New Orleans Saints Review

Our friends over at NFL Mocks are reviewing the 2006 draft, which was certainly one of the best in Saints history.  They give the Saints a B- grade, but really, how can you not get a solid A+ for a draft that netted the likes of Reggie Bush, Jahri Evans, Roman Harper and Marques Colston?!?

I can understand the feeling that Bush hasn’t lived up to all the hype (who could live up to those expectations, anyway?), but thinking about the contributions made by that draft class as a whole is another story.  The 2006 draft was pivotal in making the Saints what they are today – defending Super Bowl champions.

(Note: NFL Mocks has since revised their grade for the Saints to an A!)

The Saints are running a very unique raffle to benefit those affected by the tragic oil spill in the Gulf Coast.  The team is offering up an authentic Super Bowl Ring to the winner of the raffle!  Needless to say, I have my tickets   If you want to purchase tickets for $2 each (minimum of 5 tickets required), click here.

It was really shocking to hear that former Saints defensive tackle Norman Hand passed away at the age of 37.  The “Big Wiggle” was part of one of the Saints’ most memorable teams, the 2000 NFC West champs.  He, along with La’Roi Glover, Joe Johnson and Darren Howard were probably the best defensive line in the league that year.

Hand always seemed like a big teddy bear who really loved life.  It’s just terrible to think that he was only on this earth for such a short period of time.

My thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans.  He’ll be missed by us all.