Let me say again, Welcome to Opening NFL Sunday 2010. It's finally here! We'll spend the day with no real Saints action, but lots happening around us in the league.
I hope you enjoy today's games, and if you feel like it, swing by the NFL Opening Sunday Open Thread and drop some knowledge on the other CSC Faithful.
Jump right into the links and videos and tweets. And you don't even have to wait 15 minutes after eating...
mortreport Filed to ESPN: Saints voted 59-0 to authorize union to decertify. More to come: sports.espn.go.com
mortreport Just spoke to NFLPA Executive Director De Smith. He confirmed Saints' vote but downplayed story as just a "process."
Official_Saints Coach Payton is at his alma mater Eastern Illinois' home opener today as his No. 18 jersey will be retired at halftime www.eiupanthers.com
Adam_Schefter RT @Gino_Bona Do you and Mort do a Drew Brees-like pre-show chant? ... Sure do. We smash together our blackberries and iPhones
ATWhoDat The Super Bowl banner unveiling from Thursday night in New Orleans! #Saints #whodat yfrog.com
MalcolmJenkins Great weekend for me!!!! I'm a winner twice in three days
ProFootballTalk Colts, Texans will mimic Saints, Vikings with solidarity displayprofootballtalk.nbcsports.com #NFL
JonVilma51 having a day off during the season feels like an eternity...i love it!!!
News and Notes and Lagniappe
Brees' Balance Key to Success | neworleanssaints.com
Alex Restrepo
Nakia Hogan - Saints left tackle praised for work vs. Vikings DE. Sing it!
NFLPA considering decertification vote | NOLA.com
Sports Business Journal says New Orleans Saints players voted to decertify.
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton's jersey retired at Eastern Illinois | NOLA.com
Former QB was school's leader in total offense.
NFL.com news: Fearless forecast: 2010 season could be full of surprises
La Canfora looks at the 2010 season storylines.
V-Roll Roll Call
Drew Brees addresses the offense's sluggishness after fast start. wwltv.com