Les East

New Orleans

Sports Writer at The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

LSU Football Writer at The Advocate Magazine

Author of the political novel "Donkeys, Elephants and Giraffes": https:/books2read.com/Donkeys-Elephants-and-Giraffes. Independent voter and thinker.

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Saints emphasizing versatility on defensive front

2 weeks ago | saintsreport.com | Les East

You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starterLes EastStart date17 minutes ago New defensive coordinator Brandon Staley has generally operated his defenses out of a 3-4 base, but the keywords for Staley and head coach Kellen Moore are “versatility” and “flexibility.”Saints emphasizing versatility on defensive frontContinue reading...
Saints emphasizing versatility on defensive front – Crescent City Sports

2 weeks ago | crescentcitysports.com | Les East

May 22, 2025 By Les East Category: Saints METAIRIE – The front of the New Orleans Saints’ base defense has featured four defensive linemen and three linebackers for the last several seasons. Like all NFL teams they have had situational packages featuring various numbers of linemen, linebackers and defensive backs.
Kellen Moore’s first Saints team will breeze through this schedule

3 weeks ago | saintsreport.com | Les East

Hope springs eternal each spring when the NFL releases its schedule, but the league doesn’t seem too impressed with New Orleans’ prospects for 2025.
Kellen Moore’s first Saints team will breeze through this schedule – Crescent City Sports

3 weeks ago | crescentcitysports.com | Les East

May 14, 2025 By Les East Category: Analysis, Saints The New Orleans Saints have a new head coach in Kellen Moore. They’ll have a new starting quarterback, presumably one of three youngsters – rookie Tyler Shough, second-year player Spencer Rattler or third-year player Jake Haener – next season.
Saints rookie mini-camp puts many in the spotlight

4 weeks ago | saintsreport.com | Les East

The New Orleans Saints’ rookie mini-camp features far more marquee persons than normal.
Saints rookie mini-camp puts many in the spotlight – Crescent City Sports

4 weeks ago | crescentcitysports.com | Les East

May 10, 2025 By Les East Category: Saints METAIRIE – The New Orleans Saints’ rookie mini-camp features far more marquee persons than normal. The team’s highest draft choice automatically draws a lot of attention, and this year is no different as first-round pick Kelvin Banks Jr. arrives as the presumed final piece to an evolving puzzle on the offensive line.
Derek Carr’s retirement from Saints best for all involved

4 weeks ago | saintsreport.com | Les East

Derek Carr’s brief career with the New Orleans Saints didn’t go as well as he or the organization thought it would.
Derek Carr’s retirement from Saints best for all involved – Crescent City Sports

4 weeks ago | crescentcitysports.com | Les East

May 10, 2025 By Les East Category: Analysis, Saints METAIRIE – Derek Carr’s brief career with the New Orleans Saints didn’t go as well as he or the organization thought it would. Mostly it was just plain weird. Injuries were a big part of the disappointment and unanswered questions at the end constituted the weird part.
Western Conference Shake-Up: Young Stars Overtake NBA Veterans in 2025 Playoffs

1 month ago | deadspin.com | Les East

The NBA Western Conference playoffs are confirming a changing of the guard at the top of the conference. Sure, the playoff tournament is just getting started, but traditionally powerful franchises featuring some of the league’s biggest names have been eliminated or are struggling to advance — while less accomplished teams, featuring young and mostly homegrown stars, have established themselves as the pace-setters as they await second-round opponents. This is interesting.
Novak, Griffin get PGA breakthrough win at the Zurich Classic – Crescent City Sports

1 month ago | crescentcitysports.com | Les East

April 27, 2025 By Les East Category: Golf, Local WESTWEGO – Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin were in a tight battle with two other teams on the back nine in the final round of the 2025 Zurich Classic on Sunday at the TPC of Louisiana.