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Fleur-de-Links: Sunday, January 14

Your daily collection of Saints and NFL-related news, analysis, opinion, commentary, and whatnot. TODAY'S HEADLINE: Divisional Saturday was a doozy! Can Divisional Sunday keep up the pace?

Will Smith...u mad, bro?
Will Smith...u mad, bro?
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Y'all I'm sorry but we just cannot accept Colin Kaepernick jacking sack celebration as his TD dance. Um, no.

Props to this dude who got Kaepernick shaved into his head before tonight (via )

": the dirty birds are at hotel I'm at tonight. Do you think they will like?!? " Yes I do

149 points scored in 2 games on 2012 Divisional Round Saturday. 137 points scored in 4 games on 2012 Wild Card Weekend.

Wit da fellas still love my squad tho

I miss imma book my flight imma b out there soon

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Why are all the pretty ones lacking in .... I dunno, something????? "RT KAEPERNICK."

I cannot stress the level of contempt I have for the holy s*** do I loathe that franchise.

Saw Silver Linings Playbook tonight. Good, not great. Wife loved it. Acting good across the board. Jennifer Lawrence is not unattractive. ;)

There is nothing particularly easy about Sunday morning.

My boy DJ jive won this ishhhh!!! I'm out in full support.

Official cut the hair or don't if I hit thirty k bye tues ill cut it

Woke up serious if I hit 30k followers by tues I'll cut the hair

Akiem

RT : RT : The 2 teams that advanced to Championship week are led by QBs from Delaware and Nevada.

Vamping W Da Youngest in Charge +

No tailgating, yet. But us and 2 local stations are up and running. RT : people are tailgating already ???

Good morning!

": good morning! Why are you up so early?" Not use to sleeping in on Sundays...

NFL Network's First On The Field confirms Matty Ice has just shat his pants. Over/under on bowel malfunctions today is set at 4.5, FYI.

what up with C Kaepernick stealing your sack move.

In 10 minutes Saints LB joins to discuss defending the new wave offense in the NFL

I get to change this stupid bird avatar today

LT = Wayne Brady doing Cuba Gooding's character in Radio doing the news

FOLLOW CAM!! I want to see this lol RT Woke up serious if I hit 30k followers by tues I'll cut the hair

According to ESPN Stats and Information’s win probability model, Denver had a 97.2 percent chance of winning right before Jacoby Jones' TD.

Before everyone goes nuts about points and offense, let's remember the winning teams yesterday held Rodgers to 17 points, and Manning to 21.

Not counting pick-6. RT : dont u mean 24 points for Rodgers? Or u not counting the rushing TD scored by their RB?

Sorry ... Forgot about the garbage time TD. RT : 31 Pts - Def TD = 24 Pts

Waffle House again this morning

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Divisional Duels

NFL Divisional Playoffs: What to watch Sunday | NOLA.com
Here are six things to watch - three for each of Sunday's divisional playoff matchups - as four teams battle to get one step closer to the Super Bowl.

Baltimore Ravens edge Denver Broncos 38-35 in double-overtime classic | NOLA.com
Associated Press - Peyton Manning's late interception costly.

San Francisco 49ers crush Green Bay Packers 45-31 | NOLA.com
Associated Press - 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick turns in sensational performance.

Playoff disappointments may define Peyton Manning's legacy | NOLA.com
Jeff Duncan - Second interception set the stage for Ravens 38-35 win.

Colin Kaepernick runs over Green Bay Packers in 45-31 victory by San Francisco 49ers | NOLA.com
Larry Holder - Second-year quarterback turns in scintillating performance.

Holy Hell, What A Day Of Football | Kissing Suzy Kolber
Christmas Ape

A great day to be an NFL fan | ProFootballTalk
Michael David Smith - These are the days that remind us how great the NFL is.

These Dancers Won't Leave David Akers Alone | Kissing Suzy Kolber
Christmas Ape


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Coaching Carousel

Eagles undeterred by failed effort to lure college coach | ProFootballTalk
Mike Florio - As the Eagles press "reset" again on their coaching search, they're not surprised by where they currently are -- and they're undeterred by their failure to persuade one of three college coaches to seriously consider the job.

Raiders interview Martz for offensive coordinator job | ProFootballTalk
Mike Florio - Plenty Raiders fans have been asked for an update regarding the team’s search for a new offensive coordinator.

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Lagniappe

Salary cap to be huge challenge for Saints | The Advocate
Sheldon Mickles - Thanks to some thoughtful pre-planning and crunching of numbers, the New Orleans Saints’ front office has done a good job managing the salary cap for years while consistently putting a winning product on the field.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says league not considering modifications to bounty sanctions | NOLA.com
Jeff Duncan - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Saturday he has not considered an early reinstatement of Sean Payton and that there is no plan to meet with the Saints' coach before his suspension ends Feb. 4.

Roger Goodell has no issue in handling of injury suffered by Robert Griffin III of Washington Redskins | ESPN.com
Associated Press - more from Goodell's "town hall" meeting with Broncos season ticket holders.

Gonzalez, Evans first-team All-Pros - NFC South Blog | ESPN.com
Pat Y - Tony Gonzalez one of three NFC South players to make team.

Saints Nation Guru: 2012 Season Winner is Eliza18s! | thesaintsnation.com
Thanks to a monster run late with Guru wins in week 16 and 17, she is our 2012 season champion and winner of the $50 gift card to NFL.com.

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