New Orleans Saints

Spagnuolo brings more zone defense to Saints

Curtis Lofton wants to prove Falcons wrong

If you’ve spent any time at all around New Orleans middle linebacker Curtis Lofton, you know he’s a guy with a lot of pride. That’s why I wasn’t at all surprised as I read through a transcript of Lofton’s quotes from Thursday’s media session.

Saints want to limit big plays on defense

We mentioned that the Saints will be inserting more zone coverage into their defense when we told you about linebacker Martez Wilson making the move to defensive end. If Wilson stays at end, he might have to drop into coverage from time to time.

Saints experimenting on defensive line

For the most part, the New Orleans Saints are keeping things status quo while coach Sean Payton is suspended. But interim coach Joe Vitt revealed a few tweaks when he met with the media after Thursday’s practice.

49ers' Smith: Moss, new WRs like 'Christmas'

Alex Smith looked one way, then another, finding open receivers with such ease that the toughest part might've been deciding whose turn it was in the rotation.

Cliff Avril, Detroit Lions separated by $2M

Mike and Mike in the Morning

Mike Greenberg and Marcellus Wiley share their thoughts on the NFLPA's decision to file a lawsuit alleging that the NFL conspired in collusion in 2010.

Union files suit vs. NFL, alleges collusion in '10

The union filed a federal lawsuit against the NFL, alleging that the league and its owners conspired in collusion to establish a "secret $123 million salary cap" in 2010, which under the previous labor agreement was designated as an uncapped year.

NFL: Players must wear thigh, knee pads in '13

The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union was not pleased with.