Saints acquire Mare from Dolphins
New Orleans Saints04/04/2007 8:21 AM The Times-Picayune reports the Saints traded a sixth-round pick for K Olindo Mare on Tuesday, a move that could signal the end of K John Carney's days in New Orleans. Mare, who spent his first 10 seasons with the Miami Dolphins, has been one of the league's most consistent kickers, making 81 percent of his field-goal attempts and earning a Pro Bowl trip in 1999. He also is among the league's best on kickoffs. He has led the NFL in touchbacks since 1999, including a league-high 24 last season. Read more