
NFL CAREER – Brunell enters his second season with the Saints after
serving as Drew Brees' backup in 2008. The veteran left-hander heads into the
2008 – Started all 15 games he appeared in, declared inactive at Chicago,
2009 campaign ranked 26th on the league's all-time passing yardage list, having
Dec. 11 with an ankle injury…Suffered a hip injury at Denver, Sept. 21, that
thrown for 31,826 yards (third among active QBs, trailing only Peyton Manning
forced him to the sidelines, but he played with the injury for several weeks.
and Kerry Collins) with 182 touchdowns and 106 interceptions over 159 career
2007 – Started 15 games at LT, inactive at Houston, Nov. 18, with a strained
games and 150 starts. The three-time Pro Bowler - who holds the NFL single-
calf that he had injured the week before…Earned a game ball for his efforts vs. game record for most consecutive pass completions with 22, a mark he set in
Atlanta, Oct. 21. 2006 – Started 15 games at LT, inactive for one contest (at 2006 - spent the first two years of his career with the Green Bay Packers before
Tampa Bay, Nov. 5) with an ankle injury...Opened both postseason taking the reins as the starter for the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars, a role he
games…Voted a starter in the Pro Bowl and All-Pro by the Associated Press. held for nine years before spending four seasons in Washington, three of them as
2005 – Started 13 games at RT… Showed no rookie jitters in first NFL con- a starter for the Redskins. In addition to completing 2,738 of 4,594 career pass
test despite lining up against DE Julius Peppers in opening-day victory at attempts, he has been one of the more prolific running quarterbacks of his era,
Carolina, Sept. 11. Brown helped hold annual Pro Bowl pick without a gaining 2,433 yards on 509 career carries with 15 touchdown runs. Since enter-
sack…Sidelined with ankle injury vs. Atlanta, Oct. 16, at St. Louis, Oct. 23 and ing the league as a fifth-round draft choice of the Packers in 1993, Brunell's lead-
at Tampa Bay, 1/1/06. ership and grit have helped to lead five teams to the postseason. He has started
10 career postseason games, including two AFC Championship games, and
COLLEGE - Outland Trophy recipient in 2004, awarded to the nation's top thrown for 1,833 yards and 11 playoff touchdowns.
offensive lineman…Three-year starter and four-year letterman at
Oklahoma…Did not allow a sack in 2004, and only one in 2003…He led
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed by Saints to a two-year ran 39 times for 224 yards (third on squad) and one score. 2000 – Started all
contract (UFA-Was), 3/17/08; Traded to Washington Redskins by Jacksonville 16 games for the Jaguars and put up numbers that were the second-highest of his
Jaguars in exchange for Washington's third-round draft choice in the 2004 NFL career for passing yards (3,640), attempts (512) and completions (311)…Tied his
Draft, 3/3/04; Traded to Jacksonville by Green Bay Packers in exchange for 1998 team record with 20 touchdown passes and finished ranked sixth in the
Jacksonville's third- and fifth-round draft choices in the 1995 NFL Draft, AFC and 10th in the NFL with an 84.0 passer rating…Earned AFC Offensive
4/21/95; Signed by Green Bay, 7/1/93; Selected by Green Bay in the fifth round Player of the Week honors at Dallas, Oct. 29, completing 20-of-24 passes
(118th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. (83.3%) for 231 yards and three touchdowns for a 146.4 rating. 1999 –
Started the year's first 15 games and finished ranked fourth in the AFC and 11th
HONORS – 2000: Pro Bowl alternate; AFC Offensive Player of the in the NFL with a 82.0 passer rating, earning his third Pro Bowl berth in four
Week (Week 9). 1999: Pro Bowl; AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week years as he led the Jaguars to a 14-2 record and an AFC Central Division
12). 1998: Pro Bowl alternate. 1997: Pro Bowl starter. 1996: Pro Bowl; title…Completed 259-of-441 passes for 3,060 yards, 14 scores and only nine
Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player; Florida Pro Football Player of the Year; AFC interceptions…Started two postseason games and an appearance in the AFC
Offensive Player of the Week (Week 13); AFC Offensive Player of the Week Championship game as he completed 24-of-47 for 331 yards and three touch-
(Divisional Playoffs). downs and two interceptions. 1998 – Started 13 games, missing the final
three regular season games before returning for both postseason contests…Led
2008 – Active for all 16 games as the Saints' backup quarterback, taking snaps
in two games (vs. Oakland and vs. Green Bay) but did not attempt a pass. !
2007 – In uniform but inactive for first 13 games of the season, then active
WORTHNOTING
but did not play in final three regular season contest or the Redskins' Wild Card
Playoff game. 2006 – Played in 10 games, with nine starts, in his third year in
Washington, finishing with 1,789 passing yards, eight touchdowns, four intercep-
Entering his 17th season, Brunell provides experienced, proven
depth behind starting QB Drew Brees.
over his former team against Jacksonville, Oct. 1. 2005 – Played in all 16
In 2006, set the NFL single-game record for consecutive comple-
games for the Redskins and started 15 of them, leading Washington to the play-
tions with 22.
offs as he completed 262 of 454 passes for 3,050 yards with 23 touchdowns and
In 1996, became the first quarterback since Baltimore's Johnny
pleting 30 of them for 332 yards and two touchdowns…Threw three touchdowns
and passed for 331 yards at Kansas City, Oct. 16…Went 12-for-20 for 163 touch- Jacksonville to their first-ever division crown and an 11-5 record…Completed
downs and tied a career-best with four touchdowns vs. Dallas, Dec. 18…Started 208-of-354 passes for 2,601 yards and 20 scores and nine interceptions…Started
both playoff games, posting 283 yards on 29-of-52 passing with a touchdown and both postseason games and completed 26-of-65 for 317 yards and four scores..
an interception. 2004 – In his first season in Washington, started the first nine 1997 – Named the AFC's starter in the Pro Bowl after having one of his most
games of the year and completed 118 of 237 passes for 1,194 yards, seven touch- prolific seasons as a passer to lead the AFC and finish third in the NFL with a
downs and six interceptions…Threw for 325 yards and a pair of touchdowns vs. 91.2 rating…Completed 264-of-435 passes for 3,281 yards, 18 touchdowns and
Dallas, Sept. 27. 2003 – Started the first three games of the season in his final seven interceptions as he started all 14 games he played in. 1996 – Led the
year in Jacksonville, throwing for 484 yards and two scores with no intercep- NFL in passing yards (4,367) and all quarterbacks in rushing yards (396), becom-
tions…In the season opener at Carolina, Sept. 7, he played in his 120th career ing the first passer since Baltimore's Johnny Unitas in 1963 to lead the league in
game and completed 23-of-27 passes for 272 yards, two touchdowns and no both categories…Completed 353-of-557 passes with 19 touchdowns and 20 inter-
interceptions…Left the game at Indianapolis, Sept. 21, with an elbow injury, ceptions…Put up the only two 400-yard passing performances of his career,
proving to be the final game of his nine-year Jaguar career. 2002 – Started the including a career-best 432 yards on 23-of-39 passing with three touchdowns at
first 15 games of the season and ranked seventh in the AFC with an 85.7 passer New England, Sept. 22…Led the Jaguars to a 9-7 record and an AFC Wild Card
rating while throwing only seven interceptions…Completed 245-of-416 passes playoff berth…Started all three of the team's playoff games, including the AFC
for 2,788 yards and 17 touchdowns…Posted a season-best 320 yards at Kansas Championship game at New England…Passed for 674 yards in the postseason on
City, Sept. 29, hitting on 25 of 36 throws with two touchdowns…Missed the sea- 56-of-100 passing with three touchdowns. 1995 – Was the starting quarter-
son finale with a pulled hamstring. 2001 – Started 15 games and finished back for the Jaguars in their inaugural season, becoming the highest-rated passer
fourth in the AFC in passing with an 84.1 rating and was named first alternate to in expansion team history…Started 13 games and completed 201-of-346 passes
the Pro Bowl…Threw for 3,309 yards (third most of his career, sixth in the for 2,168 yards with 15 touchdowns and only seven interceptions…Also rushed
AFC), 19 touchdowns and 13 interceptions…Completed 289-of-473 passes and for 480 yards and had two 300-yard passing games. 1994 – Served as Brett
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Favre's backup for the Packers and saw action in two games, completing 12-of-
27 passes for 95 yards…Scored his first NFL touchdown on a five-yard run vs.
Minnesota, Oct. 20. 1993 – Did not see any action as a rookie, and was the
MARKBRUNELL (cont.)
COLLEGE – Played in four bowl games during his career (three Rose 1994 Green Bay 6 7 1.2 5t 1
Year Team Att Yds Avg Lg TD
Bowls and one Freedom Bowl) with the Huskies, completing 301 of 563 passes 1995 Jacksonville 67 480
1996 Jacksonville 80 396
7.2
5.0
27t
33
4
3
for 4,008 yards with 28 touchdowns and 17 interceptions while rushing for 758 1997 Jacksonville 48 257 5.4 15 2
yards…Earned second-team All-Pac 10 honors in both 1990 and 1992…Had a 1998 Jacksonville 49 192 3.9 18 0
string of 128 consecutive pass attempts without an interception in 1990…Named
1999 Jacksonville 47 208 4.4 15 1
2000 Jacksonville 48 236 4.9 16 2
the Most Valuable Player of the 1991 Rose Bowl after passing for two touch- 2001 Jacksonville 39 224 5.7 38 0
downs and rushing for two more…Graduated in 1992 with a degree in history. 2002 Jacksonville 43 207 4.8 27 0
2003 Jacksonville 8 19 2.4 12 1
2004 Washington 19 62 3.3 21 0
PERSONAL – Born Mark Allen Brunell in Los Angeles, Calif… Married 2005 Washington 42 111 2.6 25 0
to Stacy with a daughter, Caitlin, and sons, Jacob, Joseph and Luke…Was a 2006 Washington 13 34 2.6 12 0
three-year letterman at quarterback and free safety at St. Joseph (Santa Maria,
NFL totals 509 2,433 4.8 38 15
Calif.) HS, where his father was the athletic director, twice being named an all- CAREER HIGHS: Attempts — 53, at Denver (10/9/05); Completions — 37, at St. Louis (10/20/96);
conference QB…A second-team all-conference guard in basketball and a four- Completion Pct. — 88.9 (24 for 27), at Houston (9/24/06); Passing Yards — 432, at New England
(9/22/96); Long Pass — 79t, last at Kansas City (9/15/02); Interceptions — 5, at St. Louis (10/20/95);
time all-league pick in baseball as a prep, he was drafted by baseball's Atlanta Passing TDs — 4 (2x), last vs. Dallas (12/28/05); Passer Rating — 147.9, vs. San Francisco (10/23/05);
Braves in the 44th round in 1992…Mark and his wife operate the Brunell Family Rushes — 11, at Cleveland (10/22/95); Rushing Yards — 63, at N.Y. Giants (11/3/02); Long Rush — 38, at
Foundation, committed to enriching the lives of children who face chronic or Baltimore (10/28/01); Rushing TDs — 1 (15x), last vs. Buffalo (9/14/03).
Career record as starter: 78-72 (.520); 3-7 (.300) in 1995, 9-7 (.563) in 1996, 9-5 (.643) in 1997, 9-4
(.692) in 1998, 13-2 (.867) in 1999, 7-9 (.438) in 2000, 6-9 (.400) in 2001, 6-9 (.400) in 2002, 0-3
(.000) in 2003, 3-6 (.333) in 2004, 9-6 (.600) in 2005, 3-6 (.333) in 2006.
ing into 10th in club history, for 64 yards…Scored twice vs. Oakland, Oct. 12,
Reggie with a three-yard run and a 15-yard reception…Posted 55 yards on nine carries in
BUSH 25 the first half at Carolina, Oct. 19 before suffering a knee injury late in the second
quarter. Underwent surgery to repair a meniscus tear a few days later and would
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 203
be inactive for the following four games…After playing in a limited role the pre-
COLLEGE: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
vious week, totaled 106 yards from scrimmage vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7, including 80
JOINED SAINTS: D1-06
rushing. Took off on a career-long 43-yard rush and scored on a five-yard recep-
NFL Experience: 4
tion…Had six carries for 30 yards and a pair of receptions for 16 yards at
BORN: 3/2/85
Chicago, Dec. 11 before being forced to the sidelines with a knee injury. Placed
on injured reserve less than a week later. 2007 – Played in 12 games with 10
RB
starts, inactive for the final four games with a knee injury…Rushed for a team-
NFL CAREER – The multi-talented running back enters his fourth sea-
high 581 yards on 157 carries (3.7 avg.) and four TDs and finished second on
son as one of the NFL's most versatile and explosive players. In 38 games in his
club with 73 catches for 417 yards (5.7 avg.) and two touchdowns…Turned in
career, Bush has 3,647 total yards, scored 24 touchdowns and has already provid-
second multi-TD game of his career with a pair of one-yard rushing touchdowns
ed a multitude of memorable moments. Despite missing 10 games the last two
vs. Tennessee, Sept. 24. An 11-yard reception in the third quarter was the 100th
seasons, Bush has more catches than any running back in the NFL since 2006,
and he has returned a club-record four punts for touchdowns. He led New
Orleans in rushing in 2007, set an all-time rookie record for running backs with ! WORTHNOTING
88 receptions in 2006 – and has already posted 1,599 receiving yards. In 2008,
Bush was one of only a handful of NFL players who scored touchdowns rushing,
receiving and on a punt return, duplicating the feat he first achieved in 2006.
Bush is the only player in franchise history to score touchdowns
Drafted second overall, Bush has twice won NFC Special Teams Player of the
rushing, receiving and on a punt return. He has 12 rushing touch-
downs, eight TD receptions, and has returned a club-record four
Week and has also taken home NFC Offensive Player of the Week once.
punts for touchdowns.
Against Minnesota last season, Bush became only the 12th player
12/17/08; Signed a six-year contract, 8/1/06; Drafted in the first round (second
Football, picking up NFC Special Teams Player of the Week hon-
Teams Player of the Week (Week 5). 2006: Pro Football Weekly/PFWA All-
In the 38 games he has played over the last three seasons, Bush
Rookie Team; NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month (December); NFC Offensive
has accounted for 157 first downs.
Player of the Week (Week 13); NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 5),
Bush tied a club record with four touchdowns against San
reserve with an injured knee, 12/17…Also on the inactive list for a four-game
of his career in his 19th game, making him the second-fastest to 100 behind
stretch with a knee injury from 10/26-11/24…Rushed for 404 yards and two TDs
Arizona WR Anquan Boldin…In first start as team's featured back following sea-
on 106 carries, hauled in 52 passes for 440 yards with four touchdowns and
son-ending injury to Deuce McAllister the week before, set career-high for
recorded 20 punt returns for 270 yards with three TDs…Accounted for 42 first
attempts with 21 for 67 yards and added nine catches for 52 yards vs. Carolina,
downs, including 22 receiving…In opener vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. 7, scored the
Oct. 7…At Seattle, Oct. 14, Rushed for season-high 97 yards on 19 carries (5.1
game-winning touchdown with a 42-yard burst of a swing pass in the fourth
avg.) - including a 22-yard burst - and caught six passes for 44 yards in Saints'
quarter. Finished with 112 yards on eight catches and 51 yards on 14 carries…At
first victory…Oct. 21 vs. Atlanta had 54 yards on 17 carries and added 19 yards
Washington, Sept. 14, shook loose for a 55-yard punt return for a touchdown and
on five catches. Scored the go-ahead touchdown by powering through a Falcons
added 63 yards on seven grabs…At Denver, Sept. 21, posted 73 yards on 18 car-
defender after hauling in a four-yard screen pass and followed moments later by
ries, added a season-high 11 catches for 75 yards and had two punt returns for 30
going around the end for the two-point conversion…At San Francisco, Oct. 28,
yards. Scored on a 23-yard run and six-yard reception in the sixth multi-TD game
rushed for 64 yards on 10 carries and caught seven passes for 49 yards…Posted
of his career…Tied an NFL record vs. Minnesota in Monday Night Football con-
third multi-TD game of his career vs. Jacksonville, Nov. 4, rushing for 72 yards
test, Oct. 6, with a pair of punt returns for touchdowns. Had a club-record 176
on 17 attempts with a one-yard TD and catching seven passes for 43 yards and a
yards on five returns, with 71- and 64-yard TDs. Also caught seven passes, mov-
two-yard touchdown in victory…Had a seven-yard touchdown run and five
catches for 27 yards vs. St. Louis, Nov. 11. Set a club record and tied an NFL knee injury. 2006 – Played in all 16 games, starting eight, including one at
record with a pair of two-point conversions, both on runs in the fourth quar- wide receiver where he opened in the slot…Ranked 10th in NFL with a team-
ter…At Houston, Nov. 18, set a career-high with 12 catches for 70 yards. In addi- high 88 receptions - leading all rookies and second overall among running backs
tion, his 12 grabs were the second-most in team history by a running back (FB - for 742 yards and two touchdowns…Yardage total was second among running
Tony Galbreath, 14 at Green Bay, 9/10/78)…Inactive for final four contests with backs and second to teammate WR Marques Colston (1,038) among rookies…88
catches set NFL record for catches by a rookie running back (breaking mark of
83, FB Earl Cooper, San Francisco, 1980)…Led NFL with 33 receptions on third
down, for 297 yards and a TD…742 receiving yards ranks third in league history
CAREERGAMEBYGAME
for a rookie running back, trailing Miami RB Terry Kirby (874, 1993) and
Washington RB Charley Taylor (814, 1964, and Taylor would move to WR later
RUSHING RECEIVING PUNT RETURNS
X X 14 51 3.6 26 0 8 112 14.0 42t 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 in his career)…Ranked seventh among rookies in rushing with 565 yards on 155
2008 GP ST ATT YDS AVG LG TD REC YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD
X X 10 28 2.8 9 0 7 63 9.0 14 0 1 55 55.0 55t 1 carries (3.6 avg.) and six touchdowns…Added a team-leading 28 punt returns for
9/7 TB
X X 10 31 3.1 10 0 5 7 1.4 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 216 yards (7.7 avg.) and a 65-yard TD…Second on team with nine touchdowns,
9/21 @DEN
X X 12 29 2.4 10 0 7 64 9.1 21 0 5 176 35.2 71t 2 highest total for a Saints rookie since RB George Rogers had 13 in 1981…Nine
9/28 SF
X X 9 55 6.1 29 0 1 5 5.0 5 0 3 16 5.3 9 0 total TDs ranked second in NFL among rookies, trailing Jacksonville RB
10/12 OAK
Inactive Inactive Inactive and on a punt return…Had 59 first downs (27 rushing, 32 receiving)…Tied club
11/9 @ATL
Inactive Inactive
Inactive
TD record with four (three rushing, one receiving) vs. San Francisco, Dec. 3 and
11/16 @KC
X X 10 80 8.0 43 0 3 26 8.7 15 1 3 0 0.0 0 0 had a pair of 100-yard receiving days and reached triple digits in rushing once…
11/30 @TB
Injured Reserve 12/17 Injured Reserve 12/17 Injured Reserve 12/17 Named NFL Rookie of the Month for December and claimed NFC Offensive
12/11 @CHI
Player of the Week in Week 13 and NFC Special Teams Player of the Week in
12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR
Week 5…In NFC Championship Game at Chicago, 1/21/07, had a game-high
2008 Season 10 9 106 404 3.8 43 2 52 440 8.5 42t 4 20 270 13.5 71t 3
132 yards on seven catches, including an 88-yard touchdown reception. All but
X 12 38 3.2 9 0 4 7 1.8 7 0 1 2 2.0 2 0 two of his catches came in the second half…In the NFC Divisional Playoffs vs.
2007 GP ST ATT YDS AVG LG TD REC YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD
X X 10 27 2.7 10 0 6 43 7.2 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 Philadelphia, recorded 52 yards on 12 attempts and had a four-yard TD in the
9/6 @ IND
X X 21 67 3.2 13 0 9 52 5.8 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 second quarter. Also had three catches for 22 yards and returned a trio of punts
9/24 TEN
X X 19 97 5.1 22 0 6 44 7.3 17 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 for 21 yards…In NFL debut at Cleveland, Sept. 10, recorded 15 carries for 67
10/7 CAR
X X 10 64 6.4 20 0 7 49 7.0 25 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 yards, added seven receptions for 52 yards and three punt returns for 22 yards…
10/21 ATL
X X 15 34 2.3 11 0 12 70 5.8 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 for 68 yards and four punt returns for 36 yards…Saw action at RB vs. Atlanta,
11/11 STL
Inactive Inactive Inactive 11 receptions for 63 yards vs. Tampa Bay, Oct. 8, but contest is remembered for
12/2 TB
Inactive Inactive Inactive game-winning, 65-yard punt return for a touchdown with 4:17 remaining for 24-
12/16 ARZ
Inactive Inactive Inactive 21 victory. TD came on the 100th “touch” of his young career (54 rushing
12/23 PHI
12/30 @ CHI
attempts, 34 catches, 12th punt return). Earned NFC Special Teams Player of the
2007 Season 12 10 157 581 3.7 22 4 73 417 5.7 25 2 3 12 4.0 10 0
Week honors…Had 11 carries for 26 yards and four catches for 35 yards vs.
X 15 67 4.5 18 0 7 52 7.4 14 0 3 22 7.3 13 0 Philadelphia, Oct. 15. Added three punt returns for 29 yards…At Pittsburgh, Nov.
2006 GP ST ATT YDS AVG LG TD REC YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD
X X 6 5 0.8 6 0 8 68 8.5 23 0 4 36 9.0 14 0 12, had 10 carries for 49 yards, including a 15-yard TD for the first offensive
9/10 @ CLE
X 13 53 4.1 13 0 4 19 4.8 9 0 0 0 -- -- 0
9/17 @ GB
X 11 22 2.0 5 0 4 48 12.0 32 0 2 -1 -0.5 3 0 touchdown of his career. Score came on a double reverse, punctuated by a diving
9/25 ATL
X 5 16 3.2 11 0 4 5 1.3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 carries for 51 yards, eight receptions for 58. Broke club record for receptions
10/15 PHI
X X 13 51 3.9 8 0 8 58 7.3 13 0 2 7 3.5 8 0 Cleeland in 1998)…Dec. 3 vs. San Francisco started at RB and tied a club record
11/12 @ PIT
X X 10 37 3.7 10 3 9 131 14.6 74 1 1 4 4.0 4 0 (WR Joe Horn, vs. NY Giants, 12/14/03, all receiving) with four TDs. Scored
11/26 @ ATL
X 6 37 6.2 16 0 6 125 20.8 61t 1 1 -2 -2.0 -2 0 three rushing (of one, eight and 10 yards) TDs and added a five-yard touchdown
12/3 SF
X X 20 126 6.3 18 1 2 23 11.5 15 0 3 7 2.3 8 0 catch. Recorded nine grabs for 131 yards, including a 74-yard burst through a
12/17 WAS
X X 3 20 6.7 12 1 2 13 6.5 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 handful of defenders off a screen pass. Also tied a club record for rushing TDs in
12/24 @ NYG
12/31 CAR
a game and was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week…At Dallas, Dec. 10,
2006 Season 16 7 155 565 3.6 18 6 88 742 8.4 74 2 28 216 7.7 65t 1
started at RB and had six catches for 125 yards, including a weaving 61-yard
CAREERSNAPSHOTS touchdown…Had five grabs for 19 yards vs. Washington, Dec. 17, giving him 84
on year to break the NFL receptions record for a rookie running back in a season
(San Francisco FB Earl Cooper, 83, 1980)…At NY Giants, Dec. 24, notched 126
Bush became just the 12th player in NFL history and the first Saint ever to return two punts yards on 20 attempts, including one-yard TD. Recorded 80 yards rushing in sec-
OCT. 6, 2008 VS. MINNESOTA VIKINGS
for touchdowns in the same game, tying the league record with runbacks of 71 and 64 yards. ond quarter as Saints took the lead for good. Also had a pair of receptions for 23
His 176 yards gained on five returns set a team mark for most yards in a single game. yards. Bush and RB Deuce McAllister (108) combined to be the third Saints duo
to go over 100 yards in the same game….Started and played briefly vs. Carolina,
Posted the fourth multi-touchdown of his young career, scoring on a 23-yard run amongst his Dec. 31, posting 20 yards on three carries - capping the opening drive with a
SEPT. 21, 2008 AT DENVER BRONCOS
team-high 73 rushing yards on 18 carries and a six-yard reception, one of his 11 catches on the one-yard TD. Added a pair of catches for 13 yards. Named NFL Rookie of the
day that totaled 75 yards. Month for December, a stretch where he had 24 catches for 311 yards and 46 car-
ries for 234 yards and scored seven touchdowns.
Bush had 115 total yards – 72 rushing on 17 attempts and 43 yards on seven grabs – in the
NOV. 4, 2007 VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
victory. He scored a pair of TDs in the first quarter, on a one-yard run and a two-yard recep-
tion. It was the third multi-touchdown game of his career. CENTURYMARK
Bush made a pair of memorable plays: After initially being stopped, he ran through a defender
OCT. 21, 2007 VS. ATLANTA FALCONS
for a four-yard catch and run for a touchdown on the left sideline to give the Saints the lead
RB Reggie Bush has 13 games with 100 yards combined rushing
with 5:11 remaining. Moments later, Bush added a two-point conversion on a burst around a
and receiving. A look back at those contests, with his rushing
an 88-yard TD. The play is the longest in NFC Championship Game history.
119 67 (15) 52 (7) at CLE 9/10/06
115 72 (17) 43 (7 vs. JAX 11/4/07
113 64 (10) 49 (7) at SF 10/28/07
With 126 yards and a TD on 20 carries, he reached the 100-yard rushing milestone for the first
DEC. 24, 2006 AT NEW YORK GIANTS 109 51 (13) 58 (8) vs. CIN 11/19/06
With five grabs, Bush set an NFL record for catches by a rookie running back. He had 84 for COLLEGE – The 2005 Heisman Trophy winner played in 39 games at
DEC. 17, 2006 VS. WASHINGTON REDSKINS
706 yards at that point in the season, breaking the record held by FB Earl Cooper, who had 83
for the 49ers in 1983. Southern California with only 15 starts, but finished 10th in NCAA Division I-A
history with 6,551 all-purpose yards, a school career record. That mark was also
third in Pac-10 history…Set school and conference season-record with 2,890 all-
Bush had six receptions for 125 yards (20.8 avg.), including a weaving, 61-yard catch-and-run
purpose yards in 2005, the third-best season total in Division I-A history…
DEC. 10, 2006 AT DALLAS COWBOYS
receiving. He had nine catches for a career-best 131 yards, including a 74-yard burst off a
short screen pass. with 13 TDs on 95 catches (13.7 avg.) Also posted 559 yards and three TDs on
44 punt returns (12.7 avg.)…In 2005, was named the Associated Press Player of
the Year, and added Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, as well as the Doak
A 15-yard dash off a double-reverse gave Bush his first TD from scrimmage, where he went
Walker Award…Earned first-team All-American honors from the Associated
NOV. 12, 2006 AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS
down the sideline, leapt over a defender and flipped into the end zone.
Press, Football Coaches Association, Football Writers Association, Walter Camp,
ESPN, and Sports Illustrated…Just the fifth player to ever be named the Pac-10
Bush scored his first NFL touchdown, returning a punt 65 yards for the game-winning TD Offensive Player of the Year twice (second consecutive and the first non-QB to
OCT. 8, 2006 VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
over Tampa Bay with 4:17 remaining. It came on the 100th time he touched the ball in his
career – 54 rushes, 34 catches and his 12th punt return. achieve the feat in 20 seasons)…Fifth in 2004 Heisman Trophy vote and a near-
unanimous All-America selection...Set a school record for freshmen with 1,330
all-purpose yards.
Helix (La Mesa, Calif.) HS where he was a 2002 Parade Magazine All-American
JOINED SAINTS: d4B-07
and USA Today All-USA selection... During his prep career, rushed for 4,995
NFL Experience: 3
yards (12.0 avg.) and scored 450 points…Ran for 1,691 yards on 140 carries
BORN: 8/19/84 T
(12.1 avg.) with 27 TDs in 2002, despite missing four games with a broken
NFL CAREER – A promising young lineman highly regarded by the
wrist…Placed third in the 2002 California 100-meters final…High school team-
coaching staff, for much of the first two years of his career Bushrod has served
mate of San Francisco QB Alex Smith, the first pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.
as a reserve behind a veteran offensive line. He has the strength, agility and poise
that are in high demand for linemen, and as he continues to develop his skills
Bushrod gives the Saints quality depth up front. A fourth-round pick in 2007, he
is the only player the club has ever drafted out of Towson University.
REGGIEBUSH
RUSHING RECEIVING
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed to a three-year con-
2006 New Orleans 16 7 155 565 3.6 18 6 88 742 8.4 74 2 tract, 7/20/07; Drafted by the Saints in the fourth round (125th overall) of the
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2007 New Orleans 12 10 157 581 3.7 22 4 73 417 5.7 25 2 2007 NFL Draft.
2008 New Orleans 10 9 106 404 3.8 43 2 52 440 8.5 42t 4
2008 – Inactive for 12 games, dressed but did not play in two and appeared in
NFL totals 38 26 418 1,550 3.7 43 12 213 1,599 7.5 74 8
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Two-Point Conversions — 3 in 2007. Passing — 0-for-1 for 0 yards and 1 INT with
two contests on special teams, blocking on the kick return units. 2007 –
a 0.0 passer rating in 2006. Passes defensed — 1 in 2006.
Inactive for 14 games as a rookie, played in one, and dressed but did not see
action in another…Made NFL debut at Houston, Nov. 18, serving as a blocker on
the kickoff return unit.
PUNT RETURNS
CAREER HIGHS: Rushes — 21, vs. Carolina (10/7/07); Rushing Yards — 126, at New York Giants (12/24/06); ing…Finished career with a streak of 38 consecutive starts…Earned third-team
Long Rush — 43, vs. Atlanta (12/7/08); Rushing TDs — 3, vs. San Francisco (12/3/06); Receptions — 12, at all-league honors as a junior and recorded nine TD-resulting blocks…Posted 72
Houston (11/18/07); Receiving Yards — 131, vs. San Francisco (12/3/06); Long Reception — 74, vs. San
Francisco (12/3/06); Receiving TDs — 1 (8x), last vs. Atlanta (12/7/08); Punt Returns — 5, vs. Minnesota knockdown blocks and garnered third-team All-Atlantic 10 honors as a sopho-
(10/6/08); Punt Return Yards — 176, vs. Minnesota (10/6/08); Long Punt Return — 71t, vs. Minnesota more, his first full season as a starter…Started five games in 2003 after redshirt-
(10/6/08); Punt Returned for TD — 2, vs. Minnesota (10/6/08). ing in 2002.
Postseason 6 1 31 5.2 11 0
JERMONBUSHROD
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Rushes — 12, vs. Philadelphia (1/13/07); Rushing Yards — 52, vs.
Philadelphia (1/13/07); Long Rush — 25, vs. Philadelphia (1/13/07); Rushing TDs — 1, vs. Philadelphia
(1/13/07); Receptions — 7, at Chicago (1/21/07); Receiving Yards — 132, at Chicago (1/21/07); Long
Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2007, 1/0); (2008, 2/0) Totals: 3/0
Reception — 88t at Chicago (1/21/07); Receiving TDs — 1, at Chicago (1/21/07); Punt Returns — 3 (2x),
last at Chicago (1/21/07); Punt Return Yards — 21, at Chicago (1/21/07); Long Punt Return — 11, at
Chicago (1/21/07); Punt Returned for TD — 0.
Block Courage Award after recovering from an appendectomy (July 27) the day
Dan team reported to training camp…He missed the first 10 days of practice but
CAMPBELL 89 returned to start all four preseason games and appeared in all 16 games with 12
starts and made three receptions for 24 yards with a touchdown…At Washington,
HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 265
Sept. 19, started and saw considerable action while lined up at FB, and helped
COLLEGE: texas a&m
the Dallas front to not allow a sack in 36 pass plays, the first time Dallas shut out
JOINED SAINTS: FA-09
an opposing defense in the sack category…Hauled in his biggest catch of the sea-
NFL Experience: 11
son with a one-yard touchdown grab with 22 seconds remaining to give Dallas a
BORN: 4/13/76
31-28 win vs. Kansas City, Dec. 11. 2004 – Was off to solid start in three
games, two of which he opened, making two catches for 16 yards before his sea-
TE
son was cut short with a severely sprained right foot in Week Three…At
NFL CAREER – Entering his 11th season, Campbell has been a versa-
Washington, Sept. 27, he caught a nine-yard pass to convert a critical third down
tile, solid option at tight end throughout his career who brings a wealth of experi-
as Dallas fought to control the clock in the 21-18 victory. Unfortunately he
ence to the Saints. Signed in February, Campbell has started 75 of 114 games
sprained his right foot on the catch, was placed on injured reserve and would
over the last 10 years - including seven where he has played for Coach Sean
require surgery. 2003 – Played in 16 games with 15 starts and recorded 20
Payton. Though known for his strong blocking, in his career Campbell has
receptions for 195 yards with a TD…Sept. 15 vs. Giants, recorded his first catch
recorded 91 catches for 934 yards and 11 touchdowns, and often come up with
as a Cowboy with a 23-yard grab on third-and-one in overtime to set up the
clutch receptions. Initially a third-round pick by the New York Giants in 1999,
game-winning field goal at the Giants' six-yard line…Had a season-high three
Campbell would move on to the Dallas Cowboys in 2003 before spending the
receptions, including his first touchdown as a Cowboy against Buffalo, Nov. 9.
last three seasons with the Detroit Lions.
2002 – Started all 16 games and had 22 catches for 175 yards with one touch-
down despite the addition of Pro Bowl TE Jeremy Shockey…Finished with three
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed by Saints, 2/23/09;
receptions for 30 yards at Dallas, Oct. 6, including a 20-yard reception on third-
Released by Detroit Lions, 2/9/09; Placed on injured reserve by Detroit, 9/9/08;
and-three, extending drive that resulted in game-winning TD…Had top day at
Placed on injured reserve by Detroit, 9/22/07; Signed by Detroit to a five-year
Minnesota, Nov. 10, with four receptions for 35 yards…Against Tennessee, Dec.
contract (UFA), 3/14/06; Placed on injured reserve by Dallas Cowboys, 9/30/04;
1, he hauled in a one-yard touchdown, his lone TD of the season. 2001 –
Signed by Dallas to a three-year contract, 3/11/03; Re-signed by New York
Played in all 16 games for the second straight year, earning 13 starts…Led all
Giants to a one-year contract (RFA), 4/2/02; Signed by New York to a three-year
Giants tight ends with 13 receptions for 148 yards and a TD…Nine of his 13
contract, 7/29/99; Drafted by New York in the third round (79th overall) of the
catches resulted in a first down…Scored only TD of the season on a one-yard
1999 NFL Draft.
pass vs. Washington, Oct. 7…At Philadelphia, Dec. 3, had two catches for a sea-
son-high 31 yards, both in the fourth quarter. 2000 – Played in all 16 games
HONORS – 2005: Ed Block Courage Award (voted by teammates);
with four starts and finished third on team with three TD catches, despite catch-
2003: USA Today All-Joe team.
ing just eight passes… Started vs. Arizona, Sept. 3, and recorded first career
reception, a 10-yard pass… At Tennessee, Oct. 1, recorded first career touch-
2008 Suffered season-ending hamstring injury following 21-yard catch in
down, a one-yard scoring grab in the fourth quarter…Started at Arizona, Nov. 26,
opener at Atlanta, Sept. 7. 2007 – Appeared in two games with one start for
and caught his third TD. 1999 – Played in 12 games with one start…Majority
Detroit and had a one-yard reception before being placed on injured reserve,
of action was on special teams… Earned first NFL start when Giants opened in a
Sept. 22 with elbow injury. 2006 – Posted career-year in yards (308), average
two tight end package vs. the N.Y. Jets, Dec. 5…Suffered season-ending ham-
per catch (14.7 avg.), long reception (30 yards) and touchdowns (4)…Of his 21
string injury in Friday practice prior to game vs. Buffalo, Dec. 12.
receptions, nine were over 20 yards and four were TDs… Prior to 2006, had
career total of eight 20+ yard receptions…Hauled in career-long 30-yard catch
COLLEGE – As a senior in 1998, Campbell shared tight end duties, start-
vs. Seattle, Sept. 10…Recorded three catches for single-game career-high 53
ing games in the slot at both split end and flanker…Finished with 12 receptions
yards (17.7 avg.) with long of 25 yards vs. Green Bay, Sept. 24…Caught first TD
for 143 yards (11.9 avg.) and two TDs…Also added three tackles on special
of season and first as Lion on 12-yard rumble into end zone at Minnesota, Oct.
teams…In 1996, he played in every game, finishing the year with eight recep-
8…Caught second TD of season, an eight-yarder, while accumulating two catch-
tions for 103 yards (12.9 avg.).
es for 32 yards (long 24 yards) vs. San Francisco, Nov. 12…Recorded third TD
of year, which tied career-high, on two-yard grab vs. Miami, Nov. 23…Recorded
PERSONAL – Full name: Daniel Allen Campbell…Born in Clifton,
fourth receiving touchdown of the season along with two catches for 31 yards
Texas…Was a consensus Texas Top 1000 selection while playing a variety of
and a long catch of 23 yards for a TD vs. Chicago, Dec. 24. 2005 – Elected
positions at Class 3A Glen Rose (Texas) HS…Combined for over 1,000 rushing
offensive team captain by teammates… Selected to receive Cowboys' 2005 Ed
and receiving yards as FB and TE…Caught 27 passes for 423 yards and five TDs CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed by Saints (FA),
as a senior…He and his wife, Holly, have a son, Cody. 10/14/08; Waived by Indianapolis Colts, 8/31/08; Signed by Indianapolis, 1/4/07;
Waived by Houston Texans, 9/1/06; Signed by Houston as an undrafted free
agent, 5/4/06.
DANCAMPBELL
2008 – Signed by Saints, Oct. 14…Appeared in 10 games and posted 11 tack-
les (eight solo) and a career-high three sacks, tied for third on team. Also finished
tied for fifth on club with 15 special teams tackles…Recorded the first two-sack
RECEIVING
2000 N.Y. Giants 16 4 8 46 5.8 13 3 game of his career as he dropped QB Tyler Thigpen twice at Kansas City, Nov.
2001 N.Y. Giants 16 13 13 148 11.4 25 1 16…Had two tackles and a sack at Detroit, Dec. 21. 2007 – Opened final
three games of season at RDE for Indianapolis, appearing in 13 contests over-
2002 N.Y. Giants 16 16 22 175 8.0 27 1
2003 Dallas 16 15 20 195 9.8 23 1
2004 Dallas 3 2 2 16 8.0 9 0 all… Served as a reserve end and on special teams in the Colts’ remaining
2005 Dallas 16 12 3 24 8.0 18 1 games… Had 42 tackles (22 solo), a sack, deflected two passes and forced a
2006 Detroit 16 11 21 308 14.7 30 4
2007 Detroit 2 1 1 1 1.0 1 0 fumble…Had five tackles, a sack and a forced tumble at Baltimore, Dec. 9…Had
2008 Detroit 1 0 1 21 21.0 21 0 season-high 11 tackles at Oakland, Dec. 16, in first career start…Followed up vs.
NFL Totals 114 75 91 934 10.3 30 11 Houston, Dec. 23 with seven tackles and two pass defenses.
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Kickoff Returns — 2 for 8 yards with a long of 8 in 2001, 2 for 6 yards with a
long of 5 in 2002, 1 for 14 yards with a long of 14 in 2005; Total of 5 for 28 yards, long of 14. COLLEGE – Played one season at Idaho State after transferring from
CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 4, at Minnesota (11/10/02); Receiving Yards — 53, vs. Green Bay (9/24/06);
Division II Western Oregon…Sat out 2004 season per NCAA transfer regula-
Long Reception — 30, vs. Seattle (9/10/06); Receiving TDs — 1 (11x), last vs. Chicago (12/24/06). tions…As a senior in 2005 at Idaho Sate, registered 12 sacks, 56 tackles and two
forced fumbles …Was a two-time All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference pick
during his time at Western Oregon…Majored in biology at ISU.
POSTSEASON
RECEIVING
2002 N.Y. Giants 1 1 2 13 6.5 10 0 PERSONAL – Full name is Jeffrey David Charleston…Born Jan. 19,
2003 Dallas 1 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1983 in Oregon City, Ore.…Played at Central (Independence, Ore.) HS, where he
Postseason 5 2 2 13 6.5 10 0 lettered three years in football and basketball…Was an All-Oregon pick at TE
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 2, at San Francisco (1/5/03); Receiving Yards — 13, at San and second-team selection at LB.
Francisco (1/5/03); Long Reception — 10, at San Francisco (1/5/03); Receiving TDs — 0.
JEFFCHARLESTON
Jeff
CHARLESTON 97 Year Team
2007 Indianapolis
2008 New Orleans
GP
13
10
GS
3
0
Tot
42
11
TACKLES
Solo Asst Sk
22 20 1.0
8 3 3.0
Yds
0.0
25.0
INTERCEPTIONS
No Yds Lg TD PD
0 0
0 0
0 0 2
0 0 0
FUMBLES
FF FR Yds
1 0
0 0
0
0
HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 265 NFL totals 23 3 53 30 23 4.0 25.0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
Saints totals 10 0 11 8 3 3.0 25.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
COLLEGE: idaho state
JOINED SAINTS: Fa-08 ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2007, 2); (2008, 15) Total: 17.
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 11, at Oakland (12/16/07); Sacks — 2, at Kansas City (11/16/08); Forced Fumbles — 1, at
NFL Experience: 3
BORN: 1/19/83 DE Baltimore (12/9/07); Fumble Recoveries — 0; Passes Defensed — 2,vs. Houston (12/23/07); Interceptions — 0; Special
Teams Tackles — 8,vs. Green Bay (11/24/08).
He brought depth to the defensive line and responded with a career-high three
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2007 Indianapolis 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
sacks in spot duty. Charleston has appeared in 23 games in his career, with three
NFL totals 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
starts. First signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2006, POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 0; Sacks — 0; Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0; Passes Defensed
Charleston latched on with the Indianapolis Colts in 2007 and appeared in 13 — 0.
games. In his career, he has recorded 53 stops, four sacks and a forced fumble.
Kendrick
CLANCY 71 2008GAMEBYGAME
DEFENSE
X X 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
X X 6 2 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 305 9/7 TB
X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/14 @WAS
X X 2 2 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 0
COLLEGE: MISSISSIPPI 9/21 @DEN
X X 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
JOINED SAINTS: FA-07 9/28 SF
X X 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
10/6 MIN
X X 4 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0
NFL EXPERIENCE: 10 10/12 OAK
X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/19 @CAR
BORN: 8/17/78 DT
X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/26 SD
X X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/9 @ATL
NFL CAREER – Though he's stout in the trenches, a solid tackler and X X 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/16 @KC
X X 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
11/24 GB
has the strength to take on a pair of blockers every play, Clancy has also brought X X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/30 @TB
Inactive
12/11 @CHI
high-effort player known for his consistency, the 10th year veteran has played in Inactive
12/21 @DET
108 games, including 28 with the Saints. He started all 14 games he played in
12/28 CAR
2008 Season 14 14 33 26 59 2 8 0 0 3 0 1
2008, nearly doubled his previous career high with 59 tackles and added a pair of
sacks in one of his finest seasons. Originally a third-round pick of the Pittsburgh 15 starts for the Giants…Closed season with 39 tackles (32 solo), two sacks and
Steelers in 2000, Clancy has also had stops with the New York Giants and the two forced fumbles…Recorded four solo tackles and first career sack at New
Arizona Cardinals. He has posted 185 tackles, three forced fumbles, two fumble Orleans, Sept. 19…Had a season-high seven tackles (six solo) at Seattle, Nov.
recoveries and 5.5 sacks in his career. 27…Finished with four tackles vs. Dallas, Dec. 4, and forced a fumble at the
start of the third quarter that was returned for a touchdown by a teammate.
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed by Saints to a three- 2004 – Saw action in nine regular season games and two playoff contests after
year contract (FA), 6/7/07; Released by Arizona Cardinals, 6/5/07; Signed by being re-signed by Steelers, Oct. 20 due to injuries on defensive line…Finished
Arizona to a four-year contract (UFA-NYG), 3/11/06; Signed by New York season with six tackles (five solo). 2003 – Played in 12 games with no starts
Giants, 3/11/05; Granted unconditional free agency, 3/2/05; Re-signed by for Pittsburgh and finished with four tackles (three solo)...Recorded first fumble
Pittsburgh Steelers, 10/20/04; Released by Pittsburgh, 9/5/04; Re-signed by recovery of career in fourth quarter at Cleveland, Nov. 23. 2002 – Played in
Pittsburgh, 4/28/04; Re-signed by Pittsburgh, 4/16/03; Signed by Pittsburgh, seven games for Steelers and finished with two solo tackles. 2001 – Played in
7/16/00; Selected by Pittsburgh in third round (72nd overall) of 2000 NFL Draft. all 16 games for Pittsburgh with four starts after competing in camp for the start-
ing nose tackle position...Recorded 13 tackles and an interception…Earned his
2008 – Despite missing the final two games with a hamstring injury, had per- first NFL start at Jacksonville, Sept. 9…Had his first career interception vs.
haps his finest season with a career-high 59 tackles (33 solo), two sacks, three Tennessee, Oct. 29…Saw action in both postseason games. 2000 – Saw limit-
deflected passes and a fumble recovery…Started all 14 games he appeared in at ed playing time in nine games with Steelers… Credited with five tackles (four
nose tackle…Despite usually being double-teamed, tackle total ranked eighth on solo), including a tackle for a loss.
the team, and second among defensive linemen…Had a career-high eight stops at
Washington, Sept. 14, along with a deflected pass…Recorded four tackles and a COLLEGE – As a senior, was a third-team All-America selection by The
sack for a six-yard loss vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28…Playing in his 100th career Sporting News and an All-Southeastern Conference first-team choice at the
game, had four stops and a fumble recovery to set up a touchdown vs. Oakland, University of Mississippi...Started eight games at right defensive tackle as a sen-
Oct. 12…Posted four solo stops and a sack at Carolina, Oct. 19…Notched six ior and finished with 49 tackles (29 solo), seven sacks and 18 tackles for losses...
tackles (five solo) vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24. 2007 – Started two of 14 games - Played in every game in 1998, starting nine contests...Earned Super Prep JUCO
the most contests he had appeared in since 2005 - and recorded 20 tackles and a Top 100 honors at East Central (Miss.) Community College in 1997...Recorded
half-sack…Opened the first two games of the year at NT…Split a sack with DE 191 tackles (101 solo) with 17 sacks during his two-year career (1996-97).
Charles Grant vs. Atlanta, Oct. 21…Top performance came vs. Jacksonville, Nov.
4 with a season-high five stops (four solo), including two behind the line of PERSONAL – Full name is Lakendrick Tridel Clancy...Has three daugh-
scrimmage. 2006 – Started all 11 games he appeared in for Arizona, totaling ters: Jakenya, Markali and Haley, and a son, Ken, Jr. ...Majored in criminal jus-
37 tackles (29 solo), a sack and a forced fumble…Inactive for five games with an tice…Lives in Oxford, Miss…Lettered three times in football at Holt HS in
ankle injury… Had a solid performance vs. St. Louis, Sept. 24, where he record- hometown of Tuscaloosa, Ala.
ed a sack, a forced fumble and four tackles…Led all defensive linemen with a
season-best six tackles at Atlanta, Oct. 1. 2005 – Played in all 16 games with
starts...Inactive for first five games while rehabilitating from right quadriceps
Saints totals 28 16 79 46 33 2.5 8.5 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 8, at Washington (9/14/08); Sacks — 1 (5x), last at Carolina (10/19/08); Forced Fumbles —
1 (3x), last vs. St. Louis (9/24/06); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (2x), last vs. Oakland (10/12/08); Passes Defensed — 1
injury, made debut and posted three tackles vs. NY Giants, Oct. 15...Posted three
(3x), last at Tampa Bay (11/30/08); Interceptions — 1, vs. Tennessee (10/29/01). tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble at Carolina, Nov. 11 in his top perform-
ance. The sack total tied a career-high and marked the 15th time he accomplished
that feat...Suffered season-ending arm injury vs. Tampa Bay, Nov. 18. 2006 –
POSTSEASON
Started 15 games despite playing with turf toe injury throughout the season and
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
posted 29 tackles (20 solo), six sacks, three fumble recoveries and six pass
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2001 Pittsburgh 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2004 Pittsburgh 2 0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 N.Y. Giants 1 1 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 defenses…Recorded three tackles and a sack at Carolina, Sept. 10…Collared one
NFL totals 8 4 28 20 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 sack and a pass defense vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. 17…Posted two tackles and a
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 2, vs. Carolina (1/8/06); Sacks — 0; Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries career-high two fumble recoveries vs. Arizona, Oct. 1…Inactive (toe) vs.
— 0; Passes Defensed — 0. Pittsburgh, Oct. 22…Collected three tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery vs.
Cleveland, Nov. 12…Recorded four tackles with two sacks and a deflected pass
vs. Dallas, Dec. 16. 2005 – Started all 16 games for the first time in his
career, recording 46 tackles (34 solo), 10.5 sacks, six pass defenses and a career-
Rod high four forced fumbles…Sack total led NFL interior linemen and ranked fourth
COLEMAN 72 overall in the NFC…Earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week at Buffalo, Sept.
25, after recording five tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defense…
Registered two sacks for the second straight week vs. Minnesota, Oct. 2, in addi-
tion to forcing a fumble…Earned NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors for
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 285
October after totaling 12 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles in four
COLLEGE: east carolina
games…Had four tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defense vs.
JOINED SAINTS: FA-09
appeared in, finishing with a career-high 53 tackles (31 solo), three forced fum-
BORN: 8/16/76 DT
bles, a fumble recovery and an interception return for a touchdown…Also regis-
NFL CAREER – Coleman, one of the NFL's most productive defensive
tered a career-high 11.5 sacks to tie for the most sacks by NFL interior line-
tackles from 2001-07 joined the Saints in March after spending 2008 out of foot-
men…Recorded seven tackles, two sacks, a fumble recovery, and career-high two
ball. A 2005 Pro Bowl selection who has also been voted to several All-Pro teams
forced fumbles vs. Arizona, Sept. 26…Posted a pair of sacks and a forced fumble
in multiple years, the year off gave Coleman the needed time to heal up from
vs. New Orleans, Nov. 28…Returned the first interception of his career 39 yards
injuries that had nagged him in recent seasons. He had 52.5 sacks from 2001-07,
for a touchdown vs. Oakland, Dec. 12…Established his fourth two-sack game of
more than any other defensive tackle in the NFL over that span. Originally a fifth-
the season in addition to five tackles at Seattle, 1/2/05…Had three tackles and a
round draft pick by Oakland in 1999, he played for the Raiders for five seasons
sack vs. St. Louis in NFC Divisional Playoff vs. St. Louis, 1/15/05. 2003 –
before signing with Atlanta in 2004. In his career, Coleman has recorded 293 tack-
Started 12 of 16 games for Oakland and finished with 52 tackles (44 solo) in
les, 58.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and an interception.
addition to 5.5 sacks, six pass defenses, two forced fumbles and a fumble recov-
ery…Started vs. Baltimore, Dec. 14, and posted four tackles, a forced fumble and
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed by New Orleans to a
a season-high two sacks. 2002 – Played in 14 games for the Raiders with two
one-year contract 3/27/09; Released by Atlanta Falcons, 2/15/08; Placed on
starts and recorded a team-high 11 sacks, ranking first in the NFL among defen-
sive tackles…Registered two sacks at Kansas City, Oct. 27, San Diego, Dec. 8
and at Miami, Dec. 15…Made five tackles in a reserve role at Super Bowl Marques
XXXVII vs. Tampa Bay, 1/26/03. 2001 – Saw action in 14 games with six
starts at defensive tackle for Oakland, recording 46 tackles and six sacks…Made
COLSTON 12
first start of season, recording five tackles, 1.5 sacks and a pass defense vs.
Seattle, Sept. 30. 2000 – Played in 13 games, starting one contest for Oakland
HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 225
and was credited with 20 tackles and a fumble recovery, while ranking second on
COLLEGE: HOFSTRA
the team in sacks with six…Posted two sacks apiece at Kansas City, Oct. 15 and
JOINED SAINTS: D7B-06
vs. N.Y. Jets, Dec. 10…Saw action in the AFC Divisional Playoff vs. Miami,
NFL EXPERIENCE: 4
1/6/01, recording two tackles and a sack in 27-0 shutout. 1999 – Saw limited
BORN: 6/5/83 WR
action as a rookie and played in the final three contests, recording one solo stop.
NFL CAREER – Despite suffering an injured thumb in the opener that
helped limit him to just five catches for 82 yards by midseason, Colston rebound-
COLLEGE – Four-year letterman at East Carolina, establishing a school
ed over the second half of 2008. Over the final eight contests, the lanky target
record 39 career sacks…Started 33 straight contests from his sophomore to sen-
hauled in 42 passes for 678 yards and five touchdowns, returning to the form he
ior seasons and played in every game as a freshman…As a senior, was an All-
had established in becoming one of the NFL's top targets during his first two sea-
Conference USA selection and candidate for the 1998 Butkus Award after record-
sons. After being drafted by the Saints 252nd overall in 2006, Colston immedi-
ing 13 sacks.
ately emerged as an impact player. No player in league history caught more pass-
es in their first two seasons than Colston's 168 from 2006-07, and in 2007 he set
PERSONAL – Full name is Roderick Dwayne Coleman…Born in
a team record with 98 receptions. In the 41 games he has played since entering
Vicksburg, Miss…Lettered in football and track as an honor student at Simon
the NFL, Colston has posted 11 contests with over 100 receiving yards, has 25
Gratz (Philadelphia, Pa.) HS...Majored in child development and family rela-
catches of at least 25 yards and 150 of his 215 career grabs have resulted in first
tions...Founded the Rod Coleman Foundation in 2005 to help children in group
downs. Though he has missed seven games with injuries, his 24 touchdown
homes develop life skills for a successful transition into independent living.
receptions are tied for eighth in the NFL since 2006. As a rookie Colston was
inserted into the starting lineup immediately, and his 869 receiving yards after his
RODCOLEMAN first nine games are the highest total in league history for a rookie in that span.
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 7 (2x), last vs. Arizona (9/26/04); Sacks — 2 (15x), last at Carolina (11/11/07); Interceptions t.2 Joe Horn 2004 94 1,399 11
— 1, vs. Oakland (12/12/04); Passes Defensed — 2, at N.Y. Giants (11/21/04); Forced Fumbles — 2, vs. Arizona t.4 Joe Horn 2002 88 1,312 7
(9/26/04); Fumble Recoveries — 2, vs. Arizona (10/1/06). t.4 Reggie Bush 2006 88 742 2
POSTSEASON
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 7, at New England (1/19/02); Sacks — 1.5, vs. N.Y. Jets (1/12/03); yards or more, and 35 went for a first down…Capped season with extremely pro-
ductive three-game stretch, hauling in 22 passes for 306 yards and four
Interceptions — 0; Passes Defensed — 2, vs. Baltimore (1/14/01); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0.
TDs…Suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb in opener vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. yards…Posted season-best 10 grabs for 159 yards vs. Jacksonville, Nov. 4. Eight
7. Had three catches for 26 yards in contest, but was forced to leave the of his catches were for first downs…Followed with eight catches for 129 yards,
game…Injury would require surgery and he would be placed on the inactive list with a long of 36, vs. St. Louis, Nov. 11…At Houston, Nov. 18, notched his
for the next five games. He would also play most of the season with a protective third-straight 100-yard day with nine grabs for 118 yards...Continued hot streak
brace on his left hand and also played much of the season with an injured at Carolina, Nov. 25, with seven catches for 93 yards - including a season-long
knee…Returned at Carolina, Oct. 19 but did not have a reception…Oct. 26 vs. 45-yard grab…Contest completed a November when he had 34 receptions for
San Diego hauled in two passes for 56 yards, including 49-yard catch and 499 yards and a TD, more than any NFL player for the month…Dec. 10 at
run…Back in starting lineup at Atlanta, Nov. 9 and had seven grabs for 140 Atlanta, hauled in nine passes for 92
yards, with 48-yard reception…Nov. 24 vs. Green Bay had one catch for a 70- yards and a pair of touchdowns…Had
yard touchdown…At Tampa Bay, Nov. 30, had six catches for 106 yards….At eight-catch, 114-yard performance vs.
CAREERGAMEBYGAME
Inactive
game early in the third quarter with
9/7 TB
Inactive
9/14 @WAS
Chicago, Dec. 11, hauled in six passes for 84 yards and a TD…Posted nine grabs catches of 20 or more yards, including 12/16 ARZ X X 8 114 14.3 21 1
X X 3 16 5.3 11 0
for 99 yards and a pair of touchdowns at Detroit, Dec. 21…Notched third 100- four of plus-40…Opened career with X X 8 94 11.8 21t 2
12/23 PHI
yard day of season in finale vs. Carolina, recording seven catches for 123 yards four catches for 49 yards and 12-yard
12/30 @ CHI
2007 Season 16 14 98 1202 12.3 45 11
and a touchdown. 2007 – Played in all 16 games, starting 14…Led the club scoring grab at Cleveland, Sept. 10…At
9/10 @ CLE X X 4 49 12.3 20 1
2006
with 98 catches for 1,202 yards and 11 TDs and ranked third in average per catch Green Bay, Sept. 17, notched four grabs
GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD
X X 4 58 14.5 35t 1
(12.3)…Reception total was a team record, touchdown total tied a team record for 58 yards with 35-yard TD in fourth X 7 97 13.9 29 0
9/17 @ GB
with 64, and had 14 catches of 20 yards or more…Led the club in receptions in come with seven receptions for 97 yards X X 10 169 16.9 29 0
11/5 @ TB
X X 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/12 @ PIT
10 contests, recorded eight or more catches in eight games, and caught at least vs. Atlanta, Sept. 25….Started at Inactive
11/19 CIN
one TD in seven games…Had eight catches for 70 yards at Tampa Bay, including Carolina, Oct. 1, and had five catches Inactive
11/26 @ ATL
a four-yard touchdown, Sept. 16…Led team with four grabs for 68 yards vs. for 132 yards and an 86-yard TD in X 7 84 12.0 24 0
12/24 @ NYG X X 4 37 9.3 23 1
Tennessee, Sept. 24…Despite not starting, hauled in three touchdowns - of 17, fourth quarter - the longest in club histo-
12/17 WAS
X X 0 0 0.0 0 0
three and 15 yards - at San Francisco, Oct. 28. Led club with eight catches for 85 ry for a rookie. The last players in NFL
12/31 CAR
2006 Season 14 12 70 1038 14.8 86t 8
record books to have a receiving touchdown of 86 yards or more within their first
four NFL games were QB Mark Malone of Pittsburgh, who in his third contest
had a 90-yard scoring grab in 1981, and Detroit RB Billy Sims, who had an 87-
SNAPSHOTS
yard TD catch in his second game…Posted six receptions for a 163 yards and
two TDs vs. Baltimore, Oct. 29. Scoring grabs were of 25 and 47 yards in the
MOST CATCHES IN HIS FIRST TWO SEASONS IN NFL HISTORY
fourth quarter, and also had a 53-yard grab. Combined with WR Joe Horn (126)
Player, Team Years Rec. Yds. TDs
to give the Saints a pair of 100-yard receivers for sixth time in club history.
1. Marques Colston, NO 2006-07 168 2,240 19
t2. Reggie Bush, NO 2006-07 161 1,159 4
t2. Larry Fitzgerald, Ariz. 2004-05 161 2,189 18 Yardage total was highest in club history for a rookie at that point… Named NFC
4. Anquan Boldin, Ariz. 2003-04 157 2,000 9 Rookie of the Month for October, a span where Colston had 373 yards and four
5. Wayne Chrebet, NYJ 1995-96 150 1,635 7
TDs…At Tampa Bay, Nov. 5, recorded a career-best 11 grabs for 123 yards and a
TD. Set a club rookie record with third 100-yard day. Combined with WR
306 – Receiving yards over the last three games of 2008, on 22 grabs with four TDs. Fully Devery Henderson (111) for seventh time the Saints have had a pair of 100-yard
COLSTON BY THE NUMBERS
recovered from an early-season thumb injury, it was his most productive stretch of the year. receivers in same game, and it was the first time the club had a duo achieve the
feat in back-to-back games…Notched 10 catches for 169 yards at Pittsburgh,
215 – Receptions in his first three seasons, the highest total by a Saints’ draft pick over his
opening three years. Only seven players in NFL history have had more catches in their first
Nov. 12, breaking his two-week-old club record for most receiving yards in a
three seasons after being drafted. game by a rookie. Over the previous three-game stretch, he recorded 27 catches
for 455 yards and three TDs, the best three-game totals in club history…Suffered
150 – Career receptions that have moved the chains for a first down – nearly 70 percent of a sprained ankle in early moments vs. Cincinnati, Nov. 19, and forced to miss the
all of the passes he has caught. next two games…Had five catches for 78 yards vs. Washington, Dec. 17 and went
455 – Yards over a three-game run in 2006 (10/29-11/12), the most receiving yards over
over 1,000 yards on season, becoming first rookie in team history to reach the
such a span in club record books. milestone…With club having clinched a playoff berth, started but played sparingly
vs. Carolina, Dec. 31 and did not record a reception.
2 – With two in 2009, Colston will move into fifth in club history in touchdown catches
and 10th overall in TDs. He enters 2008 with 24, and despite playing in just 41 career COLLEGE – A four-year standout at Hofstra University, appearing in 40
games, ranks ninth in receptions and seventh in yards in club record books. With a typical
season Colston will make a big jump in each category.
career games with 37 starts and posting 182 catches for 2,834 yards, with 22
TDs…All-Atlantic 10 as a senior after hauling in a career-high 70 receptions
25 – Catches of 25 yards or more during his career, including touchdowns of 86 and 70 for 975 yards (13.9 avg.) and nine TDs… Sidelined in 2004 while recovering
yards. He has 41catches of 20 yards or more. from shoulder injury…As a junior in 2003, led team with 51 receptions for 910
yards (17.8 avg.) and seven TDs…In 2002, recorded 47 grabs for 614 yards
11 – Contests over the last three seasons with eight or more receptions.
and three TDs… Posted 14 catches for 335 yards (23.9 avg.) and three touch-
869 – Yards in the first nine games of his NFL career, more than any player in NFL history downs as a freshman.
in their opening nine contests.
PERSONAL – The lone player the Saints have ever drafted out of
5 – While Colston ranks third in club history with 11 games with over 100 yards receiving Hofstra University… Attended Susquehanna Township (Pa.) HS, where he let-
in his brief career, he has had over 90 yards in five other contests – including 99 in 2008
against the Detroit Lions.
tered four times in football and was a three-year member of track team…All-con-
ference at receiver and defensive end as a senior…Had 37 catches for 412 yards
and blocked three PATs in 2000…Interdisciplinary studies major…Born June 5,
With a career-high 1,202 yards in 2007, WR Marques Colston joined WR Randy Moss and 1983 in Harrisburg, Pa.
GRAND ACHIEVEMENT
WR John Jefferson as the only players since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 to record over
1,000 yards receiving in each of their first two seasons:
2008 – Started six of the 14 games he played in for the Saints, inactive for two
others, and led the team with five interceptions to go along with 18 tackles, eight
pass defenses and a fumble recovery…Also made two tackles on special teams…
MARQUESCOLSTON
His five picks tied for third-most in the NFC and sixth-most in the NFL for the
RECEIVING
season…Saw extended playing time on defense at Denver, Sept. 21, after an
2006 New Orleans 14 12 70 1,038 14.8 86t 8 injury to Randall Gay and recovered a fourth-quarter fumble in addition to mak-
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD
CAREER HIGHS: Receptions:— 11, at Tampa Bay (11/5/06); Receiving Yards — 169, at Pittsburgh
(11/12/06); Long Reception — 86t, at Carolina (10/1/06); Receiving TDs — 3, at San Francisco (10/28/07).
down vs. Oakland, Oct. 12…After being declared inactive for two contests, made
his first start of the season at Kansas City, Nov. 16, and recorded four solo tack-
POSTSEASON les and a pair of pass defenses…Had a career night against Green Bay, Nov. 24,
as he picked off a pair of Aaron Rodgers passes in the third quarter, with the first
RECEIVING
2006 New Orleans 2 2 10 118 11.8 29 1 leading to a Saints touchdown. Added two solo tackles…Played a large role in
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD
the Dec. 7 win against Atlanta, intercepting a pass from QB Matt Ryan in the
Postseason 2 2 10 118 11.8 29 1
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 5 (2x), last at Chicago (1/21/07); Receiving Yards — 63, at first quarter that led to the first touchdown of the game…Started at cornerback at
Chicago (1/21/07); Long Reception — 29, at Chicago (1/21/07); Receiving TDs — 1, at Chicago (1/21/07). Detroit, Dec. 21, and picked off a Dan Orlovsky pass, his fifth interception of the
season. 2007 – Played in 13 games in his first season with the Saints, starting
12 and missing three after fracturing a bone in his forearm…Tied for the team-
lead with three interceptions and adding 57 tackles, 10 pass defenses, two forced
Jason fumbles and a fumble recovery, returning the fumble for a touchdown…Started at
DAVID 29 CB in Saints debut against his former team at Indianapolis, Sept. 6, making three
tackles and scoring on a play in which he stripped the ball from WR Reggie
Wayne, recovering the fumble and racing 55 yards to the end zone…Recorded
HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 180
COLLEGE: Washingon State
his first interception as a Saint vs. Tennessee, Sept. 24, to go along with five solo
JOINED SAINTS: RFA-07 (ind)
tackles…Suffered a forearm fracture when making a tackle in the second half
NFL EXPERIENCE: 6
against the Titans, causing him to miss the next three games…Set a career-high
Born: 6/12/82
with eight tackles in his second game back in the lineup and had an interception
vs. Jacksonville, Nov. 4…Made five tackles, broke up a pass and forced a fumble
CB
at Houston, Nov. 18…At Chicago Dec. 30, intercepted a pass and made four
NFL CAREER – In his first two seasons in New Orleans, David has tied
tackles. 2006 – Started 16 games for Indianapolis at RCB for second consecu-
or led the team in interceptions and the career-best five he posted in 2008 tied
tive year…Posted 53 tackles (38 solo), a fumble recovery, and two interceptions
him for third in the NFC. Having played in 27 games with the Saints with 18
starts in two seasons, the former Washington State defender will be a part of a
fierce competition for playing time in a revamped New Orleans secondary. The
Saints acquired David in the 2007 offseason, signing him as a restricted free
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agent from the Indianapolis Colts, the team that drafted him in the fourth round DEFENSE
in 2004. In his career, David has played in 75 regular-season games with 61 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
starts, recording 218 tackles (165 solo) with 16 interceptions, 51 pass defenses, X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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three forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He has twice scored touch- X 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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downs, returning one of his interceptions for a score and also running back a X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/28 SF
X 2 0 2 0 0 1 18 2 0 0
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fumble. In addition, he is a veteran of seven postseason games with six starts, X 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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10/26 SD
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for 16 return yards…Tied for team-lead with 11 pass defenses… Had four tackles
and an interception with a 16-yard return vs. Jacksonville, Sept. 24…Posted four
stops, two pass defenses and a fumble recovery at N.Y. Jets, Oct. 1…Started
JASONDAVID
three of four games in postseason and had seven tackles (five solo) and a pair of
pass defenses… Recorded four tackles in AFC Championship vs. New England, TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Jan. 21…Had two solo tackles and a pass defense vs. Chicago in Super Bowl
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 Indianapolis 16 11 49 36 13 0.0 0.0 4 36 34t 1 13 1 0 0
XLI. 2005 – Opened all 16 games at RCB and had 41 stops (26 solo), nine 2005 Indianapolis 16 16 41 26 15 0.0 0.0 2 13 13 0 9 0 2 5
2006 Indianapolis 16 16 53 38 15 0.0 0.0 2 16 16 0 11 0 1 5
pass defenses, a pair of interceptions for 13 yards in returns and two fumble 2007 New Orleans 13 12 57 48 9 0.0 0.0 3 21 19 0 10 2 1 55
recoveries…Also finished with eight special teams tackles (six solo)…Had an 2008 New Orleans 14 6 18 17 1 0.0 0.0 5 83 42 0 8 0 1 17
interception with a 13-yard return at San Francisco, Oct. 9…Posted three solo NFL totals 75 61 218 165 53 0.0 0.0 16 169 42 1 51 3 5 82
stops and a fumble recovery at New England, Nov. 7…Had a tackle and an inter-
Saints totals 27 18 75 75 10 0.0 0.0 8 104 42 0 18 2 2 72
ception vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 28. 2004 – Started 11 of 16 games at RCB as a ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2004, 3); (2005, 8); (2006, 4); (2008, 2) Total: 17; Punt Returns —
(2004, 8 for 50 yards, 6.3 avg.); (2005, 1 for 0 yards, 0. avg.) Total: 9 for 50 yards, 5.6 avg.
rookie…A reserve for the first four games and at Detroit, Nov. 25…Recorded 49
tackles (36 solo), a team-high four interceptions with 36 yards in returns, 13 pass CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 8, vs. Jacksonville (11/4/07); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 2, vs. Green Bay (11/24/08); Int.
defenses and a forced fumble… Reached season-high five tackles in three Ret for TD — 1, vs. Oakland (10/10/04); Passes Defensed — 2 (9x), last at Tampa Bay (11/30/08); Forced Fumbles — 1
(3x), last at Houston (11/18/07); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (5x), last at Denver (9/21/08); Fumble Ret for TD — 1, at
games…Returned interception 34 yards for a TD vs. Oakland, Oct. 10…Started Indianapolis (9/6/07).
both playoff contests and totaled five stops.
POSTSEASON
final 35 games in 44-game career…Posted career totals of 128 tackles (109 solo),
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 Indianapolis 2 2 5 4 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 Indianapolis 1 1 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 interceptions for 318 yards in returns, three touchdown returns, four fumble 2006 Indianapolis 4 3 7 5 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
recoveries, two forced fumbles and 36 pass defenses...Set school career records NFL totals 7 6 13 10 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
for yards and touchdowns…Started 13 games as senior and had 52 tackles, 13 POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 4, vs. New England (1/21/07); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Int. Ret for TD
pass defenses, six interceptions, two TD returns and a pair of fumble recover- — 0; Passes Defensed — 1 (2x), last vs. Chicago (2/4/07); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0.
ies…All-Pac-10 as a senior…Started 10 games as junior and had seven intercep-
tions, including a stretch of one in six-straight games…Opened 12 games as a
sophomore and had three interceptions for 73 yards in returns, including a 45-
yard touchdown against Purdue in the Sun Bowl…Played in nine games as a Anthony
freshman…Communications major. DAVIS 68
PERSONAL – Full name is Jason Aeron Walter David…Born in
Edmonton, Alberta…Attended Charter Oak (Covina, Calif.) HS…Played running
HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 322
back, defensive back and kick returner and rushed for 2,046 yards and 27 TDs as
COLLEGE: virginia tech
in Covina, Calif.
NFL EXPERIENCE: 6
BORN: 3/27/80 G/T
receptions for 40 yards. 2003 – Opened season on the Giants practice squad,
where he spent the first nine weeks before being elevated to active roster where Jo-Lonn
he appeared in nine games, caught two passes for 16 yards and totaled eight
special teams tackles. 2002 – Signed by the Giants after playing semi-pro
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football as the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Colts in 2001, was allocated to
Rhein Fire of NFL Europe…Beat the odds to earn a roster spot, appearing in
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 226
two games, before breaking a bone in his foot, which caused him to miss the
COLLEGE: boston college
final 13 contests.
JOINED SAINTS: fa-08
NFL EXPERIENCE: 2
2008 – Appeared in 15 games with two starts and recorded seven tackles (two
solo) and two pass defenses and added 16 special teams tackles…Made first
career start at strong-side linebacker at Washington, Sept. 14, and notched five
RECEIVING KICKOFF RETURNS
JO-LONNDUNBAR
Sedrick
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rush the passer - earned All-Rookie honors last season. One of the most coveted
COLLEGE: auburn
players in the 2008 draft, New Orleans moved up in the first round to land him
JOINED SAINTS: ufa-09 (NE)
by sending the 10th overall choice and a third-round pick to New England in
NFL EXPERIENCE: 9
exchange for the Patriots' seventh overall selection and a fifth-round pick.
Born: 12/30/78
FB
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed to a five-year contract,
NFL CAREER – A versatile, skilled fullback who has ably served as a
7/30/08; Drafted in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
lead-blocker, rusher, receiver and special teams ace throughout his NFL career,
HONORS – 2008: Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie. Evans was signed to a two-year deal by the Saints as a free agent and the veteran
is expected to strengthen the club's backfield. He has played in 121 career games,
2008 – Immediately became one of the defensive line's top performers, rank- rushing for 561 yards, hauling in 40 passes and adding 29 special teams stops.
ing third among the linemen with 42 stops (14 solo)…Also had four sacks and Evans also has a wealth of postseason experience, including playing in Super
five pass defenses…Started all 13 games he played, missing three games after Bowl XLII with the New England Patriots.
undergoing knee surgery during the season…Had four tackles, including an assist
on a tackle of RB Andre Hall for a safety at Denver, Sept. 21…Notched the first CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed to a two year contract
sack of his career vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28…Inactive for three weeks (10/6- with Saints (UFA-NE), 3/12/09; Re-signed by New England Patriots to a two-
10/19) after undergoing surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee…Had year contract, 3/2/07; Re-signed by New England to a one-year contract, 3/27/06;
a sack, deflected a pass and three stops vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24…Made five tack- Signed by New England, 11/1/05; Released by Miami Dolphins, 10/25/05;
les, tipped a pass and recorded a sack at Chicago, Dec. 11…Notched three stops, Signed by Miami to a one-year contract (UFA-Sea), 3/17/05; Re-signed by
a pass defense and a sack at Detroit, Dec. 21. Seattle Seahawks to a one-year contract (RFA), 4/7/04; Signed by Seattle to a
three-year contract, 7/26/01; Drafted by Seattle in the third round (82nd overall)
COLLEGE – Three-year starter at defensive tackle for Southern of the 2001 NFL Draft.
California, finishing with 144 tackles (74 solo), 17.5 sacks, 28.5 stops for a loss,
13 pass defenses, one blocked kick, two forced fumbles and four fumble recover- 2008 – Played in all 16 regular-season games, including four starts at full-
ies… Started 26 of 48 games in his career…Unanimous first-team All-American back…Had 11 carries for 23 yards and three receptions for 59 yards, adding four
selection and recipient of the Pat Tillman Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year special teams tackles…Rugged blocking helped Patriots to their best rushing sea-
award as a senior, posting 58 tackles (29 solo), 8.5 sacks and two fumble recov- son in more than 20 years, with 2,278 yards and 21 TDs…Had a 28-yard recep-
eries… All Pac-10 choice as a junior with 4.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, a tion vs. Arizona, Dec. 21…Hauled in two passes for 31 yards at Buffalo, Dec. 28.
forced fumble and a blocked kick…As a sophomore started all 13 games at nose 2007 – Played in all 16 regular season-season games, including one start and
guard and had 50 stops, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble…Majored in sociology. set career-high with three TDs , while carrying ball 34 times for 121 yards…
Scored first rushing TD of season on a one-yard lunge vs. NY Jets, Sept. 9…
PERSONAL – Attended Chino (Calif.) HS, where he earned All-State
Hauled in career-high 29-yard reception at Miami, Oct. 21…Collected season
and Prep All-American honors as a senior offensive and defensive
highs with a 10-carry, 56-yard performance, while hauling in two passes for 10
lineman…Also competed on the school's track team.
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yards at Buffalo, Nov. 18…Scored his second rushing TD of the season on a one-
yard run vs. Philadelphia, Nov. 25…Scored his second TD in as many weeks
with a one-yard plunge at Baltimore, Dec. 3. 2006 – Played in all 16 games
HEATHEVANS
with three starts when the Patriots opened the game with a fullback…Posted 27
carries for 117 yards, seven catches for 34 yards and a touchdown and added a RUSHING RECEIVING
pair of special teams stops…In three postseason appearances, posted five special 2001 Seattle 16 0 2 11 5.5 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
teams tackles, rushing twice for four yards and making four receptions for 33 2002 Seattle 16 1 17 53 3.1 8 0 8 41 5.1 13 0
2003 Seattle 14 0 7 24 3.4 8 0 2 34 17.0 20 0
yards with a TD…Scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard reception vs. 2004 Seattle 15 0 7 20 2.9 7 0 2 12 6.0 9 0
Miami, Oct. 8, and added a 35-yard carry…Saw significant action in a reserve 2005 Miami 6 2 1 0 0.0 0 0 4 17 4.2 5 0
role at running back in AFC Championship vs. Indianapolis, 1/21/07, catching 2005 New England
2006 New England 16
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four passes for 33 yards. 2005 – Set career-highs with 52 carries for 192 yards 2007 New England 16 1 34 121 3.6 11 3 4 43 10.8 29 0
and 14 receptions for 105 yards…Began season with Miami Dolphins, where he 2008 New England 16 4 11 23 2.1 4 0 3 59 19.7 28 0
played in six games with two starts, before being signed by New England, Nov. 1 NFL totals 121 12 157 561 3.6 35 3 40 328 8.2 29 1
and playing in six contests…Had four receptions for 17 yards and a rush for no
gain with Dolphins…Played in six games with one start for Patriots…Collected
KICKOFF RETURNS
career-high 84 rushing yards on 17 carries against Miami, Nov. 13, catching three 2002 Seattle 6 84 14.0 20 0
passes for 18 yards out of the backfield and rushing for a two-point conversion… 2003 Seattle 1 14 14.0 14 0
Led team with 74 yards on 16 carries vs. New Orleans, Nov. 20. 2004 – 2004 Seattle
2007 New England
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Appeared in 15 regular season games and one postseason contest for Seattle…
Rushed for 20 yards on seven carries and caught two passes for 12 yards…
NFL totals 14 202 14.4 21 0
Added eight special teams tackles, and three kickoff returns for an average of
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2001, 5); (2002, 1); (2003, 2); (2004, 8); (2005, 1);
(2006, 2); (2007, 6); (2008, 4) Total: 29. Two-Point Conversions — (2005, 1) Total: 1.
17.0. 2003 – Appeared in 14 regular season games and one postseason con-
test…Rushed for 24 yards on seven carries, caught two passes for 34 yards and CAREER HIGHS: Rushes — 17, vs. Miami (11/13/05); Rushing Yards — 84, vs. Miami (11/13/05); Long
added a tackle on special teams. 2002 – In 16 games with one start, rushed for
Rush — 35, at Minnesota (10/30/06); Rushing TDs — 1 (3x), last at Baltimore (12/3/07); Receptions — 3
(2x), last at Kansas City (11/27/05); Receiving Yards — 31, at Buffalo (12/28/08); Long Reception — 29,
53 yards on 17 attempts, while recording eight receptions for 41 yards…Made at Miami (10/21/07); Receiving TDs — 1, vs. Miami (10/8/06); Kickoff Returns — 4, at San Diego
first NFL start vs. the Arizona, Nov. 10. 2001 – Appeared in all 16 games as a (12/29/02); Kickoff Return Yards — 51, at San Diego (12/29/02); Long Kickoff Return — 21, vs. Atlanta
rookie and recorded five special teams tackles, while rushing twice for 11 yards.
(1/2/05); Kickoff Returned for TD — 0.
games and starting 16…Primarily served as a lead blocker, also rushing for 629 2003 Seattle 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
yards and six touchdowns on 149 carries in his career and catching 30 passes for 2004 Seattle 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
354 yards and a TD…Led team in rushing as sophomore with 330 yards on 93
2005 New England 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 3 3.0 3 0
2006 New England 3 0 2 4 2.0 4 0 4 33 8.3 15 0
attempts, scoring two touchdowns…Majored in communications. 2007 New England 3 0 3 9 3.0 4 0 1 13 13.0 13 0
Postseason 9 0 5 13 2.6 4 0 6 49 8.2 15 0
PERSONAL – Full name: Bryan Heath Evans…Born in West Palm ADDITIONAL POSTSEASON STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2006, 5); (2007, 2) Total: 7.
Beach, Fla.…A two-time all-state pick as a tailback at the King's Academy (West
Palm Beach), where he also lettered in basketball…Led the state of Florida in POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Rushes — 2, vs. San Diego (1/20/08); Rushing Yards — 7, vs. San Diego
(1/20/08); Long Rush — 4 (2x), vs. San Diego (1/20/08); Rushing TDs — 0; Receptions — 4, at
scoring as a senior, totaling 32 TDs (27 rushing, 5 receiving)…Also played line- Indianapolis (1/21/07); Receiving Yards — 33, at Indianapolis (1/21/07); Long Reception — 15, at
backer…Established the Heath Evans Foundation, dedicated to fostering hope Indianapolis (1/21/07); Receiving TDs — 0.
and healing in the lives of children and families affected by sexual abuse…The
foundation's website: www.heathevans.org... He and his wife, Bethann, have two
daughters, Ava and Naomi.
Jahri
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HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 318 Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2006, 16/16); (2007, 16/16); (2008, 16/16) Totals: 48/48
COLLEGE: BLOOMSBURG
POSTSEASON
JOINED SAINTS: D4-06 Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2006, 2/2) Totals: 2/2
NFL EXPERIENCE: 4
Born: 8/22/83
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a small school to an established veteran now considered one of the NFL's top
COLLEGE: cincinnati
right guards. He has made the rapid ascent because of his maturity, work ethic
JOINED SAINTS: UFA-07 (HOu)
and ability - with strengths that include both polished pass-protection skills and
NFL EXPERIENCE: 8
powerful run blocking. Another of his qualities has been dependability, as Evans
Born: 12/3/77
LB
has started all 48 games of his NFL career.
NFL CAREER – Re-signed in the offseason, Evans has been a valu-
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Re-signed to a one-year con- able addition since originally joining the Saints in 2007. Voted one of the club's
tract (RFA), 4/21/09; Signed to a three-year contract, 7/25/06; Selected in the five season-long captains prior to last season, Evans is among the top special
fourth round (108th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. teams players on the roster and also provides proven, veteran depth to the line-
backer corps. He has exceeded his career-high in special teams stops each of the
HONORS – 2006: Pro Football Weekly/PFWA All-Rookie, Dallas last two years, including 20 in 2008. Since being originally being signed as an
Morning News All-Rookie. undrafted free agent out of the University of Cincinnati in 2001, Evans has
appeared in 103 games, with 31 in New Orleans. He joined the Saints after a
2008 – Part of an offensive line that allowed just 13 sacks on the season, a five-year stint with Houston, where he forged his reputation around the NFL as
club record…Started all 16 games at right guard for the third-straight season, a top performer on the kick and punt coverage units. Evans' career totals include
completing the year with a streak of 48-straight contests. 2007 – Continued 107 special teams tackles and three fumble recoveries. On defense, he has
his solid play for an offense that ranked No. 3 overall in the NFL…Started all 16 notched 39 stops and an interception.
games at right guard. 2006 – Emerged as one of the line's most consistent per-
formers in training camp and was a starter by early in preseason...Started all 16 CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Re-signed to a two-year con-
games at right guard and both playoff games...Recovered a fumble vs. tract, 2/26/09; Signed by Saints (UFA-Hou) to two-year contract, 4/10/07; Re-
Philadelphia, Oct. 15. signed by Houston Texans to one-year contract, 3/24/06; Re-signed by Houston
one-year contract, 4/12/05; Placed on injured reserve by Houston, 12/15/04, Re-
COLLEGE – Finalist for the Division II Gene Upshaw Offensive Player of signed by Houston, 10/30/02; Released by Houston, 9/23/02; Signed by Houston,
the Year Award in each of final two seasons…Anchored the Bloomsburg offen- 2/12/02; Granted free agency following 2001 season; Re-signed to St. Louis
sive line at LT after taking over as the starter as a sophomore…As a junior had Rams practice squad, 11/21/01; Waived by St. Louis, 8/27/01; Signed by St.
88 knockdowns with 10 TD-resulting blocks…Was a reserve in 2002 and red- Louis as undrafted free agent, 4/25/01.
shirted in 2001.
2008 – Appeared in the final 15 games, inactive for the opener with an ankle
PERSONAL – Attended Frankford (Philadelphia, Pa.) HS…Exercise sci- injury…Had at least one special teams stop in nine contests and finished with a
ence major…Born Aug. 22, 1983 in Philadelphia, Pa. career-high 20 on the season…Also saw limited action on defense, recording one
solo tackle, and at Kansas City, Nov. 16 lined up at fullback and opened a hole
for a touchdown run by RB Deuce McAllister…At Washington, Sept. 14, had
two tackles and a fumble recovery on punt coverage that led to the Saints' first
touchdown…Tied his career-high with four tackles on the coverage units vs. San
Diego, Oct. 26, a total he equaled vs. Carolina Dec. 28. 2007 – Played in all
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16 games, primarily on special teams, and ranked second on the coverage units
with a then career-high 18 tackles (12 solo)…Added 10 tackles on defense (three Scott
solo)…Had a season-high three tackles on defense vs. Carolina, Oct. 7… Posted
two stops on special teams in six contests. 2006 – Saw action in all 16 games,
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primarily on special teams…Led Texans with 13 special teams stops… Had sea-
son-high three special teams tackles (two solo) vs. Tennessee, Dec. 10. 2005 –
HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 250
yard return at Seattle, Oct. 16, along with a pair of tackles…Posted a special
NFL EXPERIENCE: 8
out of the next two games…Played in his 100th career game at Carolina, notch-
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2002 Houston 12 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 Houston 15 0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2004 Houston 13 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ing eight tackles…Led team with a season-high 15 stops (11 solo) at Atlanta,
2005 Houston 16 0 26 16 10 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Nov. 9…Had 10 tackles and a forced fumble at Kansas City, Nov. 16 in clash vs.
2006 Houston 16 0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007 New Orleans 16 0 10 3 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 former team…Reached 300 stops with Saints with 11-tackle effort at Tampa Bay,
2008 New Orleans 15 0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nov. 30…At Chicago, Dec. 11 had 10 stops and an interception with a 17-yard
NFL totals 103 0 39 21 18 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
return to set up a Saints' touchdown…Notched 10 tackles in finale vs. Carolina,
Dec. 28 to go over 100-tackle plateau for third-straight season and fifth time in
Saints totals 31 0 11 4 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2002, 14); (2003, 15); (2004, 16); (2005, 11); (2006, 13); (2007, 18); his career. 2007 – Started 15 contests at strong-side linebacker, inactive vs.
(2008, 20) Total: 107; Special Teams Fumble Recoveries — (2002, 1); (2005, 1); (2008, 1) Total: 3.
Carolina, Oct. 7 with ankle injury, marking first time in his career that he missed
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 9, vs. Arizona (12/18/05); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 1, at Seattle (10/16/05); Passes a game…Notched a team-high 119 tackles (79 solo), three sacks for 26 yards in
Defensed — 1, vs. Jacksonville (12/24/05); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0; Special Teams Tackles — 4
(4x), last vs. Carolina (12/28/08); Special Teams Fumble Recoveries — 1 (3x), last at Washington (9/14/08).
losses, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and six pass defenses…
Selected by teammates as one of five season-long captains…Posted nine or more tackles at Tennessee, Dec. 13. 2003 – Started all 16 games and led team with
tackles in seven games…At Indianapolis, Sept. 6, had nine stops (eight solo) and 151 tackles while ranking fifth with four sacks and posting six passes defensed,
knocked down two passes…Made nine tackles (six solo) vs. Tennessee, Sept. 24, his first career interception and a forced fumble…His 151 tackles were fifth-most
despite missing time in the second half with an ankle injury. The injury forced in club history…Notched 15 tackles at Houston, Sept. 21, before recording his
him on the inactive list vs. Carolina, Oct. 7, the first contest of his career that he first sack at Baltimore, Sept. 28…Posted a career-high two sacks at Green Bay,
did not play in… Oct. 21 at Atlanta had seven tackles, a sack and a forced fum- Oct. 12…Racked up 14 tackles and a sack at Oakland, Oct. 20, before adding a
ble…Notched 10 tackles (seven solo) vs. St. Louis, Nov. 11…Posted 10 tackles career-high 18 tackles vs. Buffalo, Oct. 26…Picked off his first career pass vs.
(five solo) and a fumble recovery which led to a field goal at Houston, Nov.
18…Knocked down a pass and had 10 stops vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. 2…In finest
performance of year, recorded a season-high 12 tackles, tied his career-high with
two sacks and set a career-high with a pair of forced fumbles vs. Arizona, Dec.
TACKLETOTALS
16. 2006 – Started all 16 games at strong-side linebacker, leading team with
119 stops (75 solo) and adding 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles
and eight pass defenses…Had 15 tackles (12 solo) in the postseason, including
11 in NFC Championship at Chicago…Had 10 or more tackles in four games
during regular season…Opened Saints career with sparkling performance, notch-
ing seven tackles (four solo), an interception with a 19-yard return and a forced
fumble vs. Cleveland, Sept. 10…Earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week vs.
Atlanta, Sept. 25 with eight stops (six solo), a sack, a deflected pass and a forced
! WORTHNOTING
With the Saints, Fujita has recorded 6.5 sacks, six forced fum-
bles, a pair of fumble recoveries, four interceptions and deflected
15 passes. His interception late in the fourth quarter vs. Tampa LB Scott Fujita has a team-best 342 tackles since signing with the Saints prior to the 2006
Bay in the 2008 opener clinched the victory.
season, having racked up more than 100 stops in each of his three seasons in New Orleans.
Fujita has gone over 100 tackles all three seasons with the If he reaches the century mark once again in 2009, Fujita will become the first Saints line-
Saints, leading the club in stops in 2006 and 2007 and finishing backer since 1980 to have at least 100 tackles in four consecutive campaigns.
fourth in 2008 despite missing two games. He has 342 tackles
since arriving in New Orleans.
Linebackers in team history with three consecutive 100-tackle seasons:
Player Seasons
With the Saints, Fujita has reached double-digit tackle totals in
14 games and caused at least one turnover in eight contests.
fumble…Closed a banner first month with eight tackles and a pair of pass
Scott Fujita 2006-08
Rickey Jackson 1984-86
defenses at Carolina, Oct. 1… Notched 10 tackles and a sack vs. Tampa Bay, Sam Mills 1990-92
Mark Fields 1996-98
Oct. 8…Recorded seven stops, a half-sack, two pass defenses and an interception
vs. Philadelphia, Oct. 15…Had a season-high 11 tackles (six solo) vs. Cincinnati,
Nov. 19, and followed that performance with 10 (eight solo) at Atlanta, Nov.
A look back at some of Fujita’s top performances from the past three years:
26…Posted 11 tackles (seven solo) and deflected a pass vs. Washington, Dec. Date Opp. Totals
12…Had five tackles and a sack at the NY Giants, Dec. 24. 2005 – Posted 58 12/11/08 at Chicago 10 tackles (6 solo), interception
tackles (43 solo), two sacks and a pair of forced fumbles while appearing in 16 11/16/08 at Kansas City 10 tackles (5 solo), forced fumble
11/9/08 at Atlanta Team-high 15 tackles (11 solo)
games and starting final eight at strong-side linebacker…Added nine special 9/7/08 vs. Tampa Bay 8 tackles (6 solo), interception, pass defense
teams tackles…Traded by Kansas City to Dallas eight days prior to kickoff of 12/16/07 vs. Arizona Team-high 12 tackles (7 solo), 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
2005 season…Had seven tackles vs. Kansas City, Dec. 11, and forced a fumble 11/18/07 at Houston 10 tackles (5 solo), fumble recovery
on a sack. 2004 – In second season as a full-time starter, led the Chiefs with 10/21/07 vs. Atlanta 7 tackles, sack, forced fumble
112 tackles, his second consecutive 100-tackle performance, while adding 4.5 1/21/07 at Chicago Team-high 11 tackles (9 solo) in NFC Championship Game
10/25/06 vs. Philadelphia 7 tackles, 0.5 sack, interception, 2 pass defenses
sacks and three passes defensed as an OLB…At New Orleans, Nov. 14, tied a 9/25/06 vs. Atlanta 8 tackles, sack, forced fumble, pass defense, NFC Defensive
career-best with two sacks as well as seven tackles before notching a season-high Player of the Week
14 stops and a half-sack vs. San Diego, Nov. 28…Tied his season-high of 14 9/10/06 at Cleveland 7 tackles, interception, forced fumble, pass defense
Chicago. Dec. 28. 2002 – Started nine of 16 games and had 63 tackles, six
pass defenses, a sack and tied for second on the team with 15 special teams tack- SCOTTFUJITA
les…Earned first career start at San Diego, Oct. 13 and responded with six tack-
les, three special teams tackles, a deflected pass and a fumble recovery on punt
coverage…Against Buffalo, Nov. 17, tallied a season-high nine tackles…Notched
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
able mention and Academic All-Pac 10 after registering 60 tackles, 2.5 sacks and ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2002, 15); (2004, 1); (2005, 9); (2008, 1) Total: 26; Special Teams
a pair of forced fumbles…As a junior, he started 11 games and notched 41 tack- Fumble Recoveries — (2002,1) Total: 1
les and four sacks…Played in 10 games with two starts as a sophomore…Saw CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 18, at Buffalo (10/26/03); Sacks — 2 (3x), last vs. Arizona (12/16/07); Interceptions — 1
time in seven games as a redshirt freshman playing mainly on special teams after (5x), last at Chicago (12/11/08); Passes Defensed — 2 (5x), last at Indianapolis (9/6/07); Forced Fumbles — 2, vs.
making the move from safety to linebacker.
Arizona (12/16/07); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (2x), last at Houston (11/18/07); Special Teams Tackles — 3, at San Diego
(10/13/02).
POSTSEASON
2008GAMEBYGAME TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2003 Kansas City 1 1 5 3 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2006 New Orleans 2 2 15 12 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DEFENSE
X X 6 2 8 0 0 1 2 1 0 0
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
Inactive
9/7 TB NFL Totals 3 3 20 15 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Inactive
9/14 @WAS Saints Totals 2 2 15 12 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
X X 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/21 @DEN
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 11, at Chicago (1/21/07); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Passes Defensed —
X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/28 SF
1, vs. Indianapolis (1/11/04); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0.
X X 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/6 MIN
X X 5 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/12 OAK
X X 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/19 @CAR
X X 11 4 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/26 SD
X X 5 5 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
11/9 @ATL
X X 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/16 @KC
X X 7 4 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB
Randall
11/30 @TB
12/7 ATL
12/11 @CHI
X
X
X
X
X
3
6
5
3
4
2
6
10
7
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
1 17
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
GAY 20
X X 5 5 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 190
2008 Season 14 13 58 46 104 0 0 2 19 1 1 0
COLLEGE: LOuisiana state
and basketball…At safety and linebacker collected 118 tackles, four sacks and
NFL EXPERIENCE: 6
five interceptions and 15 catches for 350 yards and six scores as a tight
Born: 5/5/82
CB
end…Graduated with a degree in political science and added a masters in educa-
tion from California…Recruited by several Ivy League schools…Full name: NFL CAREER – Gay, a key free-agent signing prior to the 2008 sea-
Scott Anthony Fujita (pronounced Foo-GEE-ta)…Married, wife Jaclyn, and the son, proved to be a valuable addition to the Saints secondary. He ranked sixth on
couple has twins: Isabelle and Delilah. the team in tackles – leading all cornerbacks – paced the club with 17 pass defens-
es and added a sack. The veteran posted a career-high with 65 tackles and was one
of the club's most consistent defenders despite playing through injuries. Gay inked
a four-year contract with New Orleans after playing for New England for four sea-
sons, where he appeared in six postseason contests, including a pair of Super
Bowls. Throughout his career he has been a solid performer in both man-to-man
coverage as well as zone defenses, and he showed his versatility in 2008 by start-
ing at both right and left cornerback and has also started at free safety in his
Indianapolis, Nov. 7. 2004 – Started more games than any other Pats rookie
2008GAMEBYGAME (nine of 15 contests) and was lone first-year player to start all three postseason
games...Posted 38 stops (34 solo) and two interceptions and returned a fumble for
a TD...Tied for third on team with 18 tackles (16 solo) in playoffs...Had first
DEFENSE
X X 5 2 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 career interception with 10-yard return vs. Miami, Oct. 10…Made first career
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
Inactive
9/7 TB
X X 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 start at free safety and tallied two solo tackles and a fumble recovery vs. N.Y.
9/14 @WAS
Inactive Jets, Oct. 24…Registered his first career touchdown on a 41-yard fumble return
9/21 @DEN
X 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
9/28 SF
X X 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 vs. Cleveland, Dec. 5…Had a team-high 11 tackles and a forced fumble in
10/6 MIN
X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Patriots' 24-21 victory over Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX.
10/12 OAK
X X 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/19 @CAR
X X 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10/26 SD
X X 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 COLLEGE – Started 16 of 42 games at LSU, recording 123 tackles (86
11/9 @ATL
X X 6 1 7 1 6 0 0 3 0 0
11/16 @KC
X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 solo) with three sacks, two interceptions and 28 pass deflections...Finished senior
11/24 GB
X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
season with 31 tackles, a pair of sacks, and 13 pass defenses…Started 11 games
11/30 @TB
X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/7 ATL
X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 as a junior at left cornerback and one contest at free safety, recording a career-
12/11 @CHI
X X 8 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
high 64 tackles...Played in every game as a sophomore, starting once, and had
12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR
freshman…Majored in marketing.
career. A Louisiana native, Gay has five career interceptions, a forced fumble and
three fumble recoveries, returning two fumbles for touchdowns.
PERSONAL – Full name: Randall Jerome Gay, Jr….Born in Baton
Rouge, La....Nickname is “Blue”...Attended Brusly (La.) HS...Lettered four years
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed by Saints to a four-year
in football, two in baseball and once in track...Played in only eight games as a
contract (UFA-NE), 3/4/08; Re-signed by New England Patriots to a one-year
senior due to a knee injury but still rushed for 1,067 yards and 13 touchdowns,
contract (RFA), 5/30/07; Placed on injured reserve by New England, 9/27/06;
caught three TDs and scored on a pair of punt returns...He and wife, Desha, have
Placed on injured reserve by New England, 11/15/05; Signed by New England
a son, Randall III.
Patriots as an undrafted rookie free agent, 4/29/04.
Though he would play in Week Three, he was back on the inactive list for Week
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 New England 15 9 38 34 4 0.0 0.0 2 23 13 0 6 0 2 41
Four and did not start upon his return vs. Minnesota, Oct. 6…Back in starting 2005 New England 5 2 11 10 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
role vs. Oakland and had four stops and three pass defenses…Recorded nine solo 2006 New England 3
2007 New England 16
0
3
1
33
1
30
0 0.0
3 0.0
0.0
0.0
0 0 0 0 0
3 52 31 0 7
0 0
1 1 15
0
stops in win vs. San Diego, Oct. 26…Opened at LCB and had and had six tackles 2008 New Orleans 14 13 65 49 16 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0
and broke up a career-high five passes at Kansas City, Nov. 16…Had stellar day NFL totals 53 27 148 124 24 1.0 6.0 5 75 31 0 31 1 3 56
vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24, recording seven stops, knocking away three passes and
Saints totals 14 13 65 49 16 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0
notching his first sack on a corner blitz. 2007 – Played in all 16 games for ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2005, 3); (2006, 1); (2007, 1) Total: 5.
New England, starting three, and had career-high three interceptions…Totaled 33 CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 10, vs. Carolina (12/28/08); Sacks — 1, vs. Green Bay (11/24/08); Interceptions — 1 (5x),
tackles (30 solo) and also forced a fumble that he recovered and returned for a last at Buffalo (11/18/07); Int. Ret for TD — 0; Passes Defensed — 5, at Kansas City (11/16/08); Forced Fumbles — 1,
TD…Interception at Cincinnati, Oct. 1, was first since 2004…Forced a fumble vs. Cleveland (10/7/07); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (3x), last vs. Cleveland (10/7/07); Fumble Ret for TD — 1 (2x), last vs.
Cleveland (10/7/07).
vs. Cleveland, Oct. 7, then raced 15 yards for a touchdown…Second INT came at
Miami, Oct. 21, with a 31-yard return…Posted a season-high eight tackles (five
solo) with a forced fumble in win over Jaguars in AFC Divisional Playoff, Jan.
POSTSEASON
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
12...Deflected two passes vs. N.Y. Giants in Super Bowl XLII. 2006 – Played
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 New England 3 3 18 16 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
in first three games before placed on injured reserve on Sept. 27 with hamstring 2007 New England 3 1 9 6 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
in five games with two starts and recorded 11 tackles (10 solo), a pass defense POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 11, vs. Philadelphia (2/6/05); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Int. Ret for TD —
and three special teams tackles...Placed on injured reserve with ankle injury, Nov. 0; Passes Defensed — 2, vs. N.Y. Giants (2/3/08); Forced Fumbles — 1 (2x), last vs. Jacksonville (1/12/08); Fumble
Recoveries — 0.
15…Started at safety and had a season-high six tackles (five solo) vs.
rendered only 13 sacks. He distinguished himself in both pass protection and run
Games Played/Started: N.Y. Jets — (2002, 12/0); (2003, 15/0); (2004, 15/3); (2005, 16/10) New Orleans —
blocking and also made all of the line calls. In his career, Goodwin has opened (2006, 16/0); (2007, 13/2); (2008, 13/13) Totals: 100/28; Saints Totals: 42/15
28 of 100 contests, including all 13 games at center that he appeared in last sea-
son. He joined the Saints in 2006 after being signed as an unrestricted free agent POSTSEASON
Games Played/Started: N.Y. Jets — (2004, 2/0); New Orleans — (2006, 2/0) Totals: 4/0; Saints Totals: 2/0
from the New York Jets, where he showed his versatility by also starting 10
games at left guard. Goodwin was a solid performer at the University of
Michigan, starting 20 of 29 career games while playing every position on the
offensive front other than left tackle. Charles
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Re-signed by Saints to a three-
GRANT 94
year contract, 2/27/08; Signed by the Saints to a two-year contract (UFA-NYJ),
3/27/06; Signed to one-year contract by New York Jets (RFA), 4/5/05; Signed to
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 285
three-year contract by New York, 7/24/02; Selected by New York in fifth round
COLLEGE: georgia
2008 – Started all 13 games he appeared in, missing three contests with an
Born: 9/3/78
DE
injured knee…Offensive line allowed only 13 sacks - a club record - despite the
Saints leading the NFL in passing attempts…Injured his left knee at Carolina, NFL CAREER – A cornerstone of the Saints defense since his arrival,
Oct. 19, and on the inactive list for the next three games…Returned to action vs. Grant has consistently been a force as a pass rusher and against the run. He
Green Bay, Nov. 24, and the Saints would score 51 points…Played in his 100th anchors the left side of the defensive line and ranks 10th in club history with 41.5
career game vs. Carolina, Dec. 28. 2007 – Played in 13 games, starting sacks. The former first round pick out of Georgia has started 90 games since join-
two…On active roster but did not play in three contests…Appeared primarily on ing the Saints in 2002, more than any other player over that span. His 2008 sea-
special teams until vs. Atlanta, Oct. 21, when he subbed for injured C Jeff Faine son was derailed after eight games with a triceps injury, landing Grant on injured
and threw a key block on a 24-yard touchdown run by RB Pierre Thomas… reserve for the first time in his career. He was off to a strong start, including
Started in victory at San Francisco, Oct. 28…Had a standout performance vs. notching 41 tackles, posting his first multi-sack game since 2004 and teaming
Jacksonville, Nov. 4, helping offense to big day while taking on DT tandem of with DT Sedrick Ellis for a safety. Combining with Will Smith to give the Saints
John Henderson and Marcus Stroud...Returned to special teams units for remain- one of the top defensive end tandems in the league, in his career Grant has posted
der of season. 2006 – Appeared in all 16 games, primarily on special teams, 452 tackles, 13 forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries – including one in 2002
also played center vs. Carolina, Dec. 31. 2005 – Saw action on offensive line that he returned 34 yards for a touchdown – and an interception. No player in
and on special teams for first five weeks…Came off bench in Week Six at club history has posted more sacks in his first three years than the 27.5 that Grant
Buffalo after C Kevin Mawae was injured…Had fourth career start (at LG) at had from 2002-04.
Atlanta, Oct. 24, where he started the rest of season. 2004 – Saw time on spe-
cial teams and as reserve at guard …Made first career start at right guard vs. San CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Placed on injured reserve,
Francisco, Oct. 17, and started the next two games. 2003 – Played in 15 11/3/08, Re-signed to seven-year contract, 4/27/07; Designated Franchise Player,
games, mostly on special teams, and was also in rotation at right guard. 2002 2/20/07; Signed to a six-year contract, 7/27/02; Selected in the first round (25th
– Played in 13 of 16 games, primarily on special teams. overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft.
2008 – Started all eight games he appeared in, suffering an injured triceps vs.
San Diego, Oct. 26 that would ultimately land him on injured reserve the follow- ! WORTHNOTING
ing week…Season totals included 41 tackles (24 solo), three sacks and two
deflected passes…Opened the season strong with five tackles (three solo) and a
sack vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. 7…At Denver, Sept. 21, had seven tackles, including a
Grant has started 90 games since arriving in New Orleans as a
safety when he and DT Sedrick Ellis tackled RB Andre Hall in the end zone…
No. 1 pick out of Georgia in 2002, more than any other player on
the roster.
Posted two sacks vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28, his first multi-sack game since
2004 finale. Added six stops and a deflected pass…Had a season-high nine tack-
No player in club history has posted more sacks in his first three
years than the 27.5 that Grant had from 2002-04
les at Carolina, Oct. 19…Injured triceps in third quarter vs. San Diego, Oct. 26.
2007 – Started all 14 games he appeared in at LDE, missing two contests with
Over the last seven seasons, no Saints' defender has posted more
tackles (452), sacks (41.5) and forced fumbles (13).
an injured ankle, marking the first contests of his career he did not play…Posted
55 tackles (35 solo), 2.5 sacks and knocked down a pair of passes...At Seattle had Appeared in all 16 contests and started 14 at RDE, recording 75 tackles (52
a sack and three tackles, Oct. 14…Earned a defensive game ball vs. Atlanta, Oct. solo), 2.5 sacks, a pass defense and a fumble recovery…Notched eight tackles
21 with five tackles (four solo), a half-sack and two tackles for a loss. Was a con- and a sack vs. Buffalo, Oct. 2…Recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), a half sack and
stant presence in the Falcons' backfield…Suffered first-quarter ankle sprain at a fumble recovery vs. Carolina, Dec. 18. 2004 – Started all 16 contests for the
San Francisco, Oct. 28, an injury that would be problematic for the rest of the second-straight season and paced defensive line with 113 tackles (69 solo) with a
season…Started the following week vs. Jacksonville and had three tackles but career-high 10.5 sacks…Added six pass defenses, three forced fumbles, a fumble
was on the inactive list for the next two contests, ending his streak of 88-straight recovery and an interception…Sack total ranked 11th in NFC… Started every
games played…Returned at Carolina, Nov. 25 and had a pair of tackles… game at LDE for first time in career, having also opened games on right side in
Notched five solo stops and a sack vs. Philadelphia, Dec. 23. 2006 – For fifth 2003…Had top performance at St. Louis, Sept. 26 with a career-high three sacks
straight season appeared in all 16 games, all starts at LDE, running his streak to and six tackles (three solo)…Notched a sack, eight tackles and a pass defense at
80 games played…Posted six sacks, led defensive line with 71 tackles (52 solo), Arizona, Oct. 3…Had two sacks, eight tackles and a forced fumble vs. Tampa
a team-high three forced fumbles, four deflected passes and a pair of fumble Bay, Oct. 10…Led NFL over first six contests with 7.5 sacks…Had an intercep-
recoveries…Had five tackles and a forced fumble at Green Bay, Sept. 17… tion with an eight-yard return and nine tackles (six solo) at Atlanta, Nov. 28…
Notched a sack with five stops vs. Atlanta, Sept. 25…Oct. 8, vs. Tampa Bay, had Posted a career-high 12 tackles (11 solo), two sacks, a forced fumble and a pass
a season-high nine tackles (four solo), a sack and a forced fumble. Also credited defense at Carolina, 1/2/05. 2003 – Started all 16 games and led team with 10
with three QB pressures…Turned in another big game at Tampa Bay, Nov. 5, sacks and three forced fumbles and led defensive line with 53 tackles (39 solo)…
with seven tackles, a sack, a deflected pass, a forced fumble and a fumble recov- Had six tackles, two sacks and a pass defense at Seattle, Sept. 7…Added sack
ery…Recorded a sack for a 12-yard loss and six solo stops at Atlanta, Nov. 26… and five stops (two solo) vs. Houston, Sept. 14…Had five tackles (four solo), a
Posted five tackles, a pass defense and a fumble recovery at NY Giants, Dec. pair of sacks and two forced fumbles vs. Chicago, Oct. 12…Had sack in each of
24…Started both postseason contests, and had seven tackles (four solo) vs. final three games. 2002 – Finished second on squad with seven sacks and
Philadelphia in NFC Divisional Playoff vs. Philadelphia, 1/13/07. 2005 – added 36 tackles (32 solo), two pass defenses, four forced fumbles and a fumble
recovery…Appeared in 16 games, starting six at LDE…Started in NFL debut at
Tampa Bay, Sept. 8, and had a sack…Started at LDE for games 4-8…Recorded
eight tackles, a sack and forced fumble vs. Pittsburgh, Oct. 6…Had a solo tackle,
2008GAMEBYGAME
a pass defense and a 34-yard fumble return for a TD at Carolina, Nov. 10…
Posted four tackles, two sacks and forced fumble at Cincinnati, Dec. 22.
DEFENSE
X X 3 2 5 1 8 0 0 0 0 0
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
X X 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/7 TB
X X 3 3 6 2 12 0 0 1 0 0
9/21 @DEN
X X 2 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ended career with 136 tackles and 15 sacks…Sack total ranked sixth on school's
9/28 SF
X X 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/12 OAK
X X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2001... As a freshman, recorded 33 tackles and seven sacks, while also rushing
10/19 @CAR
Injured Reserve 11/3 for 79 yards and three touchdowns at fullback…Majored in arts and sciences.
10/26 SD
11/9 @ATL
11/16 @KC
the Saints' community relations efforts in New Orleans and also holds a free foot-
12/11 @CHI
12/21 @DET
ball clinic at his hometown of Colquitt, Ga....A Parade Magazine 1997 All-
12/28 CAR
2008 Season 8 8 24 17 41 3 20 0 0 2 0 0
American…Tied RB Herschel Walker's state single-season touchdown record CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed to active roster,
with 45 in 1997 and added 3,472 all-purpose yards…Totaled 101 touchdowns in 12/20/08; Signed to practice squad, 8/31/08; Waived, 8/30/08; Signed by Saints
his three-year career at Miller County HS…Cousin of Washington Redskins DE as a free agent, 1/3/08; Signed to practice squad of Cincinnati Bengals, 11/7/07;
Phillip Daniels, who also went to Georgia…Born Sept. 3, 1978 in Colquitt, Ga. Waived by Cincinnati, 11/5/07; Claimed off waivers by Cincinnati, 12/15/06;
Waived by Dallas Cowboys, 12/14/06; Re-signed by Dallas, 12/11/06; Waived by
Dallas, 12/7/06; Signed by Dallas to active roster, 10/13/06; Signed to Dallas
practice squad, 9/4/06; Waived by Dallas, 9/2/06; Drafted by Dallas in the fourth
CHARLESGRANT
round (125th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
2008 – Signed to the active roster, Dec. 20, and was active for the final two
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2002 New Orleans 16 6 36 32 4 7.0 40.0 0 0 0 0 2 4 1 34
2003 New Orleans 16 16 61 47 14 10.0 42.0 0 0 0 0 5 3 0 0 contests…Totaled four kickoff returns for 133 yards (33.3 avg.), including a 60-
2004 New Orleans 16 16 113 69 44 10.5 73.0 1 8 8 0 6 3 1 0 yard return at Detroit, and a 42-yard burst vs. Carolina…Went to training camp
2005 New Orleans 16 14 75 52 23 2.5 22.5 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 23
2006 New Orleans 16 16 71 52 19 6.0 56.0 0 0 0 0 4 3 2 0 with the Saints before being waived at the final cut-down to 53 players and being
2007 New Orleans 14 14 55 35 20 2.5 6.5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 signed to the practice squad, where he spent the first 14 games. 2007 – Split
2008 New Orleans 8 8 41 24 17 3.0 20.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
year between Bengals' active roster and practice squad, playing in seven games,
catching three passes for 33 yards, had one rush for one yard, returned three
NFL totals 102 90 452 311 141 41.5 260.0 1 8 8 0 22 13 5 57
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Kickoff Returns — (2002, 2 ret., 10 yds., 5.0 avg., 5 LG) Total: 2 ret., 10 yds., kickoffs for an average of 19.7 yards and averaged 4.2 yards on nine punt
returns…Had an 18-yard catch on Sept. 16 at Cleveland and two catches for 15
5.0 avg., 5 LG.
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 12, at Carolina (1/2/05); Sacks — 3, at St. Louis (9/26/04); Interceptions — 1, at Atlanta yards on Sept. 23 at Seattle...Inactive for Game 8...Waived on Nov. 5, and signed
(11/28/04); Forced Fumbles — 2, vs. Chicago (10/12/03); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (5x), last at New York Giants
(12/24/06); Fumbles Ret for TD — 1, at Carolina (11/10/02).
Nov. 7 to Bengals practice squad. 2006 – Signed Oct. 13 to Dallas active ros-
ter from practice squad… Made NFL regular-season debut Oct. 15 vs. Houston,
POSTSEASON with three punt returns for 1.7-yard average…Saw action Nov. 5 at Washington,
averaging 10.5 yards on two punt returns and 19.7 yards on three kick returns…
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Waived on Dec. 7, re-signed to Dallas roster on Dec. 11, and waived again Dec.
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2006 New Orleans 2 2 8 5 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Postseason 2 2 8 5 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14…Acquired by Bengals on waivers on Dec. 15…Inactive for Cincinnati in
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 7, vs. Philadelphia (1/13/07); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Forced Fumbles Games 14-16.
— 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0.
times for 90 yards with another score…Led the nation in punt return average
COLLEGE: louisiana state
JOINED SAINTS: fa-08
(18.5) in 2003…Scored LSU's first touchdown in national title game vs.
NFL EXPERIENCE: 3
Oklahoma on a 24-yard run.
Born: 9/12/84
2008 – Started all 10 games he appeared in for Buffalo and tallied 43 tackles
(35 solo), two interceptions - both which he returned for TDs - nine pass defens-
es and a forced fumble.…Inactive for final six games due to a knee injury…
SKYLERGREEN
Posted a forced fumble with two solo tackles and a pair of pass defenses in open-
RECEIVING RUSHING
er vs. Seattle, Sept. 7…Returned an interception 33 yards for a go-ahead touch-
2006 Dallas 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 down at St. Louis, Sept. 28, in addition to six solo tackles and three passes
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2007 Cincinnati
2008 New Orleans
7 0
2 0
3
0
33 11.0
0 0.0
18
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1.0
0.0
1
0
0
0
defensed…Led team with a 12-tackle (nine solo) performance at Arizona, Oct. 5,
the first double-digit tackle game of his career…For the second straight game,
led the defense in tackles with nine solo stops vs. San Diego, Oct.19…
NFL totals 11 0 3 33 11.0 18 0 1 1 1.0 1 0
Intercepted a Brett Favre pass and returned the ball 42 yards for a touchdown vs.
Saints totals 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
NY Jets, Nov. 2, becoming the 12th player in Bills history to have two or more
KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS
2006 Dallas 3 59 19.7 21 0 5 3 26 5.2 13 0 interception returns for touchdowns in a career. 2007 – Posted career-highs
Year Team No Yds Avg Lg TD No FC Yds Avg Lg TD
CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 2, at Seattle (9/23/07); Receiving Yards — 18, at Cleveland (9/16/07); Long
Reception — 18, at Cleveland (9/16/07); Receiving TDs — 0; Rushes — 1, at Seattle (9/23/07); Rushing ! WORTHNOTING
Yards — 1, at Seattle (9/23/07); Long Rush — 1, at Seattle (9/23/07); Rushing TDs — 0; Kickoff Returns —
3, at Washington (11/5/06); Kickoff Return Yards — 73, vs. Carolina (12/28/08); Long Kickoff Return — 60,
at Detroit (12/21/08); Kickoff Returned for TD — 0; Punt Returns — 4, at Kansas City (10/14/07); Punt
Return Yards — 21 at Washington (11/5/06); Long Punt Return — 13 at Washington (11/5/06); Punt Returned Returned two interceptions for touchdowns in 2008, one of only
for TD — 0. six players in the NFL to achieve the feat last season.
Has started the last 23 games of his career, though inactive for
the final six contests of 2008 with a knee injury. Despite the
injury last season – missing his first games since joining the
NFL – Greer had 43 stops, a pair of interceptions, a forced fum-
Jabari ble and broke up nine passes.
GREER 32 Also served as one of Buffalo's top special teams players during
his stint with the Bills, posting 44 stops for the coverage units.
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 180 Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week in 2007 against the
COLLEGE: tennessee New York Jets after recording a fourth-quarter interception, six
tackles and deflecting a pair of passes.
JOINED SAINTS: ufa-09 (BUF)
Also had six tackles and deflected a pair of passes to earn AFC Defensive Player
NFL EXPERIENCE: 6
of the Week honors…The following week vs. Dallas, Oct. 8, recorded his second
Born: 2/11/82
CB
career interception in addition to five tackles and three pass defenses - including
NFL CAREER – Signed as an unrestricted free agent in March, Greer breaking up a potential two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter…Against
was one of the club's top additions of the offseason and with his speed, awareness Cincinnati, Nov. 4, notched his first career forced fumble, jarring the ball loose
and ball skills is expected to bolster the club's secondary. Entering his sixth sea- from Chad Johnson. 2006 – Played in all 16 games for the second consecu-
son, he was a key contributor for the Buffalo Bills over the last two seasons after tive season and ranked second on the club with 20 tackles on special teams, serv-
emerging as a full-time starter. Greer has opened 26 of 70 career contests, posting ing as a key contributor as a gunner on a punt coverage unit that tied for first in
140 tackles along with four interceptions, two sacks and a pair of forced fumbles. NFL in net punting average (39.2)…Added four solo tackles and a pass
Since becoming a starter in 2007, he has returned two interceptions for touch- defense…Led special teams units with five solo tackles vs. Green Bay, Nov. 5.
downs and deflected 26 passes. Greer ranks among the NFL's fastest defensive 2005 – A valuable asset as a reserve defensive back and on special teams,
backs, as he was also a standout on the University of Tennessee's track squad. starting two games and posting 28 tackles (23 solo), a sack, two pass defenses
and 15 special teams stops (11 solo)…Helped special teams units rank first in
CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed by Saints to a four-year NFL in rankings compiled by Dallas Morning News…Served as nickelback vs.
contract (UFA-BUF), 3/4/09; Re-signed by Buffalo Bills to a two-year contract, Houston, Sept. 11, and recorded his second career sack…Started at cornerback,
3/1/07; Signed by Buffalo as an undrafted free agent, 4/26/04. posting nine tackles (seven solo), vs. Carolina, Nov. 27. 2004 – Played in 12
of 16 games, starting at Baltimore in Week Seven, and tallied 18 tackles (12
HONORS – 2007: AFC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 4). solo), one sack, four passes defensed and three special teams tackles on the sea-
son…Registered first career sack vs. St. Louis, Nov. 21 and added three tackles.
COLLEGE – Three-year starter who was playmaker in Volunteers' second- recorded 192 tackles, with 10.5 sacks, five deflected passes, a forced fumble and
ary…Carried on school's tradition of standout two-sport stars, as he also excelled two fumble recoveries. Hargrove has also been a top contributor on special
in track, running 13.32 in 110-meter hurdles, third all-time in school history… teams, with 28 stops.
2003 NCAA champion in 60-meter indoor hurdles…Two-time SEC champion
indoor/outdoor hurdles broke Willie Gault's record in 60 meter hurdles (7.55)… CAREER TRANSACT IONS – Signed by Saints (UFA-BUF),
Also ran on 4x100 meter relay…Set a school record by appearing in 51 games on 5/18/09; Placed on NFL Reserve/Suspended list, 1/22/08; Reinstated by NFL,
the gridiron…Closed career with 147 tackles (119 solo), 3.5 sacks, a fumble 10/3/07; Placed on NFL Reserve/Suspended list, 8/11/07; Re-signed by Buffalo
recovery, one forced fumble, two interceptions and 33 pass deflections while Bills (RFA), 4/17/07; Acquired by Buffalo from St. Louis Rams in exchange for
starting 34 contests. a 2007 fifth round draft choice, 10/16/06; Selected in the third round by St. Louis
(91st overall) in the 2004 NFL Draft.
PERSONAL – Full name: Jabari Amin Greer…Born in Milwaukee,
Wis…Attended South Side (Jackson, Tenn.) HS…All-State selection in Class 2008 – Suspended for season by NFL. 2007 – Appeared in 12 games and
3A in 1999…Three-year starter at wide receiver and cornerback and also recorded 40 tackles (19 solo) and 1.5 sacks, while finishing among team leaders
played tailback…Set the school record with six defensive touchdowns…Seven- with a career-high 11 special teams stops (10 solo)…Recorded a sack vs. Miami,
time state champion in track and field…Graduated from Tennessee with a Dec. 9. 2006 – After starting season with Rams, was acquired by Bills, Oct.
degree in psychology. 16, in midseason trade…Appeared in 14 games overall with two starts and made
34 tackles (16 solo) and 1.5 sacks…Notched four tackles, a sack and an assisted
special teams tackle vs. Jacksonville, Nov. 26 in top game with Buffalo. 2005
– With St. Louis, appeared in all 16 games with 15 starts and posted 82 tackles,
JABARIGREER
ranked second on club with 6.5 sacks and added four pass defenses, two fumble
recoveries and five special teams stops…Collected a career-high nine tackles
(five solo) at Houston, Nov. 27…Made six tackles and a sack vs. Philadelphia,
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 Buffalo 12 1 18 12 6 1.0 13.0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
2005 Buffalo 16 2 28 23 5 1.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Dec. 18…Had four tackles (three solo), a career-high two sacks and a fumble
2006 Buffalo 16 0 4 4 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 recovery at Dallas, Jan. 1. 2004 – Played in 15 of 16 games, making two
2007 Buffalo 16 13 47 40 7 0.0 0.0 2 1 2 0 17 1 0 0
2008 Buffalo 10 10 43 35 8 0.0 0.0 2 75 42t 2 9 1 0 0 starts and notched 36 tackles (23 solo), a sack, a forced fumble and five special
teams stops…Also started two playoff games and made nine tackles (four solo)…
Notched seven solo tackles, adding a forced fumble on first career sack, which
NFL totals 70 26 140 114 26 2.0 23.0 4 76 42t 2 33 2 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2004, 3); (2005, 15); (2006, 20); (2007, 6) Total: 44; Rushing — 1
carry for -6 yards in 2004. was recovered by Leonard Little and returned 61 yards for a TD at Arizona, Dec.
19…Opened both playoff games and totaled nine tackles (four solo).
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 12, at Arizona (10/5/08); Sacks — 1 (2x), last vs. Houston (9/11/05); Interceptions — 1 (4x),
last vs. N.Y. Jets (11/2/08); Int. Ret for TD — 1 (2x), last vs. N.Y. Jets (11/2/08); Passes Defensed — 3 (2x), last at
Jacksonville (11/25/07); Forced Fumbles — 1 (2x), last vs. Seattle (9/7/08); Fumble Recoveries — 0; Fumble Ret for TD COLLEGE – Started 13 of 24 games for the Yellow Jackets with 70 tack-
— 0.
les (36 solo), adding six sacks, 19 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, a pair of
fumble recoveries and three deflected passes…Started every game at weakside
defensive end as sophomore…Majored in management.
NFL CAREER – A veteran who will add quality depth and experience
to the defensive front, Hargrove signed with the Saints in May and has been a
solid contributor during his stints with Buffalo and St. Louis. During his four-
year NFL career, he has played in 57 regular season games (19 starts), and
fumble…Also had 12 special teams tackles…Led the secondary with eight stops
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 St. Louis 15 2 36 23 13 1.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
in the opener vs. Tampa Bay and added two special teams tackles Sept. 7…Had
2005 St. Louis 16 15 82 43 39 6.5 28.0 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 1
2006 St. Louis 4 2 9 4 5 0.5 6.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Buffalo 10 0 25 12 13 1.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 tackles (seven solo) vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28, the first of four times he
2007 Buffalo
2008
12 0 40 19 21 1.5 5.0 0
DID NOT PLAY
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
would reach double digits…Posted 10 solo stops and knocked away a pass at
Kansas City, Nov. 16…Had two pass defenses and 10 tackles (six solo) vs. Green
Bay, Nov. 24…At Tampa Bay, Nov. 30, had a season-high four special teams
NFL totals 57 19 192 101 91 10.5 52.5 0 0 0 0 5 1 2 1
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 9, at Houston (11/27/05); Sacks — 2, at Dallas (1/1/06); Interceptions — 0; Passes Defensed Dec. 21…Had 10 tackles (eight solo) vs. Carolina, Dec. 28. 2007 – Started all
— 2, vs. New Orleans (10/23/05); Forced Fumbles — 1, at Arizona (12/19/04); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (3x), last at
Dallas (1/1/06).
16 games at strong safety, posting 96 tackles (63 solo) to tie for third on the
POSTSEASON
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES 2008GAMEBYGAME
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 St. Louis 2 2 9 4 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DEFENSE
X X 5 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NFL Totals 2 2 9 4 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
Inactive
9/7 TB
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 5, at Atlanta (1/15/05); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Passes Defensed — 0;
X X 4 3 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
9/14 @WAS
Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0.
X X 7 3 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
9/21 @DEN
X X 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/28 SF
X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10/6 MIN
X X 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10/12 OAK
X X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/19 @CAR
X X 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/26 SD
Roman 11/9 @ATL
X X 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
HARPER 41 11/16 @KC
11/24 GB
11/30 @TB
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
6
6
4
2
2
10
5
8
0 0
0 0
0 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
X X 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
12/7 ATL
X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 200 12/11 @CHI
X X 8 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
COLLEGE: ALABAMA 12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR
JOINED SAINTS: D2-06 2008 Season 15 15 72 34 106 0 0 0 0 9 1 0
NFL EXPERIENCE: 4
Born: 12/11/82 team, and added four sacks, three interceptions with 58 return yards and a touch-
down, seven pass defenses, two forced fumbles and a pair of tackles for a loss…
S
Sack total led all NFL defensive backs and ranked second on team… Interception
NFL CAREER – Rangy and a solid tackler, Harper has been a constant
total tied with CBs Mike McKenzie and Jason David for team-high…Had six or
in the secondary over the last two seasons, and the rugged safety has started all
more tackles in 10 contests…Added 10 stops on special teams…At Seattle, Oct.
36 games he has been active for in his career. In 2008, he posted a career-high
14, had eight tackles (seven solo), two sacks on blitzes and a pair of pass defens-
106 tackles after leading all NFL defensive backs in sacks with four in 2007.
es…At Carolina, Nov. 25, posted six solo stops, his first career interception and
Harper has forced four fumbles in his career, notched five games with double-
forced a fumble that was recovered by DE Will Smith to set up a touchdown…At
digit tackle totals and has five interceptions, including one he returned for a
Atlanta, Dec. 10, scored first career touchdown, returning an interception 31
touchdown in 2007. The former second-round pick was immediately inserted into
yards…Tied career-high at Chicago, Dec. 30 with two sacks, adding six stops
the starting lineup before suffering a season-ending knee injury five games into
and a forced fumble. 2006 – Started all five games he appeared in at strong
his rookie season. Throughout his career Harper has also been a key special
safety, notching 32 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble…Tackle total ranked third
teams player on the coverage units, with 22 tackles.
on the team after five games…Had seven tackles and a sack for an eight-yard
loss in NFL debut at Cleveland, Sept. 10…Posted a career-high 11 stops (seven
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Placed on injured reserve,
solo) and a pass defense at Green Bay, Sept. 17…Notched four tackles, a pass
10/10/06; Agreed to terms on a four-year contract, 7/25/06; Selected in the sec-
defense and a forced fumble vs. Atlanta, Sept. 25…Six tackles (five solo) vs.
ond round (43rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
Tampa Bay, Oct. 8, before departing in fourth quarter with knee injury. Placed on
injured reserve, Oct. 10.
HARRINGTON 3
annually ranked among the nation's HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 210
touchdowns vs. Carolina, Sept. 23...Led comeback win at Carolina, Nov. 11, with
30-yard TD pass with 20 seconds remaining…Was 16-of-20 for 139 yards with a
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
TD pass vs. Tampa Bay, Nov. 16. 2006 – Started 11 games for the Miami
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2006 New Orleans 5 5 32 24 8 1.0 9.0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0
2007 New Orleans
2008 New Orleans
16
15
16
15
96
106
63 33 4.0
72 34 0.0
36.0
0.0
3 58 31 1 6
0 0 0 0 9
2 0
1 0
0
0
Dolphins and completed 223 of 388 passes for 2,236 yards, with 12 touchdowns
and 15 INTs for 68.2 rating...Became starter in Week Five after injury to QB
Daunte Culpepper… Threw for a career-high 414 yards and added two touch-
NFL totals 36 36 234 159 75 5.0 45.0 3 58 31 1 17 4 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2007, 10); (2008, 12) Total: 22
down passes in a 34-24 loss vs. Green Bay, Oct. 22...Led Miami to undefeated
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 11, at Green Bay (9/17/06); Sacks — 2 (2x), last at Chicago (12/30/07); Interceptions — 1 November with wins at Chicago, vs. Kansas City, vs. Minnesota, and at Detroit,
(3x), last vs. Arizona (12/16/07); Passes Defensed — 2 (4x), last vs. Green Bay (11/24/08); Forced Fumbles — 1 (4x),
last at Detroit (12/21/08); Fumble Recoveries — 0; Special Teams Tackles — 4, at Tampa Bay (11/30/08).
Nov. 23, tossing three TDs against his former team. 2005 – Played in 12
games with 11 starts for Detroit and completed 188 of 330 for 2,021 yards, with
12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions...Completed a career-long 86-yard pass vs.
Carolina, Oct. 16 in a 21-20 loss...Top game came at Minnesota, Nov. 6, when he
for 3,047 yards while connecting on 274 of 489 attempts for 3,047 yards, with 19
touchdown passes and 12 INTs...Went 18 of 22 (81.8%) for 230 yards and two PASSING
touchdowns in a 28-13 win at the New York Giants, Oct. 24, posting career-highs
Year Team GP GS Att Cmp Pct Yds Yds/Att TD Int Lg Sk Lst Rating
2002 Detroit 14 12 429 215 50.1 2,294 5.3 12 16 64t 8 75 59.9
with 81.8 completion percentage and 140.5 passer rating…Had 361 yards passing 2003 Detroit 16 16 554 309 55.8 2,880 5.2 17 22 72t 9 55 63.9
vs. Minnesota, Dec. 19 and 346 at Tennessee, 1/2/05. 2003 – Started all 16 2004 Detroit
2005 Detroit
16
12
16 489 274
11 330 188
56.0 3,047 6.2
57.0 2,021 6.1
19 12
12 12
62
86
36
24
196
136
77.5
72.0
games in his second season for the Lions, completing 309 of 554 passes for 2006 Miami 11 11 388 223 57.5 2,236 5.8 12 15 48 15 116 68.2
2,880 yards, with 17 touchdowns and 22 interceptions...Named NFC Offensive 2007 Atlanta 12 10 348 215 61.8 2,215 6.4 7 8 69t 32 192 77.2
Player of the Week after completing 17-of-30 passes for 195 yards, with four
2008 New Orleans 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
touchdown passes and a season-high 116.0 passer rating in Week One victory vs.
NFL totals 81 76 2,538 1,424 56.1 14,693 5.8 79 85 86 124 770 69.4
Arizona...In victory vs. St. Louis, Dec. 28, completed 11 straight passes, the
Saints totals 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0
longest streak of his career. 2002 – Started 12 games as a rookie and complet-
Career record as starter: 26-50 (.342); 3-9 (.250) in 2002, 5-11 (.313) in 2003, 6-10 (.375) in 2004,
4-7 (.364) in 2005, 5-6 (.455) in 2006, 3-7 (.300) in 2007.
ed 215 of 429 for 2,294 yards, with 12 touchdowns and 16 INTs...First NFL start
came vs. Green Bay, Sept. 22, and completed 15-of-35 passes for 182 yards and ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: 1 reception for 8 yards in 2003, 1 reception for -4 yards in 2005; Totals: 2 recep-
tions for 4 yards.
two touchdown passes...Earned his first victory in a 26-21 win vs. New Orleans,
Sept. 29. Completed 20-of-35 for 267 yards with a TD...Became the first Lions
rookie in team history to throw for 300 yards at Minnesota, Oct. 13, after com-
RUSHING
pleting 25-of-41 passes for 309 yards and a pair of touchdowns...Placed on 2003 Detroit 30 86 2.9 26 0
injured reserve for the last two games after leaving contest vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. 2004 Detroit 48 175 3.6 17 0
2005 Detroit 24 80 3.3 15 0
15 with an irregular heartbeat. 2006 Miami 19 24 1.3 7 0
2007 Atlanta 14 33 2.4 13 0
COLLEGE – Played in 33 games and started 28 at Oregon, leading the 2008 New Orleans 0 0 0.0 0 0
Ducks to a 25-3 record...Finished his career with a 3-0 record in bowl contests...
NFL totals 142 402 2.8 26 0
Career totals include completing 512 of 928 attempts for 6,911 yards, with 59
Saints totals 0 0 0.0 0 0
touchdowns and 23 interceptions…Also ran for 210 yards and 18 touchdowns... CAREER HIGHS: Attempts — 62, vs. Green Bay (10/22/06); Completions — 33 (2x), last vs. Green Bay
(10/22/06); Completion Pct. — 81.8 (18 for 22) at N.Y. Giants (10/24/04); Passing Yards — 414, vs. Green
Amassed 7,121 yards of total offense in career, third in school history...Was Bay (10/22/06); Long Pass — 86, vs. Carolina (10/16/05); Interceptions — 5, at Chicago (9/18/05); Passing
Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm finalist as a TDs — 4, vs. Arizona (9/7/03); Passer Rating — 140.5, at N.Y. Giants (10/24/04); Rushes — 6 (2x), last vs.
senior...Was a first-team All Pac-10 Conference selection as senior…Second- Arizona (12/5/04); Rushing Yards — 34, at Mineesota (11/23/03); Long Rush — 26, at Minnesota (11/23/03);
Rushing TDs — 0.
team all-conference and semifinalist for the O'Brien award as a junior...Academic
All Pac-10 selection as a junior and senior.
for field goal percentage by a rookie kicker in club history…Made all 13 field COLLEGE: LOUISIANA STATE
goal attempts and was 28 for 28 on PATs…Field goal total and 67 points are the JOINED SAINTS: d2a-04
second-highest total for a Saints rookie kicker, both records held by K Charlie
Durkee in 1967 with 14 and 69 points… In NFL debut at Atlanta, Nov. 9, con-
NFL EXPERIENCE: 6
verted both of PAT attempts and 24 and 44-yard field goals…At Kansas City,
born: 3/26/82
WR
Nov. 16, hit 30, 23 and 35-yard field attempts as well as all three PATs…
NFL CAREER – Few players in the NFL can stretch the field like
Connected on all six of his extra point attempts, converted a 30-yard field goal
Henderson, who has been one of the league's most dangerous deep threats since
attempt and booted three touchbacks vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24…Kicking in
2006. The speedy wideout has averaged 23.2 yards per reception over the last
adverse weather conditions at Tampa Bay, Nov. 30, drilled a pair of 40-yard plus
three seasons, and has 13 catches of over 50 yards during his career. In 2008, he
field goals, including a career-long 47-yarder…Was three-of-three on field goals
had what was perhaps his finest and most consistent NFL season, setting a
(26, 46 and 25 yards) vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7…Had four touchbacks at Detroit, Dec.
career-high with 793 yards, averaging nearly 25 yards on his 32 receptions and
21…Culminated a spotless kicking season in finale with four PATs and a 21-yard
rushing for 33 yards on four carries. Henderson's 24.8 average per catch in 2008
FG vs. Carolina, Dec. 28.
led the league by nearly five yards. He had three touchdown catches - bringing
his career total to 14 - and 27 of his grabs went for first downs. A second-round
COLLEGE – Played 43 games over four seasons (2004-07) at Oklahoma,
pick in 2004 out of LSU, Henderson has started 32 of 60 games in his career.
and was second-team All-Big 12 Conference during each of his final two years…
Closed career third in OU history in field goals made (47) and sixth in points
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Re-signed to a four-year con-
scored…Closed career with .866 field goal percentage (47 of 58), including
tract, 3/4/09; Re-signed to a one-year contract, 3/3/08; Signed to four-year con-
going 13 of 15 as a senior…Made a career-best 53-yarder vs. Utah State in his
tract, 8/6/04; Selected in the second round of 2004 NFL Draft (50th overall).
final season...Named a finalist for the Lou Groza Award as a junior, setting an
Oklahoma-record with a .950 field goal percentage (19-of-20), totaling 31 touch-
2008 – Started 13 of 16 games, recording a reception in all but one contest…
backs to pick up second-team All-Big 12 honors...Had 33 touchbacks as a sopho-
Had eight catches of 25 yards or more, including six of over 50…Hauled in a
more…Majored in communications.
career-long 84-yard TD in season-opening victory vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. 7…Had
an 81-yard grab vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28..Notched fifth career 100-yard per-
PERSONAL – Born May 16, 1986 in Keller, Texas… Prepped at
formance with four catches for 104 yards and a touchdown vs. Minnesota, Oct. 6,
Southlake Carroll (Southlake, Texas) HS...Made 17-of-20 FG attempts as a sen-
including a 52-yard catch…Had two catches for 68 yards vs. Oakland, Oct. 12,
ior, earning all-state honors from the Dallas Morning News.
including 51-yard completion, and three receptions for 80 yards at Carolina, with
a 54-yard grab, Oct. 19. Performance closed a four-game streak with a 50+ yard
GARRETTHARTLEY
! WORTHNOTING
SCORING
2008 New Orleans 8 13 13 100.0 47 0 28 28 100.0 0 67
Year Team GP FG FGA Pct Lg Blk XP XPA Pct Blk Points
NFL totals 8 13 13 100.0 47 0 28 28 100.0 0 67 In his career, the speedy Henderson has 18 catches of 40 yards
or more. In 2008, he had six receptions of over 50 yards, includ-
FIELD GOALS ing a pair that travelled over 80.
2008 New Orleans 0/0 0.0 5/5 100.0 4/4 100.0 4/4 100.0 0/0 0.0
Year Team 1-19 Pct 20-29 Pct 30-39 Pct 40-49 Pct 50+ Pct
Put together a streak of four-straight games in 2008 with a
NFL totals 0/0 0.0 5/5 100.0 4/4 100.0 4/4 100.0 0/0 0.0 reception of over 50 yards.
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2008, 1) Total: 1. Set a club record in 2008 with his average of 24.8 yards per
CAREER HIGHS: FG Made — 3 (2x), last vs. Atlanta (12/7/08); FG Attempts — 3 (2x), last vs. Atlanta (12/7/08); catch, breaking the mark of 23.3 that he set in 2006.
Longest FG — 47, at Tampa Bay (11/30/08); Longest FG Attempt — 47, at Tampa Bay (11/30/08); PAT Made — 6
(2x), last at Detroit (12/21/08); PAT Attempted — 6 (2x), last at Detroit (12/21/08); Points — 12, at Kansas City
(11/16/08); Consecutive FG Made — 13, (11/9/08-current); Touchbacks — 4, at Detroit (12/21/08); Special Teams
Henderson has rushed for 76 yards in his career, including a 30-
Tackles — 1, at Atlanta (11/9/08).
yard burst last season.
2008GAMEBYGAME
RECEIVING RUSHING
X X 2 6 3.0 5 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/7 TB
X X 2 42 21.0 23 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/14 @WAS
X X 1 81 81.0 81 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/21 @DEN
X X 2 68 34.0 51 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/6 MIN
X X 3 80 26.7 54 0 1 0 0.0 0 0
10/12 OAK
X X 3 34 11.3 20 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/19 @CAR
X X 2 33 16.5 20 0 1 30 30.0 30 0
10/26 SD
X X 2 22 11.0 13 0 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0
11/9 @ATL
X 1 9 9.0 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/16 @KC
X X 2 33 16.5 20 0 1 -3 -3.0 -3 0
11/24 GB
X X 3 72 24.0 36 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/30 @TB
X 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
12/7 ATL
X X 2 96 48.0 64 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
12/11 @CHI
X X 2 29 14.5 19 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR
2008 Season 16 13 32 793 24.8 84t 3 4 33 8.3 30 0
catch…At Atlanta, Nov. 9, had a pair of catches for 33 yards and a 30-yard rush
on an end around…Hauled in three passes for 72 yards vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7,
including an 18-yard catch in the second quarter that was the 100th of his
career…At Detroit, Dec. 21, had two receptions for 96 yards, with a 64-yard
grab. 2007 – Started nine of 16 contests, recording 20 receptions for 409 yards
(20.5 avg.), with three touchdowns and added two rushes for 20 yards…Had four
catches for 101 yards, including a 54-yard grab, vs. Carolina, Oct. 7…Hauled in
a 37-yard touchdown vs. Atlanta, Oct. 21, and a six-yard scoring grab at
Houston, Nov. 18…Had a 45-yard touchdown reception vs. Tampa Bay, Dec.
2…At Atlanta, Dec. 10 had one catch for 32 yards and a 15-yard run off a
Highest Avg. Per Catch In The NFL in 2008
Player, Team Rec. Yards Avg. TD
reverse….Caught a 53-yard pass vs. Philadelphia, Dec. 23. 2006 – Played in 2. Bernard Berrian, Minn 48 964 20.1 7
1. Devery Henderson, NO 32 793 24.8 3
13 games with seven starts, inactive for the other three contests…Posted career- 3. Justin Gage, Tenn 34 651 19.1 6
4. Vincent Jackson, SD 59 1,098 18.6 7
high totals in every receiving category with 32 catches for 745 yards (23.3 avg.) 5. Steve Smith, Car 78 1,421 18.2 6
and five TDs…Also had two carries for 14 yards, including an 11-yard burst for
a touchdown vs. Atlanta, Sept. 25…Had 14 catches of 20 yards or more during
the regular season and added a 40-yard reception in the NFC Championship at
Highest Avg. Per Catch in the NFL Since 2006
Player, Team Rec. Yards Avg. TD
Chicago and a 35-yard grab vs. Philadelphia in the Divisional Playoffs vs. 2. Vincent Jackson, SD 127 2,174 17.1 16
1. Devery Henderson, NO 84 1,947 23.2 11
Philadelphia…Notched eight catches of 42 yards or more during regular season, 3. Joey Galloway, TB 132 2,209 16.7 13
4. Santonio Holmes, Pitt 156 2,587 16.6 15
and four traveled at least 50 yards…Hauled in touchdowns of 76, 52, 45, 42, and 5. Calvin Johnson, Det 126 2,087 16.6 16
26 yards, averaging 48.2 yards per score through the air…Started five of final six
contests when he emerged as the club's most dangerous downfield target…Over Highest NFL Average Per Catch Since 1950, 25+ Catches
the last seven games, had 21 catches for 524 yards and a pair of TDs…Opened 1. Bucky Pope, L.A. Rams 1964 25 786 31.4
Player, Team Year Rec. Yds. Avg.
year modestly, combining for eight catches for 110 yards in the first three con- 2. Mervyn Fernandez, L.A. Raiders 1988 31 805 26.0
tests, followed by being declared inactive for the next three games with a shoul- 3. Theo Bell, Pittsburgh 1980 29 748 25.8
der injury, and then being held without a reception vs. Baltimore, Oct. 29… 5. Roy Jefferson, Pittsburgh 1966 32 772 24.1
4. Devery Henderson, NO 2008 32 793 24.8
Recorded first 100-yard day of career at Tampa Bay, Nov. 5 with three catches 6. Devery Henderson, NO 2006 32 745 23.3
for 111 yards and a pair of touchdowns, from 52 and 45 yards, for first multi-TD
game of career…Posted career-highs with nine catches for 169 yards vs.
Highest Avg. In Saints History, 20+ Receptions
tions for 53 yards and recorded his first career TD catch vs. Atlanta, Oct. 16… COLLEGE: arizona STATE
Recorded game-winning 30-yard TD reception in fourth quarter at NY Jets, Nov. JOINED SAINTS: fa-09
27…Started at Tampa Bay, 1/1/06, and caught two passes for 30 yards, including
a 24-yard TD. 2004 – Spent 14 games on inactive list…Played briefly at
NFL EXPERIENCE: 15
Arizona, Oct. 3…Dressed but did not play at Atlanta, Nov. 28.
Born: 5/12/72
LS
NFL CAREER – Kyle comes to New Orleans after spending the past
COLLEGE – Emerged as one of nation's top weapons over final two sea-
eight seasons as the long snapper for NFC South rivals Carolina Panthers. A 14-
sons…Played in 42 games and caught 89 passes for 1,311 yards (14.7-average)
year NFL veteran and a former fourth-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in
and 19 TDs…Opened career at running back, recording 433 yards on 73 carries
1995, Kyle brings 178 regular-season games of experience as well as eight post-
(5.9-average) with three touchdowns…Switched to wide receiver in spring of
season contests, having had stints with the Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, St.
2002 and started 11 games, hauling in 23 passes for 442 yards and eight TDs…
Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Carolina. He has proven his durability in
On receiving end of one of the most memorable plays in school history that sea-
playing in all 136 games over the last eight years with the Panthers, including
son, when he hauled in a 75-yard TD pass as time expired to defeat Kentucky,
eight playoff games. He has also been a solid contributor on punt coverage units
named the Play of the Year by the Associated Press… As a senior earned second-
during his career, posting 55 special teams tackles and two fumble recoveries.
team All-SEC honors with 53 catches for 861 yards and 11 TDs.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints as a free agent,
PERSONAL – Member of LSU's national champion indoor track and
6/29/09; Re-signed by Carolina Panthers to a five-year contract, 3/11/04; Signed
field team in 2001…Ran second-fastest 60-meter time in school history at 6.72
by Carolina to a three-year contract (UFA-SF), 3/6/01; Claimed off waivers by
seconds…Member of LSU's NCAA-qualifying 4x100 relay team…Attended
San Francisco 49ers, 10/30/00…Waived by St. Louis Rams, 10/27/00…Signed
Opelousas (La.) HS, rushing for 1,322 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior…
by St. Louis as a free agent, 10/9/00…Released by Cleveland Browns, 8/27/00…
Class 4A state 100- and 200-meter champion with times of 10.3 and 21.1…
Placed on Physically Unable to Perform list by Cleveland, 8/26/99…Selected by
Business major at LSU…Full name: Devery Vaughn Henderson, Jr.…Born
Cleveland in eighth round of NFL Expansion Draft, 2/9/99…Placed on Injured
March 26, 1982 in Lafayette, La.
Reserve by Seattle Seahawks, 8/18/97…Signed by Seattle to a five-year con-
tract, 7/17/95…Selected by Seattle in the fourth round (126th overall) of the
DEVERYHENDERSON 1995 NFL Draft.
2008 – Finished the season having completed his eighth straight year of
appearing in every contest, playing in all 16 games for Carolina as the long snap-
RECEIVING RUSHING
CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 9, vs. Cincinnati (11/19/06); Receiving Yards — 169, vs. Cincinnati
(11/19/06); Long Reception — 84t, vs. Tampa Bay (9/7/08); Receiving TDs — 2, at Tampa Bay (11/5/06).
cial teams stops…Played in all three of the Panthers’ postseason contests.
Rushes — 1 (9x), last at Tampa Bay (11/30/08); Rushing Yards — 30, at Atlanta (11/9/08); Long Rush — 30, 2004 – Played in all 16 games, snapping for all punts and placements and
at Atlanta (11/9/08); Rushing TDs — 1, vs. Atlanta (9/25/06). recorded one special teams tackle…Appeared in 100th NFL game at Kansas City,
Sept. 19. 2003 – Appeared in all 16 games as the long snapper and made two
tackles in punt coverage…Added one special teams tackle while playing in four
POSTSEASON
postseason games, including Super Bowl XXXVIII. 2002 – Served as the long
RECEIVING RUSHING
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 2, at Chicago (1/21/07); Receiving Yards — 57, at Chicago coverage in 13-6 victory at Cleveland, Dec. 1. 2001 – Appeared in all 16
(1/21/07); Long Reception — 40, at Chicago (1/21/07); Receiving TDs — 0.
games and handled all long-snapping duties in his first season in Carolina…Also
had two special teams tackles…Recorded first career fumble recovery on a punt
return that set up a Panthers touchdown vs. St. Louis, Dec. 23. 2000 – Was Nick
released at the close of training camp by Cleveland…Signed with St. Louis and
was inactive for one game before being waived, Oct. 27….Claimed off waivers
LECKEY 60
by San Francisco, Oct. 30 and played in two games as a reserve linebacker, post- HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 291
ing three tackles (two solo). 1999 – Selected by Cleveland in the NFL COLLEGE: kansas state
Expansion Draft but missed the entire season as he spent the year on the physi- JOINED SAINTS: UFA-09 (STl)
cally unable to perform list with a knee injury. 1998 – Appeared in all 16 NFL EXPERIENCE: 6
games in his final season in Seattle, playing as the long snapper on punts and born: 3/12/82
made three special teams tackles. 1997 – Spent the entire season on injured
C
reserve after suffering a shoulder injury during the preseason. 1996 – Took
NFL CAREER – A five-year veteran who has started 32 games in his
over as the Seahawks’ long snapper on punts and played in all 16 games, record-
career, Leckey was signed in March and immediately bolsters the depth and
ing a career-best 17 special teams tackles (12 solo). 1995 – Played in all 16
experience along the Saints' offensive front. Originally a sixth-round draft pick of
games on special teams as a rookie, ranking third on the team with 14 tackles
the Arizona Cardinals in 2004, he arrived in New Orleans after spending all of
(eight solo) in kick coverage.
2008 and the last three contests of 2007 with the St. Louis Rams. Leckey, a four-
year starter at Kansas State who did not allow a sack in his college career, has
COLLEGE – A three-year letterman and a two-year starter for Arizona
appeared in 57 NFL games.
State, he finished his career with 204 tackles, 12 stops for a loss, four sacks and
two interceptions in 31 games with 17 starts…Led the Sun Devils with 130 tack-
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints to a one-year
les as a senior in 1994 while starting 11 games at inside linebacker…Played in
contract, 3/18/09 (UFA); Placed on injured reserve by St. Louis Rams, 11/26/08;
every game and started six contests at inside linebacker as a junior and ranked
Signed by St. Louis to a two-year contract, 10/7/07; Released by Arizona
second on the squad with 74 tackles to go along with three sacks and an intercep-
Cardinals, 9/18/07; Re-signed by Arizona Cardinals to a one-year contract,
tion…Also served as the team’s deep snapper on punts and participated in the
3/19/07 (RFA); Signed by Arizona to a three-year contract, 7/29/04; Drafted by
East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl.
Arizona in the sixth round (167th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.
PERSONAL – Attended McClintock (Tempe, Ariz.) HS…Majored in
2008 – Opened the first 10 games at center for St. Louis before suffering a
marketing at Arizona State…Is a part-owner of two Charlotte area restaurants as
broken bone in his foot that ended his season…The 10 starts were the second-
well as one in his home state of Arizona…He is also a partner in an investment
most of his career, and highest total since 2006. 2007 – Played in three games
company based in Charlotte.
with two starts for the Rams…Did not play in one contest and inactive for eight
others after signing with the Rams prior to Week Five game after spending the
first two weeks of season on Arizona's roster…Waived by the Cardinals, Sept.
18. 2006 – Played in 14 games for Arizona, starting 11 at center after taking
JASONKYLE
over as the starter in Week Six. 2005 – Saw action in 14 games and started
Games Played/Started: Seattle — (1995, 16/0); (1996, 16/0); (1997, 0/0); (1998, 16/0); Cleveland — (1999, final nine games at center. 2004 – Saw action on special teams in all 16
games for Arizona…Made NFL debut in opener at St. Louis, Sept. 12.
0/0); St. Louis — (2000, 0/0); San Francisco — (2000, 2/0); Carolina — (2001, 16/0); (2002, 16/0); (2003, 16/0); (2004,
16/0); (2005, 16/0); (2006, 16/0); (2007, 16/0); (2008, 16/0) Totals: 178/0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (1995, 14); (1996, 17); (1998, 5); (2001, 2); (2002, 2); (2003, 2);
(2004, 1); (2005, 3); (2006, 4); (2007, 2); (2008, 3) Total: 107; Special Teams Fumble Recoveries — (2001, 1); (2002, 1)
COLLEGE – Began career at guard for Kansas State before switching to
Total: 2; Defensive Tackles — (2000, 3) Total: 3. center as a senior…Started 41 consecutive games from midway through his
freshman season and did not allow a sack in any game he started….Earned first-
team All-America honors from ESPN and Sports Illustrated as a senior…Also a
POSTSEASON
Games Played/Started: Carolina — (2003, 4/0); (2005, 3/0); (2008, 1/0) Totals: 8/0
consensus All-Big 12 first-team choice and named Kansas State's Offensive
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2003, 1) Total: 1.
Lineman of the Year.
sacks and two forced fumbles…Recorded at least one sack in nine of 15 games…
Made first start Oct. 8 vs. NY Jets and tallied two sacks with seven tackles…Had
six tackles (five solo), a sack and a forced fumble Dec. 17 at Tennessee…Dec. 31
NICKLECKEY
at Kansas City, sacked Trent Green and forced a fumble which led to a touch-
Games Played/Started: Arizona — (2004, 16/0); (2005, 14/9); (2006, 14/11); (2007, 0/0) St. Louis — (2007,
3/2); (2008, 10/10) Totals: 57/32 down. 2005 – Played in all 16 games with one start and collected 23 tackles
(20 solo) along with 5.5 sacks…Nov. 6 vs. Houston had a sack and forced a fum-
ble that he recovered and added two tackles…Notched his first career two-sack
game vs. Baltimore, Nov. 13…Posted two tackles and a sack at Cleveland, Dec.
Bobby 4…Closed regular season vs. Tennessee, Jan. 1, with a sack, five stops and a
forced fumble. 2004 – Played in all 16 games as a rookie, with seven starts
McCRAY 93 and recorded 25 tackles (18 solo) and 3.5 sacks…Notched first career sack Oct.
10 at San Diego, tackling RB LaDainian Tomlinson behind the line on a halfback
option…Turned in finest outing at Minnesota Nov. 28 with three tackles, a sack,
HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 260
a forced fumble and three pass deflections…Totaled three solo tackles, a sack
COLLEGE: florida
son, posting a pair of two-sack games and the second-highest tackle total of his X X 1 2 3 1 7 0 0 0 0 0
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/7 TB
career. Signed as a free agent prior to last year to provide a quick burst off the X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/14 @WAS
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/28 SF
invaluable after Grant's injury. He led the team with six sacks, forced a fumble X 3 0 3 2 18 0 0 0 1 0
10/6 MIN
X 5 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
and had five stops behind the line of scrimmage. McCray played his first four
10/12 OAK
X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/19 @CAR
X X 1 1 2 1 7 0 0 0 0 0
11/9 @ATL
sacks. A seventh-round pick in 2004, McCray has started 37 of 77 NFL contests. X X 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/16 @KC
X X 2 0 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB
X X 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/30 @TB
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints to five-year X X 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/7 ATL
X X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/21 @DET
round (249th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.
12/28 CAR
2008 Season 16 8 26 11 37 6 35 0 0 0 1 0
2008 – Played in all 16 games, starting the final eight…Had 37 tackles (26
solo), the second-highest total of his career, a club-high six sacks and a forced COLLEGE – Appeared in 36 games, starting 15 contests, including 13
fumble…Sack total was second-most of career, trailing only the 10 he had in games in the final two years…Recorded 107 tackles with 14.5 sacks, two pass
2006…Notched a sack and three stops vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. 7…Posted three solo deflections, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery…All-Southeastern
tackles and a pair of sacks vs. Oakland, Oct. 12. Also forced a fumble recovered Conference second-team selection as a senior and All-SEC second-team pick by
by DT Kendrick Clancy, leading to a TD drive. It was the fourth multi-sack game The Sporting News as a junior…Majored in recreation program delivery.
of his career…Tied his career-high with seven stops at Carolina, Oct. 19…At
Tampa Bay, Nov. 30, recorded two sacks. 2007 – Saw action in 14 games, PERSONAL – Has one son, Bobby III…Lives in Miami, Fla.…Attended
with nine starts, and recorded 24 tackles, three sacks, batted down three passes Homestead (Miami, Fla.) H.S. where his father, Bobby McCray, Sr., is currently
and forced a fumble…Started both playoff games and had four stops, a sack and the head football coach…Participates in a variety of community outreach activi-
a forced fumble… Played in 50th career game at Denver, Sept. 23, and recorded ties…Spent time at a local YMCA where he joined other teammates to help pass
100th career tackle…Started Dec. 16 at Pittsburgh and recorded first sack of sea- out sporting goods equipment to the youth.
son…Dec. 23 vs. Oakland, started at defensive end and recorded four solo tack-
les, five QB pressures and forced a fumble along with two sacks…Recorded a
sack, forced fumble and four stops at Pittsburgh in AFC Wild Card game, 1/5/08.
2006 – Started 12 games and totaled career-bests with 49 tackles (42 solo), 10
Washington, Sept. 14…Had two grabs for 86 yards at Denver, including 74-
yard reception… Caught a 52-yard pass and a 47-yard touchdown vs. San
Francisco, Sept. 28… Hauled in a pair of passes for 31 yards vs. Minnesota,
BOBBYMcCRAY
28. 2007 – Inactive for all 16 games…Knee injury in offseason slowed his
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 Jacksonville 16 7 27 21 6 3.5 16.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0
2005 Jacksonville
2006 Jacksonville
16 1 23
15 12 49
20
42
3 5.5
7 10.0
42.0
59.0
0 0
0 0
0 0 2
0 0 1
2 1
2 0
0
0
progress until late in the season.
2007 Jacksonville 14 9 24 19 5 3.0 23.0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0
2008 New Orleans 16 8 37 26 11 6.0 35.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 COLLEGE – Started 15 of 37 games in his three-year career in Knoxville,
catching 125 passes for 2,140 yards (17.1 avg.) with 17 touchdowns…Was just
NFL totals 77 37 160 128 32 28.0 175.0 0 0 0 0 7 8 1 0
the sixth player in school history to gain over 2,000 receiving yards and departed
Saints totals 16 8 37 26 11 6.0 35.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 7, at Carolina (10/19/08); Sacks — 2 (5x), last at Tampa Bay (11/30/08); Forced Fumbles —
1 (8x), last vs. Oakland (10/12/08); Fumble Recoveries — 1, vs. Houston (11/6/05); Passes Defensed — 1 (7x), last at
ranked fifth in touchdown catches…Had a breakout season in 2006 after posting
Tampa Bay (10/28/07). 71 catches for a school-record 1,298 yards and 11 touchdowns… Earned All-
American first-team accolades from the Football Writers Association and The
Sporting News…All-SEC first-team pick…Gained over 100 yards receiving in
POSTSEASON
led team with 29 receptions for 383 yards (13.2 avg.) and two TDs…Played in
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2005 Jacksonville 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007 Jacksonville 2 2 4 3 1 1.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
every game in 2004 as a redshirt freshman and ranked third on team with 25
receptions for a team-high 459 yards (18.4-yard avg.) and four touchdowns…
NFL totals 3 2 4 3 1 1.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 3, at Pittsburgh (1/5/08); Sacks — 1, at Pittsburgh (1/5/08); Forced Fumbles —
1, at Pittsburgh (1/5/08); Fumble Recoveries — 0; Passes Defensed — 0. Redshirted in his first year after suffering knee injury in August.
COLLEGE: tennessee
ROBERTMEACHEM
JOINED SAINTS: D1-07
NFL EXPERIENCE: 3
Born: 9/28/84 RECEIVING RUSHING
WR
2007 New Orleans 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
2008 – Was extremely productive in the first four games he appeared in,
hauling in seven passes for 235 yards and a pair of touchdowns during the
stretch… Made NFL debut memorable, with first pro catch a 19-yard TD at
Not on Roster
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 252 9/7 TB
Oct. 14…Caught three passes for 75 9/21 @DEN X X 2 41 20.5 28 0
COLLEGE: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 9/14 @WAS
sons in 2008 and ranking fifth on the team in receiving. He played in 15 games X X 3 35 11.7 22 0
12/7 ATL
Atlanta, Nov. 9…At Kansas City, Nov. 16, didn't register a catch but saw exten-
sive action at fullback with Mike Karney on the inactive list…Lone TD of season
In his 43 games with New Orleans, Miller has proven to be adept
at stretching the field, with 17 catches of 20 yards or more,
came on 16-yard scoring catch, part of four-reception, 36-yard day vs. Green
including receptions of 57 and 41 yards. In 2008, he had a catch
Bay, Nov. 24…Hauled in three passes for 56 yards vs. Carolina, Dec. 28, includ-
of 20 yards or more in nine games.
ing his 200th career catch. 2007 – Played in all 16 games with seven starts, the
Went on a productive five-game midseason streak in 2008, notch-
first time he has appeared in every contest since 2004 and his most starts since
ing 23 catches for 317 yards during the stretch, including a
career-high 82 yards vs. San Diego.
Denver's practice squad before signed to active roster, Oct. 19…Saw action in 10
games, catching five passes for 59 yards (11.8 avg.)…Second on team with 14 Marvin
special teams tackles…Returned four kickoffs for 79 yards (19.8 avg.). MITCHELL 50
COLLEGE – Four-year letterman at USC at wide receiver, where he gradu- HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 249
ated ranked fourth on Trojans' career receptions list with 125…His 1,572 receiv- COLLEGE: tennessee
ing yards ranked ninth in school history upon his departure…Had 46 catches for JOINED SAINTS: d7-07
623 yards (12.7 avg.) as a senior, with three TDs…Caught 56 passes for 649 NFL EXPERIENCE: 3
yards (11.6 avg.) and two TDs as a junior…Earned degree in sociology. Born: 10/21/84
LB
PERSONAL – Married to Rachel with two sons, Caine and Jedan…
NFL CAREER – Over his first two seasons, Mitchell has established
Traveled to Afghanistan with QB Drew Brees in 2008 offseason as part of USO
himself as one of the Saints' top special teams performers while providing depth
mission to visit with troops …Prep All-America selection at Westlake Village
to the linebacker corps. He has 26 stops on the coverage units since joining the
(Calif.) HS…Posted 187 receptions for 3,017 yards and 34 TDs in prep
Saints, including a career-best 15 in 2008. Because of his strength and sure tack-
career…Also a three-year starter on Westlake's basketball team…Full name:
ling, the former seventh-round draft choice has also appeared in the Saints' goal-
Billy RoShawn Miller…Born in Los Angeles, Calif.
line defensive packages.
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Kickoff Returns — 4 for 79 yards with a long of 30 in 1999, 1 for 13 yards in COLLEGE – A team captain as a senior, playing in 40 games (15 starts)
2000; Special Teams Tackles — (1999, 14); (2000, 5); (2002, 1) Total: 20; Special Teams Fumble Recoveries
— (2002, 1) Total: 1. during his career and finishing with 154 stops…Led the Volunteers in tackles in
2006 with 104 stops, adding three pass defenses and a pair of forced
CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 8, vs. Baltimore (12/15/02); Receiving Yards — 82, vs. San Diego fumbles…Started all 13 contests and voted a permanent team captain for the final
(10/26/08); Long Reception — 57, vs. Jacksonville (11/4/07); Receiving TDs — 1 (10x), last vs. Green Bay
(11/24/08). eight games…Set a career-high with 15 stops vs. Florida…Totaled a game-high
12 tackles in Outback Bowl vs. Penn State…Played in 11 games in his junior
POSTSEASON
campaign with two starts… Sat out the 2004 season on a medical redshirt after
suffering knee injury in previous year's bowl practice…Played in all 12 games as
RECEIVING
GAMEBYGAME LANCEMOORE
2008 RECEIVING PUNT RETURNS
X 2 17 8.5 9 0 1 10 10.0 10 0
Date Opp. GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING RUSHING
X 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/7 TB
2006 New Orleans 4 0 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
X 7 78 11.1 18 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/14 @WAS
2007 New Orleans 16 4 32 302 9.4 22 2 2 7 3.5 7t 1
X X 7 101 14.4 33t 2 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/21 @DEN
X X 5 31 6.2 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2008 New Orleans 16 6 79 928 11.7 70t 10 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/28 SF
X X 7 97 13.9 27 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/6 MIN
X X 3 10 3.3 4 0 1 11 11.0 11 0
10/12 OAK NFL totals 36 10 112 1,240 11.1 70t 12 2 7 3.5 7t 1
X X 6 90 15.0 31 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/19 @CAR
X 6 76 12.7 32t 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/26 SD KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS
2007 (11/24/08); Long Reception — 70t, vs. Green Bay (11/24/08); Receiving TDs — 2 (3x), last vs. Carolina
(12/28/08); Rushes — 1 (2x), last at Houston (11/18/07); Rushing Yards — 7, at Seattle (10/14/07); Long Rush
X 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 30 30.0 30 0
Date Opp. GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD
— 7t, at Seattle (10/14/07); Rushing TDs — 1, at Seattle (10/14/07); Kickoff Returns — 5, vs. Tampa Bay
X 3 46 15.3 22 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/6 @ IND
X 6 54 9.0 17 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 (12/2/07); Kickoff Return Yards — 83, vs. Tampa Bay (12/2/07); Long Kickoff Return — 32, vs. Tampa Bay
9/16 @ TB
X 3 32 10.7 16 0 2 11 5.5 8 0 (12/2/07); Kickoff Returned for TD — 0; Punt Returns — 4, at San Francisco (10/28/07); Punt Return Yards
9/24 TEN
X X 3 35 11.7 20 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 — 55 vs. Atlanta (10/21/07); Long Punt Return — 48, vs. Atlanta (10/21/07); Punt Returned for TD — 0.
10/7 CAR
X 1 10 10.0 10 0 2 55 27.5 48 0
10/14 @ SEA
X 1 10 10.0 10 0 4 25 6.3 18 0
10/21 ATL
X 3 26 8.7 13 1 2 11 5.5 7 0
10/28 @ SF
X 1 12 12.0 12 0 1 8 8.0 8 0
11/4 JAX
X X 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 9 9.0 9 0
11/11 STL
X X 3 16 5.3 10 1 2 12 6.0 7 0
11/18 @ HOU
Jamar
11/25 @ CAR
12/2 TB
12/10 @ ATL
12/16 ARZ
X
X
X
X
X
2
2
0
3
18
14
0
28
9.0
7.0
0.0
9.3
14
7
0
12
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
8
0.0
0.0
0.0
8.0
9
9
9
8
0
0
0
0
NESBIT 67
X 1 1 1.0 1 0 2 16 8.0 16 0
12/23 PHI HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 328
12/30 @ CHI
2007 Season 16 4 32 302 9.4 22 2 20 185 9.3 48 0 COLLEGE: SOUTH CAROLINA
JOINED SAINTS: UFA-04 (JAX)
records with 222 receptions for 2,776 yards and 25 TDs in 50 career games NFL EXPERIENCE: 11
from 2001-04…Gained 902 yards on 42 kick returns and 399 yards and a pair Born: 12/17/76
of TDs on punt returns…Only player in Toledo history to gain over 1,000 yards
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receiving twice and set a school season mark with 14 touchdown grabs as a NFL CAREER – A proven veteran with a wealth of experience, Nesbit
senior…All-Mid American Conference selection his final two seasons. brings versatility to the offensive line as he has lined up at every position on the
line other than left tackle over the course of his career. The most veteran player
PERSONAL – Majored in business…Attended Westerville South (Ohio) amongst the Saints’ linemen, the former undrafted free agent started 35 consecu-
HS…Set state high school records for receptions (103) and touchdown catches tive games at left guard from 2006-08 and has started 90 out of 140 games in his
(24) as a senior…Full name is Lance Andrew Moore…Allocated to Berlin career, and 43 of 71 since coming to New Orleans as a free agent in 2004 from
Thunder in Spring of 2006…Brother, Nick, was also a standout wide receiver at the Jacksonville Jaguars after starting his career with four seasons with the
Toledo and was named second-team All-MAC as a senior in 2008 before signing Carolina Panthers.
with Minnesota Vikings…Born in Columbus, Ohio.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Activated from reserve/suspend-
ed list, 10/25/08; Placed on reserve/suspended list, 9/23/08; Re-signed by Saints
to a three-year contract, 2/27/08; Signed by Saints to four-year contract (UFA),
4/25/04; Signed by Jacksonville Jaguars (UFA) to one-year contract, 5/5/03; Re-
signed by Carolina Panthers to one-year contract, 6/21/02; Signed to three-year
contract as an undrafted free agent by Carolina, 4/18/99.
2008 – Started three of the seven games he played in, inactive for four and
dressed but did not see action in another…Was the starting left guard for the first Carl
three contests of the season before missing four games due to a suspension levied NICKS 77
by the Commissioner’s office…Returned to action in the second half of the sea-
son, playing on special teams and as a reserve guard in the campaign’s remaining
games. 2007 – Started all 16 games at left guard for the second-straight year,
HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 343
and part of a unit that allowed only 16 sacks, the fewest in the NFL…Played in
COLLEGE: nebraska
every game for the fifth-straight season, and reached 133 regular-season contests
JOINED SAINTS: D5b-08
played by year’s end. 2006 – Started all 16 games at left guard for the first
NFL EXPERIENCE: 2
time since 2001 and the first time with Saints…Also opened both postseason
Born: 5/14/85
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contests…Offensive line key component in club featuring NFL’s No. 1-ranked
offense, averaging 391.5 yards per contest. 2005 – Played in all 16 games, NFL CAREER – Nicks needed little time in making the typically-diffi-
starting three at right tackle when T Jammal Brown was sidelined with injury and cult transition to the NFL trenches, as the 2008 fifth-round pick started the final
started at right guard at Minnesota, Sept. 25…Also saw action as a blocking tight 13 games last season and emerged as one of the league's best rookie linemen. A
end and on special teams…Started at right tackle vs. Atlanta, Oct. 16, as Saints powerful run blocker who also has the wide wingspan and quick feet needed for
rushed for season-high 211 yards…Appeared in his 100th career NFL game vs. pass protection, Nicks was a key factor in the Saints surrendering just 13 sacks
Detroit, Dec. 24…Started at right tackle at Tampa Bay, 1/1/06. 2004 – Played last season, a team record. He was selected by multiple publications for All-
in 16 games, starting four at left guard…Saw majority of playing time on special Rookie honors, and is expected to continue to be a fixture on the club's offen-
teams… Opened at right guard at Tampa Bay, Dec. 19. 2003 – Primarily sive front.
served as a backup, starting at LG at Tennessee, Nov. 16 and at the N.Y. Jets,
Nov. 23. 2002 – Played 14 games with 13 starts…Inactive for two games with CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to a three-year contract,
ankle injury. 2001 – Started all 16 games (15 at left guard and one at center)… 7/23/08; Drafted in the fifth-round (164th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Helped offense set club record for fewest sacks allowed in season (31)…Made
first NFL start at center at San Francisco, Oct. 7. 2000 – Started 16 games at HONORS – 2008: Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie, Sporting News
right guard for Carolina. 1999 – Lone undrafted rookie to earn roster spot… All-Rookie.
Played in seven games, mainly on special teams, and inactive in nine contests.
2008 – After serving as a backup and goal-line tight end for the first three
COLLEGE – Started 11 games as a senior in 1998, earning second-team games, Nicks opened the final 13 contests at left guard and was a key component
All-SEC honors…First-team All-SEC as a junior and sophomore…As a sopho- of an offensive unit that was ranked first in the NFL in yards per game and scor-
more, one of only 11 players in the country named to CFA’s Good Works Team, ing, while setting a club record with only 13 sacks surrendered…After entering
in recognition for his outstanding community service work…Named to SEC’s the starting lineup in the fourth game of the season, vs. San Francisco, the Saints
All-Freshman team in 1995 after starting last 10 games at guard…Graduated would only give up nine sacks in the final 13 contests.
with a dual degree in marketing and business administration.
COLLEGE – Appeared in 23 games at Nebraska, starting 13 contests,
PERSONAL – Married (Tara) with sons, Bryson and Michael…Attended including 11 at left tackle in 2007 and two at right tackle in 2006…During his
Summerville (S.C.) HS, where he was named All-America and All-State… two seasons with the Cornhuskers, he allowed just one sack…As a senior, he
Father, Ronald, works for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Jamar lived abroad was named second-team All-Big 12 while registering 76 knockdown blocks…
during his first 13 years. Lived two stints in Germany around two-and-a-half Appeared in all 11 games as a junior in 2006, serving as the top backup at RT,
years in Saudi Arabia…Played soccer and baseball before moving to U.S. at age where he started the final two games…Attended Hartnell (Salinas, Calif.) JC
of 14…Played organized football for first time in the 10th grade…Full name: in 2005…Played as a reserve defensive tackle as a true freshman at New
Jamar Kendric Nesbit. Mexico State in 2003, recording three tackles and a fumble recovery…
Majored in sociology.
Games Played/Started: Carolina — (1999, 7/0); (2000, 16/16); (2001, 16/16); (2002, 14/13) Jacksonville — defensive tackle and named Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2002 in his
(2003, 16/2) New Orleans — (2004, 16/4); (2005, 16/4); (2006, 16/16); (2007, 16/16); (2008, 7/3) Totals: region…While at Hartnell Junior College, also competed on the track team in
shot put and discus…He and his wife, Bridget, have a daughter (Serena)…Born
140/90; Saints Totals: 71/43
Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2008, 16/13) Totals: 16/13 the Saints and the Dolphins.
ROBNINKOVICH
Rob
NINKOVICH 99 Year
2006
Team GP GS
New Orleans 3 0
Tot
2 1
TACKLES
Solo Asst Sk
1 0.0
Yds
0.0
INTERCEPTIONS
No Yds Lg TD PD
0 0 0 0 1
FUMBLES
FF FR Yds
0 0 0
2007 Miami 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 Miami 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 255
COLLEGE: purdue New Orleans 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
joined saints: FA-08 (MIa-PS) NFL totals 8 0 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Saints totals 3 0 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
NFL EXPERIENCE: 3
Born: 2/1/84 DE/LS ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2006, 2); (2007, 2) Total: 4.
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 1 (2x), last at Green Bay (9/17/06); Sacks — 0; Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries —
NFL CAREER – Ninkovich is a former Saints' fifth-round draft pick 0; Interceptions — 0; Passes Defensed — 1, at Green Bay (9/17/06); Special Teams Tackles — 2, at Cleveland
(9/10/06)
who returned to the club late last season after spending most of the last two years
with the Miami Dolphins. Known as a high-energy pass rusher when selected out
of Purdue in 2005, Ninkovich has played in seven NFL games in his career.
Buck
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints from Miami
Dolphins practice squad, 12/3/08; Signed to Miami practice squad, 11/22/08;
ORTEGA 86
Waived by Miami, 11/20/08; Signed by Miami from practice squad, 11/15/08;
Signed to practice squad of Miami, 9/3/08; Waived by Miami, 8/31/08; Claimed
HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 250
reserve by Saints, 9/29/06; Drafted by Saints in the fifth round (135th overall) of
joined saints: FA-08
practice squad, 9/3/06; Waived by Washington Redskins, 9/2/06; Signed by and dropping three inside the 20. Pakulak, who won the job with the Saints in a
Washington as an undrafted free agent, 5/3/06. multi-player tryout during the club's bye week last season, also served as the
club's holder on all kicks.
2008 – Appeared in 11 games with one start, recording one reception for three
yards and 10 special teams tackles…Caught three-yard pass for his first career CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints, 10/29/08;
reception and made a special teams tackle vs. Carolina, Dec. 28. Released from practice squad of Oakland Raiders, 9/4/08; Signed to Oakland
practice squad, 9/3/08; Waived by Oakland, 8/31/08; Signed by Oakland,
COLLEGE – Appeared in 40 games, including six starts, at the University 8/14/08; Waived by Chicago Bears, 6/1/08; Signed by Chicago, 1/29/08;
of Miami and finished his career with 14 receptions for 182 yards…As a senior Released from practice squad of Tennessee Titans, 9/26/07; Signed to Tennessee
in 2005, appeared in 10 games, including five starts, and posted six receptions for practice squad, 9/21/07; Waived by Tennessee, 8/26/07; Signed by Tennessee and
100 yards…As a junior in 2004, played in all 12 games and started in the Peach allocated to NFL Europe, 1/25/07; Waived by Oakland Raiders, 8/28/06; Signed
Bowl, and totaled eight receptions for 82 yards…As sophomore in 2003, played by Oakland and allocated to Amsterdam of NFL Europe, 1/16/06; Waived by the
in 13 games on special teams…As a freshman in 2002, played in five games on Atlanta Falcons, 8/14/04; Signed by Atlanta, 1/12/04; Waived by the Pittsburgh
special teams with five tackles…Also played quarterback against Florida A&M Steelers, 8/22/03; Signed by Pittsburgh, 8/4/03; Waived by the Seattle Seahawks,
throwing four passes without a completion…Redshirted as a freshman in 2001. 7/25/03; Signed as an undrafted free agent by Seattle, 5/1/03.
PERSONAL – Full name: Rafael Ortega Jr….Born in Miami, 2008 – Signed by the Saints, Oct. 29, and handled punting and holder duties
Fla.…Attended Gulliver (Miami, Fla.) HS, where he played quarterback and led for the final eight contests…Punted 24 times for 1,144 yards (47.7 avg.) and
the school to the Florida Class 2A championship as a senior…Threw two touch- placed three inside the 20 with only two touchbacks…Made NFL regular season
down passes in the state title game victory to former college teammate, the late debut at Atlanta, Nov. 9, averaging 48.3 yards on three punts and making a spe-
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor. cial teams tackle…Notched a 49.4 average on five punts, with a career-long 70-
yarder at Tampa Bay, Nov. 30…Punted three times for an average of 50.7 yards
with one inside the 20 vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7…Dropped two kicks inside the 20 at
Chicago, Dec. 11…Awarded a game ball by Coach Sean Payton following victo-
BUCKORTEGA
ry at Detroit, Dec. 21, played near his hometown, but did not get to punt in the
RECEIVING contest…Had three punts for a career-high 54.7 average vs. Carolina, Dec. 28.
2007 – Went to camp with Tennessee…Allocated by Titans in offseason to
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD
2008 New Orleans 11 1 1 3 3.0 3 0
Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe and finished second in league with 43.3
average. 2006 – Went to camp with Oakland and was allocated by the Raiders
NFL Totals 11 1 1 3 3.0 3 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Kickoff Returns — 1 for 8 yards in 2008; Special Teams Tackles — (2008, 10)
in the offseason to Amsterdam of NFL Europe and totaled 34 punts for 1,430
yards (42.1 avg.) and long of 59. 2005 – Spent season out of football.
Total: 10.
CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 1, vs. Carolina (12/28/08); Receiving Yards — 3, vs. Carolina (12/28/08);
Long Reception — 3, vs. Carolina (12/28/08); Receiving TDs — 0.
2004 – Went to training camp with Atlanta Falcons. 2003 – After signing
with Seattle as an undrafted free agent went to training camp with the Pittsburgh
Steelers.
kicker, punter, linebacker and receiver at East (Lapeer, Mich.) HS…Awarded All-
JOINED SAINTS: fa-08
GLENNPAKULAK 2008GAMEBYGAME
DEFENSE
X X 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
Punting
X X 8 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/7 TB
2008 New Orleans 8 24 1,144 47.7 18 197 37.8 2 3 70 0 X X 9 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Year Team G No Yds Avg Ret Yds Net TB In 20 LG Blk 9/14 @WAS
X X 4 0 4 1 8 1 25 1 0 0
9/21 @DEN
X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
NFL totals 8 24 1,144 47.7 18 197 37.8 2 3 70 0 9/28 SF
Injured Reserve 10/7
10/6 MIN
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2008, 1) Total: 1. 10/12 OAK
2008 Season 5 5 26 6 32 1 8 1 25 5 0 0
CAREER HIGHS: Punts — 5 (2x), last at Chicago (12/11/08); Most Yards — 247, at Tampa Bay (11/30/08); Gross Avg.
— 54.7, vs. Carolina (12/28/08); Net Avg. — 50.0, vs. Atlanta (11/7/08); Most Punts Inside the 20 — 2, at Chicago
(12/11/08); Long Punt — 70, at Tampa Bay (11/30/08); Special Teams Tackles — 1, at Atlanta (11/9/08). COLLEGE – The only player in Indiana history to return a punt, intercep-
tion and fumble for a touchdown in his career…Started 43 games in his career,
29 at right cornerback, 13 on the left and one at strong safety…Recorded career
totals of 212 tackles (175 solo), 16 interceptions for a school-record 413 yards in
Tracy returns and a touchdown…Also had two forced fumbles and four fumble recov-
22 eries for 147 yards in returns, including a 76-yard touchdown…Also an excellent
PORTER special teams performer, blocking a kick and returning 35 punts for 477 yards
(13.6-avg.) and an 86-yard TD…Was an All-Big Ten first-team selection as a
senior in 2007 as he started every game, ranking second in the league with six
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 186
interception returns for 137 yards, while making a career-high 83 tackles (63
COLLEGE: indiana
solo) with a nine-yard sack, two fumble recoveries and one returned for a touch-
JOINED SAINTS: d2-08
down…Also ranked third in the Big 10 with 254 yards on 23 punt returns (11.0
NFL EXPERIENCE: 2
2008 – Started all five games he appeared in and recorded 32 tackles (26
solo), one sack, one interception and knocked away five passes…Became the TRACYPORTER
first Saints rookie to earn an opening day start at CB since Keyuo Craver in 2002
and had a stellar debut vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. 7, making six tackles (three solo)
and two pass defenses…Recorded nine tackles (eight solo) at Washington, Sept.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
14…Led the team with a career-high 10 tackles (nine solo) at Denver, Sept. 21…
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2008 New Orleans 5 5 32 26 6 1.0 8.0 1 25 25 0 5 0 0 0
Had a big day vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28, making his first sack and later picking
NFL totals 5 5 32 26 6 1.0 8.0 1 25 25 0 5 0 0 0
off his first pass, while totaling four tackles and a pass defense…Recorded three CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 10, at Denver (9/21/08); Sacks — 1, vs. San Francisco (9/28/08); Interceptions — 1,vs.
San Francisco (9/28/08); Passes Defensed — 2 (2x), last vs. Minnesota (10/6/08); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble
tackles and deflected a pair of passes before leaving the game in the fourth quar- Recoveries — 0.
ter with a season-ending dislocated right wrist vs. Minnesota, Oct. 6.
2008 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, leading the coverage units with 18 stops. He
DeMario has appeared in 129 contests in his career, with 48 starts in stints with four previ-
PRESSLEY 90 ous clubs. Three of his stops have been with Saints’ defensive coordinator Gregg
Williams, who values Prioleau’s versatility and leadership. His career totals
include 371 tackles, 5.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, a pair of fumble recoveries
and an interception. Prioleau also has recorded 130 stops on special teams.
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 301
COLLEGE: north carolina state
appeared in six games with two starts and finished with 30 tackles (21 solo), one
COLLEGE: virginia tech
sack and a forced fumble…Led team with 13 tackles (10 solo), a sack and forced
JOINED SAINTS: ufa-09 (jax)
a fumble at Miami, 1/6/02. 2000 – Registered 38 tackles (33 solo) and made
NFL EXPERIENCE: 11
his first career interception, while starting six of 14 games for San Francisco…
Born: 8/6/77
S
Had first career interception vs. Oakland, Oct. 8. 1999 – Appeared in 14
NFL CAREER – Entering his 11th season, the veteran safety has been a games with five starts for San Francisco…Led all 49ers rookies with 48 tackles
solid defender throughout his career, and a standout special teams performer. (40 solo) along with 10 pass defenses and a forced fumble.
Prioleau signed with the Saints as a free agent in the offseason after spending
Minnesota, Oct. 6, with a hamstring injury…Finished tied for third on the team
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
1999 San Francisco 14 5 48 40 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 0
2000 San Francisco 14 6 38 33 5 0.0 0.0 1 13 13 0 4 2 0 0
2001 Buffalo 6 2 30 21 9 1.0 11.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 with 16 special teams tackles…Had first career sack at Washington, Sept. 14…
2002 Buffalo 16 16 86 64 22 1.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 Forced a fumble in kickoff coverage that was recovered by Usama Young and led
to a touchdown vs. San Diego, Oct. 26…Had a career-high four special teams
2003 Buffalo 16 6 37 23 14 0.5 6.5 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0
2004 Buffalo 16 2 37 14 23 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 12
2005 Washington 15 6 39 31 8 3.0 9.0 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 4 stops vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24…Saw extended action on defense vs. Carolina,
2006 Washington
2007 Washington 15
1 0
4 38
0 0
24
0 0.0
14 0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0
0
Dec. 28 and had four tackles, added two on special teams. 2007 – Played in 14
2008 Jacksonville 16 1 18 15 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 games, primarily on special teams, and made 13 tackles in kick coverage as well
NFL totals 129 48 371 265 106 5.5 36.5 1 13 13 0 31 6 2 16 as three solo stops as a reserve defensive back…Signed to active roster Sept. 24
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Blocked Punts — (2003, 1) Total: 1; Special Teams Tackles — (1999, 5); (2000, 10); (2001, 6); and made his NFL debut that night against Tennessee…Recorded a season-best
(2002, 10); (2003, 12); (2004, 28); (2005, 21); (2007, 16); (2008, 22) Total: 130. two special teams stops three times…Saw his first extended action on defense at
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 13, at Miami (1/6/02); Sacks — 1 (5x), last at Philadelphia (1/1/06); Interceptions — 1, vs.
Atlanta, Dec. 10, making three solo tackles at safety.
Oakland (10/8/00); Int. Ret for TD — 0; Passes Defensed — 2 (2x), last vs. Oakland (10/8/00); Forced Fumbles — 1
(6x), last at Arizona (12/11/05); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (2x), last at Arizona (12/11/05); Special Teams Tackles — 5, at COLLEGE – Two-year starter at Georgia Tech, totaling 195 tackles, 10.5
San Francisco (12/26/04).
sacks, three interceptions and 10 pass defenses as he made 24 starts…Started at
safety as a senior and made 84 tackles with a pair of interceptions…Named hon-
orable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference at outside linebacker in his junior
POSTSEASON
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
year as he led the team with eight sacks among his 70 tackles…Three-time mem-
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2005 Washington 2 0 7 6 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007 Washington 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ber of the ACC All-Academic football team (2003-04-05)…Received the Georgia
Tech Academic Excellence Award following his senior season…Awarded the
NFL Totals 3 0 7 6 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2005, 3); (2007, 1) Total: 4; Special Teams Fumble Recoveries — Captain's Captain Award and the Total Person Award at Tech's annual Yellow
(2005, 1) Total: 1.
Jacket Celebration…Majored in Management.
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 5, at Tampa Bay (1/7/06); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Int. Ret for
TD — 0; Passes Defensed — 0; Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0; Special Teams Tackles — 2, at PERSONAL – Totaled 226 tackles and 10 interceptions and also played
Tampa Bay (1/7/06).
wide receiver and caught 183 passes for 2,595 yards while at Roswell (Ga.)
HS…Allocated to NFL Europe by the Saints in Spring of 2007, where he was a
first-team all NFLE performer at safety for the Cologne Centurions…Born Indianapolis Colts the opener, had 24 kick returns for 573 yards and five special
Christopher Evan Reis on Sept. 19, 1983 in Canton, Ohio…Married to Michelle. teams stops…In Saints debut, Nov. 9 vs. Atlanta, had five kick returns for 127
yards, including a 41-yard burst…Added a 54-yard return at Kansas City, Nov.
16 and a career-best 62-yarder vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24, along with a pair of spe-
cial teams stops. Injured vs. Atlanta and placed on injured reserve the next day.
CHRISREIS
2007 – Active for one game with Cincinnati, vs. New York Jets, Oct. 21, but
did not play. 2006 – Appeared in 12 games as a reserve for Tennessee and had
two catches for 28 yards. 2005 – Started six of 13 games as a rookie for Titans
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2007 New Orleans 14 0 3 3 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 New Orleans 15 0 5 4 1 1.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 and had 21 receptions for 289 yards with a touchdown…Also returned 22 kick-
offs for 495 yards (22.5 avg.)…Started his first career game vs. Oakland, Oct. 30
and had seven receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown.
NFL totals 29 0 8 7 1 1.0 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2007, 13); (2008, 16) Total: 29; Special Teams Forced Fumbles —
(2008, 1) Total: 1.
COLLEGE – Closed career at Indiana as the school’s all-time leader with
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 4, vs. Carolina (12/28/08); Sacks — 1, at Washington (9/14/08); Interceptions — 0; Int. Ret
for TD — 0; Passes Defensed — 0; Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0; Special Teams Tackles — 4, vs. 170 catches and 2,524 receiving yards… As a senior in 2004, started all 11
Green Bay (11/28/08); Special Teams Forced Fumbles — 1, vs. San Diego (10/26/08). games and led the Hoosiers with 55 receptions for 810 yards and seven touch-
downs, and added 135 yards rushing and a pair of TD…Most productive season
came as a sophomore, with 59 grabs for 1,039 yards (18.5 avg.) and four touch-
downs, the second-most grabs and receiving yards by a Hoosier in a single sea-
Courtney son…Majored in business administration.
ROBY 15 PERSONAL – Born Jan. 10, 1983 in Indianapolis, Ind.…Attended North
Central (Indianapolis) HS, where he earned all-state honors…Also was an all-
state choice in track…Cousin of the late Reggie Roby who played a total of 16
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 189
NFL CAREER – Roby arrived in New Orleans with little fanfare after
being signed in midseason as a free agent, but the speedy returner made an
RECEIVING RUSHING
immediate impact on the special teams before suffering a season-ending ankle 2005 Tennessee 13 6 21 289 13.8 32 1 2 16 8.0 11 0
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD Att Yds Avg Lg TD
injury. Roby averaged 24.8 yards on 19 kickoff returns in the five games he 2006
2007
Tennessee
Cincinnati
12
0
0
0
2
0
28
0
14.0
0.0
21
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
3.0
0.0
3
0
0
0
appeared in with New Orleans, including bursts of 62, 54 and 41 yards. 2008 Indianapolis 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
Originally a third-round draft choice of the Tennessee Titans in 2005, Roby has New Orleans 5 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
also had stints with the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts before
NFL totals 31 6 23 317 13.8 32 1 3 19 6.3 11 0
CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 7, vs. Oakland (10/30/05); Receiving Yards — 83, vs. Oakland (10/30/05);
2008 – After opening the season with the Indianapolis Colts, Roby was signed Long Reception — 32, vs. Seattle (12/18/05); Receiving TDs — 1, vs. Oakland (10/30/05); Rushes — 2, vs.
Cincinnati (10/16/05); Rushing Yards — 16, vs. Cincinnati (10/16/05); Long Rush — 11, vs. Cincinnati
by the Saints, Oct. 16 and appeared in five games…Returned 19 kickoffs for 472 (10/16/05); Rushing TDs — 0; Kickoff Returns — 6 (2x), last vs. Cincinnati (10/16/05); Kickoff Return Yards
yards (24.8 avg.) and had three special teams tackles before being placed on — 132, at Pittsburgh (9/11/05); Long Kickoff Return — 62, vs. Green Bay (11/24/08); Kickoff Returned for
Injured Reserve with an ankle injury, Dec. 8…Including one appearance with TD — 0; Special Teams Tackles — 2, vs. Green Bay (11/24/08).
injury at San Francisco, Oct. 28…Injury forced him to the inactive list for the
Scott next two games…Returned to starting lineup at Houston, Nov. 18 and had seven
SHANLE 58 stops (five solo) and a special teams tackle…Posted a then career-high 12 tackles
(six solo) vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. 2…Dec. 16 vs. Arizona had seven stops and
picked up a fumble, returning it 26 yards to set up a touchdown…At Chicago,
Dec. 30, notched 11 tackles (six solo) and a forced fumble. 2006 – Acquired in
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 245
a trade with Dallas for a conditional draft pick during training camp and went on
COLLEGE: NEBRASKA
starting 15 at WLB, and led team with 77 solo stops, and his 117 total tackles
NFL EXPERIENCE: 7
only trailed LB Scott Fujita…Posted four sacks to lead linebacker corps and rank
Born: 11/23/79 LB
fourth on club and added a forced fumble and two pass defenses…Reached seven
NFL CAREER – Since arriving in New Orleans in 2006 Shanle has been
or more tackles in 12 contests…Recorded eight tackles and a forced fumble at
one of the Saints’ top defenders, and he had what might have been his best sea-
Green Bay, Sept. 17…Notched five tackles and a sack vs. Atlanta, Sept.
son last year, shattering his career-high with 145 tackles. He started 16 games for
25…Lone non-start of season came at Carolina, Oct. 1 but had 10 tackles and a
the first time in his career in 2008 and had eight or more stops in 10 contests
from his weakside linebacker spot. Equally adept at blitzing, dropping into cover-
age and plugging against the run, Shanle has been an important addition since 2008GAMEBYGAME
acquired in a trade from Dallas on the eve of the 2006 training camp. In his 46
games in New Orleans since, he has had 358 tackles, six sacks, three forced fum-
DEFENSE
bles and a fumble recovery while rarely leaving the field. Initially a seventh- X X 2 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
X X 7 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/7 TB
round pick out of Nebraska in 2003 by St. Louis, Shanle spent most of his rookie X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
9/14 @WAS
year with the Rams, playing in six games before being claimed off waivers by X X 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/21 @DEN
X X 4 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/28 SF
Dallas late in the season. With the Cowboys, he was a special teams standout in X X 3 5 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
10/6 MIN
2004 before starting eight games in 2005. Though he has also started at strong- X X 6 4 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/12 OAK
X X 8 3 11 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
10/19 @CAR
side linebacker and in the middle during his NFL career, he has found a home at X X 5 6 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/26 SD
X X 7 7 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/16 @KC
X X 8 3 11 1 6 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB
X X 10 5 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints to a four-year
11/30 @TB
X X 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
12/7 ATL
contract, 2/9/07; Acquired by New Orleans from Dallas Cowboys for an undis- X X 3 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 @CHI
X X 3 3 6 1 6 0 0 1 0 0
closed draft pick, 8/23/06; Claimed off waivers by Dallas, 12/10/03; Waived by
12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR
suspension from NFL, 9/26/03; Chosen by St. Louis in seventh round (251st
sack for a 12-yard loss…Led team with 10 stops (seven solo) and deflected a
overall) of 2003 NFL Draft.
pass at Tampa Bay, Oct. 5…Posted team-high eight tackles and a sack at
Pittsburgh, Nov. 12…Had a team-high seven stops, a pass defense and a sack at
2008 – Started 16 games at weakside linebacker, registering 145 tackles (79
NY Giants, Dec. 24…Recorded five tackles and a sack in NFC Divisional
solo) to rank second on the team…Also had eight pass defenses, a forced fumble
Playoff vs. Philadelphia, 1/13/07…Added nine stops (six solo) and a pass
and a pair of sacks…Had 10 or more tackles in six games…Posted five tackles,
defense at Chicago in NFC Championship Game. 2005 – Served as Cowboys’
tipped away a pass and forced a fumble near the goal line to stop a scoring
nickel middle linebacker for first several weeks of season…After injuries forced
opportunity for Denver, Sept. 21…Notched 11 tackles (8 solo) and deflected two
MLB Dat Nguyen into retirement, Shanle moved into starting lineup…Battled
passes vs. San Diego, his second-straight game with double-digit stops… Posted
injury setbacks in the season's latter stages, but tied for seventh in tackles with 50
14 tackles vs. Green Bay, Nov. 14, 11 and a sack the following week at Tampa
and added 1.5 sacks. 2004 – Ranked fourth on Cowboys with 15 special teams
Bay, and a career-high 15 (10 solo) vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7…Recorded six tackles
tackles…Late in year became a starter at strongside linebacker and recorded 26
(three solo), a sack and deflected a pass vs. Carolina, Dec. 28. 2007 – Played
tackles in final three games…Made first NFL start at SLB at Philadelphia, Dec.
in 14 games, all starts, missing two (vs. Jacksonville, Nov. 4 and vs. St. Louis,
19, and had eight tackles…Recorded 14 tackles vs. Washington, Dec. 26 in sec-
Nov. 11) with a hamstring injury…Had six or more stops in all but three con-
ond NFL start. 2003 – Made NFL debut in Rams opener at N.Y. Giants, Sept.
tests…Recorded 96 tackles (56 solo) to tie for third on the team…Added a pass
7 and saw special teams action in six games for St. Louis…Served four-game
defense, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a tackle for a loss…Tied for
NFL suspension from late September through October…Waived by Rams Dec. 9
team-high with eight tackles, including notching 200th career tackle, at Tampa
and claimed by Dallas Dec. 10…Inactive for Cowboys final three games and
Bay, Sept. 16…Registered five tackles before leaving the game with a hamstring
Wild Card playoff game.
! Darren
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SHARPER 42
Has been among the Saints’ most productive defenders since join-
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 210
ing the club in 2006, and had a career-high 145 tackles in 2008.
COLLEGE: william & mary
No player on the Saints has more tackles than Shanle’s 358 since
he joined the club in 2006. joined saints: ufa-09 (min)
NFL EXPERIENCE: 13
Went on a midseason tear in 2008, posting 105 stops, a sack and
deflecting six passes over a 10-game stretch. Born: 11/3/75 S
Since joining the Saints, Shanle has recorded eight or more tack-
NFL CAREER – A key free agent signing in March, the addition of
les in 22 contests, and also has six sacks and 11 pass defenses.
team). 2000: Pro Bowl; Associated Press All-Pro; Sporting News All-Pro, Pro
Total: 31.
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 15, vs. Atlanta (12/7/08); Sacks — 1 (6x), last vs. Carolina (12/28/08); Interceptions — 0;
Passes Defensed — 2 (2x), last vs. San Diego (10/26/08); Forced Fumbles — 1 (3x), last at Denver (9/21/08); Fumble
Football Weekly/PFWA All-NFL; USA Today All-Pro; Pro Football
Recoveries — 1, vs. Arizona (12/16/07);Special Teams Tackles — 2 (4x), last at San Francisco (9/25/05). Weekly/PFWA All-NFC; Football Digest All-NFC.
2008 – Started all 16 games, including his 10th career playoff, game…Part of
POSTSEASON
his fifth NFC North/Central title team since entering the NFL in 1997…Ranked
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
sixth on the team with 78 tackles, added five pass defenses, a forced fumble and
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2006 New Orleans 2 2 14 9 5 1.0 8.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 12, at Chicago (1/21/07); Sacks — 1, vs. Philadelphia (1/13/07); onside kick, Nov. 2…Nov. 30 vs. Chicago had his 54th career INT, with 12-yard
return. 2007 – Earned a starting spot in the Pro Bowl…Moved into fifth in
Interceptions — 0; Passes Defensed — 1, vs. Chicago (1/21/07); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0.
NFL history with eighth interception return for a touchdown, and also passed the snared an interception and weaved 36 yards for a touchdown…Scored second
1,000-yard mark for interception return yards in his career…Tied for Vikings touchdown of season by knocking ball out of the hands of Jaguars OL Vince
lead with four interceptions, and added 80 tackles and 12 deflected passes…Had Manuwai, who believed the play was dead, alertly picking up the ball and run-
two interceptions at Detroit, Sept. 16…Returned an Eli Manning INT 20 yards ning for 15 yards for a touchdown…Had a 43-yard INT return for a touchdown
for a TD at NY Giants, Nov. 25, in a day where the Vikings returned three inter- vs. Chicago, 1/2/05. 2003 – Started all 15 games played and both playoff
ceptions for touchdowns. 2006 – Started all 16 games for the first time since games...Grabbed four of his five interceptions in the final six regular season
2001…Tied for team lead with four interceptions - including one in each meeting games...Ranked fourth on team with 91 tackles...Tied career-highs with two sacks
against the Lions…Ranked fourth on team with 93 tackles (59 solo), his highest and a pair of forced fumbles...Named an alternate to the Pro Bowl... Set a career-
total since 2001…Helped Vikings climb to eighth in total defense, and No. 1 vs. high with two sacks at Chicago, Sept. 29…Posted 11 stops and a pair of forced
the run…Posted first sack since 2003 vs. San Francisco, Nov. 5. 2005 – Led fumbles at St. Louis, Oct. 19…Had a 50-yard interception return vs. Chicago,
! WORTHNOTING ! WORTHNOTING
Leads all active NFL players with 54 career interceptions and has Brings a wealth of postseason experience with 10 playoff appear-
added two more in postseason action. ances, with seven starts. Sharper has been a member of five divi-
sion championship teams in his career and played in Super Bowl
Has twice posted nine interceptions in a season, including in XXXII as a rookie.
2000 when Sharper led the NFL.
Sharper has had four or more interceptions in eight of the last
Ranked first in the league in 2005 with 276 interception return nine seasons.
yards and in 2002 with 233 yards.
Brother, Jamie, was an nine-year NFL veteran who played for the
Tied for fifth in NFL history with eight career interception returns Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Seattle Seahawks. The
for touchdowns. Has also returned two fumbles for TDs. linebacker was a key performer on the Ravens’ 2000 Super Bowl
XXXV Championship team.
Sharper was voted an NFC Starter in the Pro Bowl in 2000, 2002,
Dec . 7…Posted 10 tackles and an INT at the goal line at San Diego, Dec. 14.
2005 and 2007.
2002 – Tied for third in the NFL with seven interceptions, only one behind the
Has started 167 games in his career and played in 183 contests.
league leaders… Led the league with 233 interception return yards…Selected as
the NFC and ranked third in the NFL with nine interceptions...Scored a pair of the starting FS in the Pro Bowl…Started all 13 games he played...Missed two
TDs on interception returns...Started all 14 games he appeared in, missing two contests with a hamstring injury and inactive with a knee injury for the regular-
contests with a knee injury…Earned starting spot in Pro Bowl...Named second- season finale and the Wild Card playoff game vs. Atlanta, 1/4/03…Led all Green
team All-Pro by Associated Press and first-team Pro Football Weekly/Pro Bay defensive backs with 80 tackles (54 solo) and added 10 pass defenses...
Football Writers of America All-NFL...Earned first career NFC Defensive Player Notched an 89-yard interception return for a touchdown vs. Miami, Nov. 4…At
of the Week honor for performance at NY Giants, Nov. 13, and was named the New Orleans, Sept. 14, had an interception with a 44-yard return to set up a
NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November, his first time winning the Green Bay TD on the next play. 2001 – Ranked second on team with 113
monthly honor...Led NFL and set a Vikings record with 276 interception return tackles, matching his career-best...Set career-high with a pair of sacks and had six
yards, the seventh-highest total in league history...Opened 2005 with an 88-yard interceptions...Started all 16 regular season games and both playoff games...Had
TD return vs. Tampa Bay, the Vikings first points of the season, Sept. 11…Posted two INTs in opener vs. Detroit, Sept. 9…Posted 10 tackles and an interception
first career three-interception day - all of QB Eli Manning - including a career- vs. Baltimore, Oct. 14, with brother, Jamie, starting at LB for Ravens…
long 92-yard return for a touchdown, at NY Giants, Nov. 13. Ended game with Intercepted QB Kurt Warner in Divisional Playoff at St. Louis, 1/20/02. 2000
123 return yards. 2004 – In final season with Green Bay, battled through a – Led NFL with nine interceptions, the first time a Packer led the NFL since
knee injury through much of season but still started 13 of the 15 games he Willie Wood in 1962...Made Pro Bowl debut, starting for the NFC at FS...
appeared in...Inactive for only game of the season at Washington, Oct. 31, with a Honored as an All-Pro by Associated Press, The Sporting News, Pro Football
knee injury he suffered the week before vs. Dallas…Saw time in passing situa- Weekly/Pro Football Writers of America, USA Today...Notched 101 tackles to
tions in the two games he did not start…Scored three defensive touchdowns, two rank third among Packers defenders, his second-straight 100+ tackle
off interceptions and one on a fumble recovery. TD total tied a Packers single- season...Posted first career two-interception day at Arizona, Sept. 24, and dupli-
season record, equaling his own mark from 1997 and Herb Adderley in cated performance vs. Minnesota, Nov. 6. 1999 – Led team with 113 tack-
1965…With four, led Packers in interceptions for fifth-straight season…Ranked les...Led or tied for team lead in stops in five of the final six contests…Notched a
fourth on the club with 77 tackles…Ended QB Kurt Warner's streak of 127- season-best 12 tackles at Tampa Bay, Dec. 26…Last minute INT vs. Tampa Bay,
straight passes without an interception vs. NY Giants, Oct. 3…Oct. 17 at Detroit, Oct. 10, preserved 26-23 victory…Recorded first career sack at Dallas, Nov. 14.
scoring on a pair of interceptions and a ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Fumble Recoveries returned for TD — (1997, 1 for 34 yards); (2004, 1 for 15 yards) Total: 2;
fumble return, breaking a Packers rookie Punt Returns — (1997, 7 for 32 yards); (2001, 1 for 3 yards); (2002, 1 for 0 yards); (2004, 1 for 9 yards) Total: 10 for
S Darren Sharper is first among
44 yards; Kickoff Returns — (1997, 1 for 3 yards); (1999, 1 for 4 yards) Total: 2 for 7 yards; Special Teams Tackles
record that had stood since 1933...
active NFL players in career intercep-
— (1997, 7); (2007, 4); (2008, 2) Total: 13.
Scored TDs on the first two intercep-
tions and tied for 18th in NFL history.
tions of his career...Raced 50 yards on CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 14, at Chicago (11/11/01); Sacks — 2, at Chicago (9/29/03); Interceptions — 3, at N.Y.
Giants (11/13/05); Long Interception Return — 92t, at N.Y. Giants (11/13/05); Interception Return Yards — 123, at N.Y.
2. Ty Law 1995-2008 52
1. Darren Sharper 1997-2008 54
first career INT vs. Detroit, Nov. 2… Giants (11/13/05); Int. Ret for TD — 1 (8x), last at N.Y. Giants (11/25/07); Forced Fumbles — 1 (9x), last vs. Detroit
t3. Ed Reed 2002-08 43
t3. Champ Bailey 1999-2008 43
Scored second TD on 34-yard fumble (10/12/08); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (7x), last at Arizona (12/14/08); Passes Defensed — 6, at Arizona (9/24/00).
interceptions and a I-AA record 468 career interception return yards...Set school ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (1997, 1); (1998, 1) Total: 2.
record with 1,037 career punt return yards...Earned Yankee Conference Defensive
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 11, vs. Seattle (1/4/04); Sacks — 1 (2x), last at Philadelphia (1/11/04);
Player of the Year honors as a senior...Tied for I-AA lead with 10 picks as a sen- Interceptions — 1 (2x), last at St. Louis (1/20/02); Long Interception Return — 10, at St. Louis (1/20/02); Interception
ior...Team advanced to I-AA national quarterfinals as a senior...Won conference Return Yards — 10, at St. Louis (1/20/02); Int. Ret for TD — 0; Forced Fumbles — 1 (2x), last at Philadelphia (1/11/04);
title as senior in 1996, the school's first since 1970…Was inducted into the Fumble Recoveries — 0; Passes Defensed — 2 (3x), last at Philadelphia (1/11/04).
Washington (12/16) which required surgery and sidelined him for the remainder
Jeremy of the regular season and the entire postseason...Finished third on team with 57
SHOCKEY 88 catches for 619 yards and his three TDs tied for second on the Giants...Had at
least four catches in eight games...Had five receptions for 79 yards in Giants’
first victory at Washington, Sept. 23...Caught five passes for 39 yards, including
a two-yard touchdown vs. San Francisco, Oct. 21...Finished with a career-high 12
HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 251
catches and tied a career best with 129 yards vs. Dallas, Nov. 11. It was the sixth
COLLEGE: miami (Fla)
time in his career he had at least 10 catches in a game. Also added a TD...He
joined saints: TR-08 (nyg)
NFL EXPERIENCE: 8
Born: 8/18/80 TE
!
NFL CAREER – Arriving in New Orleans on the eve of the opening of
WORTHNOTING
training camp last season after a trade with the New York Giants, Shockey turned
in a productive season in 2008 and ranked third on the club with 50 catches. The Shockey has caught a pass in all 95 NFL games he has played,
eighth-year veteran also continued his stretch of catching a pass in the 95 consec-
ranking second among active tight ends for consecutive games
utive games he’s appeared in, the second-longest active streak in the NFL. A
with a reception to Atlanta’s Tony Gonzalez (131).
four-time Pro Bowl selection in his first seven seasons, Shockey is a rare combi-
Has eight 100-yard games and six contests with at least 10
nation – known as both a downfield threat with sure hands and as one of the
receptions. Despite missing four games in 2008, Shockey had 50
catches, the sixth time he reached the milestone in his first seven
league’s top blockers at his position. For his career, he has hauled in 421 passes
seasons.
for 4,711 yards, with 27 touchdowns. Shockey’s reception total ranks third
Shockey ranks third among active tight ends with 421 receptions
became the 12th player in Giants history with 4,000 receiving yards. 2006 –
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Acquired by New Orleans Saints
Started all 15 regular season games in which he played and the NFC Wild Card
from New York Giants, 7/21/08 in exchange for second- and fifth-round 2009
contest. Declared inactive at Washington, Dec. 30 due to an ankle injury...Led the
draft picks; Placed on Injured Reserve by New York Giants with fractured left
Giants with 66 receptions, the second-highest total of his career...The catches
fibula, 12/17/07; Signed by N.Y. Giants to a five-year contract extension,
accounted for 623 yards and seven touchdowns, tying the career high he previ-
10/12/05; Signed by New York Giants to a six-year contract, 7/3/02; Chosen by
ously set in 2005...Selected to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time, though he was
the New York Giants with the 14th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft.
unable to play because of the ankle injury that kept him out of the finale...
Finished with a team-high six receptions for 55 yards and two touchdowns at
HONORS – 2006: Pro Bowl; 2005: Pro Bowl; 2003: Pro Bowl;
Atlanta, Oct. 15. 2005 – Started all 15 regular season games in which he
2002: Pro Bowl, Pepsi Rookie of the Year, First Team Associated Press, Sports
played, plus the NFC Wild Card Game vs. Carolina...Inactive due to an ankle
Illustrated, College & Pro Football Newsweekly and Pro Football Newsweekly
injury at Oakland, Dec. 31…His 65 catches and 891 yards placed him second on
and Football Digest All-Pro, Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie, Pro Football
the team in both categories and his seven touchdown grabs tied for the team
Weekly All-NFC, NFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 17), NFL Offensive
lead...Became the second-fastest tight end in NFL history with 200 receptions
Rookie of the Month (November and December).
when he reached the mark in his 43rd contest, behind only Kellen Winslow (39
games)...Selected to the Pro Bowl for third time in his career, the most ever by a
2008 – Started 11 of 12 games he appeared in, missing Weeks 4-6 with a
Giants tight end (he did not play because of an ankle injury). 2004 – Started
sports hernia and the finale with an ankle injury…Ranked third on the club with
all 15 games in which he appeared in…Led the Giants with 61 receptions for 666
50 receptions, and fifth on the team with 483 yards…Of his catches, 30 went for
yards and six touchdowns…Became the first tight end to lead the team in recep-
a first down, and two were of 25 yards or more…Had at least five catches in
tions since Mark Bavaro in 1987 (55). 2003 – Started all nine games in which
seven games…Started opener and had six grabs for 54 yards, including a season-
he appeared in and was selected to his second Pro Bowl despite missing the sea-
long 26-yard catch…Had a season-high eight receptions for 75 yards at Denver,
son’s final seven contests with a knee injury…Finished fourth on the Giants and
Sept. 21…Underwent surgery prior to Sept. 28 game vs. San Francisco and
sixth among NFL tight ends with 48 catches for 535 yards and two touchdowns.
would miss the next three contests…Returned at Carolina, Oct. 19 and had five
2002 – Appeared in 15 regular season contests with 14 starts and started the
catches for 50 yards, including 25-yard reception…Notched six grabs for 39
NFC Wild Card contest at the San Francisco 49ers...Selected All-Pro by
yards at Kansas City, Nov. 16, including 400th career catch…Tied for the team-
Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, College & Pro Football Newsweekly and
lead with five receptions for 57 yards vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24…Had five catches
Football Digest...Voted to NFL All-Rookie and All-NFC teams by Pro Football
for 37 yards at Detroit, Dec. 28 before departing with injured ankle. 2007 –
Weekly...Caught 74 passes for 894 yards and two TDs...The 74 catch total was
Started first 14 games for Giants before suffering a fractured left fibula vs.
the fifth-highest total in Giants history, a team record for both rookies and tight
First career reception went for nine yards vs. San Francisco, Sept. 5.
COLLEGE: KANSAS STATE
NFL EXPERIENCE: 10
COLLEGE – One of three finalists for the John Mackey Award in 2001,
joined saints: TR-06 (PHI)
given to the finest tight end in college football...Played just two seasons at the
Born: 1/16/77 LB
University of Miami (Fla.), but finished his career ranked sixth on the school’s
NFL CAREER – Entering his fourth season with the Saints, Simoneau
career-record list for tight ends with 61 receptions for 815 yards, and second in
looks to return to form after missing all of 2008 following back surgery after an
school history to Bubba Franks (12) with his 10 touchdowns...As a junior in
injury during the preseason. When healthy, Simoneau has been a solid addition
2001, named second-team All-America selection by Associated Press, after lead-
for New Orleans since being acquired in a trade with Philadelphia on the eve of
ing the team with a career-high 40 receptions for 519 yards (13.0-yard avg.) and
the 2006 season. With the Saints, he has recorded 170 tackles, three sacks and an
seven touchdown catches...In 2000, earned First-team All-Big East Conference
interception while playing in 32 contests, starting 30. Initially a third-round pick
honors by league coaches...Attended Northeast Oklahoma A&M College (Miami,
by Atlanta in 2000, Simoneau spent three years with the Falcons before being
Oklahoma) in 1999 as a freshman.
traded to the Eagles. He was re-signed by the Saints prior to the 2008 season.
PERSONAL – Lettered all four seasons at Ada (Okla.) HS, playing pri-
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Placed on injured reserve,
marily wide receiver and outside linebacker...Caught 50 passes for 1,108 yards
9/12/08; Re-signed by Saints to a three-year contract, 2/29/08; Acquired in trade
and five touchdowns and returned four punts for scores as a senior in 1998...
with the Philadelphia Eagles with an undisclosed draft pick for WR Donté
Named an All-State as a senior… Son of Lucinda Shockey...Full name: Jeremy
Stallworth, 8/29/06; Signed a five-year contract with Philadelphia Eagles, 3/4/03;
Charles Shockey…Born in Ada, Okla.
Traded to Philadelphia by the Atlanta Falcons for sixth-round pick in 2003 and
fourth-round pick in 2004, 3/4/03; Signed a four-year contract with Atlanta,
JEREMYSHOCKEY 5/17/00; Selected by Atlanta in third round (67th overall) of 2000 NFL Draft.
2008 – Injured during the preseason, inactive for opener vs. Tampa Bay, Sept.
Year Team GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD
2002 N.Y. Giants 15 14 74 894 12.1 30 2
2003 N.Y. Giants 9 9 48 535 11.1 46 2
2004 N.Y. Giants 15 15 61 666 10.9 38 6 7, spent the year rehabilitating from back surgery, placed on injured reserve,
2005 N.Y. Giants 15 15 65 891 13.7 59 7 Sept. 12. 2007 – Ranked second on the team with 97 tackles (63 solo) and
2006 N.Y. Giants 15 15 66 623 9.4 25 7
2007 N.Y. Giants 14 14 57 619 10.9 29 3 had two sacks and a pass defense…Season tackle total the second-highest of his
2008 New Orleans 12 11 50 483 9.7 26 0 career to 2003, also the only other year he started all 16 games…Started every
NFL Totals 95 93 421 4,711 11.2 59 27 contest at MLB, and posted six games with eight or more stops, including two
games with 10…Went over 500 career tackles vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. 2 – in the
Saints Totals 12 11 50 483 9.7 26 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Rushing — 1 for 6 yards in 2007. game had nine stops (eight solo). 2006 – Quickly became a starter after being
CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 12, vs. Dallas (11/11/07); Receiving Yards — 129 (2x), last vs. Dallas
acquired in a trade on eve of regular season, opening 14 of 16 games and both
(11/11/07); Long Reception — 59, at Dallas (10/16/05); Receiving TDs — 2, at Atlanta (10/15/06). playoff contests at MLB... Had 73 tackles (39 solo), a sack, an INT and a pass
defense. Ranked fourth on team…Did not start at Carolina, Oct. 1 and at Dallas,
Dec. 10 when Saints opened in nickel defense…Had five or more tackles in eight
POSTSEASON
2005 N.Y. Giants 1 1 3 50 16.7 25 0 Appeared in 100th NFL game at Pittsburgh, Nov. 12…Notched five tackles and
2006 N.Y. Giants 1 1 3 25 8.3 11 0 an interception vs. Cincinnati, Nov. 19…Recorded five stops and a sack vs. San
Postseason 3 3 13 143 11.0 27 1 Francisco, Dec. 3…In NFC Championship at Chicago, 1/21/07, posted nine tack-
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 7, at San Francisco (1/5/03); Receiving Yards — 68, at San les (six solo). 2005 – Ranked second on Eagles with 22 special teams tack-
Francisco (1/5/03); Long Reception — 27, at San Francisco (1/5/03); Receiving TDs — 1, at San les…Replaced injured K David Akers vs. Oakland, Sept. 26 and kicked a PAT,
Francisco (1/5/03).
the first defensive player in NFL to kick a PAT since Houston Oilers LB Ted
first eight contests at MLB before moving to weakside. 2003 – Led Eagles
with a career-high 149 tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles…Named NFC TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Defensive Player of the Month after 45 tackles, a pair of sacks and a forced fum-
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2000 Atlanta 14 4 46 36 10 0.5 0.0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
ble in October…Posted a career-best 13 tackles vs. San Francisco, Dec. 21…Had 2001 Atlanta 16 5 49 35 14 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
12 stops, a sack and a forced fumble at NY Giants, Oct. 19…Recorded first
2002 Atlanta 15 0 16 5 11 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
2003 Philadelphia 16 16 149 89 60 2.0 14.0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0
career solo sack vs. Washington, Oct. 6. 2002 – Appeared in 15 games for 2004 Philadelphia 14 13 60 36 24 1.5 16.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 7
Falcons …Blocked a punt in NFC Wild Card Playoff at Green Bay (1/4/03), 2005 Philadelphia 16
2006 New Orleans 16
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14
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73
23
39
12 0.0
34 1.0
0.0
4.0
0 0
1 0
0 0 1
0 0 1
0 0
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recovered by a teammate for a TD…Forced a fumble and recovered it for a TD at 2007 New Orleans 16 16 97 63 34 2.0 13.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Pittsburgh, Nov. 10…Had 16 tackles (11 solo). 2001 – Started five of 16 2008 New Orleans 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
games and had 49 stops (35 solo) and added 13 special teams stops. 2000 –
NFL totals 123 68 525 326 199 7.0 47.0 1 0 0 0 12 4 2 7
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2000, 3); (2001, 13); (2002, 10); (2003, 1); (2005, 22); (2007, 2)
Total: 51; PATs - 1-for-2, 2005.
COLLEGE – Only the second player in Kansas State history to serve as
team captain three seasons…Ranked third on Wildcats’ all-time list upon depar- CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 13, vs. San Francisco (12/21/03); Sacks — 1 (7x), last at Atlanta (12/10/07); Interceptions —
1, vs. Cincinnati (11/19/06); Passes Defensed — 1 (12x), last vs. Carolina (10/7/07); Forced Fumbles — 1 (4x), last at
ture with 48 tackles for a loss and 400 total tackles…Two-time All-America and Dallas (11/15/04); Fumble Recoveries — 1, at Dallas (11/15/04).
three-time All-Big 12 pick…As a senior was a finalist for the Butkus Award with
91 tackles, 6.5 sacks and two INTs...First-team freshman All-America selection POSTSEASON
by Sporting News and named Big 12 Freshman Defensive Player of the Year.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2002 Atlanta 2 0 2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
the runner-up in the 100 meter sprint…Brother, Jeff, was a starting nose tackle at
Saints Totals 2 2 11 7 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Kansas State after beginning career as a fullback at Arizona State…Majored in ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2002, 1) Total: 1
social science…Full name: Mark Lee Simoneau…Born in Phillipsburg, Kan. POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 9, at Chicago (1/21/07); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Passes Defensed — 1,
vs. Philadelphia (1/13/07); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0.
Will
SMITH 91
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 282
COLLEGE: OHIO STATE
JOINED SAINTS: D1-04
NFL EXPERIENCE: 6
Born: 7/4/81
DE
NFL CAREER – A true impact player on the Saints’ defense, Smith has
been one of the club’s top performers since being drafted 18th overall in the 2004
NFL Draft. He was signed to a six-year contract extension prior to last season,
and no player since he joined the team has more than his 36.5 sacks. Also a dis-
ruptive force against the run, the Pro Bowl selection in 2006 has only been a full-
time starter for the last three seasons, yet has caused 13 fumbles in his career and
recovered six. Smith was elected by his teammates as one of the five season-long
CAREERGAMEBYGAME CAREERGAMEBYGAME
DEFENSE DEFENSE
X X 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2004 GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR 2007 GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
X X 4 2 6 1 7 0 0 0 1 0 X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
9/12 SEA 9/6 @ IND
X 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X X 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/19 SF 9/16 @ TB
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 3 4 1 7 0 0 0 1 0
9/26 at Stl 9/24 TEN
X 1 1 2 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/3 at Ari 10/7 CAR
X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/10 TB 10/14 @ SEA
X X 6 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 0 2 1 6 0 0 0 0 0
10/17 MIN 10/21 ATL
X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/24 at Oak 10/28 @ SF
X 3 1 4 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 7 8 1 9 0 0 0 0 0
11/7 at SD 11/4 JAX
X 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 2 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 1
11/14 KC 11/11 STL
X 4 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
11/21 DEN 11/18 @ HOU
X 2 2 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 X X 4 2 6 1 7 0 0 0 0 0
11/28 at Atl 11/25 @ CAR
X 2 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 X X 6 2 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
12/5 CAR 12/2 TB
X 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/12 at Dal 12/10 @ ATL
X 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 X X 4 0 4 1 6 0 0 1 0 1
12/19 at TB 12/16 ARZ
X 7 1 8 1.5 8 0 0 0 1 1 X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/26 ATL 12/23 PHI
1/2 at Car 12/30 @ CHI
2004 Season 16 4 41 18 59 7.5 41 0 0 1 5 1 2007 Season 16 16 37 28 65 7 41 0 0 3 2 3
X 5 0 5 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR 2008 GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
X 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 1 4 1 12 0 0 0 0 0
9/11 at Car 9/7 TB
X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/19 NYG 9/14 @WAS
X 3 0 3 1 11 0 0 0 0 0 X X 4 1 5 1 5 0 0 0 1 0
9/25 at Min 9/21 @DEN
X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/2 BUF 9/28 SF
X X 7 1 8 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/9 at GB 10/6 MIN
X 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X X 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/16 ATL 10/12 OAK
X 2 2 4 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/23 at Stl 10/19 @CAR
X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/30 MIA 10/26 SD
X 9 3 12 1.5 12 0 0 0 1 0 X X 4 2 6 1 6 0 0 0 0 0
11/6 CHI 11/9 @ATL
X X 6 0 6 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/20 at NE 11/16 @KC
X X 6 1 7 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 X X 6 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/27 at NYJ 11/24 GB
X X 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 X X 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/4 TB 11/30 @TB
X X 4 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/12 at Atl 12/7 ATL
X X 5 1 6 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/18 CAR 12/11 @CHI
X X 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 X X 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
12/24 DET 12/21 @DET
1/1 at TB 12/28 CAR
2005 Season 16 9 66 19 85 8.5 60 0 0 6 2 1 2008 Season 16 16 44 33 77 3 23 0 0 1 1 0
2006
X
GP
X
ST
3
SOLO
2
AST
5
TOT
1 1
SACK/YDS
0 0
INT/YDS
0
PD
0
FF
0
FR
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Agreed to terms on a six-year
X X 2 1 3 1 12 0 0 0 0 1 contract extension, 7/11/08; Selected in the first-round (18th overall) of the 2004
9/10 @ CLE
X X 1 2 3 1 6 0 0 1 0 0
NFL Draft, 4/24/04.
9/17 @ GB
X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/25 ATL
X X 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/1 @ CAR
X X 1 2 3 0.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 0
10/8 TB
X X 3 2 5 2 10 0 0 0 1 0
10/29 BAL
X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/5 @ TB
X X 2 2 4 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 2008 – Started all 16 games at RDE for the second-straight year, recording 77
11/12 @ PIT
X X 5 0 5 2 20 0 0 1 1 0 tackles (44 solo), three sacks for 23 yards in losses, a forced fumble and deflect-
11/19 CIN
Inactive
11/26 @ ATL
X X 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Washington, Sept. 14, along with four stops…Had five tackles (four solo) a sack
12/10 @ DAL
X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/17 WAS
Inactive and a forced fumble, vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28. The fumble was recovered by
12/24 @ NYG
LB Jonathan Vilma and led to a TD…Notched six tackles and a sack at Kansas
12/31 CAR
2006 Season 14 14 35 21 56 10.5 79.5 0 0 2 3 1
City…Recorded a season-high eight tackles (six solo) at Tampa Bay, Nov. 30…
captains each of the last two years, and sets the tone for entire unit with his Posted five tackles vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7, including a key stop of RB Michael
rugged play and intensity. Though often double-teamed he had 77 stops last sea- Turner for a five-yard loss on a defensive stand to open the fourth quarter.
son – pacing the defensive front and his highest total since 2005 – and started all 2007 – Started all 16 games at RDE, recording a team-high seven sacks and
16 contests despite playing through injuries. Smith has only missed two games in leading the defensive line with 65 tackles (37 solo) – his fourth-straight season
his career, playing in 78 and opening 59, and has posted 342 tackles. with over 55 stops…Also registered two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries,
ery…Had a sack in each of the first three games, and added a fumble recovery at
SMITHBYTHENUMBERS Green Bay, Sept. 17…Notched five stops, a career-high two sacks and a forced
fumble at Tampa Bay, Nov. 5…Had a pair of sacks again at Atlanta, Nov. 26 –
where he also deflected a pass and forced a fumble – and had two more sacks at
Dallas, Dec. 10…Was also a force in the postseason, with five stops vs.
Philadelphia in the NFC Divisional Playoffs and 10 tackles at Chicago in the
NFC Championship. 2005 – Tied for eighth in the NFC with a team-leading
8.5 sacks, despite starting nine games and not becoming a full-time starter until
the final six contests...Had at least one sack in six contests…Recorded 85 tackles,
six pass defenses, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery…Tallied five tack-
les, a sack and a forced fumble at Carolina, Sept. 11. Marked the fifth-straight
contest Smith had caused a fumble, the first player in club history to do so…Top
performance came at New England, Nov. 20, with a career-high 12 tackles, 1.5
sacks and a forced fumble against defending Super Bowl Champions …Started at
RDE at New York Jets, Nov. 27 and responded with six tackles and a sack…
Started at LDE vs. Detroit, Dec. 24 and had six tackles, a sack and deflected a
pass. 2004 – Had strong rookie year with 59 tackles (41 solo), 7.5 sacks, a
5 – With 36.5 entering the 2009 season, Smith trails teammate Charles Grant by five
team-high five forced fumbles and a fumble recovery… Played in all 16 games
sacks for 10th place in team history. and started four, recording a sack in seven games…Sack total ranked second in
the NFL among rookies and fourth in club history for a rookie…Came on strong
3 – Consecutive seasons he led the Saints in sacks from 2005-07. over the last eight games with 36 tackles, 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and a
13 – Career forced fumbles, including a club-record five-game stretch in 2004-05 where fumble recovery…Had six tackles (four solo), a sack and a forced fumble vs. San
he had one in each game. Francisco, Sept. 19…Had four tackles (all solo) and a sack at Atlanta, Nov. 28…
First of a three-week stretch where he recorded a sack, including vs. Carolina,
85 – Tackles in 2005, a career high despite starting just nine games.. Dec. 5 and at Dallas, Dec. 12, when he also added a forced fumble…Dec. 19 at
10.5 – Number of sacks posted by Smith in his breakout season of 2006 – his first as a Tampa Bay had a key forced fumble in the fourth quarter that set up a game-win-
full-time starter – helping him earn a starting nod for the NFC in the Pro Bowl. ning march. Also made a downfield block earlier in the quarter to spring WR
Michael Lewis for a 53-yard punt return…Equaled season-high with eight stops
18 – Smith was selected out of Ohio State with the 18th overall pick in 2004, the highest (seven solo), 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble with a fumble recovery at Carolina,
the club had drafted a defensive end since picking Joe Johnson 13th in 1994.
1/2/05…Posted a forced fumble in each of last four contests, the first player in
65 – Sacks Smith and Grant have combined for over the last five seasons. club history to do so in four-straight contests.
COLLEGE – Three-year starter at right defensive end for Ohio State, fin-
five tackles for a loss and knocked down three passes…Selected by teammates as ishing with career totals of 167 tackles (111 solo), 21 sacks, five forced fumbles,
one of the five season-long captains…Recorded four tackles (three solo) a sack two fumble recoveries, and an interception …Opened 37 of 51 games in his
for a seven-yard loss and a forced fumble vs. Carolina, Oct. 7 in his 50th career career…Sack total ranked fifth in school history upon his departure…All-Big 10
game…Posted a season-high eight tackles, including a nine-yard sack, vs. St. Conference and the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive
Louis, Nov. 11…Surpassed career 30-sack mark with a takedown of QB Matt Lineman of the Year as senior, posting 49 tackles (30 solo), 10.5 sacks and 20
Schaub at Houston, Nov. 18. Also recovered a fumble that led to a touchdown stops for a loss…Finalist for Hendricks Award, given to nation’s top end…All-
drive…At Carolina, Nov. 25, had two tackles, knocked down a pass and a fumble Big 10 second-team as junior, appearing in every game despite suffering a knee
recovery…Made six tackles and recorded his first career safety when he dropped sprain at midseason…Recorded 5.5 sacks, a forced fumble, an interception and a
QB Luke McCown in the end zone for a seven-yard loss vs. Tampa Bay, Dec. fumble recovery that season…Named Outstanding First-Year Defensive Player as
2…Recorded four tackles, deflected a pass, recovered a fumble and had a sack in freshman with three sacks.
busy day vs. Philadelphia, Dec. 23. 2006 – Started 14 games at RDE, declared
inactive vs. San Francisco, Dec. 3, with a knee injury and vs. Carolina, Dec. 31, PERSONAL – All-American at Proctor (Utica, N.Y.) HS…Had 20 sacks
with the Saints having clinched a playoff berth…Posted five or more tackles in as senior…Represented the Saints and the NFL at several community and media
seven contests...Ranked 14th in the NFL with a career-high 10.5 sacks and added appearances at recent Super Bowls…Criminology major at Ohio State who wants
56 tackles (35 solo), two pass defenses, three forced fumbles and a fumble recov- to be FBI agent following his playing career…Born Aug. 4, 1981.
gaining 515 yards on 110 carries with eight touchdowns, earning second-team
All-Big Sky Conference honors…Graduated with a degree in political science.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 New Orleans 16 4 59 41 18 7.5 41.0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 -1
2005 New Orleans
2006 New Orleans
16 9 85 66 19 8.5
14 14 56 35 21 10.5
60.0
79.5
0 0
0 0
0 0 6
0 0 2
2 1
3 1
-2
0
PERSONAL – Born in Portland, Ore.…Lettered in football, basketball
2007 New Orleans 16 16 65 37 38 7.0 41.0 0 0 0 0 3 2 3 0 and track at Cleveland (Portland, Ore.) HS, where he was the team MVP in foot-
2008 New Orleans 16 16 77 44 33 3.0 23.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 ball and basketball… Name is pronounced OH-lon-ee-yee Shuh-BO-muh-heen.
NFL totals 78 59 342 223 119 36.5 244.5 0 0 0 0 13 13 6 -3
Paul
Olaniyi
SOBOMEHIN 33
SPICER 95
HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 295
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 230 COLLEGE: SAGINAW VALLEY STATE
COLLEGE: portland state JOINED SAINTS: FA-09
joined saints: fa-08 NFL EXPERIENCE: 10
Born: 8/18/75
NFL EXPERIENCE: 2 DE
Born: 10/11/84 FB
NFL CAREER – A veteran of nine NFL seasons, Spicer brings versatili-
NFL CAREER – After spending the first month of 2008 on the club’s ty and a rugged, workmanlike nature to New Orleans that has pushed him to suc-
practice squad, Sobomehin was promoted to the active roster and appeared in one cess throughout his career. Spicer is a powerful defensive end that has started 63
game before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. Nonetheless, in practice contests over his 117-game NFL career, posting 349 tackles (241 solo), 28.5
and during his limited game action the fullback showed promise on offense and sacks, an interception, 19 pass defenses, seven forced fumbles and four fumble
special teams, and is expected to push for a roster spot this season. recoveries. He played the last nine years with the Jacksonville Jaguars, also start-
ing three playoff games over that span. Prior to signing with Jacksonville in
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Placed on injured reserve, 2000, Spicer split 1999 between the Detroit Lions' active roster and practice
10/8/08; Signed to active roster from practice squad, 9/27/08; Signed to Saints squad after playing with the Saskatchewan Rough Riders of the CFL in 1998. He
practice squad, 9/4/08; Waived by Saints, 8/30/08; Signed by Saints as an entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Seattle Seahawks in
undrafted free agent, 5/8/08. 1998.
2008 – After starting season on practice squad, spent two games on active ros- CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints as a free agent
ter, appearing in one…Had two receptions for eight yards and served as lead to a one-year contract, 3/20/09; Released by Jacksonville Jaguars, 2/27/09; Re-
blocker in NFL debut vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28…After suffering shoulder signed by Jacksonville to a two-year contract, 6/27/08; Re-signed by Jacksonville
injury during the game, declared inactive for subsequent contest vs. Minnesota, to a three-year contract, 7/31/06; Placed on Injured Reserve, 9/23/04; Re-signed
Oct. 6 and was placed on injured reserve, Oct. 8. by Jacksonville to a three-year contract; Re-signed by Jacksonville to a one-year
contract (RFA), 4/25/03; Re-signed by Jacksonville to a one-year contract to Jaguars' practice squad on Aug. 30, staying there for five weeks…Activated to
(ERFA), 5/17/02; Signed to Jacksonville active roster, 10/4/00; Signed to 53-man roster on Oct. 4. 1999 - Signed by Detroit Feb. 23 and spent parts of
Jacksonville practice squad, 8/30/00; Waived by Detroit Lions, 8/22/00; Signed season on practice squad and active roster…Waived on Sept. 5 in final cuts and
to Detroit practice squad, 11/9/99; Waived by Detroit, 11/6/99; Signed to Detroit signed to practice squad Sept. 7…Activated to 53-man roster Oct. 8 and played
active roster, 10/8/99; Signed to Detroit practice squad, 9/7/99; Waived by in first NFL game two days later vs. San Diego…Waived Nov. 6 and re-signed
Detroit, 9/5/99; Signed by Detroit, 2/23/99; Waived by Seattle Seahawks, three days later to practice squad. 1998 - Signed as an undrafted rookie by
8/25/98; Signed by Seattle as an undrafted free agent, 4/28/98. Seattle April 28 and waived following training camp, Aug. 25…Joined
Saskatchewan Rough Riders (CFL) and recorded 12 tackles and four sacks in
HONORS – 2007: AFC Defensive Player of the Week (Week six); USA seven games.
Today All-Joe team. 2006: USA Today All-Joe team. 2005: USA Today All-
Joe team; Ed Block Courage Award (voted by teammates). COLLEGE – Played his final two years (1996-97) at Saginaw Valley
State…Set a school record with 21.5 sacks as a senior and named Conference
2008 – A season-long captain for the second straight year and played in all 16 Player of the Year…Transferred from College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, Ill.), where
games for Jacksonville, with 10 starts…Tied for second on team with 3.5 sacks, he was a JUCO All-America at linebacker in 1995…Graduated with a degree in
with 50 tackles, five pass defenses and a forced fumble…Posted a season-high history education.
five tackles and split a sack, Oct. 5 vs. Pittsburgh. 2007 - Played in 15 games
with 12 starts and led team with 7.5 sacks and a career-high three forced fumbles PERSONAL – Married (Shariffa) with four children…Attended
despite missing majority of preseason with a back injury…Led defensive line Northwest (Indianapolis) HS…Heavily involved in local community while in
with 50 tackles (36 solo) and added a fumble recovery…Registered five tackles Jacksonville, volunteering his time and leading numerous fundraisers…Has also
and a sack Oct. 7 at Kansas City and helped defense hold Chiefs to 10 rushing hosted radio and television shows during his career.
yards, the fewest by an opponent in team history…Posted seven tackles (six
solo), a sack, a forced fumble and four QB pressures and earned AFC Defensive
Player of the Week honors vs. Houston, Oct. 14. Sacked Matt Schaub in fourth
quarter and forced a fumble that was returned for a TD…Recorded a sack in third
PAULSPICER
consecutive game vs. Indianapolis, Oct. 22, downing Peyton Manning twice and
forced a fumble…Started at DE in AFC Wild Card Game at Pittsburgh, Jan. 5, TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
and had two solo tackles and first postseason sack…Recorded three tackles in
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
1999 Detroit 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
start at in AFC Divisional Playoff Game at New England, Jan. 12. 2006 - 2000 Jacksonville 3 0 4 2 2 1.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Started all 16 games for first time in career and had career-high 59 tackles with 2001 Jacksonville 16
2002 Jacksonville 16
4 41
4 45
22
28
19 2.0
17 4.0
13.0
26.0
0 0
0 0
0 0 2
0 0 2
0 1
1 0
3
0
three sacks…Named to USA Today All-Joe Team for second consecutive sea- 2003 Jacksonville 16 1 37 24 13 0.0 0.0 1 2 2 0 5 0 1 0
son…Had five solo tackles, a sack and three QB pressures vs. Dallas, Sept. 10. 2004 Jacksonville 2 2 7 5 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 - Played in 15 games with 14 starts and ranked second on team with a
2005 Jacksonville 15 14 56 43 13 7.5 43.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
2006 Jacksonville 16 16 59 47 12 3.0 17.0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
career-high 7.5 sacks, more than doubling his career sack total heading into sea- 2007 Jacksonville 15 12 50 36 14 7.5 48.5 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0
son…Added 56 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery…Named to USA 2008 Jacksonville 16 10 50 34 16 3.5 14.0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0
Today All-Joe Team…Recorded career-high three sacks vs. N.Y. Jets, Sept. 25,
NFL totals 117 63 349 241 108 28.5 171.5 1 2 2 0 19 7 4 3
with eight tackles and a forced fumble. 2004 - Played in first two games before CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 8 (2x), last vs. Indianapolis (10/22/07); Sacks — 3, at N.Y. Jets (9/25/05); Forced Fumbles —
placed on injured reserve on Sept. 23 with a fractured right leg, ending streak of
1 (7x), last vs. Cleveland (10/26/08); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (4x), last at New Orleans (11/4/07); Passes Defensed — 2,
vs. Houston (11/12/06); Interceptions — 1, vs. Houston (12/7/03).
50 consecutive games played for Jacksonville. 2003 - Played in all 16 games
for third consecutive year, a streak of 48 consecutive games and had 37 tackles POSTSEASON
(24 solo), five passes defensed and a fumble recovery…Recorded first career
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
interception, Dec. 7 vs. Houston, marking only second time in club history that a
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2005 Jacksonville 1 1 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
defensive lineman intercepted a pass. 2002 - Appeared in all 16 games with
2007 Jacksonville 2 2 5 4 1 1.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
four starts and posted 45 tackles (28 solo), four sacks, a forced fumble and two
NFL totals 3 3 7 5 2 1.0 10.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
deflected passes. 2001 - Played in all 16 games for first time in career, with POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 3, at New England (1/12/08); Sacks — 1, at Pittsburgh (1/5/08); Forced
Fumbles — 0 at Pittsburgh (1/5/08); Fumble Recoveries — 0; Passes Defensed — 0.
four starts…Totaled 41 tackles, two sacks, two pass defenses and a fumble recov-
ery…Made first NFL start vs. Pittsburgh, Sept. 9, and had six tackles and a sack.
2000 - Played in three games (inactive for eight) and made four tackles, a sack
and a forced fumble…Spent preseason with Detroit, but waived Aug. 22…Signed
NFL CAREER – Stinchcomb anchors the right side of the offensive line,
and quality play and reliability have distinguished his performances since he took Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2003, 6/0); (2004, 4/0); (2005, 0/0); (2006, 16/16); (2007, 16/16);
(2008, 16/16) Totals: 58/48
over as a full-time starter at tackle in 2006. Among the club’s strongest players,
Stinchcomb excels at both protecting QB Drew Brees and opening up gaps for POSTSEASON
Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2006, 2/2) Totals: 2/2
running backs. He is also durable, having started the last 48 regular-season
games. Stinchcomb, considered a priority entering the free agency period, was re-
signed to a five-year contract in March. Entering his seventh season, Stinchcomb
was originally drafted 37th overall in the 2003 NFL Draft after a banner career at Zach
University of Georgia. STRIEF 64
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Re-signed to a five-year contract
(UFA), 3/3/09; Re-signed to two-year contract (UFA), 3/3/07; Placed on
HEIGHT: 6-7 WEIGHT: 320
2008 – Key part of an offensive line that allowed just 13 sacks, a club-record
BIRTHDATE: 9/22/83
T
for the fewest surrendered in a season…Opened all 16 games at right tackle,
closed season with consecutive starts streak at 48. 2007 – Extended his streak NFL CAREER – Though a reserve, Strief has proven himself to be
of consecutive starts to 32-straight games…Opened every contest at RT…Part of ready to step into the lineup whenever given an opportunity. He has played in 41
an offensive line that only allowed an NFL-low 16 sacks, including a four-week games since being drafted in the seventh round in 2006, with three starts. While
stretch without surrendering one. 2006 – Had a banner season, starting all 16 the majority of the action he has seen has come on special teams, Strief's quality
games at right tackle and both postseason contests…Opener at Cleveland, Sept. play on offense has earned the praise of the coaching staff. He has the versatility
10, marked first NFL start. 2005 – Missed entire season after rupturing his to play both tackle spots, but has found a home primarily at left tackle, where
right patella tendon in training camp. 2004 – Played in four games and Strief has prototypical size. Strief is also one of the Saints' most community-
declared inactive for other 12 contests. 2003 – Played in six games and minded players, involved weekly in charitable and educational programs and events.
dressed but did not play in one… Inactive for other nine games …Saw first NFL
action vs. Atlanta, Nov. 16, on special teams. CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Re-signed to a one-year contract
(RFA), 4/13/09; Signed a three-year contract, 7/20/06; Selected in the seventh
COLLEGE – Four-year starter at Georgia, opening 34 of 37 games…All- round (210th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
Academic honors in 2001-02…One of 11 players to earn AFCA Good Works
Team honors for contributions to community service…In 2002 named a Walter 2008 – Played in all 16 games, starting at left tackle at Chicago, Dec. 11 in
Camp All-American, All-SEC and one of six recipients of National Football place of an injured Jammal Brown…Also came on for extended playing time at
Foundation scholarship…Became first Georgia lineman to score a TD in 17 years LT at Denver, Sept. 21, vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7 and at Detroit, Dec. 21…Played right
when he recovered a fumble in end zone at Auburn in 2002…Named All-SEC in tackle in second half after Jon Stinchcomb departed with back spasms, vs.
2001…As a sophomore, started every game at RT and was named to All-SEC Minnesota, Oct. 6…Appeared on special teams in every contest, and also served
second team…Started 11 of 12 games as redshirt freshman in 1999. periodically as an extra tight end in short yardage situations. 2007 – Played in
all 16 games, primarily on special teams while also starting at LT at Houston,
Nov. 18, in place of injured starter Jammal Brown…Also saw extended time vs.
St. Louis, Nov. 11, when Brown was forced to depart in the first quarter… CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed a three-year contract
Periodically played as a tight end in jumbo offensive packages. 2006 – Played 4/30/07 as an undrafted rookie free agent.
in nine games, starting at LT at Tampa Bay, Nov. 5. Didn't allow a sack and
praised by the coaching staff following the contest for a solid performance after HONORS – 2008: NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (Week 14).
stepping in for T Jammal Brown…Declared inactive for seven regular-season
games…Saw action in both postseason contests on special teams. 2008 – Led club in rushing with 625 yards on 129 carries (4.8 avg.) with nine
TDs, finished seventh with 31 catches for 284 yards (9.2 avg.) and three TDs and
COLLEGE – Anchored Northwestern's offensive line at tackle for his final led the team with 31 kickoff returns for 793 yards (25.6 avg.)…Also led team in
three seasons, starting 40 games at right tackle…Recognized as a first-team All- scoring with 72 points…Played in 15 games, with five starts, inactive for the
American by the Football Writers Association of America and was a consensus finale with back and wrist injuries…Rushed for 475 yards and six touchdowns,
second-team All-Big Ten as a senior…A key performer on a record-setting had three TD receptions and added an 88-yard kickoff return in his final six con-
offense that averaged more than 500 yards per game and ranked fourth national- tests…Scored a touchdown in six-straight games (11/16-12/21), tying a team
record held by Dalton Hilliard, who reached the milestone twice. Thomas enters
ly…Second-team All-Big Ten in 2004…Became a full-time starter in 2003.
2009 with the streak still active…In opener vs. Tampa Bay, pounded out 52 yards
PERSONAL – Attended Milford (Ohio) HS…Allowed zero sacks as a
senior and one as a junior…Also lettered in basketball and track… ! WORTHNOTING
Communication studies major and minored in business institutions…Full name:
Zachary David Strief…Born Sept. 22, 1983 in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2008, Thomas led the team in rushing (625 yards), scoring (72
points), touchdowns (12) and kickoff returns (793 yards and a
25.6 avg.). For the second-straight year, he also ranked first on
the club in total yards with 1,702, including 284 receiving.
ZACHSTRIEF
Over his final six contests last season, Thomas rushed for 475
yards and six TDs, had 202 receiving yards with three touchdown
grabs and added an 88-yard kickoff return.
Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2006, 9/1); (2007, 16/1); (2008, 16/1) Totals: 41/3
Thomas tied a team record in 2008 by scoring a TD in six-straight
POSTSEASON games, equaling a record reached twice by Dalton Hilliard.
Games Played/Started: New Orleans — (2006, 2/0) Totals: 2/0
In his first NFL start, Thomas became the first Saints' player –
and the second rookie in league history – to gain over 100 yards
rushing and receiving in the same contest. He had 105 yards
rushing on 20 carries and 12 catches for 121 yards at Chicago.
Pierre
on 10 carries…At Denver, Sept. 21, reached end zone on runs of five and 10
THOMAS 23 yards…Top kick return day of year came vs. Minnesota, with five for 168 yards,
including a 56-yarder…At Kansas City, had 16 carries for 88 yards and a TD,
and four catches for 56 yards, including a 24-yard catch-and-run…Nov. 24 vs.
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 215
Green Bay, had 87 yards on 15 attempts with two TDs and hauled in three passes
COLLEGE: illinois
rushing yards, Nov. 30…Posted the Saints’ lone 100-yard performance of season
NFL EXPERIENCE: 3
with 102 on 16 carries with a touchdown vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7. Added a seven-yard
BIRTHDATE: 12/18/84
RB
TD catch and an 88-yard kickoff return, and was named NFC Special Teams
NFL CAREER – Thomas has been an exceptional find for the Saints – Player of the Week…At Chicago, Dec. 11, had a season-high 22 carries for 87
initially signed as an undrafted free agent in 2007, he earned a roster spot as a yards, including a 42-yard burst for a TD, and added seven catches for 59 yards
rookie special teams ace and has since evolved into a significant cog in the offen- and a TD. His 146 yards of offense were a season-high, and he added three kick-
sive attack. Thomas led New Orleans with 12 TDs in 2008, which tied for eighth off returns for 63 yards… Posted 77 yards on 13 attempts with a TD at Detroit,
in the NFL. He paced the Saints with 1,702 total yards – including a team-high Dec. 21. He added three grabs for 26 yards, and tied team record by scoring a
625 rushing – and averaged 25.6 yards per kick return. Over his final six games, touchdown for his sixth-straight game, but injuries to back and wrist kept him on
Thomas was the featured runner and averaged 112.8 yards of offense per contest inactive list for finale. 2007 – One of only two rookie free agents to make
while also picking up NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors in Week 14. opening day roster…Played in 12 games with one start, and inactive for four
He built on the promise of his rookie season, when in his first career start games…Rushed for 252 yards on 52 attempts (4.8 avg.) with a touchdown,
Thomas became the first player in club record books and only the second rookie caught 17 passes for 151 yards and a TD, returned 36 kickoffs for 865 yards
in NFL history to gain over 100 yards rushing and receiving in the same game. (24.0 avg.) and made five tackles on special teams…Also scored on a fumble
recovery on special teams and added a two-point conversion run, scoring 20 total
points…Inactive for first three games…Scored a touchdown in second NFL Leigh
game, at Seattle, Oct. 14, scooping up a loose ball on a botched punt snap and 24
carrying it five yards into end zone to give Saints a 7-0 lead less than three min-
TORRENCE
utes into a 28-17 win…Against Atlanta Oct. 21, scored first career offensive TD
on a 24-yard draw and totaled two rushes for 26 yards…Tied a team record with
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 179
eight kick returns vs. St. Louis, Nov. 11, totaling 233 yards (second-highest in
COLLEGE: stanford
in hometown of Chicago, Dec. 30, made first career start and turned in one of the
NFL EXPERIENCE: 4
finest performances by Saints RB in club history. Posted 20 carries for 105 yards
BIRTHDATE: 1/4/82
CB
and caught 12 passes 121 yards and an 11-yard TD, becoming first player in team
annals to have more than 100 yards rushing and receiving in same game. His 226 NFL CAREER – Torrence appeared in seven games for the Saints after
total yards marked the third-highest total in club history. Also ran for a two-point being claimed off waivers, and the veteran proved to be an excellent addition to
conversion and gained 16 first downs on 32 touches. the special teams while adding quality depth to the secondary. He has played in
42 games in his career, including stints with the Washington Redskins and the
COLLEGE – Played 40 games at Illinois and ranks sixth in school’s histo- Atlanta Falcons. Torrence has posted 47 tackles on defense with a sack and 37
ry with 2,545 rushing yards…Averaged 5.6 yards per carry and ran for 20 special teams stops.
TDs…Also caught 57 passes for 411 yards and three TDs…Led team in rushing
in each of the final three seasons, and had eight 100-yard games… Had a school- CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Re-signed to a one-year contract
record 1,495 career kickoff return yards…Averaged 24.1 yards as a kick returner (RFA), 4/13/09; Acquired by Saints off waivers from Washington Redskins,
for his career, including a 99-yard return for a touchdown…Second in school his- 11/10/08; Waived by Washington, 11/8/08; Signed by Washington, 12/27/06;
tory with 4,451 all-purpose yards…Majored in sports management.
Waived by Atlanta Falcons, 9/2/06; Signed to active roster from practice squad by
Atlanta, 10/11/05; Signed by Atlanta to practice squad, 9/21/05; Waived by
PERSONAL – Prepped at Thornton Fractional South (Lansing, Ill.) HS,
Atlanta, 9/20/05; Signed by Atlanta, 9/4/05; Waived by Green Bay Packers,
where he was a two-time all-state selection by the Chicago Tribune and Chicago
Sun-Times…Totaled 5,565 yards in his career and scored 88 touchdowns, with 27 9/3/05; Signed by Green Bay as an undrafted free agent, 4/29/05.
100-yard games and 11 of over 200…Racked up 2,365 yards and 38 TDs as a sen-
ior and was named the Champaign News-Gazette Player of the Year…A native of 2008 – Appeared in 16 games total for both Redskins and Saints, recording 13
Lynwood, Ill., Charles Pierre Thomas, Jr. was born Dec. 18, 1984 in Chicago. tackles (eight solo), four passes defensed and a career-high 19 special teams
stops…Appeared in nine games with Washington and recorded nine tackles on
defense with two pass defenses, along with 11 special teams stops before being
PIERRETHOMAS waived, Nov. 8…After being claimed off waivers by the Saints, appeared in
seven games and had four tackles (three solo), two passes defensed and eight
special teams stops…Played extensively in the nickel package vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7
RUSHING RECEIVING
and had a season-high three tackles along with a pair of stops on special teams…
2007 New Orleans 12 1 52 252 4.8 24t 1 17 151 8.9 17 1 Deflected two passes and a special teams tackle at Detroit, Dec. 21. 2007 –
Year Team GP GS Att Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2008 New Orleans 15 5 129 625 4.8 42t 9 31 284 9.2 24 3 Appeared in all 16 regular season games for the first time in his career as mem-
ber of Redskins…Finished with a career-high in tackles (33), solo tackles (24)
NFL totals 27 6 181 877 4.8 42t 10 48 435 9.1 24 4
and added a sack…Had a career-best six tackles and a special teams stop in first
career start at New York Giants, Dec. 16…Recorded his first career sack at
KICKOFF RETURNS
2008 New Orleans 31 793 25.6 88 0 Minnesota, Dec. 23…Appeared in first career playoff game at Seattle, 1/5/08 and
finished with a team-best three special teams stops, two tackles and a pass
defense. 2006 – Spent training camp with Atlanta before being released and
NFL totals 67 1,658 24.7 88 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2007, 5); (2008, 5) Total: 10; Special Teams Fumble
Recoveries — (2007, 1) Total: 1; Two-Point Conversions — (2007, 1) Total: 1. was signed to active roster of Redskins for final game of season. 2005 – After
being released by Green Bay prior to start of the regular season, appeared in 10
games for the Falcons…Originally signed by Atlanta, Sept. 4 and was inactive
CAREER HIGHS: Rushes — 22, at Chicago (12/11/08); Rushing Yards — 105, at Chicago (12/30/07); Long
Rush — 42t, at Chicago (12/11/08); Rushing TDs — 2 (2x), last vs. Green Bay (11/24/08); Receptions — 12,
at Chicago (12/30/07); Receiving Yards — 121, at Chicago (12/30/07); Long Reception — 24, at Kansas City for two contests before being waived, Sept. 20…After spending three weeks on
(11/16/08); Receiving TDs — 1 (4x), last at Chicago (12/11/08); Kickoff Returns — 8, vs. St. Louis the practice squad, was re-signed to Atlanta’s active roster, Oct. 11, where he
remained for rest of season…Made NFL debut at New Orleans, Oct. 16.
(11/11/07); Kickoff Return Yards — 233, vs. St. Louis (11/11/07); Long Kickoff Return — 88, vs. Atlanta
(12/7/08); Kickoff Returned for TD — 0; Special Teams Tackles — 2, at Washington (9/14/08).
COLLEGE – Attended Stanford, where he was a four-year letterman in most for a New Orleans defender since 1997. Vilma made an impact across the
football and a two-year letterman in track…Totaled 11 career interceptions…Led defensive stat chart, as he also recovered three fumbles, deflected eight passes,
all cornerbacks with 64 tackles and 11 passes defensed in 2003 and was named recovered a pair of fumbles, recorded a sack and intercepted a pass. Re-signing
first-team Academic All-Pac 10…Competed in the 100, 200 and 4x100 meter the sixth-year veteran was a priority for the Saints entering the offseason, and the
relay from 2001-02. club inked the 2005 Pro Bowl pick to a five-year deal hours after free agency
opened. Vilma arrived in New Orleans after a four-year stint with the Jets, where
PERSONAL – Attended Marist (Atlanta, Ga.) HS, where he lettered in he earned a reputation as one of the NFL’s top linebackers. After being selected
football, track and tennis…Captured the state tennis title as a freshman and soph- 12th overall in 2004, he earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. After
omore…Has been active in the community throughout his NFL career. spending the previous two years working in a 3-4 defensive scheme with New
York, last year he returned to his natural middle linebacker spot in the Saints’ 4-3
alignment. Though five seasons, Vilma has posted 611 tackles (412 solo), seven
LEIGHTORRENCE interceptions, eight forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and 3.5 sacks. The for-
mer University of Miami standout has started 69 of 71 career games.
year contract (UFA), 3/3/09; Acquired by Saints from New York Jets for a fourth-
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2005 Atlanta 10 0 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006
2007
Washington 0 0
Washington 16 1 33
0 0
24
0 0.0
9 1.0
0.0
8.0
0
0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0
0
round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft (teams also exchanged conditional 2009
2008 Washington 9 0 9 5 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 draft choices), 2/29/08; Placed on Injured Reserve, 10/27/07; Selected in first
New Orleans 7 0 4 3 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 round by the Jets (12th overall) in 2004 NFL Draft.
NFL totals 42 1 47 33 14 1.0 8.0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2005, 4); (2007, 14); (2008, 19) Total: 37. 2005: Pro Bowl; 2004: Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 6, vs. Chicago (12/6/07); Sacks — 1, at Minnesota (12/23/07); Interceptions — 0; Year; Football Digest Defensive Rookie of the Year; Pro Football Writers of
Int. Ret for TD — 0; Passes Defensed — 2, at Detroit (12/21/08); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0. America All-Rookie Team; AFC Defensive Rookie of the Month (November).
2008 – Led or shared the team lead in tackles in 10 contests, and recorded
POSTSEASON
double-digit tackle totals in eight games…With 151 stops (100 solo), had most
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
tackles for a Saints defender since LB Winfred Tubbs had 160 in 1997…Set a
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2007 Washington 1 1 2 2 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
career-high with two fumble recoveries, and added three forced fumbles, an inter-
NFL Totals 1 1 2 2 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2007, 3) Total: 3. ception, a sack and deflected a career-best eight passes…In Saints debut, had a
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 2, at Seattle (1/5/08); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Int. Ret for TD
team-high 12 tackles vs. Tampa Bay, Sept. 7…Posted a season-high 17 tackles
— 0; Passes Defensed — 1, at Seattle (1/15/08); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0; Special Teams (12 solo) at Washington, Sept. 14, and two pass defenses, playing every defen-
Tackles — 3, at Seattle (1/5/08);. sive snap…Set up Saints’ first TD with a recovered fumble and notched eight
2008GAMEBYGAME
Jonathan
VILMA 51 Date Opp.
DEFENSE
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GP
X
ST
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SOLO
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AST
12
TOT
0 0
SACK/YDS
0 0
INT/YDS
0
PD
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FF
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FR
X X 12 5 17 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
9/7 TB
X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 230 9/14 @WAS
X X 6 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
9/21 @DEN
X X 8 4 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
COLLEGE: miami (fla) 9/28 SF
X X 7 5 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
JOINED SAINTS: TR-08 (nyj) 10/6 MIN
X X 5 5 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10/12 OAK
X X 8 2 10 0 0 1 8 1 0 0
NFL EXPERIENCE: 6 10/19 @CAR
X X 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BIRTHDATE: 4/16/82 10/26 SD
LB
X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
11/9 @ATL
X X 6 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/16 @KC
X X 6 1 7 1 5 0 0 1 2 1
11/24 GB
NFL CAREER – A leader on the field and in the locker room, tireless in X X 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/30 @TB
preparation and fierce while patrolling the middle, Vilma proved to be everything X X 8 1 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
12/7 ATL
X X 6 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 @CHI
the Saints had hoped for in 2008 when the club traded for him prior to last sea- X X 10 3 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/21 @DET
son. Immediately inserted as a starter, he paced the club with 151 tackles – the
12/28 CAR
2008 Season 16 16 100 51 151 1 5 1 8 8 2 3
stops vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28…In Weeks 5-7, would post 32 tackles and les, two pass defenses and returned an interception 38 yards for a TD in finale at
deflect a pair of passes…Oct. 26 vs. San Diego had 10 tackles (eight solo) and an St. Louis…Led team with 12 tackles and a sack in Wild Card victory at San
interception with an eight-yard return. Interception at the New Orleans 10 ended Diego…Notched 17 tackles in the Divisional Playoff loss at Pittsburgh.
a Chargers’ scoring opportunity…Had a dominating performance at Tampa Bay,
Nov. 30, with seven stops (six solo), a sack, a tipped pass, two forced fumbles COLLEGE – Played in 47 games with 37 starts for the Hurricanes and
and a fumble recovery…Recovered a fumble and added nine tackles at Chicago, recorded 371 tackles (234 solo), three sacks, seven fumble recoveries, four
forced fumbles and an interception…Three-time Academic All-Big East
Conference and two-time Butkus Award nominee (semifinalist in 2002 and
finalist in 2003)…Selected first-team All-America by the American Football
SNAPSHOTS
Coaches Association and Walter Camp as a senior, added second-team honors
from the Associated Press...All-Big East and Academic All-Big East honors as a
junior and senior…The University of Miami’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year for
Vilma made an immediate impact for the Saints in 2008, leading
Dec. 11…Closed season with 13 stops (10 solo) vs. Carolina, Dec. 28. 2007 –
Selected as a defensive captain by Jets teammates, he started seven games and
JONATHANVILMA
made 39 tackles along with an interception before suffering a knee injury that
landed him on injured reserve…Led the team with nine tackles at Buffalo, Sept. TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Miami, Dec. 25. 2005 – Earned team MVP honors and a Pro Bowl berth as he ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2004, 8); Total: 8.
led NFL with 187 tackles (143 solo), intercepted a pass, forced four fumbles,
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 18, at Denver (11/20/05); Sacks — 1 (3x), last at Tampa Bay (11/30/08); Interceptions — 1
recovered a fumble and had four pass defenses…In Oct. 9 win vs. Tampa Bay, (7x), last vs. San Diego (10/26/08); Passes Defensed — 2 (5x), last at Washington (9/14/08); Forced Fumbles — 2, at
led team with 14 tackles and a forced fumble…Made nine stops and first INT of Tampa Bay (11/30/08); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (6x), last at Chicago (12/11/08).
season at Atlanta, Oct. 24…Registered a career-high 18 tackles (14 solo), along
with a forced fumble Nov. 20 at Denver…Notched a team-best 14 tackles and
POSTSEASON
forced a fumble at New England, Dec. 4…His 17 tackles led team for the fourth
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
straight week vs. Patriots, Dec. 26. 2004 – Named NFL Defensive Rookie of
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 N.Y. Jets 2 2 30 16 14 1.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006 N.Y. Jets 1 1 6 4 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
the Year with 118 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions, four pass defenses, a
forced fumble and a fumble recovery…Made first career start at Miami Oct. 3,
NFL Totals 3 3 36 20 16 1.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 17, at Pittsburgh (1/15/05); Sacks — 1, at San Diego (1/8/05); Interceptions —
tying for team-high with seven tackles…Recorded first career INT vs. San 0; Passes Defensed — 0; Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0.
Francisco, Oct. 17, with 1:44 left to play to seal a victory…Recorded seven tack-
es for 1,066 yards and 11 touchdowns and also recorded 10 interceptions (two TD
Paris returns) as a defensive back…Both parents played junior college basketball.
WARREN 82 PARISWARREN
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 213
COLLEGE: utah
JOINED SAINTS: FA-09 RECEIVING
NFL CAREER – Signed in May after splitting 2008 between the Tampa
NFL Totals 8 0 5 63 12.6 26 0
CAREER HIGHS: Receptions — 2, at Chicago (12/17/06); Receiving Yards — 26, vs. Philadelphia
Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys, Warren is expected to compete for a (10/22/06); Long Reception — 26, vs. Philadelphia (10/22/06); Receiving TDs — 0.
roster spot in training camp. He has spent the majority of his four seasons in the
NFL with Tampa Bay, primarily on the club’s practice squad. Warren’s most
extended playing time came in 2006, when he appeared in eight games for the
Buccaneers and had five catches for 63 yards. He was originally a seventh-round Anthony
pick by Tampa Bay in 2005. 59
WATERS
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints, 5/22/09;
Waived by Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 5/5/09; Signed by Tampa Bay, 1/20/09;
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 238
Bay practice squad, 10/29/08; Signed to Tampa Bay practice squad, 10/22/08;
JOINED SAINTS: fa-09
2/18/08; Placed on injured reserve by Tampa Bay, 9/2/07; Signed by Tampa Bay,
BORN: 7/25/84
LB
1/10/06; Signed to Tampa Bay practice squad, 10/18/05; Waived by Tampa Bay,
10/15/05; Selected in the seventh round by Tampa Bay (225th overall) in 2005 NFL CAREER – Signed as a free agent in the offseason, Waters
NFL Draft. arrived in New Orleans after spending two seasons with San Diego. He was
originally a third-round pick of the Chargers in 2007 out of Clemson, and has
2008 – Spent one week on Tampa Bay practice squad and later spent final appeared in seven games the last two seasons, seeing the majority of his action
three weeks of season on Dallas’ practice roster. 2007 – Suffered leg injury on special teams.
during preseason vs. Houston, Aug. 30 and placed on injured reserve. 2006 –
Played in eight games and had five receptions for 63 yards. 2005 – After CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints (FA), 4/15/09;
spending first five weeks on active roster, where he was declared inactive, spent Waived by San Diego Chargers, 2/26/09; Signed by San Diego to a four-year
the remainder of season on practice squad. contract, 7/23/07; Drafted by San Diego in the third round (96th overall) of the
2007 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE – Played two seasons at the University of Utah after transfer-
ring from the University of Oregon…Honors included 2004 second-team All- 2008 – Appeared in seven games and recorded three assisted tackles…On spe-
Mountain West Conference, co-MVP of the 2004 Fiesta Bowl and 2003 first- cial teams, made one tackle and had a fumble recovery…Also appeared in one
team All-Mountain West…Started all 23 games at Utah and hauled in 156 passes postseason game and recorded an assisted tackle….Played in his first career
for 1,885 yards (12.1 avg.) and 16 TDs…Added 281 yards and three scores on 48 game against New England, Dec. 12, seeing action on defense and special
carries (5.9 avg.) and 189 yards on 28 punt returns (6.8 avg.)…Named Fiesta teams…Set up San Diego’s first touchdown vs. Atlanta, Nov. 30, by recovering
Bowl co-MVP, as he set a bowl record with 15 catches for 198 yards and two muffed punt. 2007 – Inactive for all 16 games plus all three of team’s postsea-
TDs…Played in 10 games at the University of Oregon as a redshirt freshman in son contests.
2001...Majored in sociology.
COLLEGE – Sat out almost entire senior season after injuring knee in
PERSONAL – Full name: Paris Jazz Warren…Born in Sacramento, third quarter of season opener against Florida Atlantic…Honorable mention All-
Calif.…Attended Grant (Sacramento) HS, where he was the Sacramento Player of ACC as junior after leading team with 109 tackles (74 solo)…Recipient of team’s
the Year and Capital Athletic League MVP…As a senior in 1999, caught 49 pass- Solid Rock Award in 2005, given by coaches to the outstanding linebacker…Won
player of the game award three times as a junior…Redshirted in 2002… 6/11/07; Selected in the third round (66th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft.
Graduated in 2006 with degree in sports management. 2008 – Started two of the 15 games he played, inactive for opener… Ranked
second on club with 19 special teams stops, and added a fumble recovery…On
PERSONAL – Born in Dillon, S.C…Offensive Player of Year and all- defense had a career-high 27 tackles (24 solo), two interceptions and five pass
state selection as senior at Lake View (Lake View, S.C.) HS…Saw time as prep defenses…Oct. 26 vs. San Diego, had two special teams stops and recovered a
at LB, RB, DE, WR and P…As senior, scored 27 total touchdowns and led team fumble on kickoff coverage that led to a TD…At Kansas City, Nov. 16, had four
in rushing, receiving and tackles. stops, two special teams tackles and first career interception…Played extensively
on defense vs. Green Bay, Nov. 24 and had a career-best seven tackles (five solo)
and deflected a pass…Added five solo stops vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7…Had first two
career starts at Chicago, Dec. 11 and following week at Detroit, where he had
ANTHONYWATERS
three tackles and an INT. 2007 – Played in 14 games, primarily on special
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES teams and as reserve cornerback… Led team with 20 tackles on coverage units
and added 10 stops on defense, along with two pass defenses…Saw first action
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2007 San Diego 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 San Diego 7 0 3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 on defense vs. Tennessee, Sept. 24 and broke up a pass…Missed two games
NFL totals 7 0 3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(Nov. 11 vs. St. Louis and Nov. 18 at Houston) with a hamstring injury.
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2008, 3) Total: 3; Special Teams Fumble Recoveries — (2008, 1)
Total: 1 COLLEGE – A four-year starter at Kent State who opened 37 of 45 career
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 1 (3x), last vs. Denver (12/28/08); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Passes Defensed — 0; games…Career totals include 198 tackles (129 solo), three forced fumbles, two
Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0. fumble recoveries, nine interceptions and a blocked kick…Semifinalist for the
Draddy Trophy in 2006, which recognizes a college player for his success in aca-
demics, football performance and community leadership…A second-team All-
POSTSEASON
Mid American Conference selection with a career-high 60 tackles (39 solo), two
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2008 San Diego 1 0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
interceptions, three forced fumbles and a blocked punt as a senior…Started seven
games as a junior and had 50 tackles and two interceptions…Posted 39 stops and
NFL Totals 1 0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
POSTSEASON CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 1, vs. San Diego (1/3/09); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 0; Passes Defensed —
0; Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0.
three interceptions as a sophomore.
four letters in track and three each in football and baseball…First name is pro-
COLLEGE: kent state
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2007, 20); (2008, 19) Total: 39; Special Teams Fumble Recoveries —
and recorded the first two interceptions of his career, and also recovered a fumble (2008, 1) Total: 1.
on special teams. He makes the transition from cornerback to safety in 2009.
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 7, vs. Green Bay (11/24/08); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 1 (2x), last at Detroit (12/21/08);
Passes Defensed — 1 (7x), last at Chicago (12/11/08); Forced Fumbles — 0; Fumble Recoveries — 0; Special Teams
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to a three-year contract, Tackles — 4, at Washington (9/14/08); Special Teams Fumble Recoveries — 1, vs. San Diego (10/26/08).
corner…A key component of a unit that ranked fifth in the nation in scoring les (170 solo) and 8.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage Also in his career, he
defense (12.8 avg.)…Posted 55 tackles (40 solo) and had a career-high four inter- intercepted three passes for 37 yards, had 22 passes defensed, forced one fumble
ceptions for 99 yards in returns, including a 61-yard TD vs. Penn State…Also and recovered four.
added four pass defenses, a forced fumble and a blocked punt. 2005 –
Appeared in 10 games as a true freshman, starting three contests at nickel back CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Selected by Saints in the fourth
and three at the boundary cornerback position…Finished eighth on the team with round (116th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
37 tackles (23 solo) and defended two passes…Also returned a kickoff 34
yards…Had a season-high nine stops vs. Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. 2008 – Earned first-team All-ACC honors when he had 87 tackles (59 solo),
two fumble recoveries, two interception returns for 37 yards and six passes
PERSONAL – Graduated with a degree in Communications…Attended defensed…Helped the team rank 12th in the nation in pass defense, as the
Piscataway (N.J.) HS, where he led his team to three consecutive state titles Demon Deacons allowed just 172.5 yards through the air…Had a 37-yard inter-
while playing wide receiver and defensive back…All-state and All-American ception return at Florida State. 2007 – All-ACC honorable mention after
selection as a prep senior… Also excelled at track, winning the state title in the appearing in all 13 games with ten starts at free safety…Became the first Wake
400-meter dash as a junior… Took third place in the 200 meters as a junior and Forest DB since 1989 to lead the team in tackles, posting 105 stops (62 solo),
finished third in the hurdles as a senior at the state meet…Enjoys writing poet- two fumble recoveries, one returned 38 yards for a touchdown, 14 passes
ry…A leader in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. defensed and one interception…Had a fumble return for a touchdown at Boston
College. 2006 – Appeared in all 14 games with one start at free safety and
recorded 41 tackles (33 solo), two passes defensed, ten special teams stops and
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one blocked kick. 2005 – Appeared in all 11 games as a redshirt freshman and
made 24 tackles (16 solo), one forced fumble and added 11 special teams stops.
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES 2004 – Redshirted.
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2005 Ohio State 10 6 37 23 14 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2006 Ohio State 13 13 55 40 15 0.0 0.0 4 99 61t 1 7 1 0 0 PERSONAL – Sociology and religion major…Attended Robinson
2007 Ohio State 13 13 44 27 20 0.0 0.0 4 53 24t 1 7 0 0 0 Secondary (Fairfax, Va.) HS, where he earned All-State and Prep All-American
honors as a senior offensive and defensive lineman…Also competed on the
2008 Ohio State 13 13 57 34 23 1.0 8.0 3 7 7 0 12 3 0 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Blocked Punts — (2006, 1); (2008, 2) Total: 3; Punt Returns — (2006, 1 for 2 yards, 2.0 avg.); Goldsboro, N.C.
(2007, 3 for 16 yards, 5.3 avg.) Total: 4 for 18 yards, 4.5 avg.
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 10, at Southern Cal (9/13/08); Sacks — 1, at Michigan State (10/18/08); Interceptions — 1
(11x), last vs. Purdue (10/11/08); Interception Return Yards — 61, vs. Penn State (9/23/06); Int. Ret for TD — 1 (2x), ! CHIPVAUGHN
last at Penn State (10/27/07); Passes Defensed — 3, at Illinois (11/15/08); Forced Fumbles — 1 (4x), last at
Northwestern (11/8/08); Fumble Recoveries — 0; Fumble Ret for TD — 0; Blocked Punts — 1 (2x), last at Illinois
(11/15/08).
TACKLES INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES
Year Team GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2005 Wake Forest 11 2 24 16 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2006 Wake Forest 14 1 41 33 8 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
2007 Wake Forest 13 10 105 62 43 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 0 14 0 2 38
Chip 2008 Wake Forest 13 12 87 59 28 0.0 0.0 2 37 37 0 6 0 2 0
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS: Special Teams Tackles — (2005, 11); (2006, 10); (2007, 8); (2008, 1) Total: 30; Kickoff Returns
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 221 — (2006, 1 for 9 yards, 9.0 avg.) Total: 1 for 9 yards, 9.0 avg.
CAREER HIGHS: Tackles — 16, at Navy (10/20/07); Sacks — 0; Interceptions — 1 (3x), last vs. Vanderbilt (11/29/08);
COLLEGE: wake forest
Interception Return Yards — 37, at Florida State (9/20/08); Int. Ret for TD — 0; Passes Defensed — 4, at Vanderbilt
(11/24/07); Forced Fumbles — 1, at Boston College (10/15/05); Fumble Recoveries — 1 (4x), last vs. Vanderbilt
drafted: 4th round (116th overall)
(11/29/08); Fumble Ret for TD — 0; Blocked Field Goals — 1, vs. Duke (9/9/06).
NFL EXPERIENCE: R
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2008 – Started all 13 contests at middle linebacker and finished second on team
BORN: 3/7/86
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with a career-high 89 tackles, including 5.5 behind the line of scrimmage…Also
recorded 1.5 sacks and an interception…Had a career-high 12 tackles at COLLEGE CAREER – A four-year letterman, Morstead handled
Maryland with a forced fumble and 11 stops the following week at Miami…Had both punting and kicking duties at Southern Methodist for his final three seasons
a sack vs. Navy. 2007 – Started all 13 games at middle linebacker and ranked and ranked among the nation’s top punters. During his career, he averaged 43.4
third on team with 66 tackles and tied for third with 3.5 sacks…Also had two yards on 166 punts, with 59 downed inside the 20-yard line. Morstead departed
interceptions a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. 2006 – Appeared in all 14 ranked fifth in SMU history with 217 points – including a school-record streak of
games with 13 starts and ranked fourth on the team with 63 tackles, including 78-straight PATs.
seven stops for a loss…Tied for the ACC lead with three fumble recoveries…
Recovered fumbles in three-straight games to open the year against Syracuse, CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Selected by Saints in the fifth
Duke and Connecticut. 2005 – Played in 11 games as a redshirt freshman with round (164th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
three starts and made 27 tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss and a pass defense…
Posted four tackles at Duke, including his first sack. 2004 – Redshirted. 2008 – Earned honorable mention All-Conference USA honors…Punted 59
times for 2,465 yards (41.8 avg.), and 20 of his kicks were downed inside the 20-
PERSONAL – A Dean’s list student as an English major…Family is of yard line…Also made 11-of-15 field goal attempts and 29-of-30 PATs for 62
Haitian descent…Attended Glades Day (Sunrise, Fl.) HS, where he was first- points…Recorded a pair of special teams tackles and took a fake punt for a 34-
team all-state selection and was named the Defensive Player of the Year by the yard gain vs. Tulane. 2007 – Was an All-Conference USA first-team selection
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel…Recorded 125 solo tackles and three interceptions as he led the conference and ranked eighth in the nation with a 44.6 yard average
as a senior in 2003, when he also rushed for over 500 yards and 11 TDs…Full on 57 punts, including 21 kicks inside the 20…Punting average ranked third all-
name: Stanley Gabriel Arnoux…Born in Washington, D.C. time in school history…Made 13-of-20 field goals and set the conference and
school season record with 43 consecutive extra points to finish with a career-high
82 points…Averaged 55.6 yards vs. North Texas, the second-highest single-game
average in conference history. 2006 – All-Conference USA third-team choice,
Academic All-C-USA pick and the recipient of SMU’s Special Teams Award…
Led the conference and ranked 15th in the nation in punting with a 43.8 aver-
age…Dropped 18 inside the 20-yard line…Scored 73 points on 13-of-18 field
Auburn who made rapid adjustment to after running for 819 yards and nine
Western Illinois (5-10, 226) Texas A&M (6-0, 185)
PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating
Brees 635 413 5069 65.0 7.98 34 5.4 17 2.7 84t 13/ 92 96.2
Moore 1 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 1 100.0 --- 0/ 0 0.0
Saints 636 413 5069 64.9 7.97 34 5.3 18 2.8 84t 13/ 92 95.4
Opponents 526 299 3708 56.8 7.05 21 4.0 15 2.9 67t 28/161 80.3
1st Downs Offense Net Rushing Net Passing Fumb. Pen. Punts Returns TDS PAT FG 2P TOP
N EW O RLEANS S AINTs.COM
Game Pts T R Pa Pe AT Yards Avg. Att Yards Avg. A C Yds TD Int Sk Yds # Lst # Yds # Yds Avg. P Yds KO Yds Int Yds Ru Pa Ret M/A M/A M/A
TB 20 18 4 14 0 63 352 5.6 20 146 7.3 41 24 206 1 1 2 15 0 0 7 66 8 353 44.1 6 40 4 84 1 26 0 1 1 2/2 2/2 0/0 28:28
@Was 29 25 8 15 2 69 455 6.6 31 149 4.8 36 24 306 1 0 2 15 1 1 4 26 2 66 33.0 4 23 3 76 2 10 2 1 0 2/2 3/5 0/1 34:14
@Den 34 20 7 11 2 58 369 6.4 24 105 4.4 34 21 264 2 1 0 0 1 1 3 20 2 105 52.5 1 22 4 97 0 0 1 2 1 4/4 2/2 0/0 27:12
SF 17 20 4 12 4 61 312 5.1 19 91 4.8 36 18 221 1 2 6 36 1 1 9 63 3 123 41.0 0 0 6 170 1 0 0 1 0 0/0 3/3 1/1 27:05
MIN 30 16 2 12 2 64 270 4.2 26 44 1.7 37 20 226 2 0 1 0 1 0 7 60 7 303 43.3 0 0 5 117 2 1 0 2 1 3/3 3/3 0/0 27:51
OAK 3 12 4 8 0 59 226 3.8 22 85 3.9 35 13 141 0 1 2 18 1 1 5 26 4 199 49.8 1 35 5 84 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 1/3 0/0 23:48
@Car 30 18 7 10 1 60 336 5.6 37 143 3.9 22 14 193 2 0 1 2 0 0 3 29 5 237 47.4 2 26 2 48 1 31 1 2 0 3/3 3/3 0/0 33:01
SD 32 22 3 18 1 62 451 7.3 22 110 5.0 40 25 341 3 1 0 0 1 1 14 134 2 96 48.0 2 20 8 201 0 0 0 3 0 3/3 3/3 0/0 29:10
@Atl 34 18 6 11 1 59 361 6.1 36 113 3.1 23 16 248 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 25 4 141 35.3 2 33 2 73 3 127 1 2 1 4/4 2/2 0/0 31:12
@KC 20 21 5 14 2 66 330 5.0 24 124 5.2 38 19 206 2 1 4 29 2 0 6 40 4 133 33.3 2 19 5 103 1 2 0 2 0 2/2 2/2 0/0 30:24
GB 29 22 11 11 0 74 343 4.6 31 109 3.5 41 23 234 2 3 2 14 3 0 3 20 4 134 33.5 3 50 9 180 1 37 2 2 0 3/3 0/0 1/1 32:04
@TB 23 11 7 4 0 61 254 4.2 34 149 4.4 23 9 105 1 0 4 14 2 1 1 5 6 221 36.8 5 82 3 76 3 20 1 1 0 2/2 3/3 0/0 29:16
ATL 25 22 9 13 0 63 414 6.6 30 99 3.3 33 24 315 1 1 0 0 1 0 5 34 4 190 47.5 2 2 6 142 0 0 2 1 0 2/2 1/1 1/1 32:52
@Chi 27 16 5 9 2 62 226 3.6 20 55 2.8 41 24 171 0 2 1 1 1 1 4 24 5 216 43.2 2 -2 6 192 2 0 2 0 1 3/3 2/2 0/0 26:14
@Det 7 15 6 8 1 55 255 4.6 27 129 4.8 26 11 1256 0 2 2 11 1 0 6 35 4 146 36.5 0 0 3 72 0 0 1 0 0 1/1 0/0 0/0 25:31
CAR 33 23 12 10 1 63 478 7.6 42 234 5.6 20 14 244 1 0 1 6 0 0 5 30 2 48 24.0 2 13 5 112 1 16 1 1 1 3/3 4/5 0/0 36:55
Totals 393 299 100 180 19 999 5,432 5.4 445 1,885 4.2 526 299 3,547 21 15 28 161 16 7 84 637 66 2,711 41.1 34 363 76 1,827 18 270 14 21 6 37/37 34/39 3/4 29:37
1st Downs Offense Net Rushing Net Passing Fumb. Pen. Punts Returns TDS PAT FG 2P TOP
Game Pts T R Pa Pe AT Yards Avg. Att Yards Avg. A C Yds TD Int Sk Yds # Lst # Yds # Yds Avg. P Yds KO Yds Int Yds Ru Pa Ret M/A M/A M/A
TB 24 16 5 11 0 60 438 7.3 27 101 3.7 32 23 337 3 1 1 6 1 0 7 51 7 310 44.3 2 10 5 67 1 2 0 3 0 3/3 1/1 0/0 31:32
24 16 3 11 2 54 250 4.6 19 55 2.9 33 22 195 1 2 2 21 1 1 5 55 5 223 44.6 1 55 4 93 0 0 1 1 1 3/3 1/1 0/0 25:46
2008GAMEBYGAMESAINTS
@Was
@Den 32 27 7 20 0 74 502 6.8 25 88 3.5 48 39 414 1 0 1 7 2 1 4 51 2 114 57.0 2 30 3 60 1 14 3 1 0 3/3 1/3 0/1 32:48
SF 31 24 6 12 6 67 467 7.0 32 104 3.3 35 23 363 3 1 0 0 1 1 13 123 3 92 30.7 0 0 4 104 2 38 1 3 0 4/4 1/1 0/0 32:55
MIN 27 17 3 14 0 69 375 5.4 22 55 2.5 46 26 320 1 2 1 10 5 2 11 102 2 86 43.0 5 176 7 178 0 0 0 1 2 3/3 2/4 0/0 32:09
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2008PARTICIPATIONREPORT 2008PARTICIPATIONREPORT
9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/6 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/9 11/16 11/24 11/30 12/7 12/11 12/21 12/28 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/6 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/9 11/16 11/24 11/30 12/7 12/11 12/21 12/28
Name TB @Was @Den SF MIN OAK @Car SD @Atl @KC GB @TB ATL @Chi @Det CAR GP-GS-DNP-IA Name TB @Was @Den SF MIN OAK @Car SD @Atl @KC GB @TB ATL @Chi @Det CAR GP-GS-DNP-IA
ALLEN, Jermaine PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS KERSHAW, William PS PS
ARRINGTON, Adrian IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR Injured Reserve KIRTMAN, David PS PS PS PS PS
AYODELE, Remi PS PS PS PS PL PL PL PL IA PS PS PS PS PS PL PL 6-0-0-1 LAKE, Antwan PL IA IA PL PL IA IA PL IA PL PL PL PL PL PL PL 11-0-0-5
BARNES, Darian PL PL PL PL 4-0-0-0 LEHAN, Michael IA IA 0-0-0-2
BELL, Mike PL IA IA PL PL PL 4-0-0-2 LEHR, Matt PL PL PL PL ST ST ST PL PL PL PL PL Pl 13-3-0-0
BREES, Drew ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 16-16-0-0 McALLISTER, Deuce DNP PL DNP ST PL PL PL ST ST ST ST PL PL IA PL ST 13-6-2-1
BROWN, Jammal ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST IA ST ST 15-15-0-1 McCRAY, Bobby PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 16-8-0-0
BRUNELL, Mark DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP PL DNP DNP DNP DNP PL DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-0-14-0 McKENZIE, Mike IA IA PL ST ST ST ST ST ST IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 7-6-0-2
BULLOCKS, Josh PL ST PL PL PL ST PL PL PL PL PL PL ST ST ST ST 16-6-0-0 McKINLEY, Alvin PL 1-0-0-0
BUSH, Reggie ST ST ST ST ST ST ST IA IA IA IA ST ST PL IR IR 10-9-0-4 MEACHEM, Robert IA PL PL PL PL PL PL PL IA PL ST PL PL ST ST PL 14-3-0-2
BUSHROD, Jermon IA IA PL IA IA DNP IA IA IA IA IA IA IA DNP IA PL 2-0-2-12 MEHLHAFF, Taylor PL PL PL 3-0-0-0
BUTLER, Quincy PS PS MILLER, Billy ST ST PL PL PL PL PL PL PL ST PL PL ST PL ST 15-5-0-0
CAMPBELL, Mark PL PL IA PL ST ST PL ST ST PL IR IR IR IR IR IR 9-4-0-1 MITCHELL, Marvin PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL IA PL PL PL PL 15-0-0-1
CHARLESTON, Jeff PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL 10-0-0-0 MOFFITT, Ben PS
CLANCY, Kendrick ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST IA IA 14-14-0-2 MOORE, Lance PL PL PL ST ST ST ST ST PL ST PL PL PL PL PL PL 16-6-0-0
COLE, Marquice PS PS PS NESBIT, Jamar ST ST ST SUSP SUSP SUSP SUSP DNP PL PL PL IA IA PL IA IA 7-3-1-4
COLSTON, Marques ST IA IA IA IA IA PL PL ST ST PL ST ST PL PL ST 11-6-0-5 NICKS, Carl PL PL PL ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 16-13-0-0
COPPER, Terrance PL PL IA PL PL PL IA 5-0-0-2 NINKOVICH, Rob EXEMPT IA IA IA 0-0-0-3
CRAFT, Jason PL PL 2-0-0-0 ORTEGA, Buck PS PL PL PL PL PS PS PS PS PL ST PL PL PL PL PL 11-1-0-0
DAVIS, Tanard PS PAKULAK, Glenn PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL 8-0-0-0
DAVID, Jason PL PL PL PL PL PL PL IA IA ST ST ST ST PL ST ST 14-6-0-2 PATTEN, David PL ST ST ST IA IA IA IA PL IA IA IA IA IA IA IA 5-3-0-11
DUCKWORTH, Tim PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PHILIP, Marvin PS PS
DUNBAR, Jo-Lonn PL ST ST PL PL PL PL PL PL PL IA PL PL PL PL PL 15-2-0-1 PITTMAN, David IA IA IA IA 0-0-0-4
ELLIS, Sedrick ST ST ST ST IA IA IA ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 13-13-0-3 PORTER, Tracy ST ST ST ST ST IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 5-5-0-0
EVANS, Jahri ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 16-16-0-0 PRESSLEY, DeMario IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR Injured Reserve
EVANS, Troy IA PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL 15-0-0-1 REED, James IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR Injured Reserve
FASSITT, Greg IR REIS, Chris PL PL PL PL IA PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL 15-0-0-1
FRANCIES, Chris PS PS PS PS PS PS ROACH, David PS PS PS PS
FUJITA, Scott ST IA IA ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST PL ST 14-13-0-2 ROBY, Courtney IA IA PL PL PL PL PL IR IR IR 5-0-0-2
GAY, Randall ST IA ST IA PL ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 14-13-0-2 RYAN, Sean PL 1-0-0-0
GEORGE, Tearrius EXEMPT IA IA 0-0-0-2 SAVAGE, Josh PS PL PL IA PS PS PS PS PS PS PL IA IA PS 3-0-0-3
GILES, Lavarus PS PS PS SHANLE, Scott ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 16-16-0-0
GLENN, Aaron PL ST IA IA IA IA IA PL PL IA IA IR IR IR IR IR 4-1-0-7 SHOCKEY, Jeremy ST ST ST IA IA IA ST PL ST ST ST ST ST ST ST IA 12-11-0-4
GOODWIN, Jonathan ST ST ST ST ST ST ST IA IA IA ST ST ST ST ST ST 13-13-0-3 SIMONEAU, Mark IA IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 0-0-0-1
GRAHAM, Ben PL 1-0-0-0 SMITH, Will ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 16-16-0-0
GRAMATICA, Martin PL PL PL PL PL IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 5-0-0-0 SOBOMEHIN, Olaniyi PS PS PS PL IA IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 1-0-0-1
GRANT, Charles ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 8-8-0-0 STANLEY, Montavious PL IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 1-0-0-0
GREEN, Skyler PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PL PL 2-0-0-0 STECKER, Aaron IA IA IA IA PL PL PL PL PL PL IR IR IR IR IR IR 6-0-0-4
HAMILTON, Lynell PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS SUSP SUSP SUSPSUSP EXEMPT PS DNP 0-0-1-0 STEPHENSON, Cameron PS PS PS PS PS PS PS PS
HARPER, Roman ST IA ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 15-15-0-1 STINCHCOMB, Jon ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 16-16-0-0
HARRINGTON, Joey 3QB 3QB 3QB 3QB 3QB 3QB 3QB 3QB 3QB 3QB 3QB 3QB 0-0-0-12 STRIEF, Zach PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL ST PL PL 16-1-0-0
HARTLEY, Garrett PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL 8-0-0-0 THOMAS, Hollis IA PL PL PL PL PL PL ST ST 8-2-0-1
HENDERSON, Devery PL ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST PL ST ST PL ST ST 16-13-0-0 THOMAS, Pierre ST PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL ST ST ST ST IA 15-5-0-1
HOLT, Terrence IA IA PL PL 2-0-0-2 TOGAFAU, Pago PS PS PS
HOUSER, Kevin PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL 16-0-0-0 TORRENCE, Leigh PL PL PL PL PL PL PL 7-0-0-0
HUNTER, Darrell PS VILMA, Jonathan ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 16-16-0-0
KAESVIHARN, Kevin ST ST ST ST ST IA ST ST ST ST ST ST IR IR IR IR 11-11-0-1 WEATHERFORD, Steve PL PL PL PL PL PL PL 7-0-0-0
KAPANUI, Kolo PS PS PS PS PS WEST, Joe PS PS PS PS
KARNEY, Mike PL ST PL IA ST ST ST ST PL IA IA IA PL ST ST ST 12-8-0-4 YOUNG, Brian PL PL PL PL ST ST ST IA PL IR IR IR IR IR IR IR 8-3-0-1
YOUNG, Usama IA PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL ST ST PL 15-2-0-1
12/28
12/21
12/11
12/7
11/30
11/24
11/16
11/9
10/26
10/19
10/12
10/6
9/28
9/21
9/14
9/7
Date
OFFENSE
POINTS
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 32 11/21 @ DET 16 2 times, last, 9/14 @ WAS
RUSHING FIRST DOWNS 13 12/21 @ DET 3 3 times, last 11/30 @ TB
PASSING FIRST DOWNS 20 2 times, last 11/9 @ ATL 9 10/19@ CAR
6 2 times, last 10/26 vs. SD 0 8 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR
CAR
@Det
@Chi
ATL
TB
GB
@KC
@Atl
SD
@Car
OAK
MIN
SF
@Den
@Was
TB
Opp.
CAR
@Det
@Chi
ATL
@TB
GB
@KC
@Atl
SD
@Car
OAK
MIN
SF
@Den
@Was
TB
Opp.
PENALTY FIRST DOWNS
3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 92% 12/21 @ DET 30% 9/14 @ WAS
4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 100% 4 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR 0% 9 times, last 12/21 @ DET
TOTAL NET YARDS 532 12/21 @ DET 250 9/14 @ WAS
76 2 times, last 12/11 @ CHI 54 2 times, last 11/24 vs. GB
McCray
McCray
McCray
McCray
McCray
McCray
McCray
McCray
Grant
Grant
Grant
Grant
Grant
Grant
Grant
Grant
LDE
Colston
Meachem
Meachem
Colston
Colston
Meachem
Colston
Colston
Moore
Moore
Moore
Moore
Patten
Patten
Patten
Colston
WR
TOTAL PLAYS
NET RUSHING YARDS 184 12/7 vs. ATL 44 11/30 @ TB
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 33 10/12 vs. OAK 11 12/28 vs. CAR
NET PASSING YARDS 416 11/9 @ ATL 195 9/14 @ WAS
58 11/9 @ ATL 27 11/24 vs. GB
H. Thomas
H. Thomas
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
Clancy
NT
Brown
Brown
Strief
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
Brown
LT
PASS ATTEMPTS
PASS COMPLETIONS 39 9/21 @ DEN 18 12/7 @ ATL
INTERCEPTIONS 3 2 times, last 11/30 @ TB 0 5 times, last 12/21 @ DET
TIMES SACKED 2 2 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR 0 5 times, last 12/21 @ DET
PUNTS 7 9/7 vs. TB 0 12/21 @ DET
13 9/28 vs. SF 2 2 times, last 11/24 vs. GB
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis
B. Young
B. Young
B. Young
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis
DT
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nicks
Nesbit
Nesbit
Nesbit
LG
PENALTIES
PENALTY YARDS 123 9/28 vs. SF 8 11/16 @ KC
FUMBLES 5 10/6 vs. MIN 0 5 times, last 12/11 @ CHI
FUMBLES LOST 2 10/6 vs. MIN 0 9 times, last 12/11 @ CHI
TOUCHDOWNS 7 11/24 vs. GB 1 10/19 @ CAR
4 12/21 @ DET 0 4 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
Smith
RDE
Goodwin
Goodwin
Goodwin
Goodwin
Goodwin
Goodwin
Lehr
Lehr
Lehr
Goodwin
Goodwin
Goodwin
Goodwin
Goodwin
Goodwin
Goodwin
C
RUSHING TDs
PASSING TDs 4 2 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR 0 10/19 @ CAR
RETURNS TDs 2 10/6 vs. MIN 0 14 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR
TIME OF POSSESSION 36:32 12/11 @ CHI 23:05 12/28 vs. CAR
Fujita
U. Young (CB)
Fujita
Fujita
Fujita
Fujita
Fujita
Fujita
Fujita
Fujita
Fujita
Fujita
Fujita
Dunbar
Dunbar
Fujita
SLB
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
J. Evans
RG
OPPONENTS
CATEGORY HIGH LOW
POINTS 34 2 times, last 11/9 @ ATL 3 10/12 vs. OAK
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 25 9/14 @ WAS 11 11/30 @ TB
RUSHING FIRST DOWNS 12 12/28 vs. CAR 2 10/6 vs. MIN
18 10/26 vs. SD 4 11/30 @ TB
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
Vilma
MLB
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
RT
PASSING FIRST DOWNS
PENALTY FIRST DOWNS 4 9/28 vs. SF 0 5 times, last 12/7 vs. ATL
3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 60% 9/21 @ DEN 13% 11/30 @ TB
4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 100% 4 times, last 11/30 @ TB 0% 10 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR
TOTAL NET YARDS 478 12/28 vs. CAR 226 2 times, last 12/21 @ DET
74 11/24 vs. GB 55 12/21 @ DET
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
Shanle
WLB
Miller
Shockey
Shockey
Shockey
Shockey
Shockey
Shockey
Shockey
Campbell
Shockey
Campbell
Campbell
Moore (WR)
Shockey
Shockey
Shockey
TE
TOTAL PLAYS
NET RUSHING YARDS 234 12/28 vs. DET 44 10/6 vs. MIN
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 42 12/28 vs. CAR 19 9/28 vs. SF
NET PASSING YARDS 341 10/26 vs. SD 105 11/30 @ TB
PASS ATTEMPTS 41 3 times, last 12/11 @ CHI 20 12/28 vs. CAR
25 10/26 vs. SD 9 11/30 @ TB
Gay
Gay
Gay
Gay
Gay
Gay
Gay
McKenzie
McKenzie
McKenzie
McKenzie
McKenzie
McKenzie
Gay
Glenn
Gay
LCB
Henderson
Henderson
Miller (TE)
Henderson
Henderson
Miller (TE)
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Henderson
Miller (TE)
WR
PASS COMPLETIONS
INTERCEPTIONS 3 11/24 vs. GB 0 4 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR
TIMES SACKED 6 9/28 vs. SF 0 4 times, last 12/7 vs. ATL
PUNTS 8 9/7 vs. TB 2 4 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR
14 10/26 vs. SD 1 11/30 @ TB
David
David
U. Young
David
David
David
David
Gay
Gay
Gay
Gay
Porter
Porter
Porter
Porter
Porter
RCB
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
Brees
QB
PENALTIES
PENALTY YARDS 134 10/26 vs. SD 5 11/30 @ TB
FUMBLES 3 11/24 vs. GB 0 4 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR
FUMBLES LOST 1 7 times, last 12/11 @ CHI 0 9 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR
TOUCHDOWNS 4 3 times, last 11/24 vs. GB 0 10/12 vs. OAK
2 4 times, last 12/11 @ CHI 0 6 times, last 11/16 @ KC
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Harper
Kaesviharn
Harper
SS
McAllister
P. Thomas
P. Thomas
P. Thomas
P. Thomas
McAllister
McAllister
McAllister
McAllister
Bush
Bush
Bush
Bush
Bush
Bush
P.Thomas
RB
RUSHING TDs
PASSING TDs 3 10/26 vs. SD 0 3 times, last 12/21 @ DET
RETURN TDs 1 6 times, last 12/28 vs. CAR 0 10 times, last 12/21 @ DET
TIME OF POSSESSION 36:55 12/28 vs. CAR 23:48 10/12 vs. OAK
Bullocks
Bullocks
Bullocks
Bullocks
Kaesviharn
Kaesviharn
Kaesviharn
Kaesviharn
Kaesviharn
Kaesviharn
Bullocks
Kaesviharn
Kaesviharn
Kaesviharn
Bullocks
Kaesviharn
FS
Karney
Karney
Karney
Bush (RB)
Bush (RB)
Ortega (TE)
Moore (WR)
Campbell (TE)
Karney
Karney
Karney
Karney
McAllister (RB)
Miller (TE)
Karney
Bush (RB)
FB
Inactive X X 2 14 7.0 13 1
10/12 OAK 10/19 @ CAR
X X 1 0 0.0 0 0 X X 1 1 1.0 1t 1
Inactive X X 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/19 @CAR 10/26 SD
X X 0 0 0.0 0 0 X X 2 4 2.0 3 1
Signed 11/19 Inactive X 1 5 5.0 5 0
10/26 SD 11/9 @ ATL
X X 1 30 30.0 30 0 X 0 0 0.0 0 0
X 0 0 0.0 0 0 Inactive Injured Reserve 11/19
11/9 @ATL 11/16 @ KC
X X 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0 Inactive Inactive X X 5 32 6.4 10 0
11/24 GB
11/16 @KC
X 0 0 0.0 0 0 Inactive Inactive X X 3 26 8.7 15 1
11/30 @ TB
11/24 GB
X X 1 -3 -3.0 -3 0 Inactive X 0 0 0.0 0 0 X 2 16 8.0 14 0
12/7 ATL
11/30 @TB
X X 0 0 0.0 0 0 X 1 2 2.0 2 0 X 1 14 14.0 14 0 Injured Reserve 12/17
12/11 @ CHI
X 0 0 0.0 0 0
12/7 ATL 12/21 @ DET
12/11 @CHI X 0 0 0.0 0 0 X X 3 1 0.3 2 0 12/28 CAR
12/21 @DET X X 0 0 0.0 0 0 X X 0 0 0.0 0 0 2008 Season 4 0 1 14 14.0 14 0 10 9 52 440 8.5 42t 4 9 4 12 121 10.1 29 2
12/28 CAR X X 0 0 0.0 0 0 X X 0 0 0.0 0 0
#12 WR Marques Colston #19 WR Devery Henderson #44 FB Mike Karney
2008 Season 16 13 4 33 8.3 30 0 12 8 8 10 1.3 3 2
X X 3 26 8.7 16 0 X 1 84 84.0 84t 1 X 0 0 0.0 0 0
Date Opp. GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD
#89 TE Sean Ryan #88 TE Jeremy Shockey #33 FB Olaniyi Sobomehin #15 WR Courtney Roby #27 RB Aaron Stecker #23 RB Pierre Thomas
X X 6 54 9.0 26 0
Date Opp. GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD
Inactive 4 67 16.8 22 0
Date Opp. NO YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD
X X 2 22 11.0 14 0
9/7 TB
Inactive 2 40 20.0 23 0
9/7 TB
X X 8 75 9.4 16 0 Signed 9/27
9/14 @WAS
Inactive 3 60 20.0 25 0
9/14 @WAS
Inactive X 2 8 4.0 10 0
9/21 @DEN
Inactive 3 86 28.7 31 0
9/21 @DEN
Signed 10/8 Inactive Inactive
9/28 SF
2 10 5.0 10 0 5 168 33.6 56 0
9/28 SF
X 2 7 3.5 5 0 Inactive Injured Reserve 10/8
10/6 MIN
Signed 10/16 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/6 MIN
Waived 10/16 X X 5 50 10.0 25 0
10/12 OAK
Inactive 0 0 0.0 0 0 4 108 27.0 31 0
10/12 OAK
X 1 6 6.0 6 0
10/19 @CAR
Inactive 0 0 0.0 0 0 6 113 18.8 24 0
10/19 @CAR
X X 2 16 8.0 10 0
10/26 SD
5 127 25.4 41 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/26 SD
X X 6 39 6.5 11 0
11/9 @ATL
4 112 28.0 54 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/9 @ATL
X X 5 57 11.4 19 0
11/16 @KC
3 103 34.3 62 0 Injured Reserve 11/18 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/16 @KC
X X 4 52 13.0 21 0
11/24 GB
4 71 17.8 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/24 GB
X X 5 64 12.8 21 0
11/30 @TB
3 59 19.7 23 0 1 88 88.0 88 0
11/30 @TB
X X 1 11 11.0 11 0
12/7 ATL
Injured Reserve 12/8 3 63 21.0 23 0
12/7 ATL
X X 5 37 7.4 10 0
12/11 @CHI
0 0 0.0 0 0
12/11 @CHI
Inactive
12/21 @DET
Inactive
12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR 12/28 CAR
2008 Season 1 0 2 7 3.5 5 0 12 11 50 483 9.7 26 0 1 0 2 8 4.0 10 0 2008 Season 19 472 24.8 62 0 2 10 5.0 10 0 31 793 25.6 88 0
#27 RB Aaron Stecker #23 RB Pierre Thomas PuntReturns
Inactive X X 2 11 5.5 6 0
Date Opp. GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD GP ST REC YDS AVG LG TD
Inactive X 2 29 14.5 18 0
9/7 TB #25 RB Reggie Bush #16 WR Lance Moore
Inactive X 3 8 2.7 4 0
9/14 @WAS
1 0 0.0 0 0 1 10 10.0 10 0
Date Opp. NO YDS AVG LG TD NO YDS AVG LG TD
Inactive X 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/21 @DEN
1 55 55.0 55t 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/7 TB
X 1 0 0.0 0 0 X 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/28 SF
2 30 15.0 17 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/14 @WAS
X 1 8 8.0 8t 1 X 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/6 MIN
0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/21 @DEN
X 1 5 5.0 5 0 X 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/12 OAK
5 176 35.2 71t 2 0 0 0.0 0 0
9/28 SF
X 5 27 5.4 8 0 X 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/19 @CAR
1 8 8.0 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/6 MIN
X 0 0 0.0 0 0 X 5 34 6.8 9 0
10/26 SD
3 16 5.3 9 0 1 11 11.0 11 0
10/12 OAK
X 1 12 12.0 12 0 X 4 56 14.0 24 0
11/9 @ATL
Inactive 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/19 @CAR
Injured Reserve 11/18 X 3 34 11.3 14 0
11/16 @KC
Inactive 0 0 0.0 0 0
10/26 SD
X X 1 20 20.0 20t 1
11/24 GB
Inactive 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/9 @ATL
X X 1 7 7.0 7t 1
11/30 @TB
Inactive 1 11 11.0 11 0
11/16 @KC
X X 7 59 8.4 14 1
12/7 ATL
2 -16 -8.0 -4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/24 GB
X X 3 26 8.7 11 0
12/11 @CHI
3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
11/30 @TB
Inactive
12/21 @DET
2 1 0.5 1 0 1 2 2.0 2 0
12/7 ATL
12/28 CAR
Injured Reserve 12/17 2 6 3.0 6 0
12/11 @CHI
2008 Season 6 0 9 52 5.8 12 1 15 5 31 284 9.2 24 3
0 0 0.0 0 0
12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR
2008 Season 20 270 13.5 71t 3 6 40 6.7 11 0
#97 DE Jeff Charleston #71 DT Kendrick Clancy #20 CB Randall Gay #31 CB Aaron Glenn
Date Opp. Date Opp.
X X 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 5 2 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
9/7 TB 9/7 TB
9/14 @ WAS X X 6 2 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 9/14 @WAS Inactive X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
9/21 @ DEN X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/21 @DEN X X 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive
9/28 SF X X 2 2 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 9/28 SF Inactive Inactive
10/6 MIN X X 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10/6 MIN X 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Inactive
10/12 OAK Signed 10/14 X X 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10/12 OAK X X 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 Inactive
10/19 @ CAR X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 4 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 10/19 @CAR X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Inactive
10/26 SD X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/26 SD X X 9 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/9 @ ATL X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/9 @ATL X X 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
11/16 @ KC X 2 0 2 2 16 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/16 @KC X X 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 Inactive
11/24 GB X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/24 GB X X 6 1 7 1 6 0 0 3 0 0 Inactive
11/30 @ TB X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11/30 @TB X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Injured Reserve 11/27
12/7 ATL X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12/7 ATL X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 @ CHI X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12/11 @CHI X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/21 @ DET X 2 0 2 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive 12/21 @DET X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
12/28 CAR X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive 12/28 CAR X X 8 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 Season 10 0 8 3 11 3 25 0 0 0 0 0 14 14 33 26 59 2 8 0 0 3 0 1 2008 Season 14 13 49 16 65 1 6 0 0 17 0 0 4 1 6 1 7 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
#21 CB Jason Craft #42 CB Jason David #94 DE Charles Grant #41 S Roman Harper
Date Opp. Date Opp.
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 2 5 1 8 0 0 0 0 0 X X 5 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
9/7 TB 9/7 TB
9/14 @WAS X 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/14 @WAS X X 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive
9/21 @DEN Released 9/16 X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 9/21 @DEN X X 5 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 4 3 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
9/28 SF X 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/28 SF X X 3 3 6 2 12 0 0 1 0 0 X X 7 3 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10/6 MIN X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/6 MIN X X 2 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/12 OAK X 2 0 2 0 0 1 18 2 0 0 10/12 OAK X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10/19 @CAR X 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/19 @CAR X X 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10/26 SD Inactive 10/26 SD X X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/9 @ATL Inactive 11/9 @ATL Injured Reserve 11/3 X X 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/16 @KC X X 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 11/16 @KC X X 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
11/24 GB X X 2 0 2 0 0 2 42 0 0 0 11/24 GB X X 6 4 10 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
11/30 @TB X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 11/30 @TB X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
12/7 ATL X X 0 1 1 0 0 1 23 0 0 0 12/7 ATL X X 6 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 @CHI X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12/11 @CHI X X 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
12/21 @DET X X 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 12/21 @DET X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
12/28 CAR X X 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12/28 CAR X X 8 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 Season 2 0 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 6 17 1 18 0 0 5 83 8 0 1 2008 Season 8 8 24 17 41 3 20 0 0 2 0 0 15 15 72 34 106 0 0 0 0 9 1 0
#56 LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar #98 DT Sedrick Ellis #43 S Kevin Kaesviharn #96 DT Antwan Lake
Date Opp. Date Opp.
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X X 6 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
9/7 TB 9/7 TB
9/14 @WAS X X 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 X X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/14 @WAS X X 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive
9/21 @DEN X X 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9/21 @DEN X X 5 3 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Inactive
9/28 SF X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 2 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 9/28 SF X X 4 2 6 0 0 1 13 2 0 0 X 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/6 MIN X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive 10/6 MIN X X 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/12 OAK X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive 10/12 OAK Inactive Inactive
10/19 @CAR X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive 10/19 @CAR X X 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive
10/26 SD X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10/26 SD X X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/9 @ATL X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/9 @ATL X X 6 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive
11/16 @KC X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11/16 @KC X X 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB Inactive X X 1 2 3 1 8 0 0 1 0 0 11/24 GB X X 1 4 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/30 @TB X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11/30 @TB X X 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/7 ATL X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12/7 ATL Injured Reserve 12/4 X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 @CHI X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 4 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 12/11 @CHI X 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/21 @DET X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 1 3 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 12/21 @DET X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/28 CAR X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12/28 CAR X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 Season 15 2 2 5 7 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 13 13 14 28 42 4 16 0 0 5 0 0 2008 Season 11 11 40 21 61 0 0 2 13 4 0 0 11 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
#97 DT Alvin McKinley #50 LB Marvin Mitchell #24 CB Leigh Torrence #51 LB Jonathan Vilma
Signed 9/11 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 8 4 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 12 5 17 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
9/7 TB 9/7 TB
Released 9/19 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/14 @WAS 9/14 @WAS
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 6 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
9/21 @DEN 9/21 @DEN
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 8 4 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/28 SF 9/28 SF
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 7 5 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10/6 MIN 10/6 MIN
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 5 5 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
10/12 OAK 10/12 OAK
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 8 2 10 0 0 1 8 1 0 0
10/19 @CAR 10/19 @CAR
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Claimed Off Waivers, 11/10 X X 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/26 SD 10/26 SD
X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
11/9 @ATL 11/9 @ATL
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 6 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/16 @KC 11/16 @KC
Inactive X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 6 1 7 1 5 0 0 1 2 1
11/24 GB 11/24 GB
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/30 @TB 11/30 @TB
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 8 1 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
12/7 ATL 12/7 ATL
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 X X 6 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 @CHI 12/11 @CHI
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 10 3 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/21 @DET 12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR 12/28 CAR
2008 Season 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Season 7 0 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 16 16 100 51 151 1 5 1 8 8 2 3
#22 CB Tracy Porter #39 S Chris Reis #66 DT Brian Young #28 CB Usama Young
X X 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive
Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR Date Opp. GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR GP ST SOLO AST TOT SACK/YDS INT/YDS PD FF FR
X X 8 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/7 TB 9/7 TB
X X 9 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/14 @WAS 9/14 @WAS
X X 4 0 4 1 8 1 25 1 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
9/21 @DEN 9/21 @DEN
X X 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Inactive X X 4 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/28 SF 9/28 SF
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/12 OAK 10/12 OAK
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Inactive X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/19 @CAR 10/19 @CAR
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/26 SD 10/26 SD
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 2 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
11/16 @KC 11/16 @KC
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB 11/24 GB
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
11/30 @TB 11/30 @TB
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
12/7 ATL 12/7 ATL
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
12/11 @CHI 12/11 @CHI
X 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/21 @DET 12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR 12/28 CAR
2008 Season 5 5 26 6 32 1 8 1 25 5 0 0 15 0 4 1 5 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Season 8 3 9 7 16 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 15 2 24 3 27 0 0 2 3 5 0 0
X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 7 2 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/7 TB
X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
9/14 @WAS
Inactive X X 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/21 @DEN
Waived 10/3 X X 4 5 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/28 SF
X X 3 5 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
10/6 MIN
X X 6 4 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/12 OAK
X X 8 3 11 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
10/19 @CAR
X X 5 6 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/26 SD
X X 3 4 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
11/9 @ATL
Re-Signed 11/27 X X 7 7 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/16 @KC
X 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X 8 3 11 1 6 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB
Inactive X X 10 5 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/30 @TB
Inactive X X 5 4 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
12/7 ATL
Waived 12/21 X X 3 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 @CHI
X X 3 3 6 1 6 0 0 1 0 0
12/21 @DET
12/28 CAR
2008 Season 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 16 79 66 145 2 12 0 0 8 1 0
After being granted an Opening Day After falling behind by three again
PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INT PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INT
home game for just the second time in early in the fourth, Brees tossed a swing
Garcia 41 24 221 2/15 1 26 1 Brees 32 23 343 1/6 3 84t 1
eight seasons, the Saints were able to give pass to RB Reggie Bush, who bolted
Total 41 24 221 2/15 1 26 1 Total 32 23 343 1/6 3 84t 1
the Superdome faithful something to cheer through the Buccaneers defense 42 yards
about at the end of a tough week for New to the end zone for the winning score.
RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
Indianapolis as Hurricane
! GAMENOTES Askew 3 20 6.7 13 0 Thomas 2 11 5.5 6 0
of the city.
Dunn 1 11 11.0 11 0 Patten 1 39 39.0 39t 1
resulted in a 7-0 lead with a yard TD grab would be the team’s longest
39-yard touchdown pass from
play from scrimmage for 2008. PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB I20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB I20 LG
ran 26 yards to the end zone. Newcomers paced the defense as LB Jon- Total 6 40 6.7 0 14 0 Total 2 10 5.0 2 10 0
pushed the visitors ahead late in the third LB Scott Fujita sealed the victory for
Smith 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 Campbell 1 0 0.0 0 0 0
Total 4 84 21.0 0 33 0 Total 5 67 13.4 0 22 0
quarter. The Saints retook the lead when New Orleans – snuffing out a late Tampa
speedy WR Devery Henderson got behind Bay drive by intercepting a Jeff Garcia
the Tampa secondary and Brees lofted a pass inside the red zone with less than a
TEAM STATISTICS TB NO TEAM STATISTICS TB NO
perfect pass to hit him in stride for an 84- minute remaining on the clock – and the
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 18 16 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 0-0
son dissolved quickly when the Saints at the end of the third quarter.
Brees 33 22 216 2/21 1 22 2 Campbell 36 24 321 2/15 1 67t 0
teams units that included a The 88,246 at FedEx Field was the largest Shockey 2 22 11.0 14 0 Betts 2 8 4.0 8 0
down by RB Reggie Bush and RB Reggie Bush’s 55-yard punt return for a
Meachem 1 19 19.0 19t 1 Thrash 1 8 8.0 8 0
to overcome. The Saints had three rookie starters on INT NO YDS AVG LG TD INT NO YDS AVG LG TD
Turnovers on each of
defense in the contest: LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar Horton 2 10 5.0 10 0
However, the Redskins were only able to Jason Campbell connected with WR
Bush 1 55 55.0 0 55t 1 Randle El 4 23 5.8 0 10 0
convert the turnovers into a pair of field Santana Moss on a 67-yard bomb minutes
Total 1 55 55.0 0 55t 1 Total 4 23 5.8 0 10 0
goals and a 6-0 lead. later to complete the home team’s come-
S Josh Bullocks forced a fumble on back.
KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
Thomas 2 40 20.0 0 23 0 Cartwright 3 76 25.3 0 36 0
special teams to set up a one-yard plunge Horton thwarted the Saints’ comeback
Moore 1 36 36.0 0 36 0
by RB Pierre Thomas and the two sides aspirations with his second interception of
Copper 1 17 17.0 0 17 0
traded field goals in the second period. the afternoon, plucking another deflected
Total 4 93 23.3 0 36 0 Total 3 76 25.3 0 36 0
WR Robert Meachem made his first pass out of the air on the team’s final
career reception memorable, pulling in a drive.
19-yard touchdown strike from Brees that
TEAM STATISTICS NO WAS TEAM STATISTICS NO WAS
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 16 25 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 0-0
put the Saints up 17-9 early in the second By Rushing
By Passing
3
11
8
15
Net Punting Avg.
TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE
40.0
55
5.5
33
By Penalty 2 2 No. and Yards Punt Returns 1-55 4-23
SAINTS -REDSKINS GAME SUMMARY 3rd DOWN EFFICIENCY 3-10-30% 3-11-27% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 4-93 3-76
4th DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-0-0% 1-1-100% No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 2-10
TOTAL NET YARDS 250 455 PENALTIES: No.-Yds. 5-55 4-26
New Orleans Saints 0 10 14 0 – 24 Total Plays 54 69 FUMBLES: No.-Lost 1-1 1-1
Washington Redskins 3 6 6 14 – 29 Avg. Per Play 4.6 6.6 TOUCHDOWNS 3 3
NET YARDS RUSHING 55 149 Rushing 1 2
3 9:47 Meachem 19 pass from Brees (Gramatica kick) (11-80, 5:13) 17-9
NO PASSING: Att.-Comp.-INT 33-22-2 36-24-0 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 2-2-100% 2-6-33%
NO: Gramatica (49) WAS: Suisham 49WL (22) (36) 30WL (35)
FIELD GOALS (made () and missed)
field goals and two failed ! Total 48 39 421 1/7 1 74 0 Total 34 21 264 0/0 2 35t 1
GAMENOTES
short-yardage conversion RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
attempts. Bush 11 75 6.8 23 1 Marshall 6 155 25.8 35t 1
New Orleans found itself QB Drew Brees threw for 421 yards and Shockey 8 75 9.4 16 0 Scheffler 4 32 8.0 11 0
looking up at a 21-3 deficit
completed a club-record 39 passes. It Moore 7 78 11.1 18 0 Royal 4 11 2.8 5 0
The Saints then began to PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB I20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB I20 LG
claw their way back into the
DE Charles Grant tackled Denver RB
Ahmad Hall in the end zone for the first Weatherford 2 114 57.0 1 0 60 Kern 2 105 52.5 0 0 56
contest, scoring twice in a
safety in his seven NFL seasons. Total 2 114 57.0 1 0 60 Total 2 105 52.5 0 0 56
span of less than three min-
utes. Following a five-yard touchdown run Bush (six-yard reception) and Thomas
PT RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PT RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
by RB Pierre Thomas, CB Mike McKenzie (10-yard run) each posted their second
Bush 2 30 15.0 0 17 0 Royal 1 22 22.0 0 22 0
intercepted a Cutler pass and just a few touchdowns of the afternoon in the second
Total 2 30 15.0 0 17 0 Total 1 22 22.0 0 22 0
plays later RB Reggie Bush scored on a 23- half to cut the margin to 34-32. KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
yard dash, narrowing the gap to 21-17. LB Scott Shanle forced a fumble deep Thomas 3 60 20.0 0 25 0 Hall 2 50 25.0 0 28 0
Given a chance to tie the game after a in Saints territory that set up a potential
Hillis 2 47 23.5 0 25 0
Broncos field goal, the Saints weren’t able game-winning drive only to see Denver
Total 3 60 20.0 0 25 0 Total 4 97 24.3 0 28 0
to score on three plays from the Denver stop the Saints on a third-and-one at the
one-yard line, turning the ball over on two-minute warning and K Martín
downs. DE Charles Grant made a tackle in Gramatica push a go-ahead 43-yard field
TEAM STATISTICS NO DEN TEAM STATISTICS NO DEN
the end zone for a safety and the final pos- goal past the right upright.
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 27 20 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 0-0
air and a strong pass rush that With seven catches for 101 yards, WR Lance
Walker 1 21 21.0 21 0 Meachem 2 99 49.5 52 1
Orleans passing attack, as QB The six sacks by the Saints were the most
Kaesviharn 1 13 13.0 13 0
seconds to take a 21-6 advantage into the came after the Saints defense put the game
Balmer 1 14 14.0 0 14 0 Copper 1 18 18.0 0 18 0
The Dome’s loudest roar of the after- ing the first career pick by rookie CB Tracy
Total 6 170 28.3 0 55 0 Total 4 104 26.0 0 31 0
noon was saved for early in the fourth Porter, who also added a sack in the con-
quarter when RB Deuce McAllister took a test on a blitz.
handoff and dove over the left side of the
TEAM STATISTICS SF NO TEAM STATISTICS SF NO
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 20 24 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 0-0
By Rushing 4 6 Net Punting Avg. 41.0 30.7
By Passing 12 12 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE 0 38
SAINTS -49ERS GAME SUMMARY By Penalty 4 6 No. and Yards Punt Returns 0-0 0-0
3rd DOWN EFFICIENCY 3-10-30% 6-11-55% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 6-170 4-104
4th DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 0-1-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 1-0 2-38
San Francisco 49ers 3 3 3 8 – 17 TOTAL NET YARDS 312 467 PENALTIES: No.-Yds. 9-63 13-123
New Orleans Saints 0 21 0 10 – 31 Total Plays 61 67 FUMBLES: No.-Lost 1-1 1-1
Avg. Per Play 5.1 7.0 TOUCHDOWNS 1 4
2 9:31 Moore 5 pass from Brees (Gramatica kick) (6-32, 3:17) 3-7
Total Rushes 19 32 Passing 1 3
Avg. Per Play 4.8 3.3 Interceptions 0 0
2 3:00 Moore 33 pass from Brees (Gramatica kick) (10-65, 4:58) 3-14
NO
Tackles For Loss-Yards 0-0 2-3 EXTRA POINTS: Made-Att. 1-1 4-4
SF 2 1:44 Nedney 49 FG (6-15, 1:16) 6-14
NO NET YARDS PASSING 221 363 Kicking: Made-Att. 0-0 4-4
2 0:52 Meachem 47 pass from Brees (Gramatica kick) (4-74, 0:52) 6-21
Sacked-Yards Lost 6-36 0-0 Passing: Made-Att. 1-1 0-0
SF 4 4:08 Bruce 5 pass from O’Sullivan (O’Sullivan-Gore pass) (6-97, 2:18) 17-28
NO Avg. Per Play 5.3 10.4 GOAL-TO-GO EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 2-3-67%
and this matchup would prove to be no differ- ing just the 12th player in NFL history to pull
Frerotte 36 19 222 1/0 1 36 0 Brees 46 26 330 1/10 1 52 2
ent. A contest highlighted by spectacular of that feat. He scored on a 71-yard return late
Taylor 1 1 4 0/0 1 4t 0
teams would ultimately come RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
down to a battle of field goals – ! Wade 8 64 8.0 17 0 Bush 7 64 9.1 21 0
one missed by Saints K Martín
GAMENOTES Berrian 6 110 18.3 36 1 Moore 5 31 6.2 12 0
the Saints scored eight plays The defense held Minnesota RB Adrian
Leber 1 1 1.0 1 0
knot the score at 7-7. KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
After the teams traded field goals to in the third quarter and his 64-yard runback
Hicks 4 93 23.3 0 27 0 Thomas 5 168 33.6 0 56 0
round out the opening period, Winfield struck set the home fans into a frenzy early in the
Taylor 1 24 24.0 0 24 0 Stecker 2 10 5.0 0 10 0
again, sacking Brees and knocking the ball fourth as the Saints took a 27-20 lead.
Total 5 117 23.4 0 27 0 Total 7 178 25.4 0 56 0
free to give the Vikings the ball inside the Minnesota tied the game midway
New Orleans 10. An option pass by RB through the final quarter on a 33-yard scoring
Chester Taylor put the visitors on top and they strike from QB Gus Frerotte to WR Bernard
TEAM STATISTICS MIN NO TEAM STATISTICS MIN NO
extended the lead to 20-10 at halftime. Berrian, setting up Longwell’s field goal in
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 16 17 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 1-0
MIN 2 13:19 Shiancoe 4 pass from Taylor (Longwell kick) (3-5, 1:32) 17-10
Gross Yards 226 330 FIELD GOALS: Made-Att. 3-3 2-4
MIN 4 7:10 Berrian 33 pass from Frerotte (Longwell kick) (7-75, 4:26) 27-27
NO Had Blocked 0 0 TIME OF POSSESSION 27:51 32:09
MIN: Longwell (53) (33) (30) NO: Gramatica 46B (35) (53) 46WL
FIELD GOALS (made () and missed)
the third time in as many weeks and the the scoring at 34-3.
Total 22 85 3.9 11 0 Total 33 122 3.7 13 1
were clicking as New Orleans Player of the Week for his performance in
QB Drew Brees was named NFC Offensive Curry 3 32 10.7 13 0 Miller 3 53 17.7 25 0
outgained its opponent by the win. The award was Brees’ fifth since Higgins 1 35 35.0 35 0 Bush 3 40 13.3 21 1
forcing two.
Griffith 1 8 8.0 8 0 Henderson 2 68 34.0 51 0
Walker 1 7 7.0 7 0 McAllister 2 7 3.5 4 0
A slow start for the Saints career-high
The two sacks by DE Bobby McCray tied a
and marked the fourth time in Stewart 1 7 7.0 7 0 Ryan 2 7 3.5 5 0
saw them trailing 3-0 after the sacks in a contest.
his five seasons that he had a pair of Bush 1 4 4.0 4 0 Stecker 1 8 8.0 8t 1
ing burst by RB Reggie Bush. touchdowns and the third time on the sea-
the third-year veteran had scored two
PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB I20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB I20 LG
The touchdown would set son.
Lechler 4 199 49.8 1 1 65 Weatherford 2 92 46.0 1 0 46
field goal just before the half. season, being matched at Chicago in
total they would allow an opponent all Higgins 1 35 35.0 0 35 0 Bush 1 8 8.0 1 8 0
passes (86.7 pct.) for 320 yards and three ond-half touchdowns, first when CB Jason
Higgins 4 73 18.3 0 20 0
Brees spread the ball to nine different pass and later when DE Bobby McCray
Total 5 84 16.8 0 20 0 Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
receivers and had three separate recipients sacked the Oakland passer and stripped the
on his TD passes – an eight-yarder to RB ball. McCray would later add a second
Aaron Stecker, a 15-yarder to Bush and a
TEAM STATISTICS OAK NO TEAM STATISTICS OAK NO
sack of Russell. TOTAL FIRST DOWNS
By Rushing
12
4
23
9
FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED
Net Punting Avg.
0-0
42.8
0-0
18.5
By Passing 8 14 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE 35 26
SAINTS -RAIDERS GAME SUMMARY By Penalty 0 0 No. and Yards Punt Returns 1-35 1-8
3rd DOWN EFFICIENCY 6-16-38% 9-14-64% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 5-84 0-0
4th DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 0-0-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 1-18
Oakland Raiders 3 0 0 0 – 3 TOTAL NET YARDS 226 441 PENALTIES: No.-Yds. 5-26 3-30
New Orleans Saints 0 10 14 10 – 34 Total Plays 59 64 FUMBLES: No.-Lost 1-1 0-0
Avg. Per Play 3.8 6.9 TOUCHDOWNS 0 4
OAK 1 9:44 Janikowski 24 FG (9-33, 3:28) 3-0
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) V-H NET YARDS RUSHING 85 122 Rushing 0 1
2 3:45 Bush 3 run (Mehlhaff kick) (18-86, 10:59) 3-7 Total Rushes 22 33 Passing 0 3
2 0:50 Mehlhaff 44 FG (6-27, 0:58) 3-10
NO Avg. Per Play 3.9 3.7 EXTRA POINTS: Made-Att. 0-0 4-4
3 7:42 Stecker 8 pass from Brees (Mehlhaff kick) (11-55, 5:46) 3-17
NO Tackles For Loss-Yards 0-0 3-5 Kicking: Made-Att. 0-0 4-4
3 5:57 Bush 15 pass from Brees (Mehlhaff kick) (2-17, 0:37) 3-24
NO NET YARDS PASSING 141 319 FIELD GOALS: Made-Att. 1-3 2-3
4 14:10 Mehlhaff 33 FG (7-65, 3:17) 3-27
NO Sacked-Yards Lost 2-18 1-1 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 4-7-57%
4 11:04 Campbell 2 pass from Brees (Mehlhaff kick) (3-32, 1:35) 3-34
NO Gross Yards 159 320 GOAL-TO-GO EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 2-2-100%
NO PASSING: Att.-Comp.-INT 35-13-1 30-26-0 SAFETIES 0 0
Avg. Per Play 3.8 10.3 FINAL SCORE 3 34
OAK: Janikowski (24) 57WL 59WL NO: Mehlhaff 31WR (44) (33)
FIELD GOALS (made () and missed) KICKOFFS: No.-In EZ-Touchbacks 2-2-2 7-2-1 TIME OF POSSESSION 23:48 36:12
PUNTS: No.-Avg. 4-49.8 2-46.0
Had Blocked 0 0
from home, the Saints slumped in a 30-7 ter with QB Jake Delhomme throwing a
defeat at Carolina to fall to 3-4 on the sea- pair of touchdown passes to extend the
PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INT PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INT
Jeremy Shockey was over- RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
shadowed by the loss of RB ! GAMENOTES Shockey 5 50 10.0 25 0 Smith 6 122 20.3 39t 1
Reggie Bush who left the
Miller 4 56 14.0 28 0 Muhammad 3 43 14.3 16 0
games.
54-yard catch from QB Drew Brees in the Campbell 1 8 8.0 8 0 Williams 1 4 4.0 4t 1
after.
the 2008 season. Moore 1 11 11.0 0 11 0
Total 4 27 6.8 0 11 0 Total 2 26 13.0 3 24 0
Carolina went back on top with an 18-
yard run by RB Jonathan Stewart, giving Saints QB Drew Brees was intercepted
KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
the Panthers a 13-7 advantage. On the last by Carolina CB Ken Lucas to set up the
Thomas 4 108 27.0 0 31 0 Jones 2 48 24.0 0 26 0
play of the first half, Bush hobbled to the second of the Carolina scores, putting the
Total 4 108 27.0 0 31 0 Total 2 48 24.0 0 26 0
was aiming for an exciting game between two points, and QB Philip Rivers had San Diego
Rivers 40 25 341 0/0 3 32 1 Brees 41 30 339 0/0 3 49 0
of the league’s top-ranked offenses. The two driving deep in Saints territory again in the
Total 40 25 341 0/0 3 32 1 Total 41 30 339 0/0 3 49 0
teams did not disappoint. Playing on a slick game’s final minutes before an interception
surface at Wembley Stadium, the clubs com- by LB Jonathan Vilma iced the game.
RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
the ensuing kickoff and six PT RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PT RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
plays later, RB Deuce
The home game at Wembley Stadium was
the fifth different venue to host a Saints Sproles 2 20 10.0 1 11 0 Moore 0 0 0.0 2 0 0
McAllister staked the Saints to a regular season home game in the last Total 2 20 10.0 1 11 0 Total 0 0 0.0 2 0 0
16-3 lead with a one-yard run.
four seasons, joining the Louisiana
Brees answered a San
Superdome, LSU’s Tiger Stadium, the KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
Diego touchdown with a per-
Alamodome and Giants Stadium in New Sproles 8 201 25.1 0 32 0 Thomas 6 113 18.8 0 24 0
fectly-thrown 30-yard strike to
Jersey. Total 8 201 25.1 0 32 0 Total 6 113 18.8 0 24 0
WR Lance Moore only to see
the Chargers cut back into the lead with Rather than risk a punt return in the final
another score just before the half to make it seconds, Coach Sean Payton had Brees run
TEAM STATISTICS SD NO TEAM STATISTICS SD NO
23-17. the clock nearly all the way down and throw
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 22 28 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 0-0
A one-yard TD pass from Brees to TE the ball through his own end zone for a safety
By Rushing 3 6 Net Punting Avg. 48.0 35.3
Mark Campbell and a one-yard plunge by FB and the final 37-32 margin, putting the Saints
By Passing 18 16 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE 20 8
Mike Karney in the second half pushed the at 4-4 at the season’s halfway point.
By Penalty 1 6 No. and Yards Punt Returns 2-20 0-0
3rd DOWN EFFICIENCY 5-12-42% 4-11-36% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 8-201 6-113
4th DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 2-3-67% No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 1-8
TOTAL NET YARDS 451 409 PENALTIES: No.-Yds. 14-134 6-60
SAINTS - CHARGERS GAME SUMMARY Total Plays 62 67 FUMBLES: No.-Lost 1-1 2-0
Avg. Per Play 7.3 6.1 TOUCHDOWNS 3 5
San Diego Chargers 3 14 3 12 – 32 NET YARDS RUSHING 110 70 Rushing 0 2
New Orleans Saints 3 20 7 7 – 37 Total Rushes 22 26 Passing 3 3
Avg. Per Play 5.0 2.7 EXTRA POINTS: Made-Att. 3-3 4-5
2 11:02 Henderson 12 pass from Brees (kick failed, hlu) (10-89, 4:06) 3-9
Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 0-0 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 3-6-50% 4-5-80%
SD 2 5:35 Tomlinson 12 pass from Rivers (Kaeding kick) (7-66, 3:17) 10-16
NO PASSING: Att.-Comp.-INT 40-25-1 41-30-0 SAFETIES 1 0
2 3:29 Moore 30 pass from Brees (Mehlhaff kick) (4-76, 2:06) 10-23
Avg. Per Play 8.5 8.3 FINAL SCORE 32 37
SD 2 1:08 Gates 12 pass from Rivers (Kaeding kick) (5-64, 2:21) 17-23
NO KICKOFFS: No.-In EZ-Touchbacks 7-0-0 8-0-0 TIME OF POSSESSION 29:10 30:50
3 10:15 Campbell 1 pass from Brees (Mehlhaff kick) (8-87, 3:43) 17-30
PUNTS: No.-Avg. 2-48.0 3-42.0
lost to the Atlanta Falcons for The New Orleans special teams units had
Total 58 31 422 1/6 2 48 3 Total 23 16 248 0/0 2 67t 0
the first time since 2005. QB RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
Drew Brees threw for 422
a distinctly different look in this game,
with K Garrett Hartley, P Glenn Pakulak Colston 7 140 20.0 48 0 Jenkins 6 72 12.0 32 0
yards and two touchdowns,
and KR Courtney Roby all making their Moore 6 76 12.7 32t 1 White 5 68 13.6 16t 1
from scrimmage. Rookie QB The 422 passing yards by QB Drew Brees INT NO YDS AVG LG TD INT NO YDS AVG LG TD
touchdown pass to WR Roddy 400-yard game of his career and just the
sons with the Saints. It was his fourth Houston 1 0 0.0 0 0
Jerious Norwood forced the Saints into hauled in for a 32-yard touchdown by WR
Lance Moore on the game’s final play, it
KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
throwing on nearly every down in the
was little more than a consolation prize as
Roby 5 127 25.4 0 41 0 Norwood 2 73 36.5 0 55 0
fourth quarter.
Total 5 127 25.4 0 41 0 Total 2 73 36.5 0 55 0
Brees threw a pair of TDs in the period the clock expired with Atlanta ahead 34-
– the first on a 15-yard pass to RB Deuce 20.
McAllister – but was also intercepted
TEAM STATISTICS NO ATL TEAM STATISTICS NO ATL
ATL 1 9:07 White 16 pass from Ryan (Elam kick) (5-50, 1:59) 0-7
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) V-H Total Rushes 17 36 Passing 2 2
ATL 4 14:40 Norwood 67 pass from Ryan (Elam kick) (5-80, 1:52) 6-27
PASSING: Att.-Comp.-INT 58-31-3 23-16-0 GOAL-TO-GO EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 1-2-50%
4 9:54 McAllister 15 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (12-80, 4:46) 13-27
Avg. Per Play 7.1 10.8 SAFETIES 0 0
4 0:00 Moore 32 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (7-69, 1:17) 20-34
PUNTS: No.-Avg. 3-48.3 4-35.3 TIME OF POSSESSION 28:48 31:12
NO Had Blocked 0 0
Saints broke into the win column as the second touchdown of the afternoon early in
Brees 36 25 266 0/0 1 47t 1 Thigpen 38 19 235 4/29 2 42 1
visiting team for the first time in 2008. The the fourth quarter to narrow the gap to
Total 36 25 266 0/0 1 47t 1 Total 38 19 235 4/29 2 42 1
the season.
Henderson 2 22 11.0 13 0 Johnson 1 20 20.0 20 0
franchise-record of 53 career
10 tackles and forced a fumble. PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB I20 LG PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB I20 LG
counterpart in booting his sec- and in his career that he cracked 100
marked the second time on the season Total 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 Total 2 19 9.5 0 12 0
WR Lance Moore – who posted career- seven points, but Hartley’s third field goal
Ortega 1 8 8.0 0 8 0
Total 5 120 24.0 0 54 0 Total 5 103 20.6 0 37 0
highs with eight receptions for 102 yards – of the day and the first career interception
continued the scoring parade for the Saints by CB Usama Young put a cap on the 30-
as he hauled in a 47-yard touchdown pass 20 victory for New Orleans.
TEAM STATISTICS NO KC TEAM STATISTICS NO KC
from QB Drew Brees just over a minute Brees would finish the game 25 of 36
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 22 21 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 0-0
into the third quarter. RB Pierre Thomas, for 266 yards, with one touchdown and an
By Rushing 7 5 Net Punting Avg. 39.0 33.3
KC 1 5:31 Bowe 6 pass from Thigpen (Barth kick) (9-47, 4:52) 0-7
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) V-H Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 4-29 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 2-5-40% 2-4-50%
formance.
KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
CB Jason David intercepted Green Bay QB The teams traded touchdowns in the fourth
Blackmon 8 159 19.9 0 25 0 Roby 3 103 34.3 0 62 0
Aaron Rodgers twice in the third quarter and quarter to close the scoring at 51-29.
Nelson 1 21 21.0 0 21 0
New Orleans scored 21 points as touchdown Overall, the Saints scored on eight of 11 pos-
Total 9 180 20.0 0 25 0 Total 3 103 34.3 0 62 0
catches by TE Billy Miller (16 yards) and WR sessions and harassed Rodgers with three inter-
Marques Colston (70 yards) sandwiched a ceptions and two sacks. TEAM STATISTICS GB NO TEAM STATISTICS GB NO
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 22 21 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 0-0
By Rushing 11 9 Net Punting Avg. 30.8 27.3
SAINTS -PACKERS GAME SUMMARY By Passing 11 11 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE 87 53
By Penalty 0 1 No. and Yards Punt Returns 3-50 1-11
Green Bay Packers 7 14 0 8 – 29 3rd DOWN EFFICIENCY 10-17-59% 3-8-38% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 9-180 3-103
New Orleans Saints 14 10 21 6 – 51 4th DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 2-2-100% No. and Yards Interception Returns 1-37 3-42
TOTAL NET YARDS 343 416 PENALTIES: No.-Yds. 3-20 2-10
Total Plays 74 54 FUMBLES: No.-Lost 3-0 0-0
GB 1 8:39 Kuhn 1 run (Crosby kick) (7-37, 3:13) 7-0
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) V-H
Avg. Per Play 4.6 7.7 TOUCHDOWNS 4 7
1 8:17 Moore 70 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (1-70, 0:22) 7-7
NET YARDS RUSHING 109 98 Rushing 2 3
1 4:44 Thomas 4 run (Hartley kick) (5-41, 2:33) 7-14
NO Total Rushes 31 26 Passing 2 4
GB 2 13:43 Jennings 7 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick) (12-72, 6:01) 14-14
NO Avg. Per Play 3.5 3.8 EXTRA POINTS: Made-Att. 4-4 6-7
2 8:19 Moore 14 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (9-76, 5:24) 14-21
Tackles For Loss-Yards 2-7 2-4 Kicking: Made-Att. 3-3 6-6
GB 4 11:45 Martin 4 pass from Rodgers (Rodgers-Martin pass) (15-86, 5:41) 29-45
NO PUNTS: No.-Avg. 4-33.5 3-44.0 FINAL SCORE 29 51
three-hour contest and it came down to the bouncing the Saints’ way when a deflected
Brees 47 25 296 1/8 2 37 3 Garcia 23 9 119 4/14 1 39t 0
team making fewer mistakes coming out pass fell into the grasp of Tampa Bay S
Total 47 25 296 1/8 2 37 3 Total 23 9 119 4/14 1 39t 0
on top. New Orleans outgained their hosts Jermaine Phillips to set up the game-win-
by nearly 80 yards, but were
RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
Colston 6 106 17.7 37 0 Bryant 3 63 21.0 39t 1
unable to overcome three
Bush 5 32 6.4 10 0 Clayton 3 29 9.7 26 0
turnovers and the running ! Shockey 4 52 13.0 21 0 Stevens 2 21 10.5 11 0
South clash.
Henderson 2 33 16.5 20 0
span.
KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
Two quick scores in the third quarter ning Matt Bryant field goal. A last-gasp
Roby 4 71 17.8 0 24 0 Smith 3 76 25.3 0 34 0
pushed the Buccaneers ahead by 10 but a comeback effort was then thwarted by
Meachem 1 9 9.0 0 9 0
20-yard pass from Brees to RB Pierre another tipped ball being intercepted to
Total 5 80 16.0 0 24 0 Total 3 76 25.3 0 34 0
Thomas, followed by a clutch 43-yard field close out the game at 23-20.
goal by K Garrett Hartley, tied the score at TEAM STATISTICS NO TB TEAM STATISTICS NO TB
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 18 11 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 0-0
By Rushing 3 7 Net Punting Avg. 33.0 39.5
SAINTS -BUCCANEERS GAME SUMMARY By Passing 14 4 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE -16 102
By Penalty 1 0 No. and Yards Punt Returns 2- -16 5-82
New Orleans Saints 3 7 0 10 – 20 3rd DOWN EFFICIENCY 5-13-38% 2-15-13% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 5-80 3-76
4th DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 2-2-100% No. and Yards Interception Returns 0-0 3-20
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0 6 14 3 – 23 TOTAL NET YARDS 332 254 PENALTIES: No.-Yds. 5-45 1-5
Total Plays 66 61 FUMBLES: No.-Lost 0-0 2-1
2 0:33 Moore 13 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (6-72, 2:01) 10-6
Avg. Per Play 2.4 4.4 EXTRA POINTS: Made-Att. 2-2 2-2
Tackles For Loss-Yards 3-11 1-1 Kicking: Made-Att. 2-2 2-2
TB 3 10:14 Williams 8 run (M.Bryant kick) (8-46, 4:46) 10-13
NO
NET YARDS PASSING 288 105 FIELD GOALS: Made-Att. 2-2 3-3
TB 3 8:36 A.Bryant 39 pass from Garcia (M.Bryant kick) (2-43, 0:49) 10-20
Sacked-Yards Lost 1-8 4-14 RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 1-3-33%
4 12:09 Thomas 20 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (11-82, 5:44) 17-20
Gross Yards 296 119 GOAL-TO-GO EFFICIENCY 0-0-0% 1-1-100%
at the Superdome, the Saints were able to ensuing kickoff and fielded it four yards
remain in the playoff hunt as RB Pierre deep in the end zone and brought it out 88
PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INT PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INT
Thomas led the team to a 29-25 win and a yards to the Atlanta 16. Five plays later,
Ryan 33 24 315 0/0 1 59 1 Brees 32 18 230 0/0 2 36 0
the second 100-yard perform- RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
ance of his career, and added ! GAMENOTES White 10 164 16.4 59 0 Shockey 5 64 12.8 21 0
a long kickoff return.
Jenkins 5 69 13.8 21 0 Henderson 3 72 24.0 36 0
zone twice in the second quar- first career Player of the Week award of his
Special Teams Player of the Week. It was the
half.
Atlanta retook the lead in
The win was the Saints’ sixth victory of 2008 KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
touchdown and a two-point conversion to five rushes to pick up two first downs
By Rushing 9 9 Net Punting Avg. 47.5 50.0
put the visitors on top by three with just under the two-minute warning, cross the
By Passing 13 14 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE 2 23
under eight minutes to play. 100-yard mark for the game, and clinch the
By Penalty 0 1 No. and Yards Punt Returns 2-2 3-0
1 8:29 Bush 5 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (3-52, 1:27) 0-7
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) V-H Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 0-0 Rushing: Made-Att. 0-0 0-1
4 12:55 Thomas 7 pass from Brees (run failed) (10-87, 5:11) 17-22
ATL 4 7:51 Ryan 12 run (Ryan-Jenkins pass) (11-73, 5:04) 25-22
NO
an NFC North opponent and appearing for the third quarter on a career-long 42-yard
Brees 43 24 232 1/6 2 24 2 Orton 40 24 172 1/1 0 20 2
the first time on NFL Network, the Saints run and following a field goal, the Saints
Maynard 1 0 0 0/0 0 0 0
braved the cold and wind for the third- took their first lead of the night with just
Total 43 24 232 1/6 2 24 2 Total 41 24 172 1/1 0 20 2
straight year to play a late-season game at over three minutes remaining when Brees RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
Soldier Field. Forcing three turnovers by hit WR Marques Colston for an 11-yard
Thomas 7 59 8.4 14 1 Olsen 8 45 5.6 10 0
Bears QB Kyle Orton and limiting Chicago score.
Colston 6 84 14.0 24 1 Forte 5 29 5.8 12 0
tors when the opening kickoff 2008. He was the team’s leading rusher
Bullocks 1 23 23.0 23 0 Brown 1 0 0.0 0 0
was fielded by Chicago return with 87 yards and also led the Saints with
Fujita 1 17 17.0 17 0 Ogunleye 1 0 0.0 0 0
their one-yard line with a punt in the sec- The Bears answered and were able to KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD KO RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
ond quarter. LB Jonathan Vilma alertly drive down the field for a game-tying
Thomas 3 63 21.0 0 23 0 Manning 5 179 35.8 0 83t 1
dove on the loose ball when Orton fumbled Robbie Gould field goal as regulation
Karney 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 Davis 1 13 13.0 0 13 0
the snap on the next play and RB Pierre expired. The home team won the coin toss
Total 3 63 21.0 1 23 0 Total 6 192 32.0 0 83t 1
Thomas caught a two-yard touchdown pass in overtime and with the assistance of WR
from QB Drew Brees to tie the score two Devin Hester drawing his second long pass
plays later. interference penalty of the night, Gould
TEAM STATISTICS NO CHI TEAM STATISTICS NO CHI
halftime had the Saints trailing by 14 at the Chicago a 27-24 sudden death victory.
By Rushing 7 5 Net Punting Avg. 37.8 42.6
By Passing 14 9 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE 43 -2
By Penalty 1 2 No. and Yards Punt Returns 3-3 2- -2
3rd DOWN EFFICIENCY 7-17-41% 5-12-42% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 3-63 6-192
SAINTS - BEARS GAME SUMMARY 4th DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-2-50% 0-1-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 2-40 2-0
TOTAL NET YARDS 345 226 PENALTIES: No.-Yds. 5-97 4-24
Total Plays 76 62 FUMBLES: No.-Lost 0-0 1-1
New Orleans Saints 0 7 7 10 0 – 24 Avg. Per Play 4.5 3.6 TOUCHDOWNS 3 3
Chiago Bears 7 14 0 3 3 – 27 NET YARDS RUSHING 119 55 Rushing 1 2
Total Rushes 32 20 Passing 2 0
CHI 1 14:48 Manning 83 kickoff return (Gould kick) (0-0, 0:12) 0-7
Team Qtr Time Play Description (Extra Point) (Drive Info) V-H Avg. Per Play 3.7 2.8 Kickoff Returns 0 1
2 9:52 Thomas 2 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (2-1, 0:42) 7-7
Tackles For Loss-Yards 3-11 1-3 EXTRA POINTS: Made-Att. 3-3 3-3
4 3:05 Colston 11 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (6-31, 2:12) 24-21
NO KICKOFFS: No.-In EZ-Touchbacks 6-0-0 4-0-0 FINAL SCORE 24 27
an equally-potent passing attack, the Saints passing game joined the scoring in the sec-
more than doubled the offensive output by ond half, when Brees – who would finish
PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INT PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INT
the end zone on each of their ! GAMENOTES RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD
first six possessions, the
Colston 9 99 11.0 30 2 Johnson 4 64 16.0 28 0
Saints did not punt the ball all WR Marques Colston led the team in all
Shockey 5 37 7.4 10 0 Standeford 3 46 15.3 20 0
game.
Miller 4 38 9.5 21 0 Colbert 1 12 12.0 12 0
when CB Jason David ended a Detroit pos- 30-of-40 for 351 yards with two touch-
Harris 4 146 36.5 0 0 46
session deep inside Saints territory with an downs and a passer rating of 117.8 – fired
Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 Total 4 146 36.5 0 0 46
halftime.
TEAM STATISTICS NO DET TEAM STATISTICS NO DET
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 32 15 FGs-PATs HAD BLOCKED 0-0 0-0
SAINTS - LIONS GAME SUMMARY By Rushing 13 6 Net Punting Avg. 0.0 35.0
By Passing 19 8 TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE 6 0
New Orleans Saints 14 14 14 0 – 42 By Penalty 0 1 No. and Yards Punt Returns 2-6 0-0
Detroit Lions 0 7 0 0 – 7 3rd DOWN EFFICIENCY 11-12-92% 5-12-42% No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 1-60 3-72
4th DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-0-0% 0-1-0% No. and Yards Interception Returns 2-0 0-0
TOTAL NET YARDS 532 255 PENALTIES: No.-Yds. 3-12 6-35
backed up a QB Jake Delhomme les, bringing his season total to 151 stops,
LB Jonathan Vilma led the team with 13 tack-
TD pass with a fumble recovery the most for a Saints defender since LB
PT RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD PT RET NO YDS AVG FC LG TD
CAR 2 3:09 Muhammad 8 pass from Delhomme (Kasay kick) (4-29, 1:56) 16-3
PASSING: Att.-Comp.-INT 20-14-0 49-30-1 GOAL-TO-GO EFFICIENCY 2-2-100% 1-2-50%
2 0:40 Colston 26 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (9-80, 2:23) 23-10
KICKOFFS: No.-In EZ-Touchbacks 8-6-4 6-2-1 FINAL SCORE 33 31
PUNTS: No.-Avg. 2-24.0 3-54.7 TIME OF POSSESSION 36:55 23:05
CAR 3 10:02 Stewart 2 run (Kasay kick) (5-72, 2:37) 30-10
NO Had Blocked 0 0
4 14:48 Meachem 7 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (10-69, 3:34) 30-17
4 5:33 Moore 9 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (12-89, 4:34) 30-24
NO
4 3:11 Moore 13 pass from Brees (Hartley kick) (3-45, 0:47) 30-31
NO
CAR: Kasay (45) (26) (34) 41WL (42) NO: Hartley (21)
FIELD GOALS (made () and missed)
Khai
HARLEY
director OF FOOTBALL
ADMINISTRATION
On a daily basis, Harley researches contracts and cap statistics from not only the
club but from around the league. It is similar to the daily and yearly reconcilia-
tion he did for all 32 clubs in his former position, where he calculated cap fig-
ures for each team, made adjustments for the following year and analyzed statis-
tical trends related to player signings.
Harley has also been a member of the NFL’s Diversity Council since 2005,
which is designed to promote diversity throughout the NFL’s administrative
offices, recommend diversity initiatives and implement/oversee approved pro-
grams. He started in the League Office in 2002 as a Player Personnel Analyst,
working to ensure each team’s compliance with the salary cap, analyzing player
contracts and researching the eligibility of college players.
Prior to entering the NFL, Harley was a financial analyst with Bloomberg, L.P.
from 1995-2000, analyzing domestic and international bond markets, studying
trends in European markets for clients, training employees and international staff
and ensuring debt issuance within Emerging, Latin American, and U.S. Private
Placement Markets were in compliance with corporate and SEC guidelines.
Harley and his wife, Vicky – who both grew up in Somerville, N.J. – have two
daughters, Na’imah and Samiyah.
DANNY JOSEPH JASON
CALLAHAN LAINE MITCHELL
IT/Applications Salary Cap Analyst/ College Scouting
Development Player Personnel Coordinator
James Manager
NAGAOKA
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Ryan
Entering his 10th season with the Saints, Director of
Operations James Nagaoka oversees all aspects of the PACE
logistics and day-to-day needs of the football team. He DIRECTOR OF PRO scouting
was promoted to his current position in 2003.
Entering his eighth year in the Saints player personnel
Nagaoka arrived in New Orleans in 2000 and served as director of team logis- department, Director of Pro Scouting Ryan Pace is
tics/box office manager for three seasons. Included in his many responsibilities is responsible for managing the entire pro personnel depart-
managing the Saints’ training camp operations, and in 2002 Nagaoka coordinated ment on a daily basis.
the construction of the indoor practice field, locker room, weight room and cafe-
teria at the Saints facility. In addition to overseeing the club’s staff of pro scouts, Pace’s legion of responsibil-
ities include recommending player acquisitions by scouting current and future NFL
He joined the Saints after working for the Seattle Seahawks for 22 years, holding free agents, monitoring the waiver wire and evaluating players from other profes-
a wide spectrum of responsibilities during his tenure. His duties included enter- sional leagues. Another ongoing effort is researching possible trade opportunities.
tainment, travel coordination, special projects and ticket sales. As ticket director,
Nagaoka managed both sales and operations for 15-consecutive sold-out seasons. A key responsibility for Pace is supervising the advance scouting of upcoming
opponents – including their personnel, tendencies and schemes. The pro person-
A graduate of the University of Washington, Nagaoka has degrees in communica- nel department also constantly evaluates current Saints players.
tions and Japanese literature.
Pace took on his increased duties after being promoted to his current position in
FOOTBALLOPERAT IONS 2007. He served as one of the club’s pro scouts from 2004-06, with his efforts
including evaluating veteran free agents, scouting upcoming opponents and eval-
uating college players in preparation for the NFL Draft.
Pace had served as a scouting assistant for two years starting in 2002. His well-
rounded experiences included evaluating players from around the league as well
as prospects from NFL Europe, the Arena Football League and the CFL. Pace
also tracked player movement, scouted college players and assisted in the prepa-
ration of the draft room.
DEBBIE GEOFF
GALLAGHER SANTINI
Executive Assistant Director of Security
In 2008, he was selected by the club to attend the Stanford Business School’s
to the General
gram and honor known across the league as an important training ground for
promising executives.
New Orleans has picked up a steady stream of top contributors since 2004, includ- Adams arrived in New Orleans after spending eight seasons with the Carolina
ing future Pro Bowlers DE Will Smith and T Jammal Brown as well as DT Sedrick Panthers as an area scout. He joined the Panthers in 2001 after serving as one of
Ellis, RB Reggie Bush and S Roman Harper. The draft has also brought late-round only three scouts for the XFL in 2000. His football career began with an intern-
finds such as G Jahri Evans and WR Marques Colston, and the scouts have made ship with the Cleveland Browns in 1982 while Adams was a student at Bowling
savvy discoveries in undrafted free agents, most notably RB Pierre Thomas. Green University.
Reiprish joined the Saints following an eight-year stint (1994-2002) with Adams became a full-time employee of the Browns in 1984 with a position in
Jacksonville as director of player personnel, where he was an architect of the coaching administration. In 1989, he moved from coaching to scouting, and
Jaguars' rapid ascension to the top of the AFC. He was responsible for each of remained with Cleveland until the team’s move to Baltimore in 1995.
the club’s drafts since its inaugural effort in 1995, selecting such stalwarts as T
Tony Boselli, DE Tony Brackens, RB Fred Taylor, S Donovin Darius and CB A native of Berea, Ohio, Adams graduated from Cleveland State University after
Fernando Bryant. Of the team's seven first-round picks from 1995 to 1999, each transferring from Bowling Green. Adams and his wife, Lisa, have a daughter,
became a starter, more than any other NFL team in that span. Larissa, and a son, Nicholas.
Supervisor in 1989. He began his NFL career as a southeast scout with BLESTO
Terry Fontenot enters his sixth season in the club’s player
from 1979-82. For the previous three years, he was a personnel scout for the
personnel department and fourth as a pro scout. His
Kansas City Chiefs.
responsibilities include evaluating and rating current pro-
fessional players and preparing the club for acquisitions through free agency or
Reiprish coached wide receivers and running backs at Austin Peay State
the waiver wire.
Lucas joined the Saints after working for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2002-04.
In his final two years with the club, he was a marketing analyst working on the
“Jacksonville 39” project, a marketing initiative that raised funds to finance capi- Mike
tal improvements to ALLTEL Stadium. Those renovations were completed prior NEU
to the city hosting Super Bowl XXXIX.
AREA SCOUT
In 2002 he was an intern for Jacksonville in football operations, and worked in
the player personnel dept. during the club’s 2004 training camp. After serving as the head coach of the Arena Football
League’s New Orleans VooDoo from 2004-08, Mike Neu
Lucas graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University, where he played safety enters his first season with the Saints as an area scout. He
from 1997-98 before a series of shoulder injuries ended his career. A native of will be responsible for evaluating the players at the schools located in the north-
North Canton, Ohio, Lucas and his wife, Caryn, were recently married. east region.
The only coach in the VooDoo’s history, Neu compiled a 33-31 record and earned
2004 AFL Coach of the Year honors, serving as head coach of the Carolina
Cobras for two seasons prior to coming to New Orleans.
Neu previously worked in the Saints player personnel department from 2005-
2006, when the VooDoo suspended operations due to Hurricane Katrina. Starting
his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Ball State in 1994, he also served as
Terry Hollern joined the Saints in 2008 after serving as coordinator of recruiting opera-
tions at Mississippi State from 2006-07. In that position, he worked in the daily
WOODEN operation of the recruiting office, and his responsibilities included coordinating
AREA SCOUT travel, scholarships, admissions, overseeing the video library and working as a
liaison with pro scouts. Hollern was promoted after working as an offensive
Bringing the perspective of a nine-year NFL veteran and assistant while completing his graduate studies at MSU. In 2004 he was an
the last six years as a scout, Terry Wooden enters his third administrative assistant in the football office during his initial year as a graduate
year with the Saints as an area scout. His responsibilities student.
include evaluating the prospects from the colleges located in the western region
of the country. A 2001 graduate of Gannon University, Hollern played quarterback for two years
for the Golden Knights. He coached quarterbacks at Harding University HS
Wooden joined the Saints in 2007 after serving as a college scout for the Buffalo (Charlotte, N.C.) for one season prior to arriving at Mississippi State.
Bills from 2003-2006.
Hollern, a native of Indiana, Pa., and his wife Keely have a son, Porter.
Wooden was selected in the second round (29th overall) by Seattle in the 1990
NFL Draft and played for the Seahawks through 1996. After departing Seattle, he
had stints with the Kansas City Chiefs (1997) and the Oakland Raiders (1998).
While with the Seahawks he was voted the 1992 Ed Block Courage Award win- Fred
ner, presented to the player who best exemplifies the principles of courage and
sportsmanship.
McAFEE
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
During his college career at Syracuse, Wooden was a four-year starter and select-
ed the All-East Coast Athletic Conference first-team three times. He graduated in With a wide-range of responsibilities centered around
1990 with a degree in sociology. Following his career, Wooden was voted to the helping players and their families improve their quality of
Syracuse All-Century Team. life as well as invest in their futures, Fred McAfee enters
his third season as Director of Player Development. He also organizes continuing
He and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters, Tea and Maya, and a son, Brock. college education opportunities, internships, life skills training seminars, financial
Terry’s brother, JoJo Wooden, is the assistant director of player personnel for the education classes and family assistance.
New York Jets.
In addition, McAfee serves as a conduit between players and their dealings with
coaches and management. He also helps rookies adjust to the NFL and assists
former players in making the transition into life following their careers. He was a
longtime standout as a Saints’ player, and retired following the 2006 season after
a 15-year career.
McAfee rejoined the Saints in 2000 and was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2002 for
his stellar special teams play. His final game in New Orleans was the 2006 finale
vs. Carolina, and one of the final carries of McAfee’s career was a six-yard burst
for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Greg Dave
BENSEL DESPOSITO
Vice President
of CommunicationS VIDEO DIRECTOR
With responsibilities that include serving as the team’s Dave Desposito, who oversees the filming of all games
official spokesman, overseeing all internal and external and practices and edits the video on a daily basis for the
communications and being the primary liaison between the club and national and coaches, scouts and front office personnel, enters his
local media, Vice President of Communications Greg Bensel enters his 13th sea- eighth season with the Saints as video director.
son with the Saints.
Desposito’s responsibilities include breaking down the opponent's weekly game
Bensel was promoted to his current position after serving for nine seasons as video and keeping a detailed archive for the coaching staff. Since his arrival, the
director of media & public relations. In addition to managing his staff, his duties Saints have also installed a state-of-the-art, digital editing system networked
include working with the NFL’s network media partners, media operations for throughout the building via computer.
home and away games and planning the long-range public relations initiatives for
the club. It’s time-consuming work that involves late nights and tight deadlines, and the
game film that Desposito and his staff generates – as well as that of every NFL
Bensel has also worked on the NFL public relations staffs for Super Bowl team – is also shipped to future opponents.
XXXII, XXXIII and XXXVI.
Desposito came to New Orleans after serving as assistant video director from
Prior to joining the Saints, Bensel was director of media relations for the Super 1998-2001 for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He worked from 1993-97 for the New
Bowl XXXI Host Committee and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. York Giants as an intern, coach’s show assistant and video assistant.
He has also served on the media committee for the NCAA Men's Final Four, the
VIDEOSTAFF During his final two years with the Eagles, Patton created the Patton
Football/Athletic Training Clinic, a non-profit venture in the offseason that pro-
vided instruction in athletic training and football skills in his hometown of
Gastonia, N.C.
Patton and his wife, Yvette, have three children: Cameron, Alexis and a newly-
born son, Roman Scott.
JOE JEFF MARCUS
ALLEY JACOBS UNGARO
Video Assistant Assistant Video Video Assistant
Director
Duane
BROOKS
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Scottie B.
PATTON Duane Brooks, who brings nearly two decades of experi-
ence in his field, enters his eighth season with the Saints.
Responsible for treating and rehabilitating players
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
throughout the year. Brooks also administers two tracking systems that monitor a
Scottie Patton, an 18-year veteran of the NFL and enter- player’s progress from injuries for both the club and the NFL.
ing his 10th season with the Saints, coordinates all med-
ical care and injury rehabilitation as the club’s head ath- Brooks joined the Saints in 2002 after spending six seasons with Florida State in
letic trainer. He has supervised the team’s athletic training staff and set all poli- a similar capacity. His contributions since have helped the athletic training staff
cies since arriving in New Orleans in 2000. earn several awards, including the 2007 Southeastern Athletic Trainers'
Association (SEATA) Professional Athletic Trainers Award and both the
The Saints’ athletic training department has earned a number of awards under Professional Football Athletic Training Society Staff of the Year and Fain Cain
Patton's direction. He and his staff were honored as the 2007 Athletic Training Memorial Award in 2006.
Staff of the Year by the Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association. In 2006,
they were honored as the Athletic Training Staff of the Year by both the While at Florida State, Brooks was the assistant football athletic trainer and head
Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society and the National Football League athletic trainer for the baseball team. He traveled to the College World Series
Physician's Society. three times and was a member of a staff that participated in four national champi-
onship football games. Brooks completed summer internships with the Tampa
Only the third head athletic trainer in club history, Patton served as an assistant Bay Buccaneers in 1992, 1993 and 1996.
athletic trainer with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1996-99 and as an assistant ath-
letic trainer for San Francisco for the previous five years. With the 49ers, Patton A member of both the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Louisiana
was on the staff of the Super Bowl XXIX Champions. He has also served three Athletic Trainers Association, Brooks has an undergraduate degree from Florida
times as an athletic trainer for the NFC squad at the Pro Bowl, including in 2007 A&M and earned his graduate degree in athletic administration at Florida State.
with the Saints. He and his wife, Natasha, have a son, Rashaad.
Kevin Dan
MANGUM SIMMONS
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER HEAD EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Among the club’s longest-tenured employees, assistant As the head equipment manager, Dan Simmons is respon-
athletic trainer Kevin Mangum works in conjunction with sible for the endless list of details that goes into filling the
the other members of the training staff to maintain the team's needs, including the purchase, upkeep and repair
overall health and welfare of the team while also treating and rehabilitating of all equipment and uniforms for the players and coaches, the transportation of
injured players. that equipment for road trips and the daily practice field arrangement.
A native of Tylertown, Miss., Mangum has collected a lengthy list of honors as Simmons is also the club’s longest-tenured employee and now in his fourth
he enters his 29th season with the Saints, including being inducted into the decade with the Saints. Known to all at the team's training facility as “Chief,” he
Louisiana Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 2008. was honored by the organization for his 30th season with the club in 2002,
becoming only the second employee to reach the milestone since the team's
His contributions have helped the athletic training staff earn several awards, founding in 1967. He was hired for his current position April 1, 1973.
including the 2007 Southeastern Athletic Trainers' Association (SEATA)
Professional Athletic Trainers Award and both the Professional Football Athletic Following the 2005 season, Simmons and his staff were selected in a vote by
Training Society Staff of the Year and Fain Cain Memorial Award in 2006. their peers for the Whitey Zimmerman Memorial Award, annually given to the
NFL equipment staff that exceeds the usual demands of the position. Simmons
Mangum received the Southeast Athletic Trainers Association's 1991 Backbone and his staff were also the first recipient of the award in 1994.
Award, which recognizes the region's outstanding assistant athletic trainer, and
was part of the NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year in 1986. In 2005, the equipment staff overcame extraordinary challenges in the forced
evacuation from New Orleans because of Hurricane Katrina. After departing New
Mangum was a student athletic trainer for two years at Southwest Mississippi Orleans, the club's base of operation moved three times, including a last stop at a
Junior College and two more at the University of Southern Mississippi before high school baseball stadium. The equipment staff made those moves nearly
joining the Saints in 1981. He received a bachelor's degree in athletic administra- seamless for the team, and with four home games in Baton Rouge, nearly every
tion with a specialization in athletic training from USM in 1981, and an contest demanded the packing and preparation of a road game.
advanced degree in physical education from the University of New Orleans in
1988. Mangum was inducted into the Southwest Mississippi Junior College Dedication to an NFL team runs in his blood. His father, Bill, held a similar post
Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. with the St. Louis Cardinals for 22 years. Dan joined the Saints after working
with his father. A graduate of Meramec College in St. Louis, Simmons served for
He and his wife, Susie, have five children – Katie, Megan, Scott, Kevin Paul and four years in the Navy, including a stint in Vietnam. He and his wife, Elaine,
Mark. Katie is married, a physical therapist and has two children (Emma and have three grown children – Tracy, Tony and Amy – and four grandchildren.
Jude Moore). Mangum’s daughter Megan was married in 2008.
MEDICALSTAFF EQUIPMENTSTAFF
Dr. JOHN Dr. T IM Dr. DERYK ERIC Dr. MISTY GLENNON JOHN SHAUN COREY
AMOSS FINNEY JONES RICHARDSON SURI POWELL BAUMGARTNER ALFRED GAUDET
Team Physician Associate Team Team Orthopedist Athletic Training Team Orthopedist Assistant Assistant Equipment Equipment
Orthopedist Assistant Equipment Equipment Assistant Assistant
Manager Manager
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in recent years has also overseen the revamping of the employee benefits program. local and national partners to build relationships with the club, including the
development of Patron Saints Partners, a premium sponsorship program. Under his
Lauscha is involved with numerous league-wide initiatives, including an NFL direction the club has also added a sponsorship and fulfillment department to ensure
working committee for league financial reporting and a working committee for corporate partners receive the highest level of service.
disaster preparedness. He has also completed the NFL Managers Program at
Stanford University's Executive Education Graduate School of Business. The Saints have also significantly increased the number and variety of television
and radio programs in the last few years after Hales assumed the role of the club's
Lauscha recently completed terms as president of the Preservation Resource primary programming negotiator. In addition to a pair of weekly in-season
Center and as president of the regional chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. He television programs, the Saints now produce numerous specials that have aired on
serves on the visiting committee of the Loyola University School of Business. three different local television stations throughout each season.
His dealings with the Saints, state officials and local organizations have provided In 2006, the Saints achieved the first season ticket sellout in team history, a feat the
an opportunity for community involvement. The professional and charitable work team has equaled prior to the last two seasons. The club was named the 2006
of the New Orleans native was recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness when Marketer of the Year by the American Marketing Association’s New Orleans
Lauscha was selected as one of the 40 Most Influential Members of the regional chapter and also received the 2007 MAX Award for its 2006 “Winning Is
Community. The honor is bestowed on those who are laying the groundwork for An Attitude” advertising campaign.
a better city.
Hales joined the Saints in 2000 as a corporate sales account executive. In 2001, he
After graduating from Jesuit High School, Lauscha graduated from the was promoted to corporate sales and broadcasting manager before becoming a
University of Alabama with a degree in business. He has also received a Masters director the following year and assuming the responsibilities of business and
of Business Administration from Loyola University in New Orleans and is a marketing operations.
licensed Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining the Saints, Lauscha worked
as the club's auditor for four years while working for a national accounting firm. Prior to joining the Saints, Hales worked in television advertising in the New
Orleans market. In addition to his community efforts on behalf of the team, Hales is
Lauscha and his wife Jennifer, have a son, Dennis Patrick, Jr., and a daughter, a member of the People’s Health Champions Selection Committee.
Evelyn Anne.
A native of New Orleans and a longtime Saints terrace and plaza level season ticket
holder before joining the club, Hales earned a degree in English from the University
of Mississippi in 1996. Hales, his wife, Kendall, and daughters Madison and
Ben Caroline live in New Orleans.
HALES
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Vicky
With a wide-range of responsibilities that includes
NEUMEYER
overseeing the majority of the club’s marketing Vice President/
initiatives, Ben Hales enters his 10th season with the
General Counsel
Saints and fourth since being promoted to Vice President of Marketing and
Business Development. Providing comprehensive legal consultation and
services to the club's executive staff and assuring
On a daily basis, Hales directs the Saints’ marketing, sponsorship efforts and compliance in all of the organization's business
sales staff. He is also intricately involved in the club’s critical planning of short- endeavors, Vicky Neumeyer has been a key member of the club's front office
term and long-range marketing efforts. Hales’ duties also entails stadium since joining the Saints in 2000 and was promoted to vice president/general
operations at the Louisiana Superdome, corporate sponsorships, broadcasting counsel in 2005.
partnerships, promotions, advertising, special events and youth programs.
Her myriad of responsibilities include drafting key documents - including leases,
Hales has helped create and implement a variety of innovative opportunities for sponsorship agreements and broadcast contracts - identifying and analyzing legal
Neumeyer and her husband, Jeff, have two daughters: Mary Rose and Jill Marie. Stanfield is a member of the Ohio University Sports Administration Advisory
Board, on the Board of Directors for the Saints Hall of Fame and on the National
Sports Forum Steering Committee. A sports industry public speaker, Stanfield has
given presentations at many national events.
Michael In prior work experience, he was Director of Ticket Sales for the Detroit Tigers
STANFIELD from 1998-99, with the Major League Baseball club achieving an all-time record
Vice President OF at the time for ticket revenue over a two-year span.
TICKET AND SUITE SALES
Stanfield previously served as the Director of Ticket Sales for the Detroit Vipers
in 1997, supervising sales and marketing for the International Hockey League
Entering his 10th season with the club, Vice President club. That season, the Vipers led the IHL in attendance, averaging over 18,000
of Ticket & Suite Sales Michael Stanfield is per game.
responsible for all of the Saints’ consumer marketing
efforts – directing the sale of season and group tickets, supervising the lease of His stint with the Tigers was Stanfield’s second in Major League Baseball, as he
the Superdome’s luxury suites, overseeing the sale of all team merchandise as was a member of the ticket sales staff for the Florida Marlins in 1993, the club’s
well as maintaining the club’s high standards of customer service and retention. inaugural season.
Under his direction, the team has surpassed the majority of the club’s ticket sales A graduate of St. Leo University (Fla.), Stanfield and his wife, Stacey, have a
milestones, including selling out on a season-ticket basis for the first time in daughter, Olivia Grace.
franchise history in 2006 – a feat that has now reached four-straight seasons.
MARCUS ELICIA CHARLENE JEANNE AUST IN EVAN R.J. HEATHER TAYLOR RYAN
BOYLE BROUSSARD BROWN BROWN BULL LINDSEY MATA METZINGER MORGAN MURPHY
Director of Assistant Receptionist Executive Ticket Sales Ticket Sales Corporate Sales Director of Administration Youth Programs
Special Events Director of Assistant to Account Account Account Entertainment & Special Assistant
and Business Community Executive Executive Executive Executive Projects
Initiatives Affairs VP/CFO Support
TRAVIS JARED JOE TYLER CHRIS STEPHEN MISSY WHITNEY-LEHR JAY ANGEL
BURKETT CAPOZZI CHAVIS COCEK CORDARO PATE PENDER RAY ROMIG SUHOR
Ticket Sales Ticket Sales Customer Accounting Corporate Sales Operations Manager of Manager of Administrative Customer
Manager Account Service Intern Account Manager Suite Services Suite Services Director Service
Executive Representative Executive Representative
come each morning, when the club and its players put in the tireless work to make a
positive impact on the people of New Orleans and the Gulf South region. This dedication to
the less fortunate and to charitable causes has been a defining trait of Tom Benson’s 25-
season tenure as Owner. From top management and moving through the team’s coaches,
players and staff, the organization makes a concerted effort to be a visible and accessible to
members of the community, with a hands-on approach toward charitable outreach. But
these efforts are sparked by more than the desire to be seen – the Saints are firmly focused
JOHN LINDA MARGARET LAURA CHARLEEN
BERFECT BOURGEOIS LEWIS RUSSETT SHARPE
on making a positive, lasting impact.
Mail Clerk Staff StaffAccountant/ Human Comptroller
Accountant Asst.Comptroller Resources
Coordinator
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND
The region continues to rebound after the worst natural disaster in our nation’s history, and
FACILIT IESSTAFF
the Saints have been on the leading edge of the recovery. The club has since raised over $1
million in donations through the New Orleans Saints Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund, which
was started by Mr. Benson and his family to aid those in need just days after the storm.
The monies collected have been used to provide aid and assistance to the people of New
Orleans, Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region affected by Hurricane Katrina. In 2008, the
entire team and coaching staff worked in conjunction with Rebuilding Together New
Orleans, Inc. to complete the restoration of four homes in the Hollygrove neighborhood, an
TERRY LESTER WADE
area hit particularly hard by the storm. The Volunteers of America selected Mr. Benson as
ASHBURN VALLET JR. VICKNAIR
Facilities Assistant Grounds
the winner of the annual Good Samaritan Award in Philanthropy for 2008 in recognition of
Manager Facilities Superintendent
his efforts to help rebuild the region after Hurricane Katrina.
Manager
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SPECIAL ATTENTION TO YOUTH & EDUCATION
The Saints organization understands that our children represent the community’s hope for
the future, and the Community Affairs Department has targeted youth programs and
education as primary impact areas in giving back to New Orleans and the Gulf South
region. Saints players visit New Orleans area schools each week during the season to stress
the importance of education to students as part of the club’s Domino’s Pizza Literacy
Program. The club also partners with youth-oriented charities such as the Boys & Girls
Clubs, Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Scouts, the United Way, Early Childhood and
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Encouraged by the Community Affairs Department, Saints players also provide hundreds of The Saints Youth Task Force meets monthly and addresses issues facing today’s youth
less fortunate families a holiday dinner with all the trimmings as part of the team’s annual football programs. These efforts positively impact the growth and direction of football
Thanksgiving benefit at Dryades YMCA. In addition, several Saints players take for youngsters in the community.
underprivileged children on holiday shopping sprees at their own expense.
The Youth Programs Department is also influential in the recovery process, helping
Whether through financial support, in-kind donations, charitable appearances or just raise thousands of dollars through the NFL Player Matching Grant program. In
lending an oversized helping hand, the New Orleans Saints and its Community Affairs conjunction with the NFL Youth Football Fund, the monies were contributed to youth
Department are there for the football organizations throughout the region.
Greater New Orleans and Gulf
South community, where every
day is game day.
FieldGoals
PuntingAverage (minimum 50 attempts)
Att. Made Pct. Long
No. Avg. Long 1. Morten Andersen (1982-94) 389 302 .776 60
1. Mark Royals (1997-98) 176 45.8 66 2. John Carney (2001-06) 180 150 .833 53
2. Mitch Berger (2003-05) 227 43.7 69 3. Doug Brien (1995-2000) 149 123 .826 56
3. Steve Weatherford (2006-08) 166 43.5 61 4. Charlie Durkee (1967-68, 71-72) 101 52 .515 47
4. Tommy Barnhardt (1987, 89-94, 99) 515 42.5 65 5. Tom Dempsey (1969-70) 75 40 .533 63
5. Tom McNeill (1967-69) 130 42.3 81 6. Rich Szaro (1975-78) 57 37 .649 50
6. Brian Hansen (1984-88) 363 42.0 66 7. Bill McClard (1973-75) 45 23 .511 47
7. Steve O’Neal (1973) 81 41.7 71 Benny Ricardo (1980-81) 42 23 .548 47
8. Toby Gowin (2000-02) 211 41.6 62 9. Garrett Hartley (2008- ) 13 13 1.000 47
9. Julian Fagan (1970-72) 225 41.6 71 10. Garo Yepremian (1979) 16 12 .750 44
10. Tom Blanchard (1974-78) 447 41.3 71
Interceptions QuarterbackSacks
No. Yds. Avg. Long TD No. Yds.
1967 — Dave Whitsell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 178 17.8 41t 2 1982 — Bruce Clark, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.5 51
1968 — Dave Whitsell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 44 7.3 32 0 1983 — Rickey Jackson, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 81.5
1969 — Elijah Nevett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 20 6.7 20 0 1984 — Rickey Jackson, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 95
1970 — Hugo Hollas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 79 15.8 29 0 1985 — Rickey Jackson, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 89
1971 — Delles Howell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 120 24.0 60 0 1986 — James Geathers, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 73
Hugo Hollas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 56 11.2 25 0 Rickey Jackson, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 71
1972 — Bivian Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 65 16.3 32 0 1987 — Pat Swilling, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5 87
1973 — Ernie Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 40 13.3 23 0 1988 — Rickey Jackson, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 66
Tommy Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 33 11.0 20 0 Pat Swilling, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 65
Jim Merlo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 25 8.3 16 0 1989 — Pat Swilling, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.5 164
Bivian Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 23 7.7 12 0 1990 — Pat Swilling, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 68
1974 — Ernie Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 53 13.3 28 0 1991 — Pat Swilling, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 139
Terry Schmidt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 27 6.8 24t 1 1992 — Wayne Martin, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 102
1975 — Tommy Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 83 16.6 29 0 1993 — Renaldo Turnbull, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 73
1976 — Jim Merlo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 142 35.5 83t 2 1994 — Darion Conner, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 66
1977 — Chuck Crist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6 1.5 6 0 1995 — Wayne Martin, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 89
1978 — Tommy Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 167 27.8 97t 1 1996 — Wayne Martin, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 84.5
1979 — Tommy Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 127 18.1 52t 1 1997 — Wayne Martin, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5 60
1980 — Tommy Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 96 19.2 48 0 1998 — La’Roi Glover, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 83
1981 — Dave Waymer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 54 13.5 31 0 1999 — La’Roi Glover, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5 47
1982 — Russell Gary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 25 12.5 19 0 2000 — La’Roi Glover, DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 112
Dennis Winston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -2 -1.0 0 0 2001 — Charlie Clemons, LB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.5 96
1983 — Johnnie Poe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 146 20.9 31t 1 2002 — Darren Howard, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 51
1984 — Dave Waymer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 9 2.3 9 0 2003 — Charles Grant, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 42
1985 — Dave Waymer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 49 8.2 28 0 2004 — Darren Howard, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 64
1985 — Dave Waymer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 49 8.2 28 0 2005 — Will Smith, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5 60
1986 — Dave Waymer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 48 5.3 17 0 2006 — Will Smith, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.5 79.5
1987 — Dave Waymer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 78 15.6 35 0 2007 — Will Smith, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 41
Reggie Sutton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 68 13.6 26 0 2008 — Bobby McCray, DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 35
1988 — Gene Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 42 10.5 40 0
1989 — Dave Waymer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 66 11.0 42 0
1990 — Brett Maxie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 88 44.0 50t 1
Toi Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 55 27.5 50 0
Gene Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 15 7.5 15 0
Bennie Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 0.0 0 0
1991 — Gene Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 198 39.6 79 0
Vince Buck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 12 2.4 12 0
1992 — Toi Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 90 15.0 48t 1
1993 — Gene Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 59 19.7 37 0
1994 — Jimmy Spencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 24 4.8 11 0
1995 — Jimmy Spencer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 11 2.8 9 0
1996 — Anthony Newman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 40 13.3 21 0
Greg Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 24 8.0 10 0
1997 — Sammy Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 75 15.0 39 0
1998 — Sammy Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 171 28.5 91t 2
1999 — Ashley Ambrose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 27 4.5 16 0
2000 — Sammy Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 68 13.6 37t 2
2001 — Sammy Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 114 19.0 40 0
2002 — Fred Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 80 16.0 43 0
Sammy Knight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 36 7.2 17 0
2003 — Fred Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 47 11.8 20 0
8 Troy Walters, vs. Minnesota, 10/7/01 (178 yds.) Career Season MOST SACKS
385 Michael Lewis, 2001-06 10 Dave Whitsell, 1967 (178 yds.) Career
MOST YARDS 345 Tyrone Hughes, 1993-96 9 Dave Waymer, 1986 (48 yds.) 115 Rickey Jackson, 1981-93
Career 199 Rich Mauti, 1977-80,82-83 7 Tommy Myers, 1979 (127 yds.) 82.5 Wayne Martin, 1989-99
5,903 Michael Lewis, 2001-06 (243 ret.) 142 Mel Gray, 1986-88 6 Eight times (last: Sammy Knight, 2001; 114 yds.) 76.5 Pat Swilling, 1986-92
5,717 Tyrone Hughes, 1993-96 (229 ret.) 118 Eric Guliford, 1997-98 52.5 Frank Warren 1981-89,91-94
50.5 Joe Johnson, 1994-98,2000-01
MOST ATTEMPTS
SAINTS - 4, Morten Andersen at Chicago (1/6/91)
Opponent - 4, Kevin Butler, at Chicago (1/6/91)
1982: 4-5 (2nd-NFC West: unofficial due to strike) 1986: 7-9 (4th-NFC West)
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Head Coach: Jim Mora
9/12 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME L 7-21 58,673 9/7 ATLANTA FALCONS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME L 10-31 67,950
9/19 at Chicago Bears Soldier Field W 10-0 56,600 9/14 GREEN BAY PACKERS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME W 24-10 46,383
11/21 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME W 27-17 39,341 9/21 at San Francisco 49ers Candlestick Park L 17-26 58,297
11/28 at San Francisco 49ers Candlestick Park W 23-20 51,611 9/28 at New York Giants Giants Stadium L 17-20 72,769
12/5 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME L 10-13 61,709 10/5 WASHINGTON REDSKINS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME L 6-14 57,378
12/12 at Atlanta Falcons Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium L 0-35 39,535 10/12 at Indianapolis Colts Hoosier Dome W 17-14 53,512
12/19 at Dallas Cowboys Texas Stadium L 7-21 64,506 10/19 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME W 38-7 43,355
12/26 WASHINGTON REDSKINS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME L 10-27 48,667 10/26 at New York Jets Giants Stadium L 23-28 44,246
1/2 ATLANTA FALCONS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME W 35-6 47,336 11/2 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME W 23-10 53,234
129-160 467,978 11/9 LOS ANGELES RAMS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME W 6-0 62,352
11/16 at St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium W 16-7 32,069
11/23 at Los Angeles Rams Anaheim Stadium L 13-26 58,600
11/30 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME L 20-21 58,259
12/7 MIAMI DOLPHINS LOUISIANA SUPERDOME L 27-31 64,761
12/14 at Atlanta Falcons Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium W 14-9 39,994
12/21 at Minnesota Vikings Metrodome L 17-33 51,209
288-287 864,368
8/2 L.A. Rams (Anaheim, Calif.) L, 7-16 26,364 8/7 at Philadelphia W, 13-10 53,372 8/6 at Chicago W, 20-14 55,163 7/30 Pittsburgh (Canton, Ohio)* L, 14-27 23,909
8/12 St.L. Cards (Shreveport, La.) W, 23-14 25,500 8/12 Buffalo L, 21-24 66,762 8/13 N.Y. Giants W, 23-7 49,900 8/6 at Tampa Bay L, 17-20 53,111
8/19 Pittsburgh (Baton Rouge, La.) W, 20-17 35,000 8/19 Dallas L, 7-30 81,070 8/20 Buffalo W, 20-17 66,282 8/13 at Miami W, 19-17 38,735
8/26 San Fran. (Portland, Ore.) W, 24-10 23,348 8/26 San Diego L, 14-16 64,506 8/27 N.Y. Jets L, 14-20 49,455 8/20 Houston Oilers W, 20-13 60,430
9/2 Miami (Charleston, S.C.) W, 20-17 11,214 9/2 Pittsburgh (Memphis, Tenn.) L, 7-56 43,302 9/3 at Miami W, 17-10 39,970 8/27 N.Y. Jets W, 17-10 58,176
9/9 Atlanta W, 27-14 67,486 9/10 at Houston Oilers T, 14-14 44,571 9/10 Houston Oilers W, 20-16 49,964
1984 (3-1)
1968 (2-4) 1973 (1-5) 1978 (2-2)
8/4 at Kansas City W, 34-20 34,230
8/1 L.A. Rams (Anaheim, Calif.) L, 7-21 29,505 8/4 at Kansas City L, 6-12 67,216 8/5 Phil. (Mexico City, Mexico) W, 14-7 30,000 8/11 Atlanta W, 31-21 58,502
8/10 Boston Patriots W, 19-0 57,152 8/11 at Miami L, 13-14 80,050 8/12 Miami L, 17-31 54,105 8/18 at Houston Oilers W, 31-19 45,522
8/18 at Houston Oilers L, 23-24 42,734 8/18 at Dallas L, 14-24 61,022 8/19 Tampa Bay L, 3-14 49,042 8/25 Washington L, 9-14 52,040
8/24 Cleveland W, 40-27 70,045 8/25 New England L, 6-31 64,131 8/26 at Houston Oilers W, 17-3 49,554
8/31 at Atlanta L, 10-16 49,832 9/1 N.Y. Jets L, 17-28 67,434
9/6 Minn. (Shreveport, La.) L, 17-20 23,000 9/8 Houston Oilers W, 16-10 62,339
1985 (1-3)
1979 (1-3)
8/10 at New England W, 32-20 27,014
8/3 at Miami L, 7-14 44,704 8/17 Houston Oilers L, 20-23 53,491
1969 (2-4) 1974 (3-3)
8/11 Chicago L, 6-13 45,085 8/24 Tampa Bay L, 10-14 49,337
8/9 at San Diego L, 7-10 31,683 8/3 Pittsburgh L, 7-26 45,339 8/18 at Tampa Bay L, 7-14 49,042 8/30 at San Diego L, 20-21 40,462
8/16 at Denver W, 28-22 28,356 8/10 at Miami L, 20-45 41,524 8/24 Houston Oilers W, 10-7 54,469
8/23 Pitt. (Baton Rouge, La.) L, 24-34 40,000 8/18 at New England L, 3-7 20,456
8/30 Atlanta W, 21-17 69,898 8/24 Dallas W, 16-7 56,563
1986 (2-2)
9/6 Houston Oilers L, 14-30 79,937 8/31 N.Y. Jets W, 24-7 59,829
1980 (1-3)
8/9 at Denver W, 10-7 47,408
9/12 at Detroit L, 7-42 30,312 9/7 at Houston Oilers W, 24-16 35,103 8/9 St. Louis Cardinals W, 17-13 57,923 8/16 New England L, 34-38 54,364
8/17 at Houston Oilers L, 17-20 43,376 8/23 at Houston Oilers L, 13-24 38,617
8/23 at Detroit L, 17-40 49,631 8/30 Kansas City W, 13-10 47,945
1970 (4-2) 1975 (2-4)
8/29 Miami L, 0-20 50,635
8/8 Minnesota (Canton, Ohio)* W, 14-13 17,932 8/6 Houston Oilers L, 7-13 72,434
8/15 at Houston Oilers W, 19-10 46,223 8/16 Denver W, 24-21 40,089
1987 (3-1)
8/12 Indianapolis L, 7-31 57,771 8/5 Green Bay (Madison, Wis.) L, 17-27 49,071 8/11 Minnesota (San Ant., Texas) L, 21-28 46,752 8/12 at Tennessee W, 19-16 69,143
8/19 at Buffalo L, 7-10 48,512 8/11 at N.Y. Giants L, 13-14 54,416 8/18 Dallas W, 16-10 53,249 8/21 DALLAS (Shreveport, La.) L, 7-30 45,162
8/28 Cincinnati W, 27-10 51,150 8/20 Seattle L, 19-24 38,228 8/24 at Denver L, 24-31 74,063 8/26 INDIANAPOLIS (Jack., Miss.) L, 6-21 44,485
9/1 Washington L, 21-26 56,181 8/25 Detroit W, 24-10 38,073 9/1 at Seattle L, 14-28 68,655 9/01 at Kansas City Chiefs L, 9-10 70,456
8/5 L.A. Raiders (London, Eng.) W, 17-10 63,106 7/27 Indianapolis (Canton, Ohio)* L, 3-10 23,376 8/10 Houston L, 10-13 67,356 8/5 Pittsburgh (Canton, Ohio)* L, 7-20 22,302
8/11 at Minnesota W, 13-10 48,154 8/2 at Detroit W, 23-22 35,782 8/15 at Miami W, 24-7 56,930 8/10 Buffalo L, 10-13 70,003
8/18 Green Bay (Madison, Wis.) L, 13-27 47,848 8/10 at Kansas City L, 6-42 65,710 8/24 at Cincinnati W, 31-23 41,636 8/18 at Cincinnati W, 27-19 65,227
8/25 Buffalo W, 28-23 51,959 8/17 Chicago W, 31-21 35,246 8/30 Indianapolis W, 25-21 67,247 8/23 at Kansas City W, 30-7 72,283
8/31 Indianapolis W, 17-14 54,796 8/23 Minnesota W, 16-13 35,728 8/30 Miami W, 7-0 68,926
2003 (1-3)
2004 (2-2)
Home games in bold
1992 (3-1) 1998 (1-3)
8/13 New York Jets W, 23-13 64,900 * - Hall of Fame Game
8/10 at Chicago W, 34-31 53,846 8/8 at Green Bay L, 7-31 60,080 8/16 at Green Bay L, 14-19 69,669
8/17 Pittsburgh W, 26-0 61,671 8/14 at Denver L, 10-17 70,937 8/27 at Chicago W, 17-13 61,208
8/22 Houston Oilers L, 3-33 61,194 8/22 Tennessee L, 24-26 46,069 9/03 Miami L, 19-20 64,900
8/27 Miami (Baltimore, Md.) W, 17-3 60,021 8/28 Tampa Bay W, 10-6 43,774
2005 (1-3)
2000 (1-3)
1994 (1-3)
7/29 at N.Y. Jets L, 20-24 75,754
8/5 at New England L, 6-24 37,800 8/5 at Minnesota W, 25-24 63,445
8/13 at Minnesota L, 17-21 46,067 8/12 Indianapolis (W. Lafayette, Ind.) L, 0-17 20,105
8/19 Green Bay L, 10-13 54,714 8/25 Miami L, 17-22 46,955
8/25 Dallas W, 28-10 57,281
PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating
Cuozzo 260 134 1562 51.5 6.01 7 2.7 12 4.6 49t 33/236 59.8
Kilmer 204 97 1341 47.5 6.57 6 2.9 11 5.4 96 18/147 56.4
Wood 11 5 62 45.5 5.64 0 0.0 0 0.0 27 1/8 63.4
Barrington 2 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
McNeill 1 1 24 100.0 24.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 24 0/0 118.8
Saints 478 237 2989 49.6 6.25 13 2.7 23 4.8 96 52/391 58.5
Opponents 410 207 3035 50.5 7.40 25 6.1 22 5.4 76t 23/199 73.0
PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating
Kilmer 315 167 2060 53.0 6.54 15 4.8 17 5.4 51 26/170 66.9 Kilmer 360 193 2532 53.6 7.03 20 5.6 17 4.7 52 22/212 74.9
Sweetan 78 27 318 34.6 4.08 1 1.3 9 11.5 42 5/29 12.6 Hargett 52 31 403 59.6 7.75 0 0.0 0 0.0 32 3/18 84.1
South 38 14 129 36.8 3.39 1 2.6 3 7.9 19 2/14 22.8 Ninowski 34 17 227 50.0 6.68 1 2.9 2 5.9 70 1/11 56.9
Barrington 6 2 42 33.3 7.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 23 0/0 59.0 Livingston 4 3 38 75.0 9.50 1 25.0 1 25.0 14 0/0 104.2
McCall 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6 Barrington 2 1 15 50.0 7.50 0 0.0 0 0.0 15 1/0 75.0
Parks 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6 Looney 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
Saints 439 210 2549 47.8 5.81 17 3.9 29 6.6 51 33/213 51.5 Saints 453 245 3215 54.1 7.10 22 4.9 20 4.4 70 27/241 74.5
Opponents 366 153 2483 41.8 6.78 25 6.8 16 4.4 68t 34/297 69.7 Opponents 382 200 3382 52.4 8.85 32 8.4 12 3.1 88t 21/199 97.4
PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating
Manning 471 291 3416 61.8 7.25 17 3.6 16 3.4 71t 37/301 81.7
Scott 5 3 36 60.0 7.20 0 0.0 0 0.0 23 0/0 82.1
Ik. Harris 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
Muncie 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
Strachan 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
Saints 479 294 3452 61.4 7.21 17 3.5 16 3.3 71t 37/301 81.2
Opponents 418 215 2700 51.4 6.46 21 5.0 21 5.0 80t 33/236 67.7
PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating
Hebert 294 164 2119 55.8 7.21 15 5.1 9 3.1 67 20/119 82.9
J. Fourcade 89 48 597 53.9 6.71 4 4.5 3 3.4 82t 6/67 75.9
Wilson 24 13 243 54.2 10.13 2 8.3 0 0.0 38 2/21 117.2
Ingram 2 1 5 50.0 2.50 1 50.0 0 0.0 5t 1/6 95.8
Hilliard 1 1 23 100.0 23.00 1 100.0 0 0.0 23t 0/0 158.3
Riordan 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
Saints 411 227 2987 55.2 7.27 23 5.6 12 2.9 82t 29/213 84.9
Opponents 489 246 3155 50.3 6.45 25 5.1 30 6.1 50t 47/355 62.4
PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating
Hebert 422 249 3287 59.0 7.79 19 4.5 16 3.8 72t 15/119 82.9 PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating
M. Buck 4 2 10 50.0 2.50 0 0.0 0 0.0 10 0/0 56.3 Wilson 388 221 2457 57.0 6.33 12 3.1 15 3.9 42t 37/225 70.1
Team 426 251 3297 58.9 7.74 19 4.5 16 3.8 72t 15/119 82.6 M. Buck 54 32 448 59.3 8.30 4 7.4 3 5.6 63t 3/17 87.6
Opponents 511 287 2846 56.2 5.57 13 2.5 18 3.5 44 57/376 65.9 Walsh 38 20 271 52.6 7.13 2 5.3 3 7.9 54t 0/0 60.3
Barnhardt 1 1 7 100.0 7.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 7 0/0 95.8
Saints 481 274 3183 57.0 6.62 18 3.7 21 4.4 63t 40/242 71.4
Opponents 444 259 2924 58.3 6.59 22 5.0 10 2.3 98t 51/318 85.3
PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating
Blake 302 184 2025 60.9 6.71 13 4.3 9 3.0 49t 24/150 82.7 Brooks 558 312 3832 55.9 6.87 26 4.7 22 3.9 63 50/330 76.4
Brooks 194 113 1514 58.2 7.80 9 4.6 6 3.1 53t 15/94 85.7 McAllister 2 1 12 50.0 6.00 1 50.0 0 0.0 12t 0/0 108.3
R. Williams 1 1 34 100.0 34.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 34 0/0 118.8 Blake 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
Saints 497 298 3573 60.0 7.19 22 4.4 15 3.0 53t 39/244 84.2 Horn 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
Opponents 488 285 3449 58.4 7.07 17 3.5 20 4.1 69t 66/378 74.7 Saints 562 313 3844 55.7 6.84 27 4.8 22 3.9 63 50/330 76.7
Opponents 452 278 3678 61.5 8.14 30 6.6 15 3.3 86t 53/323 95.5
PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sk/Yds Rating
Brooks 528 283 3572 53.6 6.77 27 5.1 15 2.8 64 36/236 80.1 Brooks 518 306 3546 59.1 6.85 24 4.6 8 1.5 76t 34/195 88.8
Delhomme 10 8 113 80.0 11.30 0 0.0 0 0.0 54 0/0 113.8 Bouman 13 7 81 53.8 6.23 1 7.7 0 0.0 19 2/8 98.6
McAllister 0 0 0 --- --- 0 --- 0 --- --- 1/8 --- McAllister 2 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
Saints 538 291 3685 54.1 6.85 27 5.0 15 2.8 64 37/244 80.8 Berger 1 0 0 0.0 0.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0/0 39.6
Opponents 593 343 4058 57.8 6.84 25 4.2 20 3.4 77t 39/253 78.8 Horn 1 1 14 100.0 14.00 0 0.0 0 0.0 14 0/0 118.8
Team 535 314 3641 58.7 6.81 25 4.7 8 1.5 76t 36/203 88.7
Opponents 485 264 3164 54.4 6.52 20 4.1 14 2.9 79t 32/171 76.3
PASSING Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack/Lost Rating
Brees 652 440 4423 67.5 6.78 28 4.3 18 2.8 58 16/109 89.4
Team 652 440 4423 67.5 6.78 28 4.3 18 2.8 58 16/109 89.4
Opponents 524 327 4122 62.4 7.87 32 6.1 13 2.5 80t 32/198 96.9
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Rodenberger, Jeff (FB) — Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987
Rodgers, Derrick (LB) — Arizona State . . . . . . . . . .2003-04
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26
Stevens, Howard (RB) — Louisville . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-74
Stewart, Jimmy (S) — Tulsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977
70 Wagner, Terrence (C) — Sacramento State . . . . . . . . . .2003 Z
87 Wainright, Frank (TE) — Northern Colorado . . . . . .1991-93
54 Roe, Bill (LB) — Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987 87 Stickles, Monty (TE) — Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968 83 Walker, Dwight (WR) — Nicholls State . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987 79 Zanders, Emanuel (G) — Jackson State . . . . . . . . . .1974-80
38 Rogers, George (RB) — South Carolina . . . . . . . . . .1981-84 68 Stieve, Terry (G) — Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-77 78 Walker, Jeff (G) — Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988-89 34 Zellars, Ray (FB) — Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995-98
41 Rogers, Jimmy (RB) — Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-84 78 Stinchcomb, Jon (T) — Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003- 80 Walker, Mike (DE) — Tulane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971
26 Rogers, Steve (RB) — Louisiana State . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975 55 Stincic, Tom (LB) — Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972 5 Walls, Wesley (TE) — Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994-95
75 Rollins, Baron (G) — Louisiana Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994 71 Stokes, Fred (DE) — Georgia Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996 4 Walsh, Steve (QB) — Miami (Fla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990-93
44 Rose, George (CB) — Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967 52 Stonebreaker, Mike (LB) — Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . .1994 21 Ward, Carl (S) — Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969
1a. traded to Houston for RB Earl Campbell 1990Draft 1a. traded to N.Y Jets (12)
(swapped 1st-round picks with N.Y. Jets)
1a. Ricky Williams, rb (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas
(choice acquired from Washington for 1st (12),
1b. Alvin Toles, lb (24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee
(choice acquired from Washington) Held April 22-23, 1990 1b. Joe Johnson, de (13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisville 3rd (71), 4th (107), 5th (144), 6th (179) & 7th
2. Daren Gilbert, t (38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cal State-Fullerton (choice acquired from N.Y. Jets) (218) round draft choices and 1st & 3rd in 2000
3. Jack Del Rio, lb (68) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern California 1. Renaldo Turnbull, de (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Virginia 2. Mario Bates, rb (44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arizona State NFL Draft
4. Billy Allen, s (95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida State 2. Vince Buck, cb (44) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Central State (Ohio) 3. Winfred Tubbs, lb (79) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas 1b. traded to Washington Redskins (12)
5. traded to Washington for RB George Rogers 3. Joel Smeenge, de (71) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Michigan 4. Doug Nussmeier, qb (116) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Idaho 2. traded to St. Louis Rams for WR Eddie Kennison (41)
6. traded to Atlanta for TE Junior Miller 4. DeMond Winston, lb (98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vanderbilt 5a. Herman Carroll, de (142) . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi State 3. traded to Washington Redskins (71)
7. Eric Martin, wr (179) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisiana State 5. Charles Arbuckle, te (125) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UCLA 5b. Craig Novitsky, g (143) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UCLA 4. traded to Washington Redskins (107)
8. Joe Kohlbrand, lb (206) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami (Fla.) 6a. Mike Buck, qb (156) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maine (choice acquired from N.Y. Jets in above trade) 5. traded to Washington Redskins (144)
9. Earl Johnson, cb (236) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .South Carolina 6b. James Williams, lb (158) . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi State 6. Derrell Mitchell, wr (176) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas Tech 6. traded to Washington Redskins (179)
10. traded to Washington for RB George Rogers (choice acquired from Minnesota through Dallas 7. Lance Lundberg, t (213) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska 7. traded to Washington Redskins (218)
11. traded to Washington for RB George Rogers and L.A. Raiders)
12. Treg Songy, s (320) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tulane 7. Scott Hough, g/t (183) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maine
8a. Gerry Gdowski, qb (207) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska
(choice acquired from L.A. Raiders)
1995Draft 2000Draft
1986Draft 8b. Derrick Carr, de (210) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bowling Green Held April 22-23, 1995 Held April 15-16, 2000
9a. Broderick Graves, rb (233) . . . . . . .Winston-Salem State
Held April 29-30, 1986 (choice acquired from L.A. Raiders) 1. Mark Fields, lb (13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington St. 1. Traded to Washington for #5 in 1999 (2)
9b. Lonnie Brockman, lb (236) . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Virginia 2. Ray Zellars, fb (44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notre Dame 2. Darren Howard, de (33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kansas State
1a. traded to Indianapolis 10a. Gary Cooper, wr (260) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clemson 3. Mike Verstegen, t (75) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wisconsin 3. Traded to Washington for #5 in 1999 (64)
1b. Jim Dombrowski, t (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia (choice acquired from L.A. Raiders) 4. Dameian Jeffries, de (108) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alabama 4. Terrelle Smith, fb (96) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arizona State
(choice acquired from Indianapolis) 10b. Ernest Spears, s (267) . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern California 5. William Strong, cb (148) . . . . . . . . . . .North Carolina St. 5a. Tutan Reyes, t (131) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi
(swapped 1st-round picks with Indianapolis) 11a. Webbie Burnett, nt (287) . . . . . . . . . . .Western Kentucky 6. Lee DeRamus, wr (184) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wisconsin 5b. From Chicago for WR Eddie Kennison to
2. Dalton Hilliard, rb (31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisiana State (choice acquired from L.A. Raiders) 7a. traded to Rams for QB Jim Everett Indianapolis for #158 & #195
3a. Rueben Mayes, rb (57) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington State 11b. traded to Philadelphia for RB Bobby Morse 7b. Travis Davis, s (242) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notre Dame 5c. Austin Wheatley te (158) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iowa
(choice acquired from Tampa Bay) 12. Chris Port, t (320) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Duke (Compensatory) (choice acquired from Indianapolis with #195 for #138)
3b. Pat Swilling, lb (60) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia Tech 5d. Chad Morton, rb (166) . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern California
(choice acquired from Indianapolis) (Compensatory)
3c. Barry Word, rb (62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia 1991Draft 1996Draft 6a.
6b.
Marc Bulger, qb (168) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Virginia
Michael Hawthorne, cb (195) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Purdue
4. Kelvin Edwards, wr (88) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Liberty Baptist
5. Reggie Sutton, cb (115) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami (Fla.) Held April 21-22, 1991 Held April 20-21, 1996 (choice acquired from Indianapolis with #158 for #138)
6. Robert Thompson, wr (142) . . . . . . . . .Youngstown State 6c. Sherrod Gideon wr (200) . . . . . . . . .Southern Mississippi
7. Gill Fenerty, rb (173) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holy Cross 1. traded to Dallas for QB Steve Walsh 1. Alex Molden, cb (11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oregon (Compensatory)
8. Filipo Mokofisi, lb (200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Utah 2. Wesley Carroll, wr (42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami (Fla.) 2. Je’Rod Cherry, cb (40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .California 7a. traded to Kansas City in exchange for defensive
9. Merlon Jones, lb (226) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida A&M 3. traded to Dallas for QB Steve Walsh 3. Brady Smith, de (70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colorado St. coordinator Ron Zook (208)
10. Jonathan Dumbauld, de (253) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kentucky 4. traded to L.A. Raiders for #6, 8, 9, 10, 11 in 1990 4. Ricky Whittle, rb (103) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oregon 7b. Kevin Houser, fb (228) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio State
11. Patrick Swoopes, nt (284) . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi State 5. Reggie Jones, cb (126) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Memphis State 5a. Mercury Hayes, wr (136) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michigan (choice acquired from Kansas City along with
12. Sebastian Brown, wr (311) . . . . . . . . .Bethune-Cookman 6. Fred McAfee, rb (154) . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi College (from Baltimore for CB Reginald Jones) defensive coordinator Ron Zook for #208)
7. Hayward Haynes, g (182) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida State 5b. Tom Ackerman, g (145) . . . . . . . . . . .Eastern Washington
8. Frank Wainright, te (210) . . . . . . . . . .Northern Colorado 5c. Terry Guess, wr (165) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gardner-Webb
1987Draft 9.
10.
Anthony Wallace, rb (237) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .California
traded to Tampa Bay for DT Robert Goff 6a.
(Compensatory)
Keno Hills, t (179) . . . . . . . . . . .Southwestern Louisiana
2001Draft
Held April 28-29, 1987 11. Scott Ross, lb (293) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern California 6b. Toderick Malone, wr (204) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alabama Held April 21-22, 2001
12. Mark Drabczak, g (321) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minnesota (Compensatory)
1. Shawn Knight, de (11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brigham Young 7a. traded to Oakland for DT Willie Broughton 1. Deuce McAllister, rb (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi
2. Lonzell Hill, wr (40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington 7b. Henry Lusk, te (246) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Utah 2. traded to Dallas for #70 & #81
3. Michael Adams, cb (67) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arkansas State 1992Draft (Compensatory) 3. traded to Green Bay for qb Aaron Brooks and te
Lamont Hall
4. Steve Trapilo, g (96) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boston College
5. Milton Mack, cb (123) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alcorn State Held April 26-27, 1992 3a. Sedrick Hodge, lb (70) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Carolina
6. Thomas Henley, wr (152) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stanford
1. Vaughn Dunbar, rb (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indiana
1997Draft 3b.
(choice acquired from Dallas)
Kenny Smith, dt (81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alabama
7. Gene Atkins, s (179) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida A&M
8. Toi Cook, cb (207) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stanford 2. traded to Dallas for QB Steve Walsh Held April 19-20, 1997 (choice acquired from Indianapolis through Dallas)
9. Scott Leach, lb (234) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio State 3a. Tyrone Legette, cb (72) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska 4. Moran Norris, fb (115) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kansas
10. Robert Clark, wr (263) . . . . . . . . .North Carolina Central (choice aquired from L.A. Raiders through Tampa Bay) 1a. traded to Oakland for #10, #39, #107, WR Daryl Hobbs (2) 5. Onome Ojo, wr (153) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cal-Davis
11. Arthur Wells, te (290) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grambling State 3b. traded to Tampa Bay 1b. Chris Naeole, g (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colorado 6. Mitch White, t (185) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oregon State
12. Tyrone Sorrells, g (319) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia Tech 4a. Gene McGuire, c (95) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notre Dame (choice acquired from Oakland for #2, #166) 7. Ennis Davis, dt (221) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern California
(choice acquired from Seattle for RB Rueben Mayes) 2a. Rob Kelly, s (33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio St.
4b. Sean Lumpkin, s (106) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minnesota 2b. Jared Tomich, de (39) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska
1988Draft 5a.
5b.
traded to Houston for RB Allen Pinkett
Torrance Small, wr (138) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alcorn State 3.
(choice acquired from Oakland for #2, #166)
Troy Davis, rb (62) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iowa St.
2002Draft
Held April 24-25, 1988 (choice acquired from Detroit for WR Brett Perriman) 4a. Danny Wuerffel, qb (99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida Held April 20-21, 2002
6. Kary Vincent, cb (164) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Texas A&M 4b. traded to Houston for #116, #165 (from Oakland for #2,
1. Craig Heyward, fb (24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh 7. traded to L.A. Raiders for S Vencie Glenn #166) 1a. Donté Stallworth, wr (13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee
2. Brett Perriman, wr (52) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami (Fla.) 8. Robert Stewart, nt (218) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alabama 4c. Keith Poole, wr (116) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arizona St. 1b. Charles Grant, de (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia
3a. traded to Denver 9. Donald Jones, lb (245) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington (choice acquired from Kansas City through Houston) (choice acquired from Miami with #125 for RB
3b. Tony Stephens, nt (81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clemson 10. Marcus Dowdell, wr (276) . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee State 5. traded to Washington for QB Heath Shuler (132) Ricky Williams & #114)
(choice acquired from Denver) 11. Mike Gisler, g (303) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston 6a. Nicky Savoie, te (165) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LSU 2. LeCharles Bentley, c (44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio State
4. Lydell Carr, fb (106) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oklahoma 12. Scott Adell, t (330) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Carolina State (from Atlanta through Houston) 3. James Allen, lb (82) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oregon State
5a. Greg Scales, te (112) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wake Forest 6b. Traded to Oakland for #10, #39, #107, WR Daryl Hobbs 4. Keyuo Craver, cb (125) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska
(from Kansas City for LB Jack Del Rio) (166) (choice acquired from Miami)
5b. Keith Taylor, cb (134) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Illinois 7. Traded to Oakland for DT Austin Robbins (203) 5. Mel Mitchell, s (150) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Kentucky
6. Bob Sims, g (162) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida 1993Draft 6a.
6b.
J.T. O’Sullivan, qb (186) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cal-Davis
John Gilmore, te (196) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penn State
7. Brian Forde, lb (190) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington State
8. Glenn Derby, t (218) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wisconsin Held April 25-26, 1993 1998Draft 7.
(choice acquired from N.Y. Jets for RB Chad Morton)
Derrius Monroe, de (224) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia Tech
9. Clarence Nunn, cb (246) . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego State
10a. Todd Santos, qb (274) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego State 1a. William Roaf, t (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisiana Tech Held April 18-19, 1998
10b. Vincent Fizer, lb (276) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southern (choice acquired from Detroit for LB Pat Swilling)
(choice acquired from Denver) 1b. Irv Smith, te (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notre Dame
(choice acquired from Phoenix through San
1.
2.
Kyle Turley, t (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego St.
Cameron Cleeland, te (40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington
2003Draft
11. Gary Couch, wr (302) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minnesota
12. Paul Jurgensen, lb (330) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia Tech Francisco in exchange of first-round picks) 3. traded to Washington for QB Heath Shuler (69) Held April 26-27, 2003
2. Reggie Freeman, lb (53) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida State 4a. Fred Weary, cb (97) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida
3. traded to San Francisco as part of exchange of (choice acquired from Oakland for CB Eric Allen) 1. Johnathan Sullivan, dt (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia
1989Draft first-round picks 4b. Julian Pittman, de (99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florida St. (choice acquired from Arizona for the Saints’ two
4a. Lorenzo Neal, fb (89) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fresno State 5. Wilmont Perry, rb (132) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Livingstone 1st round picks (#17 and #18). As part of the
Held April 23-24, 1989 (choice acquired from Detroit for LB Pat Swilling) 6. Chris Bordano, lb (161) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SMU trade, the two clubs swapped second-round picks
4b. Derek Brown, rb (109) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska 7a. traded to Carolina for S Chad Cota (196) and the Saints received Arizona’s fourth-round
1. Wayne Martin, de (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arkansas 5. Tyrone Hughes, cb (137) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nebraska 7b. Andy McCullough, wr (204) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tennessee selection.)
2. Robert Massey, cb (46) . . . . . . . . .North Carolina Central 6. Ronnie Dixon, nt (165) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cincinnati (choice acquired from Seattle for WR Daryl Hobbs) 2. Jon Stinchcomb, t (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgia
3. Kim Phillips, cb (79) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .North Texas State 7. Othello Henderson, s (193) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UCLA 7c. Ron Warner, lb (239) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kansas (choice acquired from Arizona in exchange of
4. Michael Mayes, cb (106) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisiana State 8. Jon Kirksey, nt (221) . . . . . . . . . . .Cal State- Sacramento (Compensatory) second-round picks; Arizona received #54)
5. Kevin Haverdink, t (133) . . . . . . . . . . .Western Michigan 3a. (# 78, from Kansas City for T William Roaf)
6. Floyd Turner, wr (159) . . . . . . .Northwestern State (La.) choice traded to New England for S Tebucky
7. David Griggs, lb (186) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Virginia Jones, along with a seventh-round choice (239)
8. Fred Hadley, wr (213) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mississippi State and a fourth-round pick in 2004.
9. Jerry Leggett, lb (246) . . . . . . . . . . . .Cal State-Fullerton 3b. Cie Grant, lb (86) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ohio State