Fleur-de-Links: January 11, 2012
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 11, 2012 4:00 PM CST
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New Orleans Saints' Lance Moore, Roman Harper hope to play against San Francisco 49ers - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Both players participated in individual position drills Wednesday
49ers' Harbaugh, Smith Discuss Saturday's Game
New Orleans Saints injury report: Lance Moore, Roman Harper, John Gilmore don't practice - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Jonathan Vilma, Jonathan Casillas are limited
Payton: "Harbaugh is Coach of the Year and There’s Not a Close Second."
Brees Anxious to Play on the West Coast
Thomas fresh for Saints' playoff run - New Orleans Saints - SunHerald.com
NEW ORLEANS -- One of Pierre Thomas’ teammates referred to him as "an animal" after the Saints’ playoff opening triumph over Detroit.
View from the trenches: how 49ers can beat Saints | PressDemocrat.com
SANTA CLARA — To continue its playoff coverage, The Press Democrat sat down with a member of the current 49ers organization to break down the upcoming matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
Crew of Drew: Brees leads Saints on and off field - New Orleans Saints - SunHerald.com
METAIRIE -- Drew Brees has clearly established himself as an elite NFL quarterback with New Orleans.
San Francisco 49ers notebook: Alex Smith wants to outscore Drew Brees, not outpass him - Inside Bay Area
S.F. wont changeoffense vs. Saints, quarterback says
San Francisco 49ers legends discuss the present -- and reminisce about The Catch - Inside Bay Area
"Their defense is scary," Montana said, speaking of the current team. "I'm not sure anyone wants to line up against them right now. The Saints are playing really well, but I guarantee you, in their mind, they're thinking about that defense."
Saints coach says slight over phone call is 'bogus' - Sacramento Sports - Kings, 49ers, Raiders, High School Sports | Sacramento Bee
Get Sacramento sports scores on the Sacramento Kings, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Sacramento high school sports at The Sacramento Bee
Alex Smith: I don’t care how my yardage compares to Drew Brees | ProFootballTalk
San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith was asked this week whether he has any hope of passing for as many yards as New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees when the teams meet on Saturday. Smith said he's not the least bit worried about that. "I don't care," Smith said. "I really don't care.
Around the NFC South - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Let's take a look at the top Wednesday morning headlines from around the NFC South. Jacksonville’s hiring of Atlanta offensive coordinator Mike
Coaches downplay lingering grudges in upcoming playoff game between New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Both coaches were on their best behavior this week
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton, San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh refute report on preseason phone call, blitzes - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Some of the 49ers said they were surprised the Saints blitzed so much
Drew Brees ready to stand up to fierce foe on the road - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Saints quarterback says 49ers provide a hostile environment
Former New Orleans Saints center Jonathan Goodwin helps bolster San Francisco 49ers' offensive line - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
He said the 49ers need to learn from the mistakes in that preseason game
NFL playoff brackets, game dates and times - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
LAGNIAPPE:
Rams to interview Saints assistant Aaron Kromer | ProFootballTalk
With reports swirling that Jeff Fisher will decide his destination soon, the St. Louis Rams are not acting like a team that has its coach in place. Instead, the Rams are interviewing other candidates, and next in line is Saints offensive line coach and running game coordinator Aaron Kromer.
St. Louis Rams will interview New Orleans Saints line coach Aaron Kromer - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
The New Orleans Saints have given permission to the St. Louis Rams to interview offensive line coach Aaron Kromer for their head coaching vacancy, according to various reports and league sources. It's unclear when that interview will take place, though FOX's Jay Glazer reported it may happen in San Francisco. The Saints will travel to San Francisco Thursday in...
Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers the best possible Super Bowl XLVI matchup - Don Banks - SI.com
4. Saints-Patriots -- Drew Brees vs. Brady, with an undercard of offensive guru Sean Payton matching wits with noted defensive savant (not this year) Belichick would be fun. You'd also have the two best young tight ends in the NFL -- Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham -- competing to see who could be the first MVP-winning tight end in Super Bowl history.
Looking back at 2011 NFL draft - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Kiper gave the Saints a C+. Based simply on this year’s production from defensive end Cameron Jordan and running back Mark Ingram, I’d say that’s fair. But this is kind of like Atlanta. The Saints gave up their 2012 first-round pick to get Ingram. Let’s see how his career plays out over the next couple of years before making any calls on this one.
New Orleans Saints may brace for cold early if facing Packers in NFC Championship - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Reports surfaced Tuesday on the Internet that, should the Saints and the Packers win their divisional playoff games this weekend, New Orleans would shift its operations north to prepare for the game in Green Bay. No Saints official would confirm or comment on such reports. However, a source familiar with negotiations the team has held with various locations said...
Jack Del Rio replacing Gregg Williams as DC of the New Orleans Saints?
The possibility of Williams leaving the Saints has nothing to do with his coaching abilities, or because he has fallen out favor with head coach Sean Payton.
Lions offense could look a lot like the Saints' with a healthy Best and Leshoure
Drew Brees' passing game against the Detroit Lions: Graphic - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
A look at Drew Brees' passing accuracy during the New Orleans Saints' 45-28 playoff win over the Detroit Lions last Saturday.
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I'm more concerned about Harper
If Lance doesn’t practice tomorrow, he’s probably out again for this game.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 11, 2012 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
Knowing Payton, Harper just has a really bad mosquito bite on his ankle and will be back out there practicing tomorrow
by BlackandGold4ever on Jan 11, 2012 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
Unrelated
but Happy Birthday to the hottest owner in sports! : http://www.browsebiography.com/bio-rita_benson_leblanc.html
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jan 11, 2012 4:26 PM CST reply actions
Lots of January B-days
Mine is this Friday the 13th.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 11, 2012 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
Yup
Mine’s the 25th. Happy 2-day early birthday btw.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 11, 2012 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks
Great name! Does Tim hit the pipe? Dude is pretty bad ass with his pitching. I enjoy watching him.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 11, 2012 4:55 PM CST up reply actions
He got busted a couple of years ago for possession
by BlackandGold4ever on Jan 11, 2012 5:02 PM CST up reply actions
Where else do you think
the Let Timmy Smoke campaign comes from? As BlackandGold said, he was arrested for possession. I think he ended up paying a fine in the low hundreds.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 11, 2012 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
Never heard of it
I don’t follow him and the San Fran Giants that much. I’ve just seen him pitch a few times.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 11, 2012 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
isn't Drew Brees'
January 15?
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jan 12, 2012 12:49 AM CST up reply actions
Hey hows it going
Congrats to your Broncos great win against the Steelers
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 11, 2012 7:15 PM CST up reply actions
thanks buddy!
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jan 12, 2012 12:49 AM CST up reply actions
Saw Harper gingerly walk off the field
During the 4th qtr of the Detroit game. He returned and played the rest of the game
whattup Saints fans!
Giants fan here…got a little tired of the back and forth between the giants and packer fans. Things have been pretty heated for a couple of days and people have been going after each other (me included). So I need a break from all that.
So, are you guys happy we beat the falcons, or would have rather they play the pack? What do you think our chances are of beating the Pack? I know personally, I’m going to be rooting my ass off for the 9ers, cuz I do not want to go to the dome if we beat the pack.
I got banned from Jests Blog for saying Chad Henne has better stats than Mark Sanchez. And they think they're the big brothers in this town? LMAO try again little sisters!
Let's Go Giants!!!!
I admit I was surprised at how well you beat the falcons, although I feel match up wise you present a much better opponent to GB. You played them tight in the first game in NY….I hope the Sunday game is just as tight, although with a different outcome.
Best of luck.
-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.
Me too
Very surprised at how the Falcons only scored 2 points. If my Saints can pull off the win on Saturday, I’ll definitely be rooting hard for the Giants on Sunday.
"As soon as Tony (Dungy) said we had no chance, I knew we had 'em right where we wanted 'em"--Coach Sean Payton right after Super Bowl XLIV with the Lombardi Trophy firmly in hand. WHO DAT!!
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 11, 2012 5:43 PM CST up reply actions
this may sound like hindsight bragging
and I’m not saying I knew the D would pitch a shut out. That being said…1. the GMen get killed by the quick, scat type of RBs like, Shady, Reggie Bush, Fred Jackson. But they really shut down power backs, like Shonn Greene and Frank Gore. 2. Boley was brought in to hold down TEs, because they were killing us in the NFC East: Whitten, Celek, Cooley & F Davis, so I had a good feeling he cold stop Gonzo….so I was pretty confident. Anyway…how’re you guys feeling about the 9ers? you think you got their number? easy game or nail biter? and if you lose, is someone losing their job, or is everyone pretty secure?
I got banned from Jests Blog for saying Chad Henne has better stats than Mark Sanchez. And they think they're the big brothers in this town? LMAO try again little sisters!
Let's Go Giants!!!!
It's a coin flip.
Evenly matched teams. If we lose we lose…not a big deal as far as job security is concerned. They are the #2 seed after all.
-Lombardi was wrong...it's the internet, not fatigue that makes cowards of us all. But then again, what do you expect. Not like the guy could see the future.
there is absolutely no chnace we lose. Alex smith, Frank Gore, Ginn, Crabtree, Willis
are all very good players with absolutely no playoff experience. Look for them next year.. Alex Smith will play like he did the last dew years. Good defense, no offense.
"We've established the run; we've established the pass. Now all we have to establish is another championship!"
"Some say the glass is half empty;
Some say the glass is half full.
I say- 'are you going to finish that beer'?"
nah
neither Harbaugh will make the playoffs next year. Cards and Seahawks will be better. And Bengals will be better, especially with all those Raider draft picks.
I got banned from Jests Blog for saying Chad Henne has better stats than Mark Sanchez. And they think they're the big brothers in this town? LMAO try again little sisters!
Let's Go Giants!!!!
Glad you guys whipped the Falcons
Was nice to see them get creamed after everyone saying they were the class of the division before the season started.
Also, with your d-line vs. GB’s busted o-line, I think you have a better chance to beat them than the Falcons would have, and if you do (and we beat San Fran, of course) that puts the NFC championship game in our house.
and i heard several commentators say: "and they are hitting their stride at the right time.."
(about a week removed from having their avian-top-of-their-head-blown-off by the saints..)
by the 9th plague on Jan 11, 2012 6:09 PM CST up reply actions
But they stil are
the class of the division
everyone knows the Saints have no class
"Move over Marino, there's a new Brees coming through town!"-Jim Henderson
I’ll be pulling for you… cause I want another home playoff game… and, I do think (now that you’ve ot a healthier roster) you can beat them… you ALMOST did before.
and thanks for humiliating the Falcons!
by Dan Kelly on Jan 11, 2012 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Great win against the Falcons
Now go and beat the Pack so we can have the NFCCG in the Dome after we beat the 49ers
We no how it goes with getting heated I have yet to hear anything out of 49er fans except our Offense doesn’t really mean anything because we have never faced a D like theirs LOL
by mississippisaintsfan on Jan 11, 2012 7:18 PM CST up reply actions
Nice
and they see offenses like the saints all the time in the nfcw
I got banned from Jests Blog for saying Chad Henne has better stats than Mark Sanchez. And they think they're the big brothers in this town? LMAO try again little sisters!
Let's Go Giants!!!!
I feel ya!
I am ready to have the blog back to normal and not have every post picked apart by a Niners fan. I knows it’s a football thing but after this many days I am over it already.
Thanks for beating the Falcants!
by SarahT on Jan 11, 2012 10:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I’m picking y’all to beat them…y’all almost did it a few weeks ago and I don’t get why all the pundits seem to have forgotten that. After that, though, y’all will have to come to the Superdome.
by BlackandGold4ever on Jan 12, 2012 9:20 AM CST up reply actions
honestly dreading the superdome
But hey, I love N.O. I was stationed in Pensacola a few years back and i litereally spent every single weekend somewhere on Bourbon Street. Can’t tell you how many times my car got towed and I didn’t care. Even though, I’m fairly convinced it was a scam.
I got banned from Jests Blog for saying Chad Henne has better stats than Mark Sanchez. And they think they're the big brothers in this town? LMAO try again little sisters!
Let's Go Giants!!!!
Interesting points about Saints offense from our Justin Smith
We all are blubbering around here, but thankfully actual players and coaches know what it is all about…
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