Author Archives: Matt Moscona

Pelicans waive guard Antonio Reeves
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has waived guard Antonio Reeves. Reeves, 6-5, 205, appeared in 44 regular season games (six starts) for the Pelicans last season, averaging 6.9 p...
Matt Moscona Jul 03, 2025 Feb 13, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Antonio Reeves (12) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) keep loose on a time out against the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Could the 2025 Saints draft class define an era like 2006 and 2017?
By Ross Jackson The 2017 and 2006 New Orleans Saints draft classes are two of the teams' most impactful rookie groups in the team's history. This year's 2025 draft class has a chance to etch their nam...
Matt Moscona Jul 03, 2025 Tork Mason/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

From Sleeper to Starter? It could happen for Saints' Quincy Riley
By Ross Jackson It's not very often that a player is drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft and immediately earns the tag of a potential starter. Usually, day three of the draft is more of a "sp...
Matt Moscona Jul 03, 2025 Feb 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisville defensive back Quincy Riley (DB28) participates in drills during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Throwback Thursday: Best SEC teams not to win a title
By Chris Marler I think about sliding doors a lot this time of year. Not our actual sliding glass door leading to the backyard. Metaphorical sliding doors that open and closed one certain way, but cou...
Matt Moscona Jul 03, 2025 LSU Tigers cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (L) and head coach Les Miles celebrate after their team's win over the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship NCAA football game in Atlanta, Georgia December 3, 2011. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

Bold Prediction: Alvin Kamara 2025 rushing total
By Ross Jackson It's always hard to believe that New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has yet to eclipse 1,000 yards rushing in a single season throughout his career. You'd never realize it be...
Matt Moscona Jul 03, 2025 Jun 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) hands the ball off to running back Alvin Kamara (41) during minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

How Kellen Moore's offense spreads the ball - and who gets left out
By Ross Jackson There is a long-running tab being generated of things that will be different for the New Orleans Saints offense going into 2025. One thing that has piqued my interest is what the team'...
Matt Moscona Jul 02, 2025 Jun 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) during receiver drills during minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Now or Never: Kendre Miller's future hinges on 2025
By Ross Jackson There are a few players headed into the New Orleans Saints' 2025 season that have to prove they can contribute consistently in order to lock down a meaningful role moving forward. For ...
Matt Moscona Jul 02, 2025 Jun 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (5) runs running back drills during minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Georgia, Alabama makes moves in active June recruiting cycle
By Chris Marler Recruiting used to feel nearly non-existent in the month of June. Thanks to incessant changes and a calendar that was put together more poorly than IKEA furniture with Elmer's glue, Ju...
Matt Moscona Jul 02, 2025 Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts after defeating the Texas Longhorns in overtime in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Derek Curiel named National Freshman of the Year
BATON ROUGE, La. - LSU outfielder Derek Curiel was named Wednesday the 2025 D1Baseball.com National Freshman of the Year. Curiel, also a Second-Team All-America, First-Team Freshman All-America and Se...
Matt Moscona Jul 02, 2025 Jun 18, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; LSU Tigers left fielder Derek Curiel (6) points to the dugout after hitting a double against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Sanker could land starting role as rookie
By Ross Jackson The 2025 New Orleans Saints rookie draft class has a chance to be one of the more foundational of the franchise's history. Much like 2006 and 2017 in recent years, this year's class he...
Matt Moscona Jul 02, 2025 May 10, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker (33) during rookie minicamp at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images




