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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Cowboys’ DB Morris Claiborne (Hamstring) is OUT for Sunday. Final Saints-Cowboys Injury Report: <a href="http://t.co/RIFeTdt0si">http://t.co/RIFeTdt0si</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DALvsNO&src=hash">#DALvsNO</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/398928302838018048">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Asked if he hates <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Cowboys&src=hash">#Cowboys</a> as much as dad, Ryan said: Thats a hell of a question. But I think my dad had genuine hate for Dallas, and I dont</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398924045904650240">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Ryan was also sarcastic when asked about his new subtler approach in public: "There's no question it's maturity."</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398924338792890368">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> DC Rob Ryan was pretty subdued again this week, not taking the bait when peppered with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Cowboys&src=hash">#Cowboys</a> questions by some Dallas media ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398923334991093760">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> listed a total of 10 players as questionable: Lofton, Hawthorne (both DNP); Graham, Colston, Evans, Jordan, Jenkins (limited); and..</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398921479049326592">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Three <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> who fully participated in practice also listed as questionable: S Roman Harper and DL Tyrunn Walker, Tom Johnson.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398921770016600064">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Not sure what happened to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Lofton's ankle. Injury report came out after media access. So hard to gauge the severity.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398921967463436288">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> LBs Lofton, Hawthorne cant play, they'll lean on R.Humber, W.Herring, K.Reddick, possibly P.Haralson - and Rob Ryan's creativity.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398922495073349632">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> DE C.Jordan and S M.Jenkins returned to practice on limited basis Friday. TE J.Graham, WR M.Colston, G J.Evans remained limited.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398920846774784000">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Whether you call it "Frontin","Perpetrating", or "being Fake", nobody likes a fraud. For more see my blog <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Veneers&src=hash">#Veneers</a>: <a href="http://t.co/5x19caPlvC">http://t.co/5x19caPlvC</a></p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/398909167726886912">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I am excited to announce April Gachassin, of Broussard, LA. as the winner of the <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMJFoundation">@TheMJFoundation</a> Saints v Cowboys Game Day raffle!</p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/398908264877789184">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just keep going. Everybody gets better if they keep at it..</p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/398901407643746304">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ryan had no problem expressing his feelings about being fired by Dallas earlier in the offseason/training camp.</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/statuses/398895887927107584">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/SaintCapricorn">@SaintCapricorn</a>: Just gotta say the pic of <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93">@JuniorG93</a> and his baby is probably one of the best pix all time. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FearMyDaddysBeard&src=hash">#FearMyDaddysBeard</a>"thank u</p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/398891976747020288">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hey Friends, come on down to ROUSES on Baronne St this Sunday before the game. I'll be slinging sauce, sausage... <a href="http://t.co/mHepAwQJNn">http://t.co/mHepAwQJNn</a></p>— Joe Horn (@JoeHorn87) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeHorn87/statuses/398885495599804417">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>A very special guest on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast: <a href="https://twitter.com/RobinRoberts">@RobinRoberts</a> -> <a href="http://t.co/Dn93VwmWom">http://t.co/Dn93VwmWom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamRobin&src=hash">#TeamRobin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/398872779220471808">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jerry Jones: Rob Ryan's success no surprise (via <a href="http://t.co/50Hu0pDvg1">http://t.co/50Hu0pDvg1</a>) <a href="http://t.co/4VrY83cb0T">http://t.co/4VrY83cb0T</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/398869477506314240">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SpecialOlympics">@SpecialOlympics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nolaovertheedge">@nolaovertheedge</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDatNation&src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GeauxSaints&src=hash">#GeauxSaints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BeatTheCowboys&src=hash">#BeatTheCowboys</a> Matt & Mike, Thomas friends <a href="http://t.co/NCbeOYiTgV">pic.twitter.com/NCbeOYiTgV</a></p>— rita rita (@ritaleblanc) <a href="https://twitter.com/ritaleblanc/statuses/398838392516927488">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>This is a real woman!!!!.......all you little girls and boys take notes <a href="http://t.co/bz8j9I2wCW">http://t.co/bz8j9I2wCW</a></p>— Sedrick Ellis (@SedrickEllis1) <a href="https://twitter.com/SedrickEllis1/statuses/398823443707080704">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>On this day in 1970, Saints kicker Tom Dempsey booted <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> record 63-yard FG to beat Lions. Distance has been tied, never broken</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/398820916760559617">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/ritaleblanc">@RitaLeBlanc</a> getting ready to go <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OverTheEdge&src=hash">#OverTheEdge</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/SOLouisiana">@SOLouisiana</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOLA&src=hash">#NOLA</a> <a href="http://t.co/v0Kfnf5u71">pic.twitter.com/v0Kfnf5u71</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/398812567767769088">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>PHOTOS: Saints' <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC">@SNFonNBC</a> photo shoot: <a href="http://t.co/i28XVBA2aJ">http://t.co/i28XVBA2aJ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DALvsNO&src=hash">#DALvsNO</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/398811312769101825">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Saints Prepare for Cowboys
Ryan: ‘I don’t hate the Cowboys’ - Dallas Cowboys and the NFL
New Orleans Saints release final injury report before Dallas Cowboys game
Curtis Lofton, David Hawthorne did not practice Friday
Cowboys WR Bryant has attention of Saints defense | wwltv.com New Orleans
Officially, Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant stands 6-foot-2, 225 pounds. Unofficially, his presence is much, much bigger.
Saints focus is solely on Cowboys, not tough four-game stretch | wwltv.com New Orleans
Back in April, when the NFL announced each team’s 2013 schedule, eyes in New Orleans focused on this next stretch of four games for the Saints
New Orleans Saints want to run, but maybe not this week - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton said this week that the New Orleans Saints’ offense has been too "lopsided," insisting he wants to do a
Ryan a 'changed man' since joining Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is a changed man, according to safety Malcolm Jenkins. Although Ryan is still one
Why Sean Payton prefers one game at a time - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- NFL players and coaches constantly insist that they take one game at a time. That the most important game on the schedule is the next
Saints morning report: Grubbs an All-Pro? - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
ESPN’s John Clayton chose two New Orleans Saints for his mid-season All-Pro team -- tight end Jimmy Graham and left guard Ben Grubbs. Graham is
Saints’ schedule won’t soften anytime soon | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Through five games, the only remaining drama in the Saints’ regular season appeared to be whether they would get homefield advantage throug…
Champions Square and pregame activities will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday
A look at activities around the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the Cowboys game
Archie Manning, Rickey Jackson, Will Roaf to be honored during Ring of Honor ceremony at halftime
Archie Manning, Rickey Jackson, Willie Roaf to be honored during Ring of Honor ceremony at halftime against Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 10
New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys series history
A look at the history behind the Saints and Cowboys last 25 meetings
Saints and Cowboys about to rumble: Black and Gold Today - Video | NOLA.com
Black and Gold Today takes a look at the main matchups for the Saints and Cowboys Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Rachel reveals this week's Trivia Challenge winner, and Coach Sean Payton talks about Jon Vilma.
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Cowboys Prepare for Saints
Dallas Cowboys players miss Rob Ryan - ESPN Dallas
"He's always talking something I don’t know what he's going to tell us but I played for him for a while (and) he was a great coach," defensive end DeMarcus Ware said. "I want to see what type of blitzes and stuff he will dial up this week."
Dez Bryant will play against Saints - NFL Spin Zone - A General NFL Blog providing you all the NFL News, Rumors, Updates, and National Football League News.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) on the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at AT Dallas Cowboys elite wide receiver Dez Bryant
Dez Bryant Injury: Dallas Cowboys WR does not have disc issue - NFL Spin Zone - A General NFL Blog providing you all the NFL News, Rumors, Updates, and National Football League News.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) runs after catching a pass in the fourth quarter of the game against Minnesota Vikings strong safety Mistral R
Jason Hatcher questionable versus New Orleans Saints - ESPN Dallas
IRVING, Texas –-- Defensive tackles Jason Hatcher and Nick Hayden were able to get on the practice field Friday on a limited basis, but only Hay
CowboysBlog.Net – Dallas Cowboys Blog " Blog Archive " 6 Questions with The Saints Nation
Time For Cowboys To Relax And Just Play The Game - Blogging The Boys
For a change, Dallas is facing a game that is not seen as a must-win. Without the pressure, could the team recover a bit of its mojo?
Cowboys @ Saints Expert Picks: Can The Cowboys Pull Off The Upset? - Blogging The Boys
A sampling of picks made for Sunday's Cowboys @ Saints game suggests the Cowboys have little chance to win on Sunday night.
Cowboys Injury Report: Jason Hatcher, Nick Hayden Practice On Friday - Blogging The Boys
The news is getting much better concerning injuries for the Cowboys.
Are The Cowboys Overreacting To Romo's 19 Interceptions In 2012 Or Are They Onto Something? - Blogging The Boys
There's no question Dallas has toned down the deep passing game. The question is, has it been working?
Dez Bryant: My back feels fine and I’m playing Sunday | ProFootballTalk
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones denied Friday that the team is worried about a disc problem in wide receiver Dez Bryant's back. Jones said that the team thought Bryant would be "fine" and Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.
Cowboys-Saints Series Has Been A Wild One Recently
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Other Saints News
Ozymandias?
Nine weeks ago, Sean Payton was going to be the Saints' savior. Today, he's the reason the season is falling apart before our eyes. How the hell did that happen?
Just Another Day At The Office
Are the Saints boring? Well, not to Who Dats, yet. But to fans of other teams, there must be a certain prosaic quality about this team: they just show up, get down to work, win. Kinda monotonous.
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Around the NFL
NFL Hazing Victim: Incognito Was A "Scumbag" And "Locker-Room Cancer"
The Los Angeles Times catches up with former tight end Cam Cleeland, an eight-year veteran who retired in 2005. Cleeland was the victim of one of the NFL's most notorious military-style hazing scandals. As a Saints rookie in 1998, Cleeland was forced to "run the gantlet"—go through a hallway with a pillowcase over his head as players lined up on either side to take their shots.
Hazing, Hernandez among NFL's issues so far in '13 - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Hazing, Hernandez among NFLs issues so far in 13 Hazing, Hernandez among NFLs issues so far in 13
Poll of players suggests most wouldn’t want Incognito as a teammate | ProFootballTalk
Several players on the Dolphins have spoken out in support of their suspended teammate Richie Incognito, but around the league he is not viewed favorably.
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Video
VIDEO Sean Payton's Friday review
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton speaks with reporters after practice on Friday, November 8, 2013 (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO Rob Ryan talks about facing Dallas Cowboys
New Orleans Saints DC Rob Ryan talks about facing the Dallas Cowboys after practice on Friday, November 8, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)