Isaako Aaitui Rumors & News

Last week, when the Saints picked up oft-injured defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui, Dave noted the high concentration of vowels in the Samoan's name. And in April's draft, the team nabbed an offensive tackle with a name that sounds a bit ominous, TERRON ARMSTEAD (who had a freaky-great athletic performance at the Combine in March), as well as a RUFUS! (Johnson), a defensive end from tiny Tarleton State. FYI - this Rufus is only the second Rufus ever on the Saints all-time roster (Rufus Porter played LB from 1995-96). All these players have been added to a roster that already includes the ...

The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui on a two-year deal, general manager Mickey Loomis announced Thursday. The #Saints have agreed to terms with DT Isaako Aaitui on a 2-year contract — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 16, 2013 By the way, that's pronounced: e-saw-AH-co ah-ah-2-e. Whew! I'll bet somewhere right now Jerry Romig and Jim Henderson are both hoping this guy doesn't actually make the team this season. Here's a little more on the big man from Pago Pago, the capital of American Somoa. 6-foot-4, 315 pounds, originally joined the pra...