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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton said Patrick Robinson's injury is a patella. That's not very specific. Could be several things. But it's season ending.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380404535958593536">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton says he can't remember anytime in his past having someone like Patrick Peterson on his roster who can go defense & offense.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380405564653596675">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Lots of new names on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> injury report. RB Mark Ingram, G Jahri Evans, S Roman Harper among those who didn't participate in team drills.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/380424652914319360">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> don't offer specific details on injuries, so it's too early to predict whether any of those guys are in jeopardy of missing game.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/380424852198260736">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> INJ Report: DNP - J Evans (hamstring), B Bunkley (calf), M Ingram (toe), T Johnson (hamstring), R Haper (knee), Quddus (ankle)...</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380423520762605568">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> INJ continued: DNP - G Foster (ankle). Limited - T Walker (knee)</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380423746890113024">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>7 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> players did not practice on Wednesday, including Mark Ingram & Jahri Evans. Injury Report: <a href="http://t.co/X9unelXVFx">http://t.co/X9unelXVFx</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/380422331589332992">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>' Drew Brees says <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bucs&src=hash">#Bucs</a>' Dashon Goldson is 'going after guys' heads' | <a href="http://t.co/TldOcBoNrl">http://t.co/TldOcBoNrl</a> <a href="http://t.co/aYYz4SMO0I">http://t.co/aYYz4SMO0I</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/380417786465370112">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Well at least <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports_NFL">@YahooSports_NFL</a> knows what they are talking about <a href="http://t.co/JWncH6LROe">pic.twitter.com/JWncH6LROe</a></p>— Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/statuses/380415527593598976">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints announced they re-signed CB Chris Carr and placed CB Patrick Robinson on IR with a torn patella tendon.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/380414559816671232">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> QB Drew Brees said its clear that <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Buccaneers&src=hash">#Buccaneers</a> S Dashon Goldson has no regard for the rules regarding hits in the middle of the field</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/380412177904984064">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brees was asked if he thought a 40-point game was on the horizon. Says he likes the question bc that means that's the expectation level.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380411251248996352">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brees says the fourth and 1 play was a great defensive play by the Bucs. Says it was a stalemate at the 1-inch line</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380410499994619904">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brews says red zone failures have been about execution and penalties. Says thy doesn't help when field is compressed like in RZ.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380408307392851968">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brees says Tyrann Mathieu is much more on the rewards side right now than the risk side. Says he has "football moxie."</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380408614327840768">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brees say it's tough to play safety with the rules, but says it was obvious TB was going after players' heads on Sunday.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380409076775006208">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton said he hasn't given much thought on the suspension of Goldson being overturned.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/380403579690835969">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton also announced the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> have signed WR Andy Tanner to the practice squad and released FB Austin Johnson</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/380402169062506496">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Former <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> coach says Ingram should have scored against TB on goal line | <a href="http://t.co/MjnoOlSWdg">http://t.co/MjnoOlSWdg</a> I think fans agree.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380399658729627648">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Certainly 2 games is not a huge base to go on, but alarming stat so far for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>: Gotten TD on only 14.3% of red zone possessions so far.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380391448589254657">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>That's by far the lowest since '06. Other than '10 (50.8%) & '06 (54.7%), <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> have been top 6 in NFL in RZ TD percentage.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380391771680677890">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I praise <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> QB Drew Brees in our weekly QB Watch (get used to that being the case a lot this season): <a href="http://t.co/GAGMuR2ZE5">http://t.co/GAGMuR2ZE5</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/380388252982579201">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Garrett Hartley has scored the third-most points (21) in the NFL through 2 weeks. Eddie Royal's 30 points & Dan Bailey's 22 lead NFL</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380384756824690690">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hartley's 6 made field goals are tied with Bailey for tops in the NFL right now.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/380385027239862272">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>NFL Nation Buzz: New Orleans Saints <a href="http://t.co/mzHCYEOiHW">http://t.co/mzHCYEOiHW</a></p>— ESPN NFL Nation (@ESPN_NFLNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPN_NFLNation/statuses/380361376549466113">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>New one-helmet rule causes Packers and Vikings to adjust but not abandon throwback plans <a href="http://t.co/T3PEv5JgY2">http://t.co/T3PEv5JgY2</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/380380946546974720">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sean Payton suspension: 1 year. Dashon Goldson suspension: 1 game, but revoked. You tell me who is worse for player safety.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/380356549958705152">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>What's worse: talking about doing something illegal but then not doing anything illegal, or repeatedly doing something illegal?</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/380356273369534464">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><the NFL films presents special of Steve Gleason last night. If u want to be inspired please look for the replay on <a href="https://twitter.com/NetworkNFL">@NetworkNFL</a> . well done</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/380349341950435328">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I am so lucky to have crossed paths in my life with <a href="https://twitter.com/team_gleason">@team_gleason</a> . what a remarkable person who is an inspiration to so many. Never stops></p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/380348247899791360">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>ICYMI: Here's a link for <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLFilms">@NFLFilms</a> documentary on <a href="https://twitter.com/team_gleason">@team_gleason</a>'s expedition to Machu Picchu <a href="http://t.co/nxSDq5Q754">http://t.co/nxSDq5Q754</a></p>— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/statuses/380346935690813440">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I have spent way too much time in the last 24 hours trying to figure out how who, if anyone, will still be alive when Breaking Bad ends.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/380343119645917184">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>A special thanks to my buddy <a href="https://twitter.com/TJ_Realtree">@TJ_Realtree</a> for the gear. The timing couldn't be better <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23huntingseason&src=hash">#huntingseason</a> see ya soon <a href="http://t.co/rZZpYX1No7">pic.twitter.com/rZZpYX1No7</a></p>— Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/statuses/380338758861606912">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and think of what could GO RIGHT</p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/380330859196588033">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Work work work work work! *montana voice*</p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/380311488390369280">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The only thing I can control today for the game on Sunday is: 1) my focus 2) my preparation #1-0 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BeattheCards&src=hash">#BeattheCards</a></p>— Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/statuses/380308834742321152">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Don't get upset W/ The Result Get Upset W/ The Work B4 The Result....Get up And Go Harder! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BLESSED&src=hash">#BLESSED</a></p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/380305939359752193">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It's wed time to wake up n focus on these birds!!</p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/380302054243041280">September 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Saints injury news
New Orleans Saints' Injury Report: September 18, 2013
Seven New Orleans Saints players did not participate in practice on Wednesday
WWL - AM870 | FM105.3 | News | Talk | Sports - Saints Wed. Injury Report: P-Rob On Injured/reserve
Saints Coach Sean Payton today said cornerback Patrick Robinson has been placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the season due to a leg injury Payton confirmed the team has brought back cornerback Chris Carr who will take Robinsons spot
Saints CB Patrick Robinson placed on season-ending injured reserve | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson’s season is over. The Saints (2-0) placed Robinson on year-ending injured reserve after he …
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Saints prepare for Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians discusses facing the Saints
Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians spoke with members of the New Orleans media about the upcoming game
Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, September 18
The Saints are back on the practice field today
New Orleans Saints vs Arizona Cardinals connections
Check out the player and coaching connections between the two teams before their meeting on Sunday
New Orleans Saints Morning Break: September 18, 2013
A look at some of the stories being written about the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals
Patrick Peterson Does It All Against Lions
Notebook: Dansby's missed chance; Ellington gets first TD; Feely bounces back
Patrick Peterson-Calvin Johnson lived up to hype - ESPN
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- One of the few givens Sunday was that Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson was going to get his touches. It was how Arizona Cardin
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Other Saints news
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees says Bucs' Dashon Goldson is 'going after guys' heads' | NOLA.com
"I'm not saying that it's not difficult for defensive players," Brees said. "I know it's very difficult for defensive players because instinctively, things are happening so fast and you're kind of in another place as a defensive player. You're thinking about hitting someone as hard as you can and the ball and doing all of those things.
Former Saints coach says Ingram should have scored against Tampa Bay | wwltv.com New Orleans
"I like what (Sean Payton) did on the goal line, taking the points off and going for it," Johnson said Tuesday during the Green Wave’s weekly news conference. "The reason why is because it was a wet game. I thought the defense was playing outstanding. If you get that one in, and I’m going to say this – that’s on Ingram to get that one in. If you get that in, then the game is over in the first half."
Drew Brees' passing game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Graphic | NOLA.com
Here's the second installment of the Drew Brees' passing accuracy diagram, this one during the New Orleans Saints' 16-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints not apologizing for 2-0 start | NOLA.com
Saints defense playing heavy role
Saints Nation: Kenny Vaccaro Moves Up a Spot in 1st Round Rookie Rankings
Saints in the Community: September 17, 2013
A handful of Saints players spent their off-day giving back to the community
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Around the league
Goldson gets fined $100,000 | ProFootballTalk
Another week, another $100,000 fine imposed on an NFL player. Last week, Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh became the first player in league history to fork over six figures for something happening on the field during a play. He has been joined by Bucs safety Dashon Goldson.
Cutler has to adjust to lack of pressure | ProFootballTalk
"The hardest thing right now is stepping in the pocket and not seeing ghosts because these guys are doing such a fabulous job protecting," Cutler said on his weekly radio show on ESPN 1000. "It’s just getting used to being able to take my steps, take my appropriate drop and step up and go through all my reads. It’s a good problem to have, but it’s still something I have to get used to with these new guys."
Vikings, Packers will wear throwbacks with their standard helmets | ProFootballTalk
Throwback uniforms have become one of the more fun realities of the so-called No Fun League. The practice, which either originated or intensified with the NFL's 75th season in 1994, also has resulted in more revenues. The extra uniform expands the universe of jersey sales.
Remember when Ron Rivera, Panthers took chances? | CharlotteObserver.com
In late 2012, the Panthers had a strong finish and were a team that gambled. Then, the 2013 season began and all that changed.
Brian Hoyer will start for Cleveland Browns on Sunday against Minnesota Vikings | cleveland.com
Hoyer, who had a strong showing in the preseason finale at Chicago, was named the starter in place of the injured Brandon Weeden.
Exclusive: Hollywood Park attracts interest from NFL…again | National Football Post
Another option for the NFL’s rumored return to Los Angeles arises.
Bernard Pollard of Tennessee Titans tweets he was fined $42K for hit - ESPN
Tennessee Titans safety Bernard Pollard tweeted Wednesday that he was fined $42,000 by the NFL for his hit on Andre Johnson last Sunday that resulted in a concussion for the Houston Texans receiver.
Minus Weatherspoon, Jackson, others, Falcons in trouble | Jeff Schultz | www.ajc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH -- On second thought, I won't be writing about Georgia today. Thank goodness for Google Maps or I might never have found the shortest way to get from Athens (where I attended coach Mark Richt's news conference) to Flowery Branch (where I just arrived and am in search of the walking remains of the Falcons).
Fennelly: Headhunting can't be part of Bucs' game
There's a difference between toughness and stupidity, one all too often being blurred by Bucs defenders, Martin Fennelly writes.
A Super Bowl Ticket Costs How Much???
As a reward to all you fans who faithfully support your team and spend your hard-earned money on season tickets and paraphernalia, the NFL has finally found a way to repay you for your loyalty, should your squad make it to the big game this season. They’re hiking up the price of already ridiculously expensive Super Bowl tickets. Oh you reaaally shouldn’t have!
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