Fleur-de-Links: February 10, 2012

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Young Leadership Council Unveils 13th Annual YLC Wednesday at the Square Line-Up

Another Decade of NFC South Upheaval?
The division titles have been spread around as equally as they could be in a decade of play, with the Buccaneers and Saints winning three each and the Falcons and Panthers winning two each. The NFC South is the only division that has not had a repeat champion since the 2002 realignment.

New Orleans Saints Have Defense on Their Minds - New Orleans Saints : New Orleans Saints

Oakland Raiders send message by releasing corner Stanford Routt
The Oakland Raiders sent a clear message to veteran players today — this is no longer Al Davis’ team — releasing corner back Stanford Routt less then a year after Davis signed the veteran to a lucrative five year $54.5 million dollar contract.

Patrick Robinson heavily linked to Tracy Porter's future with Saints
With Robinson penciled in as the starter, Porter will have to accept less money and the "nickel" role in Spagnuolo's defense.

Saints Nation: Saints' Most Glaring Need Is a Defensive Playmaker | February

Thankful Drew Brees is a New Orleanians: A letter to the editor | NOLA.com

Saints: Who could stay and who could go - Quarterbacks, Running Backs and Tight Ends | wwltv.com New Orleans
Our final look at the Saints roster as it ended in 2011 ends with the quarterbacks, running backs and tight ends. What do we think about where Drew Brees will end up? Is there really any question?

Brees contract just part of Saints' complicated free-agency picture - NFL - CBSSports.com News, Rumors, Scores, Stats, Fantasy Advice
The Saints have miffed civic treasure Drew Brees with the pace of contract talks. Just franchise him, right? Maybe, but Larry Holder says coveted Carl Nicks and Marques Colston are also awaiting big bucks.