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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The " Believe" banner has made it's way to the saints facility.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/421027713491959808">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on wind: "How long can you hang on to the ball when the wind is with you? Paying attention to the clock is key"</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/421018071927496704">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on QB Wilson: "Great decision maker, great leader, can extend plays and hurt you both inside and outside the pocket."</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/421018389348245504">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on playoffs: "You have a chance to do things that can be remembered for a long time, usually with a win"</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/421017689574739969">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on 2011 Seattle game: "There are a lot of things different now... our young players and our veterans are better able to adapt"</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/421017131937845248">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on injuries: "16-game season is part of that attrition... fortunately we have depth... you just hope that its kept to a minimum"</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/421016623768559616">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The latest on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>/<a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> and an interview with Team President Dennis Lauscha on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@blackbluereport</a> <a href="http://t.co/B2h8g1UpW2">http://t.co/B2h8g1UpW2</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/420982437267509248">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If you're looking for hope, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> fans, check out this MMQB page. This isn't Seattle from Dec. 2. <a href="http://t.co/QoIUPscpLA">http://t.co/QoIUPscpLA</a></p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/420980539093704704">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> have 11 rookies on the roster currently, including 7 undrafted free agents. There are another 9 w/ just 1-2 yrs experience</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/420972506657214464">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>17 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> players earned their first-ever postseason experience last Saturday at Philadelphia.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/420972615553937408">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Falcons announced they hired former Vikings HC Mike Tice as their offensive line coach.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/420936128930119681">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Goodell doesn't rule out a London Super Bowl <a href="http://t.co/YlNIvgUffc">http://t.co/YlNIvgUffc</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/420923485116829696">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Work day! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&src=hash">#WhoDat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23believe&src=hash">#believe</a></p>— Will Herring (@wherring54) <a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54/statuses/420922400046206977">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thankful for another day! Making it count.</p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/420918852759728128">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Raiders owner Mark Davis told <a href="http://t.co/ZuuxtWKzOM">http://t.co/ZuuxtWKzOM</a> in a phone interview Tuesday night that Dennis Allen will remain the team's coach.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/420868968908214272">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Overly dedicated</p>— Travaris Cadet (@TravarisCadet39) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravarisCadet39/statuses/420790124100595713">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende">@SeanFazende</a>: Richard Sherman says the Only thing that seperates Brees and Wilson is playoff experience</p>— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) <a href="https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/statuses/421025691396997120">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende">@SeanFazende</a>: Sherman: you have to respect your opponent, they won a Super Bowl..."can't ever think we got these guys"</p>— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) <a href="https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/statuses/421026869686050816">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende">@SeanFazende</a>: Wilson on facing Rob Ryan : it will be a chess match he comes at you from all different directions</p>— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) <a href="https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/statuses/421025160951758848">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on Lynch run: "It was a tremendous run. You watch it, you admire it, and try not to let it happen again. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Seahawks&src=hash">#Seahawks</a></p>— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) <a href="https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/statuses/421017668196794368">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Worth the penalty. Get it. <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16">@LanceMoore16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS">@KSTiLLS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&src=hash">#WhoDat</a> <a href="http://t.co/tfsOWt2jf7">pic.twitter.com/tfsOWt2jf7</a></p>— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanPeele/statuses/421027410969391105">January 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints Prepare for Seahawks
Does history suggest No. 6 seed Saints should win? - ESPN
No. 6 seeds such as Saints have held their own against No. 1 seeds in NFL playoffs
Big divisional-round favorites haven’t had it easy in recent years | ProFootballTalk
If the Saints or Chargers win this weekend, they could keep a rather fascinating streak alive. In each of the last six postseasons, an underdog of more than a touchdown has won outright in the divisional-playoff round, according to Marc Lawrence point spread data.
Saints roster is young but they've grown up fast in recent weeks | wwltv.com New Orleans
Sean Payton has often trotted out his belief that his seventh Saints team is young, one full of inexperienced players.
New Orleans Saints vs Seattle Seahawks: connections
A look at all of the connections between the Saints and the Seahawks
Seahawks scouting report, taking a look at their defense
Seattle finished with a league-leading 28 interceptions
New Orleans Saints eye 'revenge' after Seattle Seahawks' rout in Week 13 - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints say they learned a lot from a 34-7 loss at Seattle earlier this season.
Brees, Saints can't keep playing with fire - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints proved last Saturday that it is actually possible to win a road playoff game with two first-half interceptions
New Orleans Saints Morning Break
A look at what's being written about the Saints and the Seahawks
'Believe' banner makes the rounds over New Orleans CBD | NOLA.com
Stunt comes ahead of the Saints game against the Seattle Seahawks this Saturday
Saints Lewis says he’ll be ready for Seahawks | Black and Gold
moosedenied " Blog Archive " Kickin’ It Old School
When only a few of us are left, we will feel an irresistible pull towards a far away land… to fight for the prize.
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Seahawks Prepare for Saints
NFL Playoffs -- In Seattle, the secondary comes first - ESPN
The Legion of Boom has captured the hearts of Seahawks fans
Five Questions, Five Answers: New Orleans Saints | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
Time for a Divisional Playoff edition of Five Questions, Five Answers, previewing Drew Brees (above in an AP photo) and the New Orleans Saints. Our guest is Jeff Duncan, a columnist for the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He can also be found on Twitter at @JeffDuncan. Q1: What in a nutshell went so wrong...
Did Seahawks try to run it up on the Saints? | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
This is the time of year when coaches will try anything to make sure their team is properly motivated. So who knows? Maybe that’s what is at the root of a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter this week that the Saints feel as if the Seahawks ran up the score in the first game, a 34-7...
Rapping with The Drunkard: The New Orleans Saints Part Doo - Field Gulls
The Drunkard is back, and he's going to tell you why the Saints should probably not even take the field, and go someplace safer. Like the inside of an active volcano.
Seattle's professorial QB follows his father's rich legacy. | SportsonEarth.com : Gwen Knapp Article
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson is so meticulous and disciplined that his teammates have investigated whether he's actually a robot. The key to his programming, however, is an accomplished father who left a deep imprint on his sons and many others.
On this date: Marshawn Lynch’s Beast Mode run makes the earth and Saints quake
A look at some memorable moments in Seahawks history that occurred on Jan. 8
Wednesday Round-Up: Pete Carroll & John Schneider have created a winning culture in Seattle
A morning link round-up of what's "out there" about your Seattle Seahawks
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Other Saints News
Sean Payton believes Rob Ryan will be a head coach | ProFootballTalk
Earlier this week, we pointed out the curious failure of teams who are lining up a broad array of head-coaching candidates to give even a sniff to the man who has turned around a historically bad defense in New Orleans, despite changing from a 4-3 to a 3-4 and losing multiple players this year due t...
Saints morning report: Fan-tastic reception - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- I'll admit that I didn't think too much of it when I heard there were hundreds of fans lined up in the wee hours of Sunday morning to
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NFL News
34 of America’s 35 most-watched fall TV shows were NFL games | ProFootballTalk
The NFL sent out a press release on Wednesday to brag about its TV ratings, and although the NFL doesn't need any of our help in promoting the fact that its TV ratings are amazing, the numbers are worth pointing out anyway. According to the NFL, the average game got 17.
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Video
VIDEO: Sean Payton talks about facing Marshawn Lynch
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO: Keenan Lewis talks about his status for Saturday
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees speaks with reporters after practice on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO: Can the New Orleans Saints upset the Seattle Seahawks?
LaDainian Tomlinson, Kurt Warner and Steve Mariucci debate whether the New Orleans Saints can defeat the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round when they return to the site of a 34-7 loss in Week 13.
VIDEO: One on One with Junior Galette
New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier chats with LB Junior Galette after his strong performance in the team's 26-24 NFC Wild Card win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, January 4, 2014 (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO: Benjamin Watson on NFL Network
New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson stops by Around The League to discuss how the Saints are preparing for their rematch with the Seattle Seahawks, including a change to the Saints practice field.
VIDEO: New Orleans Saints Morning Report: January 8
New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier talks with Cameron Jordan in today's Morning Report (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO: Terron Armstead: "We are eager to play"
New Orleans Saints LT Terron Armstead speaks with reporters after practice on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO: How They Got Here: New Orleans Saints
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.