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Meachem Impresses Early
Posted by Jay Miles  June 28, 2008
Yahoo Sports Reports:
WR Robert Meachem, healthy now after being inactive for all 16 games of his rookie season because of a
knee injury that bothered him throughout training camp, appears ready to make a strong run at becoming
the third wide receiver this fall. After receiving praise from Saints coach Sean Payton, general manager
Mickey Loomis and quarterback Drew Brees for his attitude and work ethic in the spring, Meachem will at
least go into training camp with much more confidence than last season. As a result, he will likely battle
veterans Devery Henderson and Lance Moore for the third spot behind starters Marques Colston and David
Patten.
DE Smith Gets 6-Year, $70 Million Deal
Posted by Jay Miles June 12, 2008
New Orleans defensive end Will Smith agreed to a six-year contract extension on Wednesday,

Smith, a first round pick in the 2004 NFL draft, will earn $70 million according to media reports and will
become the third highest paid defensive end in the NFL behind Minnesota Vikings Jared Allen and
Indianapolis Colts Dwight Freeney.

"We are excited about getting this long-term contract done with Will," Saints vice-president and general
manager Mickey Loomis said on the team's Web site (www.neworleanssaints.com).
N.O. adds linebackers, cornerback to roster
Posted by D.A. Louis  May 28, 2008
The Times Picayune Reports:
The Saints signed free-agent linebackers Chris Graham and William Kershaw, as well as defensive back
Tuff Harris, General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Tuesday.

Loomis also announced that the Saints waived linebacker Luke Sanders, who played at LSU, and safety
Rocky Schwartz, who played at Houston, undrafted free agents who were signed after April's draft.

The Saints begin minicamp Friday.
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