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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>' Darren Sproles was full in today's practice.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/398195346267852801">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> RB Darren Sproles said he's fine, practiced today after going through concussion protocol. Full injury report at 3 central time.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398183446264037377">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> INJ report: DNP - M Jenkins (knee), Evans (hip), Graham (elbow/foot), Hawthorne (toe), Jordan (ankle)</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/398195503701061633">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> INJ report: Limited - Vaccaro (chest), Colston (knee)</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/398195662308642816">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Graham listed with elbow and foot injuries. He played through both in second half last week.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398195997899100160">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Darren Sproles was full today after leaving Sunday's game with what was reported in the press box as a concussion.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/398197098782281728">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> place LB Jonathan Vilma on injured reserve, officially ending his season and casting doubt on his long-term future.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398206086122962944">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> haven't offered any details on transaction. It's assumed his knee didnt respond well enough after returning from knee injury last wk</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398206301408227328">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Welp, Vilma goes to IR. His season is done. Looks like playing his old team once was last hurrah. Doubt he plays in NFL again.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/398206216385888256">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>DB Chris Carr was back at practice today, but the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> haven't released a corresponding move yet that would have opened a spot for him.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/398198174105350144">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jabari Greer on Rob Ryan facing Dallas, the team that fired him last year: "Obviously we know the history... <a href="http://t.co/RyzALwzEM0">http://t.co/RyzALwzEM0</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/398200967906091008">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jason Garrett's phone sounded like it went underwater when I asked him about Rob Ryan making jabs about being fired from Dallas. Of course.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/398183712522649600">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jason Garrett said Rob Ryan is a fantastic coach and the defense played well last year before the injuries.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/398181272842821632">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Drew Brees said that it's hard for anyone speak about the hazing/bullying in Miami w/out knowing what actually happened.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/398180144122052608">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brees did say he absolutely didn't agree w/ the racist comments.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/398180219980234752">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>On football, Brees said the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>' No. 7 ranking on offense is fairly meaningless. Says yards don't always mean points.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/398180456299905024">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brees and Payton both said the team needs to get back to being more balanced on offense.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/398180618409738240">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton said he absolutely needs to call more running plays going forward.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/398171289774329856">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton likened Romo-Dez combo to Brees-Graham as being one of the best combos in the NFL.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/398172453001637888">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton also said one reason you bring in a big CB like Keenan Lewis is to matchup with Dez Bryant.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/398173265580945408">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton said <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> have a good culture and balance around here. Hazing is not an issue for the Saints.</p>— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) <a href="https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/statuses/398170613119864833">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@DrewBrees</a> presents <a href="https://twitter.com/ufc">@UFC</a>'s Daniel Cormier (<a href="https://twitter.com/dc_mma">@dc_mma</a>), a Lafayette, La. native, with a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> jersey <a href="http://t.co/FBFDopnrcI">pic.twitter.com/FBFDopnrcI</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/398182409247522817">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/SeanPayton">@SeanPayton</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/ufc">@UFC</a>'s Daniel Cormier (<a href="https://twitter.com/dc_mma">@dc_mma</a>) after practice today <a href="http://t.co/rVNiLm9mZB">pic.twitter.com/rVNiLm9mZB</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/398173957091647488">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Don't count the days, make the days count..</p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/398156134122418176">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast: <a href="http://t.co/KAq6a3Htg5">http://t.co/KAq6a3Htg5</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Pelicans&src=hash">#Pelicans</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/398156050643181568">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Lawyer Ted Wells appointed by Roger Goodell to direct independent investigation of Dolphins and prepare a report that will be made public. </p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/398204389636050944">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>For the first time this season, the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> will wear black jerseys and black pants on Sunday <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DALvsNO&src=hash">#DALvsNO</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/398117009142988800">November 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Saints Prepare for Cowboys
New Orleans Saints' Malcolm Jenkins, Jahri Evans, Jimmy Graham among those to miss practice Wednesday | NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (elbow/foot), safety Malcolm Jenkins (knee), guard Jahri Evans (hip), linebacker David Hawthorne (toe) and defensive end Cam Jordan (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday.
Rob Ryan likely eyes Cowboys game as chance to even score
One word New Orleans Saints coordinator Rob Ryan won't use this week while preparing his chip-off-the-old-block defensive unit to face quarterback Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys starts with R and ends with E-V-E-N-G-E.
New Orleans Saints vs Dallas Cowboys Connections
Take a look at the many connections between the Saints and the Cowboys
New Orleans Saints Morning Break
Take a look at what is being written about the Saints and the Cowboys
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Cowboys Prepare For Saints
Dallas Cowboys' D struggling in Monte Kiffin's 4-3; stats say Rob Ryan's Saints unit better | Dallas Morning News
Before the season, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and replace him with Monte Kiffin. Ryan eventually landed in the same position with the Saints. Here is a look at how the two defenses compare through nine weeks.
DeMarcus Ware practices, Dez Bryant and Miles Austin don’t | ProFootballTalk
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Monday that he feels defensive end DeMarcus Ware is ready to return after missing the last three games with a quad injury. On Wednesday, Ware took a step toward making his owner's prediction come true.
Defensive line carousel continues to spin with signing of tackle - Dallas Cowboys and the NFL
Everett Dawkins: Next Rushman Up For The Dallas Cowboys - Blogging The Boys
Once again, the Dallas Cowboys pro scouting department has brought in a player for Rod Marinelli to turn into his latest developmental endeavor. This time it is a former Vikings seventh-round draft pick and practice squad guy from Florida State.
Talkin' Cowboys: Are We a RB Away From Success?
Join Mickey, Bryan, Rowan, and Sydney as they begin their scouting report on the Saints and take your calls and e-mails.
Cowboys Break: Run Game Concerns; Stopping Graham
Join The Break as they discuss the issues they see in the Cowboys run game, and also what the defense will need to do to stop Jimmy Graham.
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Other Saints News
Midseason Report: New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
If you're only as good as your last performance, the New Orleans Saints (6-2) are in trouble. They had their sloppiest game of the season in a 26-20
Film study: Reviewing Saints defense - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Some observations on the New Orleans Saints’ defense after reviewing the tape of the team’s 26-20 loss to the New York Jets in Week 9: Al
Saints offense cannot depend on running game
What Sean Payton knows is this. Any potential fix of his offensive line and running backs will come in the offseason. Payton, if he considers it an issue, will address it quickly.
My Top 10 Saints Quarterbacks of All-Time
If you ask a few young New Orleans Saints fanatics, some may have a tough time recalling as to who preceded Drew Brees at quarterback for the Black and Gold.
Saints move up in fewest yards allowed, passing defense | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Despite Sunday’s 26-20 loss to the New York Jets, the Saints’ defense moved up in the NFL stats in two of the more important categories — f…
CB Chris Carr re-joins Saints, agent tweets | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Four days after releasing him, the New Orleans Saints have re-signed cornerback Chris Carr, the player’s agent said on Twitter on Tuesday. …
Saints TE Benjamin watson calls Miami situation "very disturbing" | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Saints tight end Benjamin Watson, speaking to NFL Media's Andrew Siciliano, said Tuesday there is there is
Rookies a big part of Saints’ strong start | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Midterm grades are in for Saints rookies. Congratulations are in order. Most of you guys thrived during the first eight weeks of your NFL c…
Saints Nation Grades: Midseason Report Card | November | 2013 Articles
Drew Brees' passing game vs. the New York Jets: Infographic | NOLA.com
A look at Drew Brees' passing accuracy during the New Orleans Saints' 26-20 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday
New Orleans Saints hosted a Pro vs. G.I. Joe Event on Tuesday, Nov. 5
Players also had to support of local troops from the 159th Fighter Wing
Victory Belles to perform national anthem on Sunday
The anthem will be televised on NBC
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Around the NFL
Dolphins silence in the wake of Incognito report speaks volumes | ProFootballTalk
With so many voices offering so many opinions regarding the Jonathan Martin-Richie Incognito situation in Miami, it's easy to lose track of certain key facts. Fact: The South Florida Sun-Sentinel has reported that Dolphins coaches asked Incognito to "toughen up" Martin.
Incognito-Martin Episode Turning Into Bountygate II - Forbes
Bountygate II. That is what the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin episode appears to be morphing into. MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Joe Philbin of the Miami Dolphins (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife). Incognito abused fellow offensive lineman Martin with threatening and racist texts. But according to the Sun Sentinel, [...]
Jeremy Shockey recounts his personal experience with NFL hazing - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Jeremy Shockey recounts his personal experience with NFL hazing
Report: Rodgers likely to miss 4-6 weeks | ProFootballTalk
On last night's edition of Pro Football Talk on NBCSN, we addressed the expected duration of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' absence due to a broken collarbone, given ESPN has reported that Rodgers is expected to miss three weeks.
Greg Little says he was choked by James Ihedigbo | ProFootballTalk
With all this talk of misconduct in the locker room, it's easy to forget about all of the misconduct that occurs on the field. Browns receiver Greg Little contends that he was choked on Sunday by Ravens safety James Ihedigbo.
Pagano says NFL admitted ref got fumble call wrong | ProFootballTalk
The fans’ frustration with NFL officiating is only compounded by a sense that the league doesn’t always fess up publicly when the officials get it wrong.
Hall of Famer Clarence "Ace" Parker dies at 101 | ProFootballTalk
Clarence "Ace" Parker, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who was the oldest living former NFL player, has died at the age of 101. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that Parker died this morning.
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Video
VIDEO Sean Payton talks Dallas Cowboys
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton speaks with reporters on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO Jahri Evans on the offensive line
New Orleans Saints G Jahri Evans speaks with reporters after the team's game vs the New York Jets on Sunday, November 3, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)