When the Saints open training camp on Friday, they’ll do so with all of their drafted rookies under contract.
Late Thursday evening, WWL 870 AM reported that the New Orleans Saints had signed Florida State cornerback Patrick Robinson to a five-year deal.
Robinson, who was the 32nd overall selection, was the last remaining player in the team’s 6-man draft class to sign.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
New Orleans Saints Training Camp Schedule
2010 Saints Training Camp
Location: 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003
Schedule:
Fri, 7/30
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Sat, 7/31
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Sun, 8/1
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Mon, 8/2
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Tue, 8/3
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Wed, 8/4
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Thu, 8/5
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Fri, 8/6
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Sat, 8/7
2:50-4:20 pm
Black & Gold
Open to Public
Sun, 8/8
Players Off
Mon, 8/9
Team Travels To New England
Tue, 8/10
Practice vs Patriots in New England
Wed, 8/11
Practice vs Patriots in New England
Thu, 8/12
6:30 pm CT
Saints at Patriots
Gillette Stadium
Fri, 8/13
Players Meetings
Sat, 8/14
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Sun, 8/15
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Mon, 8/16
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Tue, 8/17
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Wed, 8/18
8:50-11 am
Practice vs Texans
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Practice vs Texans
Closed to Public
Thu, 8/19
8:50-11 am
Practice vs Texans
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Practice vs Texans
Closed to Public
Fri, 8/20
Players Meetings
Sat, 8/21
7:00 pm CT
Saints vs Texans
Superdome
Sun, 8/22
Players Meetings
Mon, 8/23
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Tue, 8/24
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Wed, 8/25
3:40-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Thu, 8/26
Players Meetings
Fri, 8/27
7:00 pm CT
Saints vs Chargers
Superdome
Sat, 8/28
Players Meetings
Sun, 8/29
3:40-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Mon, 8/30
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Practice times and field locations are subject to change with little or no advance warning due to weather considerations or at the discretion of the head coach.
Media alerts, updates and schedule changes will be made daily on neworleanssaints.com once training camp starts.
Location: 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003
Schedule:
Fri, 7/30
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Sat, 7/31
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Sun, 8/1
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Mon, 8/2
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Tue, 8/3
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Wed, 8/4
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Thu, 8/5
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Fri, 8/6
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Sat, 8/7
2:50-4:20 pm
Black & Gold
Open to Public
Sun, 8/8
Players Off
Mon, 8/9
Team Travels To New England
Tue, 8/10
Practice vs Patriots in New England
Wed, 8/11
Practice vs Patriots in New England
Thu, 8/12
6:30 pm CT
Saints at Patriots
Gillette Stadium
Fri, 8/13
Players Meetings
Sat, 8/14
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Sun, 8/15
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Mon, 8/16
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Tue, 8/17
3:20-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Wed, 8/18
8:50-11 am
Practice vs Texans
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Practice vs Texans
Closed to Public
Thu, 8/19
8:50-11 am
Practice vs Texans
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Practice vs Texans
Closed to Public
Fri, 8/20
Players Meetings
Sat, 8/21
7:00 pm CT
Saints vs Texans
Superdome
Sun, 8/22
Players Meetings
Mon, 8/23
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Tue, 8/24
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Wed, 8/25
3:40-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Thu, 8/26
Players Meetings
Fri, 8/27
7:00 pm CT
Saints vs Chargers
Superdome
Sat, 8/28
Players Meetings
Sun, 8/29
3:40-5:45 pm
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
Mon, 8/30
8:50-11 am
Outdoor Fields
Open to Public
4:20-5:45 pm
Indoor Facility
Closed to Public
Practice times and field locations are subject to change with little or no advance warning due to weather considerations or at the discretion of the head coach.
Media alerts, updates and schedule changes will be made daily on neworleanssaints.com once training camp starts.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Saints Add Veteran Back-Up Quarterback; Sign 3rd Round Pick
The Saints organization finally followed through with a long anticipated free agent signing, coming to terms with ex-Tulane quarterback and Ruston native Patrick Ramsey on Wednesday.
According to the New Orleans Saints, the Ramsey contract is for one season.
Ever since the team decided not to retain the services of 17-year veteran Mark Brunell, whose contract expired this year, the Saints were in a precarious position as they wanted to sign an experienced hand though were handcuffed until recently by league rules related to the uncapped season.
In a bit of a coincidence, ESPN.com reported on Wednesday that Brunell signed a two-year agreement with the New York Jets, where he will back-up/mentor sophomore starting quarterback Mark Sanchez.
The Saints paid Brunell $1,555,000 in 2009 with his main on-field duty being a ball holder for Saints field goal kickers, though his one regular season appearance as starting quarterback doubtlessly signaled the beginning of the end of his time with the Black and Gold.
Saints head coach Sean Payton benched most of his starters including quarterback Drew Brees, in the regular season finale at Carolina. Brunell completed 15 of 29 passing attempts for 102 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in a loss to the Panthers, giving Saints fans a ghoulish vision of what their team would look like without the franchise player in the huddle.
It became apparent that there had to be less expensive option for ball holder and a better alternative as back-up quarterback.
The Saints, Jets, Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings, by virtue of playing in conference championship games, were hamstrung under the “Rule of Four” in their capacity to sign new unrestricted free agents until July 22nd. (Thanks to the Tennessee Titans’ website for illuminating the intricacies of free agency in this contractually unique season).
Hence the delay in signing Ramsey, who had already visited with the Saints.
The Washington Redskins selected Ramsey with the last pick in the 2002 NFL Draft’s first round. In a bit of irony, Ramsey served as Brunell’s backup in 2005 and assumed a journeyman role after the Redskins traded him to the Jets in 2006.
During his NFL career, Ramsey has thrown for a combined 5,930 yards, 35 touchdowns and 30 interceptions for the five teams that employed him and is a virtual lock to serve as Brees’s main back-up in 2010.
The Ramsey signing puts pressure on 2009 undrafted free agent Chase Danels and 2010 seventh round draftee Sean Canfield, who will battle for the team’s third quarterback slot during training camp and the four preseason games…assuming the Saints decide to keep a third quarterback on the 53-man roster.
In another move, the Saints inked third round draft pick Jimmy Graham (tight end, University of Miami) to a four-year deal. The ex-college basketball player, with his impressive height (6’6”) and vertical leap (38.5”), could be an attractive target for Brees.
With health and durability concerns following starting tight end Jeremy Shockey, Graham is expected to be the member of the team’s 2010 draft class to see the most playing time this season.
First round draft pick Patrick Robinson (cornerback, Florida State University) is the lone player selected by the Saints in the 2010 draft that has not signed with the team.
According to the New Orleans Saints, the Ramsey contract is for one season.
Ever since the team decided not to retain the services of 17-year veteran Mark Brunell, whose contract expired this year, the Saints were in a precarious position as they wanted to sign an experienced hand though were handcuffed until recently by league rules related to the uncapped season.
In a bit of a coincidence, ESPN.com reported on Wednesday that Brunell signed a two-year agreement with the New York Jets, where he will back-up/mentor sophomore starting quarterback Mark Sanchez.
The Saints paid Brunell $1,555,000 in 2009 with his main on-field duty being a ball holder for Saints field goal kickers, though his one regular season appearance as starting quarterback doubtlessly signaled the beginning of the end of his time with the Black and Gold.
Saints head coach Sean Payton benched most of his starters including quarterback Drew Brees, in the regular season finale at Carolina. Brunell completed 15 of 29 passing attempts for 102 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in a loss to the Panthers, giving Saints fans a ghoulish vision of what their team would look like without the franchise player in the huddle.
It became apparent that there had to be less expensive option for ball holder and a better alternative as back-up quarterback.
The Saints, Jets, Indianapolis Colts and Minnesota Vikings, by virtue of playing in conference championship games, were hamstrung under the “Rule of Four” in their capacity to sign new unrestricted free agents until July 22nd. (Thanks to the Tennessee Titans’ website for illuminating the intricacies of free agency in this contractually unique season).
Hence the delay in signing Ramsey, who had already visited with the Saints.
The Washington Redskins selected Ramsey with the last pick in the 2002 NFL Draft’s first round. In a bit of irony, Ramsey served as Brunell’s backup in 2005 and assumed a journeyman role after the Redskins traded him to the Jets in 2006.
During his NFL career, Ramsey has thrown for a combined 5,930 yards, 35 touchdowns and 30 interceptions for the five teams that employed him and is a virtual lock to serve as Brees’s main back-up in 2010.
The Ramsey signing puts pressure on 2009 undrafted free agent Chase Danels and 2010 seventh round draftee Sean Canfield, who will battle for the team’s third quarterback slot during training camp and the four preseason games…assuming the Saints decide to keep a third quarterback on the 53-man roster.
In another move, the Saints inked third round draft pick Jimmy Graham (tight end, University of Miami) to a four-year deal. The ex-college basketball player, with his impressive height (6’6”) and vertical leap (38.5”), could be an attractive target for Brees.
With health and durability concerns following starting tight end Jeremy Shockey, Graham is expected to be the member of the team’s 2010 draft class to see the most playing time this season.
First round draft pick Patrick Robinson (cornerback, Florida State University) is the lone player selected by the Saints in the 2010 draft that has not signed with the team.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Saints Continue to Bring in Draftees, Sign 2nd Round Pick
According to the New Orleans Saints, the team has come to terms with offensive tackle Charles Brown.
Brown, who played at the University of Southern California, was originally projected to be a first round selection but fell to the Saints, who made him the 64th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Brown, who stands 6’5” and weighs 297 pounds, signed a four year deal though he is not expected to see much action in the 2010 season. The Black and Gold offensive line was one of the strong points of the World Champions and all of its starting players have returned.
With four of the six players drafted by the Saints now under contract, the team has yet to reach deals with first round draft selection cornerback Patrick Robinson and third round draft selection tight end Jimmy Graham.
Brown, who played at the University of Southern California, was originally projected to be a first round selection but fell to the Saints, who made him the 64th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Brown, who stands 6’5” and weighs 297 pounds, signed a four year deal though he is not expected to see much action in the 2010 season. The Black and Gold offensive line was one of the strong points of the World Champions and all of its starting players have returned.
With four of the six players drafted by the Saints now under contract, the team has yet to reach deals with first round draft selection cornerback Patrick Robinson and third round draft selection tight end Jimmy Graham.
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