Fleur-de-Links - Jan. 31st: Saints Enter Final Week as 'The Champs'

by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 31, 2011 4:30 PM CST

This Sunday will crown either the Steelers or the Packers as "The Champs," which is a title they will deservedly carry throughout the 2011 season. It's been a great two years for us Saints fans. Sure, we fell a little short this season, but an 11-5 record ain't exactly chopped liver. Many Super Bowl winners in recent years never even made it back to the playoffs in the following season. We at least avoided that shortcoming.

Earlier this millennium, the Patriots didn't make it back after winning their first SB, but they did make it back the following year and won the next two. This year, the Steelers made it to the Super Bowl after winning it all two years ago and falling short of the playoffs last year. This trend makes me very optimistic for our chances in the 2011 season.

How about that Pro Bowl? How many turnovers were there? Thirty-seven? It seemed like a lot. When our man Drew Brees came in, there was really little he needed to do other than hand off the ball and run out the clock. It was cool seeing him, Carl Nicks, and Jahri Evans all on the field at the same time. I don't ever remember seeing three Saints on offense together in the Pro Bowl before. How about that Jay Glazer play call? Did you hear Drew reply, "Are you serious?" That was cool.

TWEETS:

Official_Saints New Orleans Saints

Thanks to all the fans who submitted questions for Willie Roaf - We will talk with him this afternoon & post his answers tomorrow!

HeathEvans Heath Evans

"@RyMeagher: @HeathEvans dont under-estimate the pack" I want them to win I just think the experience of Pitt will win out?

dmcallister26 deuce mcallister

"@PrettyEyeCandi: Fellas: what's the most romantic thing you've done for your lady?"Gave her the c/c and told her have fun.

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by j_bushrod7475

I better see some instant replays in the #superbowl this year, we all kno everything is better is sloooowww motionnn

GHartley5 Garrett Hartley

Just landed in NYC ! Headed to the studio for a quick tour... Hope my cooking skills are in order forth rachael ray show

HeathEvans Heath Evans

"Steelers, 24-20" is my Super Bowl prediction http://ow.ly/3Nzg7

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Going to interview Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalist Willie Roaf this afternoon. Reply to us with a question for #77! We will ask a few...

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More on Pro Bowl RT @NFLprguy: 13.4 million of u watched last nite's Pro Bowl- the most-watched all-star game of any sport since 2009

alexbrown96 Alex James Brown

Its called off season for a reason, I will begin training soon enough but now just relax RT @wcrtchicago getting lazy in the offseason Alex?

LanceMoore16 Lance Moore

Good workout today, now its time for some great lunch @dubpub w @NickMoore_1

jgoody76 jonathan goodwin

So do people really follow people they don't like?

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Pro Bowl recap: http://www.thesaintsnation.com - PS, watching so many Falcons players made me feel really really sick to my stomach

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AdamSchefter Adam Schefter

Upon walking into ESPN offices this am, a kind woman said, "Let me show you to your office." And she took me to office that said, "Jim Rome"

iWillSmith Will Smith

Haha, I ain't even drinking an acting like I'm drunk, wifey just inform me its Red Hook not Red Roof

SAINTS:

Saints: Who will stay and who will go | New Orleans News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | wwltv.com | Eye on Black and Gold
Bradley Handwerger offers his ideas as to which players will likely be back with the team next year and which likely won't be, starting with the secondary.

Vilma's 180 cost Henderson chance to play in Pro Bowl - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Jonathan Vilma was in, then he was out and then he was back in. Through all that, E.J. Henderson earned a trip to... - National Football League news

'America's Team:' What about the Saints? - NFC South Blog - ESPN

EOSB: Are the Saints on list for America's Team? | New Orleans News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | wwltv.com | Eye on Black and Gold

'America's Game: 2009 New Orleans Saints' now available on iTunes | NOLA.com
Documentary about Super Bowl season premiered Sept. 8 on the NFL Network.

New Orleans Saints can start working toward their next Super Bowl | NOLA.com
"With the Saints losing to Seattle, with us not making the playoffs (in 2002), it finally gives you closure. Now it's, 'OK, someone else is going to deal with this next year,'" said Bruschi, who works as an analyst for ESPN. "You almost need that losing experience to move on to the next year."

SENIOR BOWL:

Observations from 2011 Senior Bowl game

PRO BOWL:

Falcons get measure of redemption in Pro Bowl win

CBA TALKS:

What to expect in a lockout - NFC South Blog - ESPN

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Anyone else not surprised that FPK is on a cooking show?

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by jeff.l.b on Jan 31, 2011 4:34 PM CST reply actions

especially for Rachel Ray...

I’d go, I like her!!

2010 is cuzzin's breakout year...run with that chip bruh!

by TAYDIGGA on Jan 31, 2011 5:20 PM CST up reply actions

30 minute meal is an understatement. I’d eat that all night.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Feb 1, 2011 9:26 AM CST up reply actions

You’re a 2 minute meal man and you know it.

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by stujo4 on Feb 1, 2011 10:11 AM CST up reply actions

If by meal, you mean:

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on Feb 1, 2011 10:24 AM CST up reply actions

LAY OFF ME, I'M STARVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams

by Fat Punk Kicker on Jan 31, 2011 8:44 PM CST up reply actions

THEN DO YOUR JOB AND PUT SOME DAMN BACON ON THE TABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we kick the Vikings from the Dome to the foot of Canal Street!" - MtnExile

by Alex Swift on Jan 31, 2011 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

The Saints SB Flag will fly til Mon.

then back to the garage wall, where Old Glory is currently. Then Switch-a-Roo.

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by metryman on Jan 31, 2011 10:53 PM CST reply actions