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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Coach Sean Payton says OLB Victor Butler will not be activated from PUP.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/410877234975502336">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Payton confirms that LB Victor Butler will not be activated this year. His 3-week practice window is now closed.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/410873197639127041">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Window is closed for Victor Butler. He won't get brought up to the active roster. Will officially remain on reserve PUP.</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/statuses/410872027155664897">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on Galette: where he is now is because he had a vision and he's worked hard at it.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/410870068281495552">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@DrewBrees</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> are in the top 10 of <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> Pro Bowl votes with 2 weeks left to vote <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/BWEkuoHzYL">pic.twitter.com/BWEkuoHzYL</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/410857336102604800">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Terry Bradshaw of FOX blasts New Jersey Super Bowl to be televised by FOX <a href="http://t.co/fTQOdjkrHp">http://t.co/fTQOdjkrHp</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/410854343500259328">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/JenHale504">@JenHale504</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/SrDavidwesley4">@SrDavidwesley4</a> are guests on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast: <a href="http://t.co/RGk72PHy4H">http://t.co/RGk72PHy4H</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOLA&src=hash">#NOLA</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/410837862171410432">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jeff Fisher: Rob Ryan "is an outstanding coach" (audio/quotes) <a href="http://t.co/YxmyWVvBAm">http://t.co/YxmyWVvBAm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsSTL&src=hash">#NOvsSTL</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/410827823561986048">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Vaccaro didn't make the short list RT <a href="https://twitter.com/DNewtonespn">@DNewtonespn</a>: Defensive rookie of the year favorites <a href="http://t.co/TAokNVRUN0">http://t.co/TAokNVRUN0</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/410824333548716032">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy Birthday to <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41">@Harp41</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/410821879629217792">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rams&src=hash">#Rams</a> Jeff Fisher expressed no lingering resentment over Rob Ryan's decision to quit and come to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> instead this past offseason ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/410816888684294144">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>FIsher: "Well, you know, people sometimes in life change their mind. And I was fine with that." Did say Ryan had "made a commitment," though</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/410817139939893249">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Don't let anyone steal your dream!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&src=hash">#WhoDat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Dream&src=hash">#Dream</a></p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/410806945323302912">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins">@MalcolmJenkins</a> and his new edition to the family welcome to fatherhood brutha!</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/410771921412714496">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lol the fact that I typed edition and clearly meant addition is evidence that we don't think before we tweet </p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/410775093384470528">December 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Saints Prepare For Rams
Saints will not take Victor Butler off PUP this year, Payton says | Black and Gold
"It’s having the confidence it’s not too soon," Payton, in part, said. "It’ll help him when he’s fully healthy for (next year’s) minicamp and (organized team activities)."
New Orleans Saints linebacker Victor Butler will not be brought back to active roster in 2013 | NOLA.com
The Saints didn't bring Butler up to the active roster with the window to bring him back closed, Saints coach Sean Payton said Wednesday. Payton said Butler will remain on the reserve/physically-unable-to-perform list.
Recent road troubles have Saints on alert | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Trap game (n.) — Sporting event in which lesser opponent (St. Louis Rams) is sandwiched between two important games (Saints will play Carol…
New Orleans Saints Fact of the Day: December 11, 2013
Junior Galette had a career high in sacks on Sunday
New Orleans Saints vs St. Louis Rams connections
Take a look at the player and coaching connections between the Saints and Rams
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Rams Prepare For Saints
Jeff Fisher: Rob Ryan "is an outstanding coach"
Quotes from St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher's conference call with New Orleans media on Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Rams' Fisher on Ryan's 'change of heart' - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was one of the best offseason acquisitions -- player or coach -- made by any team in the NFL this ye
Random Ramsdom 12/11: Moving Forward - Turf Show Times
Historically, the Rams have put it on the Saints at home. So St. Louis might not be as over-matched as many might think in this one.
Ogletree leading Rams in tackles : Sports
Rams notebook • Laurinaitis getting a run for his money from the rookie outside linebacker.
Rams running game ineffective in losses : Sports
Defenses are focusing on RB Zac Stacy, who led the team’s resurgence but has been ineffective the last two games.
GLENDALE, Ariz.: Joe Strauss: Rams going backward in division - Football Wires - MiamiHerald.com
GLENDALE, Ariz. _ The St. Louis Rams' Sunday in the desert could best be described as not-so-fun with numbers. For example, the Rams managed more penalties on the afternoon than they had players on the field on a fourth-quarter punt.
New Orleans Saints vs. St. Louis Rams: Breaking Down St. Louis' Game Plan | Bleacher Report
St. Louis Rams news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more
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Other Saints News
Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham remain in top 10 of Pro Bowl voting with two weeks left to vote
Drew Brees ranks second and Jimmy Graham ranks seventh in Pro Bowl fan votes
Saints likely would not have fared well on NFL's Snow Sunday
According to the 2014 Farmer's Almanac, the weather on Super Bowl Sunday will feature "an intense storm, heavy rain, snow and strong winds.''
New Orleans Saints CB Corey White goes unnoticed in a good way - ESPN
I'll post my full defensive film study Wednesday morning. But I thought it was briefly worth pointing out that New Orleans Saints cornerback Corey Whi
Film study: Reviewing Saints defense - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
What an impressive turnaround for the New Orleans Saints' defense. During their 31-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday night, they seemed
Film study: Reviewing New Orleans Saints' offense - ESPN
Some observations on the New Orleans Saints offense after reviewing the tape of their 31-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 14: Colston&rs
Thomas nominated for Payton award | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
The New Orleans Saints have nominated running back Pierre Thomas for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, the club announced Tuesda…
It's Time for Sean Payton to Relinquish Play-Calling Duties for Saints Offense | Bleacher Report
New Orleans Saints news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more
Saints Nation: Defensive and Special Teams Player Grades vs. Panthers | December | 2013 Articles
Drew Brees' passing game vs. the Carolina Panthers: Infographic | NOLA.com
A look at Drew Brees' passing accuracy during the New Orleans Saints' 31-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers Sunday night
New Orleans Saints in the community recap for Tuesday, December 10, 2013
New Orleans Saints players were very busy in the community on their off day on Tuesday
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NFL News
Bradshaw blasts New Jersey Super Bowl | ProFootballTalk
"Thank you Commissioner, thank you Super Bowl committee for putting us in New York," Bradshaw said during his weekly appearance with Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts of WFAN radio in New York. "And we all know why we’re in New York, it’s because they overpaid for that stupid stadium in New Jersey. . . . By the way, not a gorgeous stadium either.
Mike Shanahan talks Snyder and RG3 in epic press conference | ProFootballTalk
Shanahan went off on a wide variety of topics, focused almost exclusively on the odd relationship triangle among himself, team owner Dan Snyder and quarterback Robert Griffin III. Shanahan attempted to portray himself as a coach who simply cares about the health of Griffin and the health of the franchise, and he insisted that he likes coaching the team and has nothing against Snyder. And Shanahan said the decision to bench Griffin for the rest of the season was done only in consultation with Snyder.
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Video
VIDEO: New Orleans Saints Morning Report: December 11
New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier previews Wednesday's Saints news in the Morning Report (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO: Will the New Orleans Saints face Seattle again?
NFL Media's Judy Battista answers if the New Orleans Saints have any chance of regaining home field advantage and gives her playoff outlook for the teams still on the bubble.
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