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- NFL-National Football League roundup (Reuters) May 3 (The Sports Xchange) - Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington was arrested on two aggravated assault charges Friday, according to multiple reports. Washington had been under investigation stemming from a domestic violence incident this wee...
- Meet New York Jets’ Running Back Chris Ivory November 11, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory against the Atlanta Falcons prior to kickoff of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
- Eight in the Box: Next order of business Atlanta Falcons : Their most important issue is off the field. Quarterback Matt Ryan is headed for the last year of his contract, and there's no way the team wants him to get close to becoming a free agent.
- NFL Draft Grades: NFC South Editors Grade New Orleans Saints’ Draft Picks Jan 29, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Fans can view New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees locker at the NFL Experience during the week of Super Bowl XLVI at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
- Saints #1 Draft Pick History: Who Did You Love/Who Did You Hate? With the 2013 NFL Draft not even a week old now, fans have expounded all over the internets with their draft assessments, be them positive/negative, qualitative/quantitative, concise/long-winded, or well-informed/pulled out of their a...
- New Orleans VooDoo desperate to snap four-game losing streak Saturday at Tampa Bay Storm Not only is Tampa Bay the VooDoo's road opponent Saturday at 8 p.m., but it's also the team O'Hara quarterbacked to the ArenaBowl championship in 2003 and remained as a player-coach and offensive coordinator until 2007.
- May Without Football: An Early Look at Saint WRs Before the draft, I have mentioned my concern with the group of WRs that are left just 2 years after having the foursome of Colston, Moore, Henderson, and Meachem.
- Action aplenty (National Football Post) Cantor Gaming has released point spreads for every NFL game played from Week 1 through Week 16.
- Analysts high on New Orleans Saints’ mid-round draft choices, undrafted free agents Forum: Saints News Posted By: mvtrucking Post Time: 05-03-2013 at 03:22 PM
- Ravens hire Spagnuolo as defensive assistant The Baltimore Ravens hired former Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as a senior defensive assistant on Friday, offering Spagnuolo and opportunity at redemption following an unsettled 2012 season in which he oversaw a historically bad defense...
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- Former Saints LB Scott Fujita Talks About Retirement Former NFL linebacker Scott Fujita joined the Tim Brando Show to discuss his recently announced retirement from the NFL.
- Saints To Ask Vilma And Smith To Restructure Their Deals The Saints will ask linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith, two players embroiled in the bounty scandal, to restructure their contracts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Smith is due $10.15 million for 2013, while Vilma is owed $6 million in the final year of his deal. If the players are unwilling to restructure, [...]
- Video: Fox Sports – Schrager: Can Ryan Save Saints D? The Saints defense is a mess. Peter Schrager asks if Rob Ryan up to the task of overhauling the woeful d?
- Saints Agree To Terms With CB Keenan Lewis The Saints have made their first big splash in free agency, signing away top CB Keenan Lewis from the Steelers. Lewis joins the Saints with a five-year deal. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the former Steeler who grew up in the Crescent City, LA. In his first year as a starter for the black [...]
- Saints Add To The Defense – Take Texas FS Kenny Vaccaro With the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Saints helped out their defense, as they took Texas FS Kenny Vaccaro. Vaccaro is a highly impressive athlete and is one of the most complete safety prospects to enter the NFL the past several years. His elite speed and explosiveness allows him to make [...]
- Ivory On Trade Block, But No Deal Ready To Happen Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said running back Chris Ivory is on the trade block, but said no deal is imminent. The Jets have reportedly offered a fifth-round running back for Ivory and we’re sure Loomis is looking for a better deal. It is very likely that Ivory will be trading during the draft.
- Key Offseason Dates For The NFL By Matt Jergensen As they prepare for the 2013 season over the next few months, here’s a look at some of the key dates to keep in mind: (Note: Some of the dates for team activities like minicamp and training camp have yet to be announced). Feb. 18: Teams Can Begin Applying Franchise Tag Teams [...]
- Saints With Reported Interest In Free Agent Tackle Bryant McKinnie The Saints have reportedly shown some interest in Ravens free agent tackle Bryant McKinnie. The tackle stated the Saints rumor in a Thursday radio interview on WNST in Baltimore. A source said there were “general” talks with the Saints, but nothing more than that at this point. The Saints are certainly in the market for [...]
- Saints Release TE Thomas And Waive CB Patrick The Saints today made roster moves to try and help their cap, as the team released veteran tight end David Thomas and waived cornerback Johnny Patrick. Thomas held a salary cap number of $2.2 million with a base salary of $1.5 million for 2013, which was the final year of his contract. Patrick was only [...]
- Saints Sign Special Team Standout Courtney Roby The Saints have agreed to terms on a new contract with longtime special teams standout Courtney Roby, his agent Mark Bloom confirmed according to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Terms of the deal are not known. Roby, who has been with the Saints since 2008, was the team’s special teams captain last [...]
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- Sean Payton Recaps 2013 Saints Draft Class New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean PaytonPost Draft Press ConferenceApril 27, 2013Opening Statement: “Right now we are spending a lot of time just going through and preparing for the next phase of ...
- Mickey Loomis Pleased With Saints Draft Class The New Orleans Saints selected five players in the 2013 NFL Draft
- Saints Impressed by Rufus Johnson at the Texas vs. The Nation Game New Orleans Saints selected Rufus Johnson with the 183rd pick in the 2013 NFL Draft
- WR Kenny Stills Happy to Get Call From New Orleans Saints The New Orleans Saints drafted WR Kenny Stills with the 144th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft
- New Orleans Saints Rookie Jersey Numbers The New Orleans Saints currently have 18 rookies on their roster
- New Orleans Saints Rookie Twitter Accounts 15 New Orleans Saints rookies are on Twitter
- Mickey Loomis Talks About New Orleans Saints Rookies with WWL Radio Mickey Loomis said first round pick Kenny Vaccaro “has the quickness of a corner and yet he hits like a linebacker”
- Spots Still Available For Saints Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Event will take place on Monday, May 20, at Chateau Golf and Country Club
- John Jenkins is Anxious to Start in New Orleans The New Orleans Saints traded back in the third round to draft John Jenkins
- New Orleans Saints Announce 2013 Rookie Free Agent Class The New Orleans Saints signed 13 rookie free agents, including Tulane QB Ryan Griffin
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- Ravens hire Spagnuolo as assistant The Baltimore Ravens hired former Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as a senior defensive assistant on Friday, offering Spagnuolo and opportunity at redemption following an unsettled 2012 season in which he oversaw a historically bad defense with scandal-plagued New Orleans.
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- Saints select DE Rufus Johnson in 6th round The New Orleans Saints selected small-school defensive end Rufus Johnson with their sixth-round pick in the NFL draft.
- Cheers for RG3's calisthenics during NFL draft Robert Griffin III did a few jumping jacks, jogged in place and bounced up and down on the stage.
- Austin, Lacy lead rookie class Austin, Lacy headline 2013 NFL Draft class looking to make immediate impact.
- AP source: Jets, Ivory agree to 3-year deal A person familiar with the situation says the New York Jets and newly acquired running back Chris Ivory have agreed in principle to a three-year, $10 million deal.
- Saints take Oklahoma WR and a DE in the NFL draft The New Orleans Saints scanned the full spectrum of prospects during the final rounds of the NFL draft, bringing in a major college receiver whose father played in the NFL and a little-known Division II defensive lineman.
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- [SB Nation: Canal Street Chronicles] - Saints News 5/4/13: NFL Rookie Trading Card Preview Photos Are Out! [SB Nation: Canal Street Chronicles] - Saints News 5/4/13: NFL Rookie Trading Card Preview Photos Are Out!
- [The Advocate: Black and Gold] - A look at the Kenny Vaccaro Saints rookie card ... rookie trading cards for the 2013 rookie class. Here is the rookie card for Saints first-round pick Kenny Vaccaro. What do you think? ...
- [Fansided: Who Dat Dish] - Who Dat Dish: New Orleans Saints News, Rumors And Links For 5/4 ... eterson relates his past thoughts and opinions on Vaccaro and the some other Saints first round picks: So as I read through all this draft coverage, speculation ...
- [Black and Gold] - More on Chase Thomas ... e Remember Me? Password More on Chase Thomas this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; The more I see the happier I am we got this kid. I just don ...
- [Bloguin: Optimum Scouting] - 2013 NFL Draft: Grading the NFC South ... into the 3 rd round and flipping over to the defensive side of the ball, the Saints stopped the skid of former Georgia nose tackle John Jenkins. In Rob Ryan’s 3 ...
- [Fansided: Who Dat Dish] - NFL Draft Grades: NFC South Editors Grade New Orleans Saints’ Draft Picks ... nsided’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers site, graded the Saints as follows: 1st Round — Kenny Vaccaro, safety, Texas — Grade: B Vaccaro was ...
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- [Black and Gold] - NFC South draft grades: New Orleans Saints fill needs with studs ... ; NFC South draft grades: New Orleans Saints fill needs with studs - NFL.com... 05-03-2013, 11:17 PM # 10000 POST CLU ...
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- Saints vs Falcons: A 35 Year Tradition Of Bitter Division Rivalry Back in March, I told the readers here at Saints Tailgate the story of HOW the bitter and hated rivalry between the New Orleans Saints and those disgusting pigeon fowl known as the Atlanta Falcons got started. I told you … Continue reading →The post Saints vs Falcons: A 35 Year Tradition Of Bitter Division Rivalry appeared first on Saints News.
- LSU’s Best Place Kicker May Give Hartley A Run For His Money Next Thursday when the New Orleans Saints four-day rookie mini-camp starts there will be one extra fresh face in the crowd: former LSU placekicker Josh Jasper. Jasper’s a real special kid and had his metal tested in the fire … Continue reading →The post LSU’s Best Place Kicker May Give Hartley A Run For His Money appeared first on Saints News.
- New Kenny Vaccaro Video Has Me Getting Excited All Over Again Guys, it’s starting to look like the Texas Longhorns are both proud of their boy Kenny Vaccaro, and proud to have him playing with the New Orleans Saints. It’s all about pride. It’s all about focus. It’s all about … Continue reading →The post New Kenny Vaccaro Video Has Me Getting Excited All Over Again appeared first on Saints News.
- If Sean Mastered One Word Play Calls Last Year The NFC Is In Trouble “Flip right, double-X jet, 36 counter, naked waggle, X-7, X-quarter” “Brown Right Over Flip Zac 73 Chicago F arrow X curl” “Rex slide-Mustang Zac x-ray 24 Calf ” “Ace Right z-Dig x-Shallow” Does all that sound confusing? Those are normal … Continue reading →The post If Sean Mastered One Word Play Calls Last Year The NFC Is In Trouble appeared first on Saints News.
- Yikes! If I Brag About Bud Light, Will They Send ME 1100 Cases? If you play basketball in the heat of Miami, what’s a good way to stay cool? It stands to reason that an entire refrigerated truckload of Bud Light might help. What’s even better than getting 1100 cases of cold beer … Continue reading →The post Yikes! If I Brag About Bud Light, Will They Send ME 1100 Cases? appeared first on Saints News.
- Hindsight is 20-20 When The Dust Settles After The Draft What, you didn’t second guess Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis after the draft? If you didn’t you were the only one, ha ha… With the Saints’ 2013 Draft officially in the books, a lot has been made of the picks … Continue reading →The post Hindsight is 20-20 When The Dust Settles After The Draft appeared first on Saints News.
- Recipe: Homemade Cajun Venison Chili, Cast Iron Style There’s two schools of thought for “single dish” recipes, crockpot or cast iron, usually a well-seasoned Dutch oven. The crock pot lends itself more to dry beans, uncooked meat, ease of preparation and requires more time. It’s a good way … Continue reading →The post Recipe: Homemade Cajun Venison Chili, Cast Iron Style appeared first on Saints News.
- The Top 30 Highest Saints Salaries – Balancing The Checkbook Any amount of money that exceeds $120 million (like the Saints salary cap) is such a mind-boggling amount that it’s hard to put it into perspective. When you break it down by player it starts to get a bit closer … Continue reading →The post The Top 30 Highest Saints Salaries – Balancing The Checkbook appeared first on Saints News.
- A Look Inside Sean Payton’s Mind: What Rookie Selections Tell Us Every move Sean Payton makes has a purpose, even if it’s not evident to the fans. Looking at how many bets Sean Payton placed by position with his rookie selections could tell us the direction that he envisions the Saints … Continue reading →The post A Look Inside Sean Payton’s Mind: What Rookie Selections Tell Us appeared first on Saints News.
- Highlight Videos: New Saints UDFA’s Ryan Griffin and Chase Thomas It occurred to us this morning that most all of you have seen game video of most of the college players in the 2013 draft, but most likely you were caught by surprise when Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis … Continue reading →The post Highlight Videos: New Saints UDFA’s Ryan Griffin and Chase Thomas appeared first on Saints News.
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- Saints News 5/4/13: NFL Rookie Trading Card Preview Photos Are Out! Saints News 5/4/13: NFL Rookie Trading Card Preview Photos Are Out!
- Saints #1 Draft Pick History: Who Did You Love/Who Did You Hate? Saints #1 Draft Pick History: Who Did You Love/Who Did You Hate?
- Saints News 5/3/13: Ravens Hire Steve Spagnuolo as Senior Defensive Assistant Saints News 5/3/13: Ravens Hire Steve Spagnuolo as Senior Defensive Assistant
- New Orleans Saints Post-Draft Mailbag: Submit Your Questions New Orleans Saints Post-Draft Mailbag: Submit Your Questions
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2013 NFL Draft and Free Agency Roster Moves Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2013 NFL Draft and Free Agency Roster Moves
- 2013 NFL Draft Results: New Orleans Saints Offensive Depth Chart Update 2013 NFL Draft Results: New Orleans Saints Offensive Depth Chart Update
- Saints News 5/2/13: Darren Sharper Likes Saints' First-Round Selection Of Kenny Vaccaro Saints News 5/2/13: Darren Sharper Likes Saints' First-Round Selection Of Kenny Vaccaro
- New Orleans Saints Safety Roman Harper Has Plenty of Competition in 2013 New Orleans Saints Safety Roman Harper Has Plenty of Competition in 2013
- New Orleans Saints 2013 NFL Draft Review Podcast New Orleans Saints 2013 NFL Draft Review Podcast
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- Key Offseason Dates For The NFL By Matt Jergensen As they prepare for the 2013 season over the next few months, here’s a look at some of the key dates to keep in mind: (Note: Some of the dates for team activities like minicamp and training camp have yet to be announced). Feb. 18: Teams Can Begin Applying Franchise Tag Teams [...]
- Former Saints LB Scott Fujita Talks About Retirement Former NFL linebacker Scott Fujita joined the Tim Brando Show to discuss his recently announced retirement from the NFL.
- Saints Release TE Thomas And Waive CB Patrick The Saints today made roster moves to try and help their cap, as the team released veteran tight end David Thomas and waived cornerback Johnny Patrick. Thomas held a salary cap number of $2.2 million with a base salary of $1.5 million for 2013, which was the final year of his contract. Patrick was only [...]
- Saints Agree To Terms With CB Keenan Lewis The Saints have made their first big splash in free agency, signing away top CB Keenan Lewis from the Steelers. Lewis joins the Saints with a five-year deal. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the former Steeler who grew up in the Crescent City, LA. In his first year as a starter for the black [...]
- Saints To Ask Vilma And Smith To Restructure Their Deals The Saints will ask linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith, two players embroiled in the bounty scandal, to restructure their contracts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Smith is due $10.15 million for 2013, while Vilma is owed $6 million in the final year of his deal. If the players are unwilling to restructure, [...]
- Saints Add To The Defense – Take Texas FS Kenny Vaccaro With the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Saints helped out their defense, as they took Texas FS Kenny Vaccaro. Vaccaro is a highly impressive athlete and is one of the most complete safety prospects to enter the NFL the past several years. His elite speed and explosiveness allows him to make [...]
- Video: Fox Sports – Schrager: Can Ryan Save Saints D? The Saints defense is a mess. Peter Schrager asks if Rob Ryan up to the task of overhauling the woeful d?
- Ivory On Trade Block, But No Deal Ready To Happen Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said running back Chris Ivory is on the trade block, but said no deal is imminent. The Jets have reportedly offered a fifth-round running back for Ivory and we’re sure Loomis is looking for a better deal. It is very likely that Ivory will be trading during the draft.
- Saints Sign Special Team Standout Courtney Roby The Saints have agreed to terms on a new contract with longtime special teams standout Courtney Roby, his agent Mark Bloom confirmed according to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. Terms of the deal are not known. Roby, who has been with the Saints since 2008, was the team’s special teams captain last [...]
- Saints With Reported Interest In Free Agent Tackle Bryant McKinnie The Saints have reportedly shown some interest in Ravens free agent tackle Bryant McKinnie. The tackle stated the Saints rumor in a Thursday radio interview on WNST in Baltimore. A source said there were “general” talks with the Saints, but nothing more than that at this point. The Saints are certainly in the market for [...]
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- Saints Nation: Post Draft Thoughts I went 1-5 in my picks with the Saints getting Terron Armstead, OT from Arkansas Pine-Bluff, so at least I was able to predict one correctly before the draft. While we are on Armstead, I like the pick for where the Saints got him in the third round. He gives us a highly athletic left tackle that may or may not start in the first year but will be there when we need him to be, and it allows for a more complete offensive line after the departure of Jermon Bushrod. Moving on to the first round with the pick of Kenny Vaccaro, I'm okay with this pick. As all of you know, I wanted Barkevious Mingo more than anyone not named Dion Jordan. Whereas the Saints didn't get my guy, they still got help on the backside of the defense and that's what matters in the first round. I've heard mixed reviews about this guy ranging from not being able to make tackles on a consistent basis to having elite athleticism so that plays into my final verdict of "I'm okay with th...
- Cardinals Could Be An Option For Free Agent DT Sedrick Ellis Mike Jurecki is “hearing“ that the Arizona Cardinals could have interest in free agent DT Sedrick Ellis. Ellis, 27, is a former first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints, but he has yet to live up to his draft status. This offseason, Ellis has found almost no interest on the open market, despite the fact that he’s still young and there were very few options available at defensive tackle. Arizona could use some additional depth on their defensive line and they should be able to get him under contract for a very reasonable sum of money. The problem with Ellis is that he offers almost nothing in terms of interior pass rush and has also struggled against the run in recent years, so he’s really more a guy who just takes up space. If he’s signed at some point in the near future, it’s doubtful that he would be guaranteed a roster spot. The post Cardinals Could Be An Option For Free Agent DT Sedrick Ellis appeared first on NFL Trade Rumors -.
- Saints Nation: Optimum Scouting on Kenny Vaccaro I caught up with Eric Galko of Optimum Scouting over the weekend to get his view of the Saints' first round pick and felt it was very valuable feedback to share. Optimum Scouting is one of the most popular sites on the Bloguin Network and is worth frequent visitation during draft season in particular. They are a worthwile follow on twitter, as well. It's also worth quickly noting that they posted a list of top 120 undrafted players, with Chase Thomas coming in at #3 and Kevin Reddick coming in at #21. Here's what Eric had to say about Vaccaro: Vaccaro is a guy I call the "Anti-Matchup Nightmare". Teams in the NFL are trying to find slot receivers, running backs, or tight ends that can give defenses problems. Kenny Vaccaro can play in center field, but he can match-up with the NFL's best playmakers and take away the unique advantage teams like the Patriots, Broncos, and Falcons have.
- Drew Brees and Wife Love the Movies We are a fun couple T… Drew Brees gets paid to wear a uniform. When he’s not making money wearing a helmet and pads, he still likes to dress up in costume. The Saints QB and his lovely wife got into the movie spirit this past month, dressing up for two private screenings. Brees and the Rock are pretty friendly, so of course Drew had to see G.I. Joe and Pain and Gain. Sounds more like a punishment.-TO Drew Brees bullied over birthmark Pepsi Showdown feat. One Direction & Drew Brees
- Mickey Loomis Suggests Several Saints Veterans Will Not Remain With Team In 2013 Shortly after the draft concluded, Saints GM Mickey Loomis spoke to the media on a variety of subjects pertaining to the draft and the players the Saints selected. The little nugget of info that seems to be attracting the most attention right now is the short answer Loomis gave at the end when asked about free agents Sedrick Ellis, Devery Henderson, and Scott Shanle. He said simply, ""Look, they’re free agents and probably not part of our plans for this year." Seems pretty definite that their playing days in Saints uniforms are over. Source: SBNation.com
- Saints sign 13 rookie free agents One of the most underrated post draft activities is the chase for undrafted free agents. Teams can find diamonds in the rough by combing though their draft boards and finding out who is left. According to NewOrleansSaints.com, in the everlasting quest for talent, the Saints have signed 13 rookie free agents. West Virginia running back Shawne Alston Illinois defensive end Glenn Foster Idaho State tight end Josh Hill Utah cornerback Ryan Lacy Grand Valley State guard Tim Lelito Nebraska linebacker Eric Martin Michigan center Elliot Mealer Louisiana-Monroe tight end Keavon Milton Central Florida linebacker Rayford Shipman Georgia Tech cornerback Rod Sweeting Stanford linebacker Chase Thomas North Carolina linebacker Kevin Reddick Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin
- Saints Nation: Do the Saints Need More Extensive Sub Packages on Defense? I'm not going to lie, this post was entirely motivated by the piece I read by Reid on SaintsWin. In fact, Reid is one of my very favorite Saints bloggers to read and I recommend you follow him on twitter to get more familiar with his stuff. His post got me thinking not just about the safety position, but the entire defense. Remember when football in the 80s and 90s was played where you had your 11 starters and they played the entire game? They were only replaced if someone got hurt or needed a breather. Heck, before that era in the 40s guys used to have to go both ways in a largely one-platoon system. Back then if you subbed one guy out, you had to sub out the entire unit similar to what they do in hockey sometimes with a line change. That time has changed, and I think the drafting of Kenny Vaccaro possibly further signals that for the future of the Saints' defense. Sean Payton's offense has really shifted from the traditional mold. Unless you're Drew Brees or ...
- Sean Payton Visits the Capital I’m getting ready for life after football T… New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton swung by the State Capitol yesterday to lunch with legislators and visit each chamber. Payton met with the youngest serving member of the Louisiana State Senate — Not sure why, but to me, Payton has always felt like a used car salesman.-TO Sean Payton Spotted a Tad Bit Nipply Sean Payton and Snoop couple UP
- Playmates and Pro Athletes at Encore Beach Club Another Vegas weekend T… New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma sure knows how to unwind in the off-season. Vilma partied in splendor over the weekend at Encore Beach Club in Wynn Las Vegas — checking out a DJ set by Will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas fame — hanging out in the DJ VIP section with Black Eye Peas member Apl.De.Ap, Playboy Playmates Ashley Doris (Miss March 2013) and Jaslyn Ome (Miss April 2013), and a crew of 10 friends. The group kept refreshed with Grey Goose cocktails and Heinekens.-TO Katherine Webb at Encore Beach Club NFL’er at Andrea’s and Surrender Nightclub
- Is Chris Ivory Atop the Depth Chart with Jets? Well after weeks of speculation, the New York Jets finally pulled the trigger and acquired the services of running back Chris Ivory from the New Orleans Saints for a fourth round pick. The Saints have had Ivory stashed away for quite some time and had been trying to move him this off-season. The Jets were in need of running back depth after Shonn Greene signed in Tennessee. New York did acquire promising veteran, Mike Goodson and still have Bilal Powell but neither of them are sure things to start. Ivory should move up to be the #1 RB with this news. He has the most potential to be an every down back and has proven to be a good back for at least a significant stretch of time. In 2010, he broke onto the fantasy scene carrying the ball 137 times for 716 yards and 3 touchdowns while Pierre Thomas was injured. He has played sparingly since, but does well when given a chance. He rushed for 5.4 YPC on 40 carries last season. The question mark for Ivory is whether or not he can catch out o...