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Fleur-de-Links - Jan. 18th: Payton Nominated for Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year Award

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Very little Saints news today. In what little news there is, Sean Payton is nominated for the inaugural Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year award, several Saints players tweet their support of a petition to avoid a lockout next year (like the owners will actually care about a petition), and the Saints sign seven practice squad players to futures contracts.

Just for fun, what caption would you provide for the picture to the left? According to the AP, this was snapped right after our surprising loss in Seattle, which is why that Saints fan looks so bummed.

TWEETS:

Drew Brees
Baylen and I had a great bday on Saturday...it is so much fun sharing a bday with my son. We celebrated at Bookoo Bounce in Nola - awesome!

Courtney Roby
To my fellow bros. & fans across the world 2day is day, allow ur voices to be heard to help at NFLLockout.com

Alex James Brown
"Today is Day. Help Players & Fans . Visit NFLLockout.com and sign the Petition.".

Billy Miller
I want to pick one follower and do something for them but what should that be?

Lance Moore
Today will be much better than yesterday. Focused on getting my things done....all of them!!! Hope everyone has a great day.

Lance Moore
I know they say we shouldn't worry about things we can't control, but dang! Sometimes waiting on other people to get work done is painful!

ESPN
by AdamSchefter
Mike Singletary said he's joining Minnesota Vikings coaching staff -

Heath Evans
I told Naomi not 2 jump n a mud puddle & she said, "the restaurant shouldn't b allowed 2 put it there if I can't jump in it!"

Payton Nominated for Inaugural Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year Award

Lynell Hamilton
by usama_young28
Today 1/18/2011 is Day. Help Players & Fans . Visit NFLLockout.com and sign the Petition! RE-TWEET THIS!

Tracy Porter
Finished here in our nation's capital now ready to come back to the NOLA!



SAINTS:

Payton Nominated for Inaugural Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year Award

Saints Most Indispensible Players, 1-5 | New Orleans News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | wwltv.com | Eye on Black and Gold
The Saints enter into an offseason of uncertainty due to the possibility of a lockout, but sportswriter Bradley Handwerger says when the dust settles, these are the 10 players the Saints need to make sure are still in that number.

Saints Most indispensible players, 6-10 | New Orleans News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | wwltv.com | Eye on Black and Gold

EOSB:Saints sign seven to futures contracts | New Orleans News, Local News, Breaking News, Weather | wwltv.com | Eye on Black and Gold
Guard Roger Allen, quarterback Sean Canfield, tight end Jed Collins, guard Brian De La Puente, tight end end Tyler Lorenzen, defensive back Mark Parson and running back Chris Taylor all agreed with the team.

Send in your New Orleans Saints mailbag questions | NOLA.com

 

BIRDS CRASH AND BURN:

Roddy White Tweets Apology to Falcons Fans for 'Horrible Performance' -- NFL FanHouse

After high of Saints stunner, Seahawks sink back to old habits - USATODAY.com
The Seattle Seahawks soared the last couple of weeks. Sunday, the NFC West upstarts with the league's greatest roster transition this season fluttered back to earth, falling with a playoff thud at frozen Soldier Field.

 

NFC SOUTH:

Report: Panthers tab offensive coordinator - NFC South Blog - ESPN
The Charlotte Observer reports that the Panthers have agreed to a deal with Rob Chudzinski to be their offensive coordinator.

Hitting the NFC South hot spots - NFC South Blog - ESPN
I just opened the mailbag for the first time since before the Atlanta Falcons' disappointing playoff loss to Green Bay. Lots of frustration and venom

Panthers get McDermott, other coaches - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Coach Ron Rivera has hired Brian Murphy as special-teams coordinator. The team will also retain Ron Meeks and Sam Mills III, who were on John Fox’s staff. No announcement has been made by the team, but ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting the Panthers have hired Sean McDermott as defensive coordinator. McDermott was fired as Philadelphia’s defensive coordinator Saturday.

 

LOCKOUT STUFF:

Today is #LETUSPLAY Day, and I refuse to celebrate - Shutdown Corner - NFL  - Yahoo! Sports
Comprehensive National Football League news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

NFL Divisional Weekend: The Day After Wrap-Up - Canal Street Chronicles
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CSC Fantasy Football League Round-Up and Awards - Canal Street Chronicles
Your best source for quality New Orleans Saints news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

New Orleans Saints' Final 2010 Special Teams Player Grades - Canal Street Chronicles
New Orleans Saints' Final Special Teams Player Grades (16 Games Plus Playoffs) - MVP is Thomas Morstead

 

The Times-Pic's Boo Boo:

Picture: New Orleans newspaper's Jets-Patriots typo - Shutdown Corner - NFL  - Yahoo! Sports