Fleur-de-Links Saturday, December 18: Saints Are On The Defensive
by Hans Petersen on Dec 18, 2010 4:18 PM CST
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PrintLots of talk lately about the New Orleans Saints defense and how it compares to the Baltimore Ravens defense. Which unit will prevail on Sunday? If only there were some way to answer this question. Oh yeah, the final score. Both teams' offenses will have a little something to say about that, however.
In today's F-D-L, we have snippets from Gregg Williams' press conference, Miami LB pieces, a bit on Josh Wilson, who saved the game for Baltimore last week (could he be the Ravens' Malcolm Jenkins?...aw, I'm just Joshin' - see what I did there? It's no Janksgiving, but it's in the ballpark, isn't it?), Friday's final injury report, some feature stories from the Saints and Ravens, another weather outlook, and game previews.
Given it's December, and we're outdoors, here's a link to the current conditions for the 21230 (Baltimore, MD).
Make the jump, if you dare!!
T_Porter22 Woke up from a nap.....i'm still sleepy, but i'm also hungry...uggggh to the kitchen...#breakfast on deck....#fatboyatheart
HeathEvans "@WhoDatHandiFan: @HeathEvans Happy Holidays Heath, Hope to see you soon."Merry Christmas buddy
alexbrown96 Interesting paintings to say the least...RT @sportspainter: Predict correct final score of KState vs#Gators to (cont) http://tl.gd/7ibpgs
jeffduncantp Scooter is the Man. RT @BigAssSaintsFanScooter Hobbs of LC American Press has an article in today's paper. Saying your book is a must read.
LanceMoore16 Happy Saturday errrbody!!! Watched The Town last night w @NickMoore_1. One of the best movies I've seen in a minute. Anybody else see it?
JonVilma51 Bowl season starts today....jus glad my canes aren't kicking it off lol
JonVilma51 Shot out to uconn's women basketball team... Looking to tie ucla's 88 game win streak tomm, that's Big Time
jeffduncantp Just arrived in gray Baltimore. Weather isn't bad. 36 degrees. If it's like this tomorrow the conditions shouldn't be a factor.
jeffduncantp Awesome.... RT @TheOnion: Report: States Quietly Raising Speed Limits Near Failing Schoolshttp://onion.com/giT76G
jgoody76 Bout to takeoff for bmore! I'm gonna watch Dexter the entire flight!
jgoody76 Is this a subliminal? To my boomama RT @OfficialGurl56: I wish I had a lunch date mate!!! Man I'm hungry!!!
sharper42 Just landed in baltimore, crab cakes and football.
usama_young28 Around the corner from the crib. Gotta get with my fam before meetings
T_Porter22 In Baltimore....idc what nobody says I'm so cold I can't even blink!...my eyelids are freezing
JonVilma51 Not too cold here in bmore..it looks like its 8 pm already tho lol
reggie_bush Just touched down in Baltimore getting ready for our game vs. the Ravens tomorrow! Trust me you guys don't wanna miss this game! Who Dat!
ivory_29 Not too cold in Baltimore but it's Already dark..
jeffduncantp Chris Ivory made the trip to Baltimore with the#Saints. Officially he's a game-time decision. I think its very doubtful that he plays Sun.
From the Saints Sideline
New Orleans Saints defense eager to outshine Baltimore Ravens defense | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said Saints play better with a chip on their shoulders.
New Orleans Saints' Gregg Williams loves the way Ray Lewis and Jon Vilma play linebacker | NOLA.com
Staff report - He said he likes those linebackers from Miami.
Special Breed | 2theadvocate.com
Les East - Former Miami LBs Vilma, Lewis share talent, passion for the game.
Saints look to overcome cold temps again at Ravens | neworleans.com
B A-W
Stark Raving Ravens
Game Preview: Saints at Ravens | baltimoreravens.com
Video - player and coach comments.
Game Preview: Momentum Could Carry To Playoffs | baltimoreravens.com
Mike Duffy - A win against the Saints could set the Ravens on a positive path to the postseason.
Matchups To Watch: Reed vs. Brees " Baltimore Ravens Blogs | baltimoreravens.com
Ryan Mink
Ravens Insider: Saints' Brees adept at sharing the wealth (and the football) | baltimoresun.com
Edward Lee
Ravens Insider: Stallworth gets another shot at old friends | baltimoresun.com
Edward Lee
Keeping Him Grounded | baltimoreravens.com
Marisol Renner - Growing up in a large, sports-crazed family, Joe Flacco always knew he'd play football.
Wilson Back Living The Dream | baltimoreravens.com
Ryan Mink - CB Josh Wilson was traded, then was a healthy scratch. Now he's the hero of the hour.
Ravens' Josh Wilson comes up big | baltimoresun.com
Ken Murray - Transition was slow for cornerback, but he's coming on fast
Ravens Insider: Mason within reach of passing Heap for franchise lead in catches | baltimoresun.com
Edward Lee - Derrick Mason is within reach of a number of milestones, which he could accomplish this Sunday when the Ravens play host to the New Orleans Saints.
Lagniappe
Brees the best | 2theadvocate.com
Brett Martel (AP)
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees fourth QB to be named AP Athlete of the Year | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Accolades continue to roll in for Super Bowl MVP.
A love song to Drew Brees, by bar-guide comic Ian Hoch | NOLA.com
Dave Walker - "C'mon, make me Mrs. Brees," he sings in hilarious new video. (In case you missed it in the Fanshots on Friday from Jeff I.B....)
Gregg Williams: Why he doesn't say good luck and five other gems | NOLA.com
Staff report - New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator sounds off.
Final Word: NFC South - NFC South Blog - ESPN.com
Pat Y. - Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 15.
AFC North injury report - AFC North Blog - ESPN.com
James Walker - Here is the final injury report for Week 15 in the AFC North.
V-Roll Roll Call
Saints Vlog: December 18 -- Duo out affects running game | neworleans.com
Brian Allee-Walsh and Les East report on final Saints' preparations before the trip to Baltimore.
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The Saints do have a better defense and offense than the Ravens. But tomorrow will be nice to here the t.v. folks talk about how much better the Saints defense is than the Ravens defense instead of always hearing about how great the Ravens defense is.
We haven’t heard too much talk this year about the Saints being so great, but things will start changing tomorrow and the Saints will be the main news again this year. The hell with always hearing about the Falcons, Patriots and Pittsburgh. We used to hear about the Jets and Bucs alot this year, but look what happened to them.
So Falcons, the seasons by far over with for us, how bout u?
Hans
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It's gonna be a great year.
by Hans Petersen on Dec 18, 2010 8:58 PM CST up reply actions
Oh also
The Falcons better look like going 13-3 this year and win the division because the Saints will be 13-3. Anything below that will not give the Falcons the division. I really think that the Seahawks will win tomorrow and of course the Falcons will lose the following week and by the time they play the Panthers, they’ll be so screwed up and lose that one also. So, I still give them a shot at the wild card at 11-5. Their luck will come to an end like the Jets and Bucs. (Of course the Bucs did luck out again last week), but how can a team like that match up in the playoffs, they couldn’t get close enough to be lucky enough to win. The Falcons know that the 3 point win against the Saints this year was by far the hardest game they’ve played this year. So they know that this upcoming game is a loss for them.
Bye, Bye birdies.
I do love our rivalry
But the only way we lose tomorrow is if we are too busy looking ahead to the Monday nighter, and the only dangerous thing the hawks have is a return game. The Monday game, I think you guys win to be honest and if you seriously think we lose to the panthers at home..I truly don’t know what to say. Goodluck with your game tomorrow and i hope the saints stay healthy.
"The only problem with invading America isn't getting past their military, but dealing with the 80 million snipers once you're in."-Joseph Stalin
by dirtybirds233 on Dec 19, 2010 12:01 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Seahawks are dangerous at home.
But there is a better chance of the sky turning purple, grass turning blue, and the Vikings blogger being inducted into Sainthood than you guys losing at home to the Panthers unless you are resting starters.
Week 15 matchup: Ravens
Week 15 motto: My right nut for no Drew Brees interceptions
Yeah, but I don't buy it
That John Fox, he’s one of the best coaches in the NFL.
It was worth the wait.
uh oh... everyone else is saying,m "weather's not to bad in bmore" except...
T_Porter22: “In Baltimore….idc what nobody says I’m so cold I can’t even blink!…my eyelids are freezing”
"You can't be king of the world, if you're a slave to the grind."
Somebody get that man a hot bowl of gumbo . . . . . STAT!
Fat, dumb, and happy. Hell, two out of three ain't bad!
I Want To Die In My Sleep Like My Grandpa – Not Screaming and Yelling Like His Passengers.
by Just 'Nother Day on Dec 18, 2010 11:20 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Didn't Porter go to Indiana U?
How did he lose the cold blood?
Week 15 matchup: Ravens
Week 15 motto: My right nut for no Drew Brees interceptions
At least the weather doesn't look as bad as we feared.
I’t’s supposed to be 36 at noon, partly sunny, 10-20% chance of percipitation (which i guess in Baltimore in December means snow).
Not at 32+. It might start as snow if the clouds are colder, of course, but it would melt on the way down.
Only 10% chance of percip
But temp will feel in the upper 20’s. That’s when the Ravens do most of their damage.
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