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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints will travel to Chicago on Friday due to Tropical Storm Karen <a href="http://t.co/rkPGv8zUIA">http://t.co/rkPGv8zUIA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsCHI&src=hash">#NOvsCHI</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/385862781716557824">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ingram, Moore, Harper and Walker did not practice on Thursday. Full <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Injury Report: <a href="http://t.co/B2ljLMQK9i">http://t.co/B2ljLMQK9i</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsCHI&src=hash">#NOvsCHI</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/385858549483462656">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> limited: Lewis, Tom Johnson, Bunkley.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/385859140226002945">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Lance Moore giving no kind of update on his hand injury.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/385858630399967232">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good game jimmy. <a href="http://t.co/9QRGb8xNOy">pic.twitter.com/9QRGb8xNOy</a></p>— Darren Sharper (@sharper42) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharper42/statuses/385853959618834432">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Working my current career interviewing one of the current best and maybe future best ever TEs jimmy graham <a href="http://t.co/WPC1SVXm4D">pic.twitter.com/WPC1SVXm4D</a></p>— Darren Sharper (@sharper42) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharper42/statuses/385853849665155072">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>One early injury update from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Sean Payton: DT Brodrick Bunkley returned to practice on limited basis. Full report coming soon.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/385852400461815808">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> will travel to Chicago a day early, leaving on Friday bc of The tropical system coming into the Gulf.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/385851865180549120">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sean Payton said the team won't have walk through at Soldier Field on Saturday, instead using a field somewhere in Chicago.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/385852124757622784">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&src=hash">#Bears</a> happy with new left tackle Jermon Bushrod, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> happy with his replacement, Charles Brown <a href="http://t.co/FpAEnUEQdG">http://t.co/FpAEnUEQdG</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/385818799976374273">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tampa has released QB Josh Freeman. They owe him his full $8.6M salary for this season. NFL and NFLPA investigations into leaks ongoing</p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/385835332379615232">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>top-10 photos from the Saints-Dolphins game: <a href="http://t.co/vcMwywJjRD">http://t.co/vcMwywJjRD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MIAvsNO&src=hash">#MIAvsNO</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/385836733020913664">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Check out my latest blog post for <a href="https://twitter.com/MadeMan">@MadeMan</a> ! Saints 4-0 Buckeyes 5-0 and a successful charity event! <a href="http://t.co/LJnRhOUrCq">http://t.co/LJnRhOUrCq</a></p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/385863656635781120">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Police: Woman tries to ram Lexus at White House barricade <a href="http://t.co/zUULw63TP4">http://t.co/zUULw63TP4</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/385860501575839744">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>TRAFFIC:northbound and southbound Causeway bridge has reopened</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/385855732572119040">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>josh freeman's legacy: "hey remember when we beat 09 saints and everyone thought i was a franchise quarterback". proof its a fragile league</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/385850494003847168">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jim Henderson previews the Saints-Bears game on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast: <a href="http://t.co/dROA9WFWBM">http://t.co/dROA9WFWBM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsCHI&src=hash">#NOvsCHI</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/385817450966548480">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Support Caring Crescent Breast Cancer Gear with : <a href="http://t.co/6wkSDn91Ar">http://t.co/6wkSDn91Ar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RousesMarkets">@RousesMarkets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&src=hash">#whodat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23saints&src=hash">#saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23breastcancer&src=hash">#breastcancer</a></p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/385817242111193088">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Saints-Bears game on Sunday will be called by FOX's Joe <a href="https://twitter.com/Buck">@Buck</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TroyAikman">@TroyAikman</a> & Pam Oliver <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsCHI&src=hash">#NOvsCHI</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/385802359172898816">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Gotta be a slow news day. I don't condone the actions of the 20 freshmen Ole Miss players nor do I know all of the facts but the reaction</p>— deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26/statuses/385798956900679681">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>And comments by most is laughable. Yes they know better and will pay for their actions. Teachable moment at best.</p>— deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26/statuses/385799635656519680">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jimmy Graham is first TE to be named Offensive Player of Month.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/385797358316834816">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> will wear white jerseys and black pants vs the Bears on Sunday <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsCHI&src=hash">#NOvsCHI</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/385763808729247744">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Congrats to "Top Jimmy" Graham for earning honors no other TE has ever received. <a href="http://t.co/oSsDCgiaCf">http://t.co/oSsDCgiaCf</a></p>— Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/statuses/385780921426657280">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>THIS JUST IN: Patriots have placed NT VInce Wilfork on IR ending his season and have also released TE Zach Sudfeld.</p>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/statuses/385866798890876928">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Your dreams can come true, if you have the courage to pursue them! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Dream&src=hash">#Dream</a></p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/385778947058696192">October 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Saints Preparing for Bears
New Orleans Saints will travel to Chicago on Friday due to Tropical Storm Karen
Typically the Saints hold a walk-through at the team’s facility on Saturday before departing off for a road game. Payton said they would use a field near their hotel on Saturday for the walk-through.
Saints leaving early to beat the storm | ProFootballTalk
No NFL team is more sensitive to what weather can do than the Saints. And even though Tropical Storm Karen doesn't appear to be a big one (although a mild hurricane is kind of like a mild concussion, i.e., one that happens to someone else), the Saints aren't taking any chances.
New Orleans Saints issue Thursday injury report
The New Orleans Saints issued their second injury report of the week Thursday with the major change of Brodrick Bunkley being upgraded to limited at practice. The defensive tackle has been out of the lineup and practice with a calf injury since the opening win against the Atlanta Falcons.
Cameron Jordan leads New Orleans Saints stifling defense - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Cameron Jordan leads New Orleans Saints stifling defense
Forecast: Saints don't need running game to be super | wwltv.com New Orleans
New Orleans Saints vs Chicago Bears: Series History
Take a look back at the last 25 meetings between the Saints and the Bears
New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears: Uniform Colors
The New Orleans Saints travel to Chicago on Sunday to face the Bears at Noon CT
Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, October 3
The team will have their second practice of the week
New Orleans Saints Morning Break
Take a look at what's being written about the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears
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Bears Preparing For Saints
Julius Peppers hopes for bad game from Drew Brees - ESPN Chicago
"When you play against somebody like a Drew Brees, a Peyton Manning, a (Tom) Brady or somebody like that, sometimes you've just got to hope for them to have a bad game," Peppers said, laughing. "That's just where we are right now. We're gonna rush. We're gonna try to affect him in the ways we can. I think we're gonna do a little bit better this week in that area."
Chicago Bears Coach Marc Trestman, Jermon Bushrod talk about playing Saints
Bushrod left the Saints in free agency
Bushrod has no hard feelings for Saints after leaving for Bears | wwltv.com New Orleans
"Sometimes you just have to take the feelings out of it a little bit," Bushrod said. "It was tough because New Orleans meant a lot to me, still does being that my wife is from there and I won a Super Bowl there. But this is just another opportunity, another opportunity for my family, another opportunity for us and it is a special situation."
Josh McCown excited to face younger brother Luke
It may not be the "Manning Bowl," but Bears backup quarterback Josh McCown is excited about facing his brother Luke, who serves in the same position with the Saints.
Durkin’s Playbook: Saints Passing Attack – Deception and Execution " CBS Chicago
Let’s go to the film room to look at how the Saints stay one step ahead of their opponents.
New Orleans Saints’ defense another difficult task for Chicago Bears’ offense
While the Saints' offense is as good as ever, their defense is quietly stepping up their game. And the Bears must be ready...
Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2013: Week 4 vs. Detroit Lions - Windy City Gridiron
The pass protection of the Chicago Bears had their worst day of the young season against the Detroit Lions. Let's take a look at how Detroit picked up their three sacks.
Adam Podlesh striving to bounce back versus Saints
Blaming his poor performance in Detroit on bad mechanics, Bears punter Adam Podlesh is confident that he'll be able to make the necessary corrections Sunday against the Saints.
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Other Saints News
Jimmy Graham becomes first tight end to win Player of the Month | ProFootballTalk
The NFL has been handing out AFC and NFC Player of the Month awards, four months a season, since 1986. Never has a tight end been named player of the month.
NFL - Jimmy Graham now second to none - ESPN
Jimmy Graham is a matchup nightmare. He's also the best tight end in the game, writes Ashley Fox.
NFL Honors Watch: Early award leaders - NFL.com
It was a tough decision on whether to put Brees or Graham higher. Graham isn't just the best tight end in the league; he's the most dominant receiver period.
moosedenied " Blog Archive " Eat My Dust, You Insensitive F***
Nothing like three and a half hours of high-quality primetime competence porn 24 hours removed from yet another Falcons loss to keep that boner raging. I don't know about you, but my nipples could cut glass right about now.
Saints Feeling Similarities to Super Bowl Season
Saints Feeling Similarities to Super Bowl Season
Saints Rookie DT John Jenkins a Budding Star
Saints Rookie DT John Jenkins a Budding Star
6 Plays from Monday: Saints show what complementary football looks like | wwltv.com New Orleans
For as long as Sean Payton has been involved with the New Orleans Saints, one word has consistently been used to describe what he wants the product on the field to ultimately look like – complementary.
Drew Brees embraces 'championship feelings' - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints are 4-0 for the first time since 2009, when they started 13-0 and wound up winning the Super Bowl. So naturally, the comparisons have already started coming up a few times in interviews.
After Further Review: Bush, Sproles lead emerging class of 'air backs' - CBSSports.com
Prisco: Step aside, you 'three yards and a cloud of dust' running backs. Reggie Bush and Darren Sproles are leading the next wave -- quick, play-making 'air backs.'
Jonathan Vilma to host 4th Annual Celebrity Servers event at Morton's the Steakhouse
The event will take place November 11th from 6-10 p.m.
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Around the League
Tragic new details revealed surrounding suicide of former Charger Paul Oliver - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Oliver was released by the New Orleans Saints after training camp in 2011, and returned to San Diego that season.
New book exposing NFL player safety drama - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
The NFL is getting more criticism in a new book from the guys that brought you BALCO. It goes as far as comparing the NFL handling of concussions to Big Tobacco and its handling of cancer. See the full story here. New book exposing NFL player safety drama
Bucs release Josh Freeman: reports | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Tired of working for a trade, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released quarterback Josh Freeman, according to numerous media reports on Thurs…
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Video
VIDEO Sean Payton updates Saints travel plans
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton speaks with reporters after practice on Thursday, October 3, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO Preview: New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears - NFL Videos
NFL Films previews the Week 5 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears.
VIDEO Are we in the greatest QB era of all-time?
With elite quarterbacks like Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady playing at such a high level, are we in the greatest QB era of all-time?