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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> altered schedule was the plan all along following Monday night game - not just because flight got in late yesterday.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/408317506269376512">December 4, 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> will still have three full days of practice. They'll just do more on Saturdays than they normally do (usually just walk-through day)</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/408317714633986048">December 4, 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> push back normal weekly schedule but insist flight delay doesn't change planning <a href="http://t.co/1D3GzMUwff">http://t.co/1D3GzMUwff</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL">@espnnfl</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/408330507298930688">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton said everything Saints players needed for Carolina scouting was already on iPads before leaving Seattle. So it didn't affect anything</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/408319164256772096">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Everyone come meet me at an autograph session <a href="https://twitter.com/GulfCoastCards">@GulfCoastCards</a> in Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, MS on 12/10. Details at <a href="http://t.co/mhCOLunAeC">http://t.co/mhCOLunAeC</a></p>— Kenny Dwayne Vaccaro (@KennyVaccaro4) <a href="https://twitter.com/KennyVaccaro4/statuses/408327353119408128">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@DrewBrees</a> is 2nd (793,685) & <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> is 7th (534,867) in the latest <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> fan Pro Bowl vote rankings <a href="http://t.co/pKNPbvV5Hu">pic.twitter.com/pKNPbvV5Hu</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/408327315475542016">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jus got my eyes dilated, this a trip ain did this in awhile...</p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/408320208101597184">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>By tomorrow's practice my eyes will have refocused just like my energy and mindset... Intense week ahead <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&src=hash">#WhoDat</a></p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/408321190877339648">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Why play Russell Wilson this way? <a href="http://t.co/TfnM4v8GFb">pic.twitter.com/TfnM4v8GFb</a></p>— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/PriscoCBS/statuses/408318568074194944">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast talking <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a>: <a href="http://t.co/mCOxcrpJcY">http://t.co/mCOxcrpJcY</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</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/408301479800238080">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Posting Saints-'Hawks film study later, but stew on this: after facing tough D in Seattle, Carolina ranks No. 1 in scoring and total defense</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/408287379175124992">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mike Tomlin fined $100,000. NFL also still will consider draft choice penalty vs. Steelers.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/408265243886776320">December 4, 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> ... The Stench of Lies <a href="http://t.co/ZYLRiZrjj4">http://t.co/ZYLRiZrjj4</a></p>— Reid (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/statuses/408252140356775936">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm feeling for my Saints today. It's 1 game. We'll be back. Get 'em next week, <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@DrewBrees</a></p>— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheEllenShow/statuses/407955827819950080">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Barring a setback, I'm told <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Panthers&src=hash">#Panthers</a> DE Charles Johnson will be back vs. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>. Probably could've played last wk, didn't want to risk it.</p>— Joe Person (@josephperson) <a href="https://twitter.com/josephperson/statuses/408234356864319488">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tough one but we will bounce back BROTHERS IN ARMS WE ARE</p>— Travaris Cadet (@TravarisCadet39) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravarisCadet39/statuses/408090948174770176">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Maaaan express did me dirty...got some new shirts and the "I didn't steal it device" is still on… <a href="http://t.co/5AMCWQX1Zh">http://t.co/5AMCWQX1Zh</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/408098400991993856">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm actually sitting on my coach playing nba live</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/408089978745282560">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>According to some ppl us athletes aren't suppose to have a normal life we not allowed to play our video games</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/408091487994257408">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Or even do anything that's not related to football geesh we human 2!</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/408091605296369664">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>And y'all know I meant couch and not coach!</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/408096975385399296">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Moving On to Carolina
Quotes from Sean Payton's conference call on Wednesday, Decemeber 4
Coach Payton spoke with the media via conference call to talk about Monday night's loss to the Seahawks and moving focus to the Panthers
New Orleans Saints issue first injury report of Panthers week
The New Orleans Saints on Wednesday issued their first injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Because the Saints did not practice Wednesday each player's status is an estimation.
Saints push back practice schedule - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The Saints will still have their usual three full days of practice on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They’ll do a little more than usual on Saturday -- which is usually just a walk-through session.
Audio: Jenkins says Saints will learn from Seattle loss | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
In a conference call with reporters on Wednesday, Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins talked about how the team's 34-7 loss at Seattle on Monday …
Audio: Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Saints still dangerous | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera talks about his team's eight-game winning streak and what he expects in Sunday night's game against the …
Audio: Kuechly says Saints loss to Seattle "not who they are" | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
During a conference call with reporters, Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly said he's not judging the Saints by their 34-7 loss at S…
Saints can clinch playoff berth if … - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints (9-3) can officially clinch a playoff berth this week if they beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday night AND the Dallas Cowboys
NFL Nation Buzz: New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Saints reporter Mike Triplett says New Orleans, fresh off a blowout loss in Seattle, has to dig deep to prepare for NFC South rival Carolina on a shor
Saints need home remedy to shake off Seattle loss, down Carolina
After Monday night's inexplicable walkover at DeafLink Field, one thing is certain: Seattle's finest is not its coffee.
New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers connections
Take a look at the connections between the Saints and the Panthers before the Sunday night game
Where the Saints rank: Week 14 - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Last week, the New Orleans Saints were the only team in the NFL ranked in both the top five in offensive and defensive yardage. But after an ugly 34-7
Power Rankings: No. 5 New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
A weekly examination of the Saints' ESPN.com Power Ranking: Preseason: 14 | Last Week: 2 | ESPN.com Power Ranking since 2002 The Saints (9-3) fell t
Saints morning report: Home sweet home - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
After a dreadful loss in Seattle on Monday night, there is no better time and place for the New Orleans Saints (9-3) to get back on track than prime t
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More on the Seattle Debacle
Downfall - Who Dat Social Club
The Saints’ loss to the Seahawks was so one-sided, so crushing a defeat, it seemed there must be shell craters on the New Orleans sideline. It wouldn’t have surprised me to hear that Sean Payton had shot himself to avoid capture. But even so, it left behind unanswered questions: were the 2013 Saints nothing but a mirage? Or are the Seahawks really this good?
SaintsWin: Opinion & Analysis: The Stench of Lies
A budding narrative, fulfilled. The trend of the Saints coming up short in big road games continued.
Audio: Ben Watson talks about the Saints flight problems in Seattle | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Saints tight end Benjamin Watson talks to reporters on a conference call about the problems the team had on the field and on the plane in S…
New Orleans Saints fans hold a collective therapy session to talk out Monday's loss | NOLA.com
Who Dats see their team coming back strong against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday
Saints may not be able to beat Seahawks but can still win big
What the Seahawks did Monday night to the Saints was almost unthinkable. Holding the Saints to 188 yards, the lowest total in the Payton/Brees era, was one of the best defensive performances in the NFL in the past five years.
From the Coach's Office: Saints Recovering From Seattle Thumping and Rising For Carolina
The Saints have to find a way to recover and move forward from an embarrassing defeat. With Carolina coming up in two of the next two weeks, not only is the NFC South Division championship in play, but also the second seed in the NFC.
Saints have to flush Seattle loss ASAP | wwltv.com New Orleans
As Russell Wilson stuck the football in between Marshawn Lynch’s arms Monday night, only to pull it out and dart unabated around right end early in the first quarter of New Orleans’ 34-7 loss to Seattle, it was easy to let the imagination move ahead
Week 13 Game Reaction: Saints vs. Seahawks
Dec 2, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) causes New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) to fumble the ball from
Saints' Week 13 snap counts - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
A look at the New Orleans Saints’ snap counts from their 34-7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night: OFFENSE (60 snaps) Quarterback &nd
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Other Saints News
Joe Morgan’s DWI trial delayed from Dec. 4 until March | Black and Gold
Forgotten Football: Honoring 75th Anniversary of First NFL Regular Season Game in New Orleans
On what has become a lost milestone in local and national pro football history, December 4th marks three-quarters of a century since the first NFL regular season game was played in the southern United States, specifically at City Park Stadium in New Orleans (pictured right) between the Pittsburgh Pirates (became the Steelers in 1940) and the Cleveland Rams (the franchise currently in St. Louis).
Derland Moore to appear at Saints Hall of Fame Museum
Derland Moore will appear at the Saints Hall of Fame Museum on Sunday from 5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
Terry McDermott to perform national anthem at Sunday night's game
McDermott appeared on season three of NBC's The Voice
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Around the NFL
Mike Tomlin fined $100,000, Steelers may lose draft picks | ProFootballTalk
Mike Tomlin stepping onto the field into the path of Ravens kickoff returner Jacoby Jones was a costly mistake -- costly to Tomlin now, and possibly costly to the Steelers come draft time. The NFL has fined Tomlin $100,000 for interfering with a play in progress.
NFL officiating needs a complete overhaul | ProFootballTalk
Get it right. That's the goal of officiating in every sport, at every level. For the NFL, which has seen its popularity skyrocket over the past 20 years, getting it right has never been more important.
Ryan Clark takes another shot at Goodell over Tomlin discipline | ProFootballTalk
As the great Vincent LaGuardia Gambini once muttered under his breath to Judge Herman Munster, "There's a f--kin' surprise." Steelers safety Ryan Clark, who if the league office were handing out $100 bills would complain that they aren't sufficiently crisp, has griped about the punishment imposed...
Lions-Falcons in London will kick off at 9:30 a.m. Eastern | ProFootballTalk
The NFL is trying something different with a 2014 game in London: An early kickoff. The league announced today that the Lions-Falcons game on Sunday, October 26 will kick off at 1:30 p.m. UK time, which is 9:30 a.m. Eastern time. That's believed to be the earliest kickoff in NFL history.
Rodgers disappointed in tests, wants to play this year | ProFootballTalk
The Packers aren’t ready to clear Aaron Rodgers to play yet, though they haven't ruled him out yet either. And he’s not thrilled about the prospect of missing another game. Rodgers said during his weekly radio show with ESPNWisconsin’s Jason Wilde that he was hoping for better news.
Stand-up comedian Bill Belichick gets a dig in at the Jets | ProFootballTalk
On a scale of Rex Ryan to Shecky Greene, it probably doesn’t register. But Patriots coach Bill Belichick can occasionally fire off a one-liner, and it’s possible that their scarcity makes them seem funnier than they actually are. According to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.