It's official: Reggie Bush most definitely does not have any interest in playing football for the New Orleans Saints any longer.

Earlier today Reggie took to Twitter yet again, showing the world exactly how uncommitted he is to the game of football during these unsure times of the NFL lockout with another ludicrous public outburst: 

Why are TV remotes so hard to find? Seems like they disappear in the house so easy and they know the perfect spot to hide!

Been trying to find my remote the last 15 minutes

Obviously Reggie is too busy sitting at home, searching for his remote and watching TV instead of working out with the Saints or, at least, on his own. This is just the latest in a long line of questionable internet tantrums by the former Heisman winning running back. If any of Bush's previous hysterics didn't cause you to question his dedication and work ethic, this most recent one surely will. We have all got to wonder about Bush's commitment to the Saints, the fans and the city of New Orleans at this point. 

Things went very smoothly during the Saints player-organized practices on Tulane's campus earlier this week. A little too smooth as far as Sean Payton is concerned. 

In a monumental move that is sure to rock the NFL world, the Saints have announced that they have fired the head coach of five years and will replace him by none other than starting quarterback Drew Brees.

Brees, who has gotten a lot of positive press this week for organizing the practices and for coming out of pocket to fund the Tulane staff, fly in personal trainers and insure young players, showed so much leadership and initiative this week that team officials wasted no time making their decision. 

The announcement of the shocking move came from Saints VP of Communication Greg Bensel early this morning via his Twitter account:

 The Saints have terminated the contract of Sean Payton. #WINNING

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In a surprise move that's sure to rattle Who Dat Nation to its very core, Gregg Williams announced today that he is leaving the Saints to head coach the UFL's newest franchise - the Birmingham Ballbreakers. Said Williams, "When they told me the name of this new team, I had to accept the offer. Players have used this term to describe me and my intense coaching style many, many times in the past. This new club will fit me like a glove."

This addition brings the UFL's number of teams to six and enables them to create two equal divisions of three teams. The winner of each division will square off against each other in their annual championship game for the William Hambrecht Trophy.

So, why would Coach Williams want to leave the NFL? He says it's because of the UFL's extremely lax labor rules:

"Apparently, they've found a big loophole in the sports labor laws that allows coaches to really get after their players. I mean really kick these guys in the ass when you're training them. We're talking third-world Turkmenistan here. HOOYAH! I now finally get to live out a dream I've long had of incorporating a pneumatic nail gun into my team drills. Nothing teaches a defensive player how to get around the corner and pressure the quarterback like an ass full of roof tacks. I could never do this while in the NFL because of their stupid rules. These UFL guys don't make enough money for them to be able to protest, so this is gonna be fun. I know this UFL is struggling right now and I'm no f***ing savior, but I really think we can single-handedly get this league some national exposure. Nothing draws the fans in like senseless carnage.

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Just days after asking fans to vote for him to appear on his second consecutive Madden video game cover, EA Sports has granted Saints quarterback Drew Brees his wish.

"We are proud to have Drew featured on the cover of Madden 12," said an EA Sports representative this morning. "Because he's been a prominent face and voice for the players during the NFL's labor negotiations, we thought he'd be the perfect fit again this year."

He won't be the only one gracing the front of the yet-to-be released video game, however. The new cover will portray several key figures from the NFL labor negotiations and subsequent lockout currently playing out in court. 

Canal Street Chronicles has obtained a secret sneak peak at the cover of the latest installment from the Madden video game franchise. As usual, the amazingly talented programming team over at EA Sports has thought of every little detail. 

The New Orleans Sai...err...Voodoo lost a heart-breaker to the Tampa Bay Storm 46-40 at the New Orleans Arena last night in their first game back since the franchise folded over two years ago.

The Voodoo's offense did enough to win the game, thanks in large part to the outstanding play of wide receiver P.J. Berry who caught two TD's and also returned a kickoff for a score. But Tampa Bay's defense was just too much, particularly for the offensive line, who allowed Voodoo quarterback and local product Danny Wimprine (20/29, 230 yds, 3 TDs) to be harassed all night. 

"I'm embarrassed. I didn't wait around three years for this, that's for sure," Wimprine said. "It falls on my shoulders. I take responsibility."    

Not a great start for the local AFL team but the season is long and a little rust has to be expected after such a prolonged hiatus.

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Don't expect a new collective bargaining agreement to get done before the current CBA expires this week. 

In an move that shows just how serious they are about having their demands met, the NFL players have voted to have one of televisions highest paid actors, Charlie Sheen, represent them in their negotiations with team owners. 

When asked why someone with absolutely no bargaining, business or legal experience - other than his role in Wall Street - was chosen to get involved, Sheen was readily available for comment, "Because I'm me, because I'm different, I have a different constitution, a different brain, a different heart. I got tiger blood, man."

Sheen added, "People can't figure me out, they can't process me, I don't expect them to. You can't process me with the normal brain. I'm tired of pretending like I'm not special. I'm tired of pretending like I'm not bitchin', a total frickin' rock star from Mars."

Many unanswered questions remain, including how he plans to resolve the myriad issues between players and owners. But Sheen has got a plan and he isn't worried one bit.  

"It's called Charlie Sheen," said the strung out father of five. "It's not available because if you try it once you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."    

One thing is for sure: Sheen is taking no prisoners. 

"I'm here to collect. They're gonna lose. They're gonna lose in a courtroom if necessary," threatened Sheen. "So, I would recommend that they do an out of court settlement and fix this whole thing, and pay the players, and get the 2011 season back on board."    

"Come Wednesday morning, they're going to rename it the Charlie Football League, and not National Football League. Duh, winning!"    

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In a surprising move, the New Orleans Saints announced this morning that they've hired Beth Payton, wife of head coach Sean Payton, as a coaching assistant for the team. 

Greg Bensel broke the news early this morning via his Twitter account...

Saints hired Sean Payton's wife Beth as assistant #whipped

During a press conference with Mickey Loomis today, the general manager was bombarded with questions about the move. 

"We [Saints front office] found out about Sean's intentions to move to Dallas when you guys did. He had never mentioned it to us...but it confirmed what we had been thinking for quite a while: that Beth really calls the shots. Probably has been for a while."

So the Saints have decided to stop wasting time with just a fraction of what the Payton household has to offer and get right to it's core. Loomis explains, "Behind every great man is a great woman. Why keep messing around with Sean when it's obviously Beth we want?"

Indeed she has been at the center of many great Saints-related decisions. In her first meeting with local media today as a Saints coaching assistant,  Mrs. Payton was noticeably excited about her new job but maintained a familiar edge of cockiness as she revealed some previously unknown truths, "It was me who convinced Sean to take the job here in New Orleans back in 2006. It was me who believed Drew's shoulder would be fine. And it was me who convinced Sean to give up part of his salary to help acquire Gregg Williams," said the more verbose Payton.

"Investing in film tax credits with Kevin Houser? You know who was behind that one." 

When asked about the opportunity to work with his wife, coach Payton grimaced while grinding his Juicy Fruit intensely, "I'm looking forward to game planning with her on those 90-minute plane rides to New Orleans."

The Saints general manager elaborated, "Beth will have many responsibilities within the organization. Too many to really elaborate. We're still feeling that out.

"But don't let her 'assistant' title fool you. There's a new sheriff in town," said Loomis.  

There are unconfirmed rumors that Beth Payton's first move as coaching assistant is to take over play calling duties from her husband. 

More on this story as is becomes available. 

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