Fleur-de-Links: January 12, 2012
by David "Satch" Kelly on Jan 12, 2012 4:00 PM CST
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Justin Smith on Saints offense: "They’re not Houdini out there" | ProFootballTalk
Standout 49ers defensive end Justin Smith has a healthy respect for the Saints offense. He says guards Carl Nicks and Jahri Evans are the toughest group he'll face all year. Smith says the Saints uniquely keep opponents guessing with play calls because of their underrated running game.
Time for Saints' defense to step up - NFC South Blog - ESPN
For two full seasons now, Drew Brees has been showing up for games with a kid brother in tow. We’re talking about the New Orleans Saints&rsquo
Keefe To The City: NFL Divisional Round Picks " CBS New York
The five days between playoff games for the first two rounds feel like forever. And there's only so much hype and so many predictions you can read about to fill the void. Neil Keefe went 3-1 in his wild-card weekend picks, but looks for perfection in the divisional round.
Hakim Drops the Ball!: Unimpressed Breesus respects Kendall Hunter
New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper practices on limited basis, receiver Lance Moore remains out - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Linebacker Jonathan Vilma is also held out of team drills
Return men returning for 49ers
SANTA CLARA -- Tight end Delanie Walker, who will not play Saturday due to a fractured jaw, is the only 49ers player who did not take part in at least limited practice on Wednesday.
Play action key for Saints, 49ers - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Off play-action, Brees threw for 14 touchdowns and four interceptions while compiling a 113.4 NFL passer rating.
Saints and 49ers making history - NFC South Blog - ESPN
It will mark the first time an offense that averaged at least 34 points per game in the regular season will play a postseason game against a defense that allowed fewer than 15 points per game since the 1950 NFL Championship Game.
Playoff Capsule: Saints at 49ers
PFT’s division-round picks | ProFootballTalk
I've conceded the season picks title to Rosenthal, in part because I have to. There are seven games left and I'm eight games behind and we once again agree on three of the games for the upcoming weekend. So congratulations, Rosey. You win the prize, whatever the prize may be.
Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints look to prove they can win outdoors vs. 49ers - Jim Trotter - SI.com
1. This is football's version of the Irresistible Force meeting the Immovable Object.
Roster talent, new GM and coach make for San Francisco 49ers' turnaround - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
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New Orleans Saints players determined to play despite injuries - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
When it comes to battling the 49ers, it's all hands 'on deck'
San Francisco 49ers come into game against the New Orleans Saints fairly healthy - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Alex Smith has been picking the brain of former Saints starting center Jonathan Goodwin all week
49ers notes: Saints aim to give Brees a clear view of receivers - Sacramento Sports - Kings, 49ers, Raiders, High School Sports | Sacramento Bee
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As the 49ers prepare to face the New Orleans Saints in their Saturday playoff game, city and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials announced Wednesday that they have run several tests to prevent another blackout at...
San Francisco 49ers notebook: Vernon Davis starting to feel comfortable in offense - Inside Bay Area
Tight end gets past initial frustration, finds comfort zone
Strength vs. Strength - New Orleans Saints - SunHerald.com
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49ers relying on workhorse Gore | PressDemocrat.com
SANTA CLARA — When the 49ers opened training camp in late July, Frank Gore had a contract that made him unhappy and a repaired hip that had knocked him out of the final five games of 2010. By the end of the regular season, he owned the 49ers career rushing record and the first playoff berth of his seven-year NFL career.
Breakout moments for 49ers' rookies | PressDemocrat.com
SANTA CLARA — If the 49ers are going to beat the New Orleans Saints this Saturday, they're going to need big games from their big rookies.
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Best hands in the NFC South? - NFC South Blog - ESPN
We have a tie when it comes to the best hands in the NFC South. New Orleans’ Marques Colston and Tampa Bay’s Preston Parker each had a 97
Around the NFC South - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Let’s take a look at some of the top Thursday headlines from around the NFC South. Fair warning up front that this is going to be a bit heavy on
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"Payton said WR Moore (hamstring), TE Gilmore (toe), LB Vilma (knee) did not practice today"
I don’t like that. Not one bit.
Vilma practiced some yesterday.
It’s the usual for Vilma…practice one day, rest the next.
-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.
Jeff Duncan JeffDuncanTP
they don’t pay you to guess
Having the ball is better than not having the ball. And if you punt,
not only does it mean you don't have the ball anymore—
it means you didn't score, which sucks.
by Hans Petersen on Jan 12, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions
I thought that was all hemdid!
"Move over Marino, there's a new Brees coming through town!"-Jim Henderson
by BRSaintsFan on Jan 13, 2012 12:38 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I think having Moore would be huge
"But tonight the Superbowl belongs to the City of New Orleans" - Roger Goodell 2/7/2010
i keep hearing this
the Saints are weak outdoors, the Saints can’t score outdoors, etc. Then today I heard an ESPN radio analyst say something I hadn’t heard mentioned. He said the Saints are 12~4 in their last 16 outdoor games. If thats the case, the outlook for the niners this weekend just got even bleaker than before.
Hmmm...
I probably shouldn’t come on this. ;-)
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Payton on Pierre Thomas: “He is a durable player”
That’s where I stopped reading.
"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes
Why? He had ONE major injury, and he’s had NO injury problems since OR BEFORE.
Every RB in the history of the league has gotten at least one serious injury in their career, or will before its over… or they don’t make a team in the first place.
Maybe he just didn't know there was more.
Every day I'm shufflin'!
by Just 'Nother Day on Jan 13, 2012 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
Since when is lack of durability limited to major injuries? He missed games at both the collegiate and professional levels for a myriad of medical reasons. Calf muscle surgery, hamstring, cracked ribs, knee scope, high ankle sprain. This is the first season he’s managed to be active 16 games. I’m not sure what the hell you’re smoking with the “NO injury problems since OR BEFORE” bullsh**. He’s a decent player when healthy, but he’s been FAR from durable.
"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes
It was the wrong "d" word...
I would say Thomas is dependable… When he plays, Thomas seems to get those extra important yards after the hit and holds onto the ball. His style of running is like he’s off balance(wierd) then the defender straightens him up with a hit and he gets 2 to 5+ extra yards. I hope they let Moore suit up but only play if someone gets hurt. I think holding Moore out because Arrington is playing good is a good move to give Moore extra time for that hamstring.
Style?
His style of running is like he’s off balance(wierd) then the defender straightens him up with a hit and he gets 2 to 5+ extra yards.
I agree. Reminds me of Jackie Chan’s drunken monkey style.
"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 13, 2012 9:33 AM CST up reply actions
That all goes back to his calf surgery at Illinois, according to his Wikipedia article anyway.
Pierre made his first collegiate start against Minnesota on October 25, 2003. He did not play much in the second half because of the leg that was banged up one week prior. On Monday after the Minnesota game, the "burning sensation" in his calf muscle continued and he needed to see a doctor. Turns out, Pierre had to go into immediate surgery to have part of his "left" calf muscle removed…because it was "dead muscle". The doctor said that he never seen anything like it before. The muscle removed supports the ankle when making a "cut" on the football field. Following a full recovery, Pierre would have to wear the "boot" for the next three years of his career, thus, changing his running style forever. Running with a "2 pound boot" slowed him down and took from his agility, turning Pierre into a more downhill slasher and adding to his already "forward fall."
"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes
Also part of the reason he didn’t get drafted and why Rashard Mendenhall started appearing on scouting radars.
"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes
and poor Rashard hasn't been very durable in the pros either
Having the ball is better than not having the ball. And if you punt,
not only does it mean you don't have the ball anymore—
it means you didn't score, which sucks.
by Hans Petersen on Jan 13, 2012 11:59 PM CST up reply actions
No, he hasn’t. Missed his entire rookie season, if I remember correctly. As did Mikel LeShoure. Someone needs to have a stern talk with the strength and conditioning coach at Illinois.
"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes
Pierre is very durable. The toughest running back I've seen this year. Taking all those constant hits by 5,6,7,8 or more guys each play and still breaks away for more yards. Very durable.
For several games Lance has played, he has been playing hurt. The thing is, he is still dynamic even playing hurt. If he plays this game, he will be hurt, but that won’t stop him from doing his thing.
Playing hurt isn’t indicative of durability. It’s indicative of dependability. The mere fact that he gets injured attests to his lack of durability. When Brian Westbrook was with the Eagles, he was constantly on the questionable or doubtful list. Often times a game day decision. From 2004-08, he missed 13 games, yet never more than 4 in a season, nothing “major” and never finished the season on IR. Super productive player throughout that stretch. That said, I don’t think there’s anyone who follows football who would considerable him “durable”.
"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes
Durable is Curtis Martin. Six straight 16 games seasons as a featured back. In Thomas, we’re talking about a player who’s been part of a RBBC since he entered the league and has still needed a rabbit’s foot and a prayer to average over 12 games per season active.
"I don’t intend to draw any conclusions from any single game." -Brian Burke
"I will now attempt to exclude specific large amounts of TOP from the totals of winning teams, in order to prove that TOP doesn't contribute to winning." -Dr. Jeremy Arkes
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