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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some situations you just gotta laugh at hahaha been in tougher situations than this this is nothing but easy work</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/status/644107820351143936">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I need to go grocery shopping badly</p>— Joseph Morgan (@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/643989813083836416">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Sean Payton on Bush injury. Fortunate that Jairus Byrd is "coming along" but knows it will take time to get him fully acclimated.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/644146143006330880">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ICYMI: My video take: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> counting on S Jairus Byrd more than ever to come back quickly and effectively <a href="http://t.co/qBDuSoxxbG">http://t.co/qBDuSoxxbG</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/644158773343428608">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Payton talks about Jameis Winston and more on today's conference call LISTEN: <a href="http://t.co/h5OY571WMf">http://t.co/h5OY571WMf</a> <a href="http://t.co/pFMWEBWhN6">pic.twitter.com/pFMWEBWhN6</a></p>— Saints Gameday (@SaintsGameday) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsGameday/status/644152153532043264">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Payton talks pass rush, Rafael Bush, Jairus Byrd & Jameis Winston in his Wednesday teleconference: <a href="http://t.co/fI5mlCiCxZ">http://t.co/fI5mlCiCxZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a></p>— Christopher Dabe (@cmdabe) <a href="https://twitter.com/cmdabe/status/644149859210104832">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saints Rewind: Rafael Bush lands on IR to end season; multiple roster moves <a href="http://t.co/KOMkqtjJOi">http://t.co/KOMkqtjJOi</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/NOLAnews">@nolanews</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/644151296904171520">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saints signed DB Alden Darby to the practice squad, per source</p>— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) <a href="https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/status/644149124770738176">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Sean Payton when asked what he thought about pass rush in Week 1. Bluntly responded "It wasn't good enough.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/644146353912713216">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton: Have to keep finding ways for Kenny Vaccaro to get closer to the ball.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/644143609126748160">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Said Palmer had about "Nine Mississippi" to throw at one point, and that makes it hard for the secondary</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/644143377122881536">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton said Saints didn't meet with Winston at Combine to pick his brain knowing he could end up in TB. Thought interview was outstanding</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/644143449353134080">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> have signed OL Bryan Witzmann to practice squad, per his agent (<a href="https://twitter.com/OneWestSports">@OneWestSports</a>)</p>— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSaintsBeat/status/644137712111460352">September 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said safety Jairus Byrd is 'coming along' | NOLA.com
Byrd has not practiced since June
Personnel groupings vs. the Cardinals - Black and Gold
Saints Fans Up in Arms Over Sean Payton's Play-Calling
Saints fans are up in arms over the play-calling of Saints head coach Sean Payton, and this morning the Big Easy Believer speculates what might be wrong
Jabari Greer on Saints CB Delvin Breaux, Buccaneers' big receivers - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Here are Jabari Greer's thoughts on new Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux and this week's matchup against the big Buccaneers receivers.
Saints release Tim Hightower again | ProFootballTalk
The Saints and running back Tim Hightower came back together on Monday, but their reunion turned out to be even briefer than Hightower's short first stint on the team. Hightower was released on Tuesday with an injury waiver, which ended his stay with the team at somewhere short of 24 hours.
New Orleans Saints release 3 players from practice squad | NOLA.com
Receiver Seantavius Jones and fullback Toben Opurum, who cleared waivers on Tuesday, could be added back to the squad on Wednesday.
Drew Brees ties Dan Marino on career completions list during Week 1 loss to Cardinals | NOLA.com
Brees had 30 completions in Week 1 against Arizona
New Orleans Saints release RB Tim Hightower 1 day after re-signing him | NOLA.com
A source close to Hightower said the injury was "minor" and unrelated to the knee injury that forced him out of the NFL earlier in his career.
New Orleans Saints place Rafael Bush on IR, ending his season | NOLA.com
The Saints re-signed veteran Kenny Phillips to fill Bush's slot.
What's good, what's not so good after Saints first game
New Orleans' source for complete news coverage of the Saints football team with schedules, scores and stats. WWLTV.com
Jabari Greer: Saints will miss 'Mr. Dependable' Rafael Bush - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Former Saints cornerback Jabari Greer says the New Orleans Saints will have trouble developing chemistry and communication with so many injuries.
Saints surrender big plays to set up Cardinals' scoring chances: Defensive film study | NOLA.com
More bad than good for Saints' defense in Week 1 loss at Arizona
Hits and misses for Saints' offense in loss at Arizona: Offensive film study | NOLA.com
Screen game was the right strategy, but poor red-zone offense and an interception foiled the Saints
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NFL News
Marcus Mariota debuts as AFC offensive player of the week | ProFootballTalk
As far as NFL debuts for a starting quarterback go, the Titans couldn't have asked for much more than what they got from Marcus Mariota. The second overall pick in the draft showed no signs of being overwhelmed by the transition to the NFL ranks while leading his team to a 42-14 rout over the Buc...
Julio Jones named NFC offensive player of the week | ProFootballTalk
Julio Jones didn't waste any time providing the Falcons a return on their investment. The newly rich (such that he wasn't already) wide receiver was named NFC offensive player of the week, after his nine-catch, 141-yard, two touchdown outburst against the Eagles.
Aaron Donald is 2015’s first NFC defensive player of the week | ProFootballTalk
Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was named the 2014 Defensive Rookie of the Year and his second NFL season got off to a rousing start in the team's 34-31 overtime win over the Seahawks.
Peyton Manning brought a dying fan to Sunday’s game | ProFootballTalk
Kari Barnett Bollig was a longtime Peyton Manning fan while he played for the Colts, and even after Manning left for the Broncos, Bollig felt a certain connection to Manning.