Fleur-de-Links: January 25, 2012

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Steve Spagnuolo says he'll seek staff input, build on what New Orleans Saints defense has - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
"I'll have a better idea on what direction I think we should go once we (meet)," Spagnuolo said. "I really want an opportunity to talk more with the coaches, the defensive coaches and kind of share ideas. And then aside from that, you'll learn this about me: If I stand here today, and I tell you that, 'We need to have this, this and that,' that's going to assume we really don't have it, and yet, I don't know. I'm not deep enough into the evaluation of the personnel to say that."

Former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams introduced in St. Louis - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Transcript of today's press conference

Drew Brees positive attitude: A letter to the editor | NOLA.com
Re: "Drew Brees discusses the historic season, its agonizing end and the need to wrap up his contract quickly," Page A1, Jan. 21. What an uplift Mike Triplett's article on Drew Brees must have given everyone as they read the morning paper. Drew never ceases to amaze me with his beautiful, positive attitude as he reflected on the Saints'...

NFC South awards time - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Most Valuable Player: This one’s as easy as it gets. New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees carried the Saints and set a new single-season record for passing yardage.

At last, details of Reggie Bush trade - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Brace yourself, New Orleans fans. You’re not going to be jumping up and down about this one because your team is not gaining much. The Saints will move up either 18 or 19 picks in the sixth round of the draft.

Revisiting the 2006 NFL draft - NFC South Blog - ESPN
As Kiper does the 2006 draft all over, he no longer has the Saints drafting Bush. He has them taking center Nick Mangold. Imagine that? Mangold is widely considered the best center in the league. The Saints could have the best center in the league surrounded by Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks, who are considered the best guards in the league.

Former LSU G Will Blackwell has put BCS behind him, hopes next acronym for him is "NFL" - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
He was first-team all-SEC

LSU safety Brandon Taylor seeks to continue a family football tradition - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
He is one of three TIgers defensive backs who might be headed to the NFL

NFL extends Commissioner Roger Goodell's contract through 2018 season - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
He has been commissioner since 2006

Those who made death threats against Kyle Williams should be prosecuted | ProFootballTalk
In the old days, death threats were made in one of three ways: (1) face-to-face; (2) by phone; or (3) by letter. The advantage of the last two options (for the person making the threats) is that the threats could be made anonymously, and without fear of prosecution.

Peyton Manning enjoyed respite from Colts facility | ProFootballTalk
Peyton Manning's revealing interview with Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star wasn't the only conversation Manning had with the media on Monday evening. Manning also spoke with Judy Battista of the New York Times, in an article that ran in Wednesday's paper.

Jack Del Rio could land in Denver | ProFootballTalk
With Dennis Allen leaving Denver for Oakland, Broncos coach John Fox needs a new defensive coordinator. Fox may wind up hiring someone that was his old defensive coordinator in Carolina. NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports Jack Del Rio has emerged a candidate to replace Allen.

Jack Del Rio could land in Denver | ProFootballTalk
With Dennis Allen leaving Denver for Oakland, Broncos coach John Fox needs a new defensive coordinator. Fox may wind up hiring someone that was his old defensive coordinator in Carolina. NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports Jack Del Rio has emerged a candidate to replace Allen.

Manning to 49ers could be tricky to pull off | ProFootballTalk
With all signs pointing to Peyton Manning and the Colts heading for a divorce, the question becomes whether, and when, Peyton will pick a new bride. The Cardinals, Dolphins, and Jets have been mentioned as possible destinations.

Trent Richardson lands with CAA | ProFootballTalk
CAA beefed up its agent stable last year with the addition of Jimmy Sexton. They're now beefing up their portfolio of clients with Alabama running back Trent Richardson. Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal reports that Richardson has signed with Sexton and Ben Dogra of CAA.