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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Articles

Phil Galiano’s special teams provide continuity amid Saints’ changes

3 weeks ago | saintsreport.com | Les East

The New Orleans Saints are starting fresh in a lot of ways in 2025 but Galiano brings continuity in the transition.
Phil Galiano’s special teams provide continuity amid Saints’ changes – Crescent City Sports

3 weeks ago | crescentcitysports.com | Les East

June 5, 2025 By Les East Category: Saints METAIRIE – The New Orleans Saints are starting fresh in a lot of ways in 2025. They have a new head coach in Kellen Moore. They will have a new starting quarterback in (most likely) rookie Tyler Shough, or (perhaps) second-year player Spencer Rattler or (unlikely but not out of the question) third-year player Jake Haener.
Saints bring back Joel Thomas to boost run game and more

4 weeks ago | saintsreport.com | Les East

Kellen Moore said that as he was putting together his staff he already knew Thomas was an “excellent running back coach” but kept hearing other positive comments about him.
Saints bring back Joel Thomas to boost run game and more – Crescent City Sports

4 weeks ago | crescentcitysports.com | Les East

May 29, 2025 By Les East Category: Saints METAIRIE – Joel Thomas is back on the New Orleans Saints coaching staff. He is coaching the running backs, just as he did from 2015-2023, but first-year head coach Kellen Moore has entrusted him with additional significant responsibilities as associate head coach.
Saints emphasizing versatility on defensive front

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.