Jeff Duncan
@JeffDuncan_
Columnist: The Times-Picayune/NOLA.com • Analyst: WVUE-TV • Author: A Life Impossible; Payton & Brees; From Bags to Riches; Tales from the Saints Sideline
Judge & Jury: Does former @Saints star Jimmy Graham belong in HOF? We asked historians, HOF voters: talkoffametwo.com/judge-and-jury… @nflgrattogreats @GridironGuru2 @FHDude @Profhofcantonf @KenCrippen @JeffDuncan_ @wilner88 @McClain_on_NFL @uptonbell @Vito_Stellino @sdutCanepa @readjack
Julian Blackmon had seven INTs the past two seasons in Indy. The Colts took him in the middle of the third round (No. 85 overall) in the 2020 draft, between the Saints' picks of Zack Baun (No. 74) and Adam Trautman (No. 105).
The #Saints are working to sign free agent safety Julian Blackmon as a Honey Badger replacement, per sources. Nothing done but sides have been in talks. With Tyrann Mathieu retiring, Blackmon is one of the best safeties still available.
Of the many impressive things Tyrann Mathieu accomplished in his remarkable career, perhaps the most impressive was this…. In a game of giants and goliaths, he missed 16 games in 12 seasons — at 5-9, 190 pounds. At safety.
Did ya know? Jimmy Graham was the first and only Saints skill-position player to earn All-Pro/Pro Bowl honors for the first decade of the Drew Brees era. Mark Ingram made the 2014 Pro Bowl as an alternate. Otherwise, no Saints RB-WR-TE made it other than Graham from 2006-2016.
Jimmy Graham will have a solid @ProFootballHOF case in five years. He's not a lock, but his career compares favorably to Ozzie Newsome, who was inducted in 1999.
Former @Saints great @TheJimmyGraham says he plans to officially retire this year from the NFL, fittingly as a Saint. Pretty sure he'll be in the Saints HOF and Ring of Honor, and can make a strong case for the Pro Football HOF. What a ride, what a life for Graham...
That's the only one I can recall. And a truly forgettable day for the Saints...
.@JeffDuncan_ can check me on this, but I believe the only time the Saints wore gold jerseys was in 2002, when Daunte Culpepper dribbled his way in for a game-winning 2-point conversion.
Had fun doing this with Jim….
As #Saints open 2025 training camp, what needs to happen for them to exceed expectations? Which players will step up? Is Tyler Shough the anointed one at QB? @JeffDuncan_ is here to answer all the questions on Monday's #Dattitude (392). youtube.com/live/UXSvlQX-X… #NFL
If this all works out, then it’s a potential game-changer for Tulane football this season. Huge “get” for Jon Sumrall and the Green Wave.
Former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is verbally committed to Tulane, per ESPN sources. The @espn story here on the transfer, the school's vetting and his future there. espn.com/college-footba…
Chris Rose was a superstar during my early tenure at the Times-Pic. An extraordinary talent who should have won the Pulitzer Prize for his work during Katrina, he inspired me and so many of his colleagues with his genius. I admire his candor and perspective in this masterful…
Diagnosed with end-stage cirrhosis, former Times-Picayune journalist Chris Rose finds peace and solitude near the Maryland waterfalls he first loved as a teenager. Full story: bit.ly/3IxuHf2
Tremendous work by @KeithSpera & @chris_granger with this moving profile of former Times-Pic colleague Chris Rose. Writer Chris Rose gave New Orleans a voice after Katrina. Now he lives alone in the woods. nola.com/news/katrina/w…
As the kids say, Dutchtown glazing for Destrehan...
Could Justin Jefferson become the greatest wide receiver of all-time? @JustinqReid gives his thoughts on @JJettas2 ✈️
The Saints have been celebrated in song, literature and film. And now they have a musical... Jeff Duncan: First Saints musical promises to be celebration of 'family, faith and football' nola.com/sports/saints/… via @nolanews
Other than the 4,242-seat Legacy Center in Lake Charles, this will be the first major basketball arena constructed in the state of Louisiana since New Orleans Arena (now Smoothie King Center) in 1999.
Our Lady of the Lake Arena? Renderings obtained by @theadvocatebr show the hospital has pursued the naming rights for LSU's new arena. News from @PatSloanTurner: theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne…
The Saints have been celebrated in books, movies and song. Now, for the first time ever, they have a musical. My column…. Jeff Duncan: First-ever Saints musical promises to be a unique celebration of ‘family, faith and football’ nola.com/sports/saints/…
LSU is rolling in all facets of the recruiting front. Transfer portal and high school ranks....
Five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown committed to LSU, a major recruiting win for the Tigers over Texas A&M, Miami and Texas. The top player in Louisiana and the No. 5 recruit in the country plans to stay in Baton Rouge.
Shumate will make Pels’ summer league games must-watch theater with his high-flying acrobatics. He’s an oop monster.
From McNeese State to the #Pelicans, high-flying Christian Shumate looking to make leap to the NBA nola.com/sports/pelican… via @nolanews
The Saints’ alternative white helmet is revealed, appropriately, during the Wimbledon fortnight.
New alternative helmet being added to the arsenal. ⚪️
Great stuff from @JeffDuncan_ about Super Bowls in New Orleans, Saints, QB. Tyler Shough, Pelicans and the impact of Jay Johnson @LSUbaseball @WWLAMFM @MikeDetillier @CharlieLong1698 @SteveGellerWWL @WWLAMFM audacy.com/podcast/sports…
My column on a $7 million mistake… Jeff Duncan: Bringing LIV Golf to New Orleans makes no sense and little cents nola.com/sports/jeff_du…
