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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Photos of the 1st practice of the New Year and Eagles week: <a href="http://t.co/MjXP8EeIzW">http://t.co/MjXP8EeIzW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsPHI&src=hash">#NOvsPHI</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/418483231554408450">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Drew Brees said he knows <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> are about to "break the seal" on the team's road woes and historical road playoff woes. I chuckled inside.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/418471901061595137">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The comedy routine remains w/ the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>: Both Payton and Brees hammered home that these new sweatsuits they're getting is the solution.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/418467207627022338">January 1, 2014</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> made some roster moves. Waived DB Eric Frampton, brought up LB Kyle Knox from the practice squad</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/418471091229560832">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On conf. call, Sean Payton said Chip+Nick Foles are in early stages of development, which is "bad news for the rest of the NFC East."</p>— Geoff Mosher (@GeoffMosherCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeoffMosherCSN/statuses/418467263478394882">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Billions of dollars generated by the football players in the NCAA. None of which goes to the players future healthcare. -SG</p>— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamGleason/statuses/418465557030387712">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees is dropping names and notes from his and Nick Foles' high school days in Austin like it was yesterday <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsPHI&src=hash">#NOvsPHI</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/418464987254759425">January 1, 2014</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> have just signed linebacker Kyle Knox from the practice squad. 7yr man & strong safety <a href="https://twitter.com/Frampton27">@Frampton27</a> cut in corresponding move.</p>— George Darsaklis (@georgedarsaklis) <a href="https://twitter.com/georgedarsaklis/statuses/418463721283784704">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OKST&src=hash">#OKST</a>'s Zack Craig dates a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DCC&src=hash">#DCC</a> cheerleader, but won't set his teammates up w/ her teammates. <a href="http://t.co/3Ern0ngZYd">http://t.co/3Ern0ngZYd</a> <a href="http://t.co/tIJlGKzDTl">pic.twitter.com/tIJlGKzDTl</a></p>— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports/statuses/418483496857128960">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Fresh Prince Of Bel Air star James Avery aka <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23UnclePhil&src=hash">#UnclePhil</a> died today <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RIP&src=hash">#RIP</a> <a href="http://t.co/TaDYEzUiPc">pic.twitter.com/TaDYEzUiPc</a></p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/418482672085008384">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Another tweak from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> norm this week - music blasting during indoor portion of practice. Payton said "just a little juice."</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/418461533568397313">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The BEST shots from 2013 [PHOTOS]: <a href="http://t.co/0bxgt69XQl">http://t.co/0bxgt69XQl</a> <a href="http://t.co/pIOC3MpfvS">pic.twitter.com/pIOC3MpfvS</a></p>— NFL (@nfl) <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl/statuses/418446547962298368">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Don't choose failure, when success is an option!</p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/418437111507738624">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> playoffs <a href="http://t.co/2EogpPZI8c">pic.twitter.com/2EogpPZI8c</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/418424833764888576">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kelly said what stands out about the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> offense is Drew Brees, calls him a future Hall of Famer. Has noticed his quick release</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/418419306272002048">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Says it's Brees' understanding of Payton's offense that makes it tough to defend. Says Brees knows where all the check downs are.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/418419446751838208">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So, basically, Kelly is good at repeating the known narrative.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/418419574367715328">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Clearly never worthy of an MVP though. MT <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL">@ESPNNFL</a>: Most seasons w/5,000 pass yards: Brees 4; Peyton 1; Brady 1; Stafford 1; Marino 1</p>— Reid (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/statuses/418402226466344960">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Manning has 5 if you count laterals. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL">@ESPNNFL</a>: Most seasons w/5,000 pass yards: Brees 4 Manning 1 Brady 1 Stafford 1 Marino 1</p>— Totes McGotes (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/418402378325323776">January 1, 2014</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> DNPs: Pierre Thomas (chest), Rafael Bush (ankle)</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/418489400314437632">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Unsure of when Thomas' chest injury happened. Also unsure of how severe it is.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/418489111800864768">January 1, 2014</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> RB Pierre Thomas (chest) and S Rafael Bush (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. Not sure on the severity of Thomas' injury.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/418488940274802688">January 1, 2014</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> Wednesday Injury Report: <a href="http://t.co/Bn9rrekuie">http://t.co/Bn9rrekuie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsPHI&src=hash">#NOvsPHI</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/418488441744027648">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just noticed this stat: Drew Brees led the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> in rushing TDs this year with 3.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/418491176707035136">January 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints Prepare for Eagles
New Orleans Saints release first injury report for Eagles game
Pierre Thomas, Rafael Bush did not practice
New Orleans Saints promote linebacker Kyle Knox to active roster
Team releases safety Eric Frampton
New Orleans Saints vs Philadelphia Eagles connections
Take a look at the connections between the Saints and the Eagles before Saturday's playoff game
Drew Brees presents tough challenge for Eagles | New Orleans Saints | The Sun Herald
PHILADELPHIA -- If Kyle Orton threw for 358 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles, Drew Brees could set a record.
Saints morning report: Playing catch-up - NFC South Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- Chip Kelly's offense is a lot like Sean Payton's offense. In fast-forward. The Philadelphia Eagles' rookie head coach has introduced
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Eagles Prepare for Saints
The Delaware County Daily Times Blogs: Eagles Blogger Room: Saints hope new warm-ups can get them a road playoff victory?
"We’ve got new travel warm-up suits," Payton said. "They’re a little warmer. And they actually look a little nicer, too. So we ditched the old ones."
Earl Wolff misses practice for Eagles | ProFootballTalk
It doesn't look good for safety Earl Wolff's chances of taking the field for the Eagles on Saturday night. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Wolff didn't practice on Wednesday because of the right knee injury that's forced him to miss five of the last six games.
Anderson Returns To Practice
The Eagles got good news on the injury front as reserve safety and special teams demon Colt Andersonreturned to practice for the first time since suffering a knee injury late in the Minnesota game back on December 15.
Nick Foles and Drew Brees: Big state, small world - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA – Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has pointed this out before: Texas is a big state. He pointed it out when the Eagles played Washin
Bill Davis, Rob Ryan share tangled NFL roots - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA – They are their fathers’ sons. Buddy Ryan begat twins Rex, the colorful head coach of the New York Jets, and Rob, the long-
Chip Kelly ignores New Orleans Saints' road record, not Drew Brees - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. – The New Orleans Saints’ road record might be the dominant theme in the public eye heading into their trip to Philadelphia
Eagles coach isn't buying Saints road woes storyline | wwltv.com New Orleans
Chip Kelly isn’t buying into the storyline that the Saints are human away from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Not one bit, in fact.
Kelly: Saints' Schemes Are Quite Devilish
Chip Kelly talks about facing the Saints in the wild card round on Saturday
Quotes from Chip Kelly's conference call with New Orleans media on Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Eagles: Playoffs Tested And Ready
The way head coach Chip Kelly looks at it, the Eagles have been in win-or-no-playoffs mode for the last six or seven weeks. An extra loss along the way and "we wouldn't be where we are now," he says. True enough ...
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Other Saints News
NFL upholds Manning single season passing record | wwltv.com New Orleans
The NFL will allow Peyton Manning to keep his single season yardage record.
2009 New Orleans Saints - In Photos: Ranking the Super Bowl Winners From This Century - Forbes
Regular season record: 13-3 Simple rating system (SRS): 10.8 Net points: 169 Average margin of victory in playoffs: 17 Super Bowl margin of victory: 14 The Saints were 13-0 at one point in the season before losing their last three games. Quarterback Drew Brees was the Super Bowl MVP, but the defense played a big role in the win when Tracy Porter ran back a 74-yard interception return to seal the game.
Kenny Stills goes deep for New Orleans Saints - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- Rookie receiver Kenny Stills ended his first NFL regular season in style, catching a 76-yard touchdown pass in the New Orleans Saints
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NFL News
Report: Teddy Bridgewater will enter NFL Draft | ProFootballTalk
For months, Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been talked about as a potential top pick in the 2014 Draft with his status as an underclassman who might not elect to join the professional ranks one of the only things standing in the way of a handshake with Roger Goodell.
Report: Redskins to interview Jim Caldwell | ProFootballTalk
Jim Caldwell's dance card is filling up. The Ravens offensive coordinator is drawing interest from the Lions for their head coaching vacancy and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Caldwell is also slated to interview with the Redskins.
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Video
VIDEO: Press Conference: Chip Kelly
In his final press conference before Saturday's game against the Saints, Chip Kelly talks about Sean Payton's strengths as a coach, as well as how the Eagles are preparing for playoff action ...
VIDEO: Press Conference: LeSean McCoy
On Wednesday, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy met with the media to talk about the teams upcoming playoff game with the New Orleans Saints ...
VIDEO: New Orleans Saints: How They Got Here
An offense no opposition wants to face, Drew Brees has the New Orleans Saints rolling into the postseason. Check out the team's fascinating journey that landed them in the playoffs.