Fleur-de-Links: September 6, 2011

by Jon Banks on Sep 6, 2011 3:00 PM CDT

TWEETS:

camjordan94 cameron jordan

I was so tired I don't remember fallin asleep

"@PatMcAfeeShow: Yoo @thomasmorstead what was your big ball of preseason"5.52 secs, but was only 48 yds.... Ask me my big ball yardage......

thomasmorstead Thomas Morstead

"@PatMcAfeeShow: @thomasmorstead was that practice or game? What was the yardage one?"haha practice in team, thought that was the bet...

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#Saints defense says tackling won't be an issue: bit.ly/n3TXzf

garlandgillen Garland Gillen

We are awaiting Coach Payton at #Saints Facility right now...

CBSSportsNFLNO Saints RapidReports

#saints Brees vs. Rodgers a rare battle of Super Bowl MVP QBs bit.ly/qabtVa

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#Saints Prax/INJ Report: DNP -- WR Lance Moore, K Garrett Hartley; Limited -- DT Tom Johnson, WR Adrian Arrington

LHolderCBS Larry Holder

Didn't practice: Lance Moore (groin), Garrett Hartley (hip). Limited: DT Tom Johnson (calf), WR Adrian Arrington (knee).

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Payton on early games: "Early on in the season, there is a little bit of an uncertainty. There’s going to have to be some adjustments."

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Payton on kicking game: "I don’t know that we’ve kicked him anymore, but certainly the snap-hold process we’ve worked more "

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Payton on Rodgers: "Can really break down the defense with his feet. Exceptional guy in the pocket. Doesn’t just move to run. "

garlandgillen Garland Gillen

Payton says Rogers is an elite level QB. He's very accurate, we need to make him uncomfortable. Need great coverage, and pass rush.

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Payton says Rodgers was the best in the league a season ago against pressure (5 or more players rushing him).

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Payton on Rodgers: "You have to be somewhat judicious when you choose to pressure."

LHolderCBS Larry Holder

Payton didn't say whether or not he likes the KO rule change, but he understands it.

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Payton didn't say he liked or didn't like the new kickoff rule, but he understands it. Says there's a 3-1 more chance of injury on kickoffs.

LHolderCBS Larry Holder

Payton said that league-wide the KO rule will affect scoring. With the Saints offense, though, he feels good about the rule.

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Payton says the new rule doesn't necessarily change the #Saints' strategy. Says they'd be pretty conservative anyway.

miketripletttp Mike Triplett

Tough to say if #Saints WR Lance Moore will play Thursday against #Packers. Chances are, his official status will be "questionable" tomorrow

miketripletttp Mike Triplett

#Saints Sean Payton said Lance Moore would be the type of guy who could mentally handle playing without practicing all week.

LHolderCBS Larry Holder

Moore said he can try to convince team to let him play, but not sure if that will work. Also said night game gives him more time to heal.

SAINTS LINKS:

Sean Payton's contract extension with the New Orleans Saints a move for stability | NOLA.com
The team locked him up until 2015 season

New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma praised by his teammates and foes | NOLA.com
He is competitive, driven, and a leader on the team

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tosses doubters aside | NOLA.com
The comparisons to Brett Favre have finally ended

Coach Sean Payton has justified the faith that GM Mickey Loomis had in him | NOLA.com
After a couple of down years, Payton has things going in the right direction

New Orleans Saints receiver Lance Moore misses practice again Tuesday | NOLA.com
No new players on Saints' injury report

Q&A with Mickey Loomis

Vilma Talks About Facing the Packers

New Orleans Saints have some new faces that might give the Green Bay Packers reason to pause | NOLA.com
Two weeks ago the Packers were expecting two completely different defensive ends

New Orleans Saints; Drew Brees Next In Line For Contract Ext | Who Dat Dish
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said his deal isn’t tied to any pending extension for quarterback Drew Brees when asked during his new's conference about his contract extention.

Packers plan to split backfield reps Thursday night | ProFootballTalk
There has been plenty of speculation about the Packers backfield this year, with one primary question. Who will be The Man between James Starks and Ryan Grant? The early answer is there is no answer. The Packers will rotate their backs.

Don't forget about Pierre Thomas - NFC South Blog - ESPN
He’s not the next Reggie Bush because Darren Sproles has that tag. He’s not the next Deuce McAllister because Mark Ingram's been handed th

Flint's Mark Ingram to make NFL regular-season debut in prime time against Green Bay | MLive.com
Ingram, a Flint Southwestern grad, will suit up Thursday for the New Orleans Saints against the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.

Looking at NFC South Power Rankings - NFC South Blog - ESPN
The ESPN.com Week 1 Power Rankings are up and the NFC South has three teams in the top 12. For what it’s worth this time of year, let’s re

LAGNIAPPE:

Report: Jaguars release David Garrard | ProFootballTalk
The Jaguars have done it again. Just before Week One, they have decided to release their starting quarterback. Jay Glazer of FOX reports David Garrard was informed he was released, and Luke McCown will start Week One against the Titans. Rookie Blaine Gabbert is the backup to McCown.

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I am glad to be back to football....I love reading these things

by Saintsfan4life on Sep 7, 2011 4:17 AM CDT reply actions

Did Thomas cut his hair back or is it still long?

Last time he came in he some major hair going on, very curly, looked like a European soccer player with a headband on. He’s hot enough to pull off fairly anything though. Hottest kicker in the NFL that’s for sure.

Tiger's blood!!

by SarahT on Sep 8, 2011 3:45 PM CDT reply actions