Fleur-de-Links: February 8, 2012

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William Roaf proud to represent Saints in Hall of Fame
"I was in California kind of running around my house," Roaf said. "It was quite a thrill. I was able to get on a flight quickly to get to Indianapolis and it was nice to be on the field at the Super Bowl. It is nice being fitted for that yellow jacket. You know you are at the top of the game when you receive that. It's unbelievable to experience. It was like being a little kid and going to that first banquet and getting that first trophy. It's outstanding."

Ricky Williams a case of what might have been
Iron Mike was wrong to ask Williams to pose in a wedding dress for ESPN magazine.

NFL fast-forward forecast: Houston Texans will meet New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLVII - NY Daily News
The countdown has started. It's 725 days until Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium. That's one year, 11 months and 25 days until kickoff at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2014. Just guessing, but it's probably going to be chilly.

Saints: Who could stay and who could go - Offensive Line | wwltv.com New Orleans
The offensive line has been solid. But it also contains one of the biggest questions in the 2012 offseason - Carl Nicks.

Note from Commissioner Roger Goodell to NFL Fans

Saints Make Three Additions to Coaching Staff

New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham featured in USA Network special Friday - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
He overcame a difficult background to make it to the NFL

Ricky Williams wasn't a franchise back but he also wasn't a bust - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
His eccentricities caused problems

Why Jimmy Graham Is Not a Tight End : The XLog

New Orleans Saints make an official announcement on hirings on the coaching staff - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
It has been known for a while that Spagnuola was the defensive coordinator

Drew Brees should have been be the NFL MVP: A letter to the editor | NOLA.com
If Dan Marino received the MVP when he broke the passing record, then Drew should have received it as well.

NFL Characters Unite to fight bigotry | ProFootballTalk
Yes, the NFL season has ended. But there's still plenty of football programming to be found, sometimes in unlikely places. On Friday night, USA will air a documentary entitled NFL Characters Unite, which focuses on the efforts of four NFL figures who have endured personal challenges involving b...

Around the NFC South - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Let's take a look at the top Wednesday morning headlines from around the NFC South. The New Orleans Saints apparently have completed the overhaul

Reflecting on Ricky Williams and Saints - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Tuesday’s news that Baltimore Ravens running back Ricky Williams is retiring comes with a bit of an NFC South angle. Williams once was the big

The Season Is Over. Now What?
Chicks in the Huddle

Ricky Williams announces intention to retire from NFL - NFL - SI.com
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Ricky Williams is retiring from the NFL.

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