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Fleur-de-Links: Saints News 2/9/13

Your daily collection of Saints/NFL-related news, analysis, commentary, opinion, and whatnot. TODAY's HEADLINE: Saints hire Rob Ryan as new defensive coordinator.

By GhostofHD Feb 9, 2013, 3:27pm CST

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Saints have hired Rob Ryan as Def. Coordinator & Stan Kwan as Assistant Special Teams Coach <a href="http://t.co/blIz5xPk" title="http://bit.ly/WVRgdr">bit.ly/WVRgdr</a>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/300258384488308737">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I want to hang this on my living room wall RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/steven3210">steven3210</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/skooks">skooks</a> Did you see this guy? <a href="http://t.co/UoxchnpF" title="http://twitpic.com/c273ny">twitpic.com/c273ny</a>— skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/status/300258631402807296">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I know!Think of the CLASSLESSNESS!!! @<a href="https://twitter.com/priscocbs">priscocbs</a>: Can't wait to see Rob Ryan, Joe Vitt and Sean Payton all together. Wow.— Held Over (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/status/300253980972441601">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rob Ryan was probably the riskiest choice out there; the move is right in line with Payton's philosophy. Good to see it's still intact.— Reid G. (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/status/300254301232713728">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Runnin to the heavens this mornin...I always enjoy a mornin run and even better wit a beautiful mornin <a href="http://t.co/vEUqfm5G" title="http://instagr.am/p/Vg48ZfnzQN/">instagr.am/p/Vg48ZfnzQN/</a>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/300252934946570241">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Joggin hazards... Tumbleweeds n chandler?? What the deuce <a href="http://t.co/pTtJ12jk" title="http://instagr.am/p/Vg5NnjHzQd/">instagr.am/p/Vg5NnjHzQd/</a>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/300253298374610944">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">@<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> Any word on whether or not Ryan will be allowed to bring any position coaches in with him?— Grandmaster Wang (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/300245122174562304">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Coming personnel moves will be interesting in NOLA. Ryan hire puts Saints on the radar for hybrid edge FAs, like Anthony Spencer.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/300246591078559746">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">This hire won't be like Ram's hire. It'll stick. Rob runs a good, aggressive scheme - something the Saints need— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/status/300247171092054018">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Regardless of whether the Ryan move works or not, it's reassuring that Payton isn't taking the safe/conservative route.— Reid G. (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/status/300254699586740224">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Also Ryan, unlike Spags, appears to be loved by his players. That should help with attracting free agents.— Reid G. (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/status/300255187082305536">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Go out and get hammered at Carnival. Wake up the next morning with Rob Ryan. Sounds about right.— skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/status/300255353281597440">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Even money that Mike Freeman is the first to write a dick-ish column about Ryan's hiring.— Reid G. (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/status/300255488522719234">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">When the offenses get all unconventional... sometimes there's a man— skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/status/300257096119767040">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Dear sweet lil' baby Jesus lying in a manger, please let Rob Ryan start an ugly and open feud with Jeff Duncan. Amen.— SportsCajun (@SportsCajun) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCajun/status/300256481205424128">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rob Ryan becomes the fourth defensive coodinator in Sean Payton's 7-plus-year <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> tenure.— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300258296944812032">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In the past 2 decades, <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> have had 10 DCs: Sidwell; Kiffin; Haslett; Yaralian; Zook; Venturi; Gibbs; Williams; Spagnuolo; & now Ryan.— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300260389910880258">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I know Payton hired him but can we really call Spags a Saints D coordinator during the "Payton regime"? Maybe the un-Payton regime.— skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/status/300261949499899906">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"@<a href="https://twitter.com/thatmurph">thatmurph</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a> Much easier getting through crowds with @<a href="https://twitter.com/jedcollins45">jedcollins45</a> leading the way!"Haha I wish I got through the crowds easy— Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/status/300264536869584898">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> total defensive rankings in past 20 years: 93-7; 94-25; 95-22; 96-13; 97-4; 98-26; 99-20; 00-8; 01-16; 02-27; ... (1/2)— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300265836902486016">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a>' total defnesive rankings in the past 20 years: ... 03-18; 04-32; 05-14; 06-11;07-26; 08-23; 09-25; 10-4; 11-24; & 12-32. (2/2)— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300265923770728451">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">@<a href="https://twitter.com/jeffduncantp">jeffduncantp</a> Is that yards or points?— Reid G. (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/status/300266093166084097">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">@<a href="https://twitter.com/reidg75">reidg75</a> Yards.— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300266907070767104">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Saints have had just 3 Top 10 defenses since the Dome Patrol days: 1997-4th; 2000-8th; & 2010-4th. Each time they've plummeted the next year— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300266624756359169">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Saints went from 4th to 26th in 1998; from 8th to 16th in 2001; and from 4th to 24th in 2011.— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300266855170449408">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Saints have not had back-to-back Top 10 defensive seasons since 1992-93 when they ranked 2nd & 7th, respectively.— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300267205378052096">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Credit to Adam who was on this from the start. RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/adamschefter">adamschefter</a>: As expected, Saints hired Rob Ryan as defensive coordinator.— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/300268714534785024">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It will be interesting to see if Rob Ryan & <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> go after OLB Anthony Spencer in free agency. Spencer thrived in Ryan's scheme last year.— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300268962493644800">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I distinctly remember Drew Brees bringing up Anthony Spencer's name unsolicited during a Dallas week presser this year. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Purdue">#Purdue</a> connection.— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300271374688219136">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">As noted by @<a href="https://twitter.com/jeffschultzajc">jeffschultzajc</a>, the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> & Jets play this season in New York. Nola/T-P editors prob already plotting our <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23RyanBowl">#RyanBowl</a> coverage.— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300273309797453824">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/adbrandt">adbrandt</a>: Thought the Saints might move away from a snarling, cursing, screaming in-your-face defensive coordinator.Thought wrong.— Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/300277149783453696">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Rob Ryan must be a great interview. None of his last 6 defenses, in Dal+Cle+Oak, ranked better than 14th in yds allowed/13th in pts allowed.— Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) <a href="https://twitter.com/SI_PeterKing/status/300282503774748672">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I hope Rob Ryan parties on Bourbon Street, spends time at Visions, and puts on an additional 30lbs while here. Just to piss people off.— Juan Scroates (@JuanScroates) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuanScroates/status/300270708339134464">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Let's be honest. The <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> only need to move up about 10 spots in total defense, points allowed to become a legit contender again.— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/300283377599258624">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">And it might not even take that much.— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/300283452333375488">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I think Rob Ryan is a real good hire for us. What do you guys think? Good or bad, and why?— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/status/300284268628811776">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"@<a href="https://twitter.com/realtoneedmonds">realtoneedmonds</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/jonvilma51">jonvilma51</a> Was stupid for Dallas to let him go. Great pick up." Interesting...do u guys agree?— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/status/300288685327400961">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">While joggin this am I found a wallet on the side of the road, funnier thing is I think me n this kid went to Chs together.— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/300289843148234752">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Snapshot of the NFL front office's influence on media: There is greater criticism over Ryan's hiring than Gregg's reinstatement and hiring.— Mitch Smith (@MitchDMS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MitchDMS/status/300284764638834688">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">One more thing and then I'm off to Endymion: the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> did much better defensively under a fiery guy rather than mild-mannered ones.— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/300293134397603842">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">That's cold BLOODED! /Rick James'd "@<a href="https://twitter.com/reidg75">reidg75</a>: Schefter peering down from his spectacles with disdain. That was cold."— Held Over (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/status/300297101512937473">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">@<a href="https://twitter.com/jonvilma51">jonvilma51</a> tell Sean to jump on Ed Reed! Let him retire in his home town!— Christian McClendon (@RealCMcClendon) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealCMcClendon/status/300293316904366080">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What y'all doing today/tonight?!? Any parades or Mardi GRAS festivities for my <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Nola">#Nola</a> people?!?— Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) <a href="https://twitter.com/j_bushrod7475/status/300303345753661440">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cooper Manning is out at the parade. Telling everyone he is Eli— skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/status/300303674423521280">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hiring Rob Ryan and rearranging front seven from the worst defense in NFL history won't matter if <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> don't add significant playmakers.— Les East (@EastAdvocate) <a href="https://twitter.com/EastAdvocate/status/300312459280015360">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Fishing in Paradise... <a href="http://t.co/cocIGgfc" title="http://twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/status/300322629540278272/photo/1">twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/statu…</a>— JAHRI EVANS (@J_7TRE_E) <a href="https://twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/status/300322629540278272">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Where is Crewe of Tucks, we are waiting.... <a href="http://t.co/H8w00JzV" title="http://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/300345420444471296/photo/1">twitter.com/thomasmorstead…</a>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/300345420444471296">February 9, 2013</a></blockquote>

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