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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>4 Saints & 6 Buccaneers did not practice Wednesday. Injury Report: <a href="http://t.co/QzPB3l9uXV">http://t.co/QzPB3l9uXV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TBvsNO?src=hash">#TBvsNO</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/517414048397144064">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> LT Terron Armstead cleared to return from concussion he sustained vs. Dallas. <a href="http://t.co/BhWxYqjdG0">http://t.co/BhWxYqjdG0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLTV">@WWLTV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports">@wwltvsports</a></p>— Lyons Yellin (@LyonsYellin) <a href="https://twitter.com/LyonsYellin/status/517412067423174656">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees says he won't change anything in preparation, he'll still work as hard...he's CONFIDENT good things will happen <a href="http://t.co/LwUBHOjWeA">pic.twitter.com/LwUBHOjWeA</a></p>— Bryan Salmond (@BSalmond4) <a href="https://twitter.com/BSalmond4/status/517409501830340608">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsForecast">@SaintsForecast</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/angrywhodat">@angrywhodat</a> Saints have done 1-3 to playoffs twice with a division title.</p>— Black & Gold Review (@BnGreview) <a href="https://twitter.com/BnGreview/status/517404963136622592">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Terron Armstead has passed his concussion tests and been cleared by doctors to return. <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLTV">@WWLTV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports">@wwltvsports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a></p>— Lyons Yellin (@LyonsYellin) <a href="https://twitter.com/LyonsYellin/status/517404640824946688">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On Greenbrier, Zach Strief said ' in 07 we were 7-9. Was that Milsaps fault? Greenbrier is irrelevant to our record'</p>— Sean Fazende (@SeanFazende) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende/status/517400823002042368">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Great news on Terron Armstead back, per <a href="https://twitter.com/UnderhillAdv">@UnderhillAdv</a>. The o-line should be in good shape Sunday with him back and Goody on the mend.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/517400794715652096">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> OT Terron Armstead said he's cleared concussion protocol. Good news for this week</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/517400276421328896">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Both Tom Brady and Peyton Manning likely to hit milestones Sunday. Manning is one away from 500 TD passes, Brady 60 yards away from 50,000.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/517398338287964162">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Steve Smith went nuclear on Panthers today: 'I was stabbed in the back' <a href="http://t.co/ss4iBCbTaG">http://t.co/ss4iBCbTaG</a> <a href="http://t.co/2jnUzVj8tP">pic.twitter.com/2jnUzVj8tP</a></p>— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) <a href="https://twitter.com/WillBrinson/status/517397719443578880">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"You don't throw that many touchdowns without a lot of help." - Manning on potential of 500 career TD passes <a href="http://t.co/z3urnYIbzK">pic.twitter.com/z3urnYIbzK</a></p>— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) <a href="https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/517397656784470016">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees' press conference was entertaining today if that's the right word. Answered "angry mob" questions with a smile. Dismissed notions ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/517394598722039808">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>... that he's losing arm strength or that Greenbrier training camp wasn't tough enough. Said the key is keeping faith in working hard, etc.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/517394793077669888">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees laughed when asked about his presumed lack of arm strength -- "I don't even know how to respond to that."</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/517391992851283969">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees: we assembled a team that could handle adversity not a team that just expected to be 4-0 or 3-1</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/517393082384273408">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Panthers DE Frank Alexander suspended 10 games for substance abuse violation.</p>— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) <a href="https://twitter.com/WillBrinson/status/517414743544696834">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Four <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> DNP - RB Mark Ingram (hand), C Jonathan Goodwin (now a neck), CB Corey White (foot), FB Erik Lorig (ankle). ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/517414909110681601">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> LT Terron Armstead (concussion) returned on limited basis. S Marcus Ball (hamstring) also returned on limited basis for 1st time.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/517415139759624192">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> LB David Hawthorne (ankle) and CB Patrick Robinson (thigh) also limited.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/517415248568270849">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees on if Greenbrier made them soft: everyone wants something to blame. If we continue to do things the right we good thing will happen</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/517392411320786945">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees: trust me there is a lot of pride involved...we are all prideful people</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/517391609973837824">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Drew Brees :in many ways we're statistically better this yr at this point then last yr. Difference is 4-0 vs 1-3. Bottom line gotta do more</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/517391254703714304">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton: Asked if he could share how Armstead is doing dealing with concussion ... "no"</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/517388455148400641">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton: starting field position hasn't been as much of an issue as lack of possessions has</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/517388117171388416">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton: turnovers and big plays are 2 things offensively they have to do better</p>— Sean Fazende (@SeanFazende) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende/status/517387344660664320">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>When asked if there's a line between sense of urgency and panic, Payton said: It's easy Bc there's never panic. That doesn't exist.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/517387108885860352">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Sean Payton said team made some changes to normal practice structure, did some more offense vs defense, for example. ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/517386724595744768">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arredondo: Low humidity and nice weather for Who Dat Tailgating Sunday. <a href="http://t.co/2mpBlSAB1X">pic.twitter.com/2mpBlSAB1X</a></p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/517381868929298432">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/brandincooks">@BrandinCooks</a> is an <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> offensive rookie of the year candidate" (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/Xjr8Zt4vZ3">http://t.co/Xjr8Zt4vZ3</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/BuckyBrooks">@BuckyBrooks</a> <a href="http://t.co/xAVsgMAwFb">pic.twitter.com/xAVsgMAwFb</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/517364406242402304">October 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
SaintsWin: Opinion & Analysis: Apathy
After four weeks, it's difficult to maintain hope that it will get significantly better for the Saints this season.
One year later, troubled Saints far off contender list - SportsNOLA
So let’s briefly analyze some of the differences using the opening of training camp July 24 in the temperate climate of West Virginia as a starting point.
Until Saints create turnovers, problems will persist - SportsNOLA
While the New Orleans Saints have stumbled to a 1-3 start, a pair of their former players are making a huge early season contribution for the 3-1 Philadelphia Eagles.
Gut-Check: Saints Must "Dig Down Deep" vs. Tampa
Who Dat Dish Staff Writer Barry Hirstius lookjs at why the Week #4 match-up between New Orleans and Tampa Bay is a "gut-check" for the Saints
Best and worst from the NFL’s first quarter | Q
The Saints are loaded on defense. Ryan has good pass rushers, solid linebackers and a talented secondary, which is more than enough to produce a top-10 unit. But New Orleans currently ranks 30th in the league. If it’s not the players, it must be the coach.
New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers connections
Check out the connections between the two teams before Sunday's game
New Orleans Saints fantasy football preview for Week 5
Saints play Buccaneers on Sunday at noon
What's troubling the Saints? Life on the road - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: The Saints can't win away from New Orleans. Are they having to come from behind too often?
Coach Killers, Week 4: Like it or not, Steelers defense is rebuilding - CBSSports.com
Like the Patriots and, to a lesser extent, the Steelers, we have no idea what to make of the Saints' defense. We've already highlighted Rob Ryan in this space. On Sunday night, this group was summarily dismantled by a very good Cowboys offense.
New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan under fire again - ESPN
After the best season of his career in 2013, New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is again facing scrutiny just four games into 2014.
Winners and losers from first quarter of 2014 season - NFL.com
NFC South: No fan base here is happy, and no teams have a winning record. Carolina's vaunted front seven has been a shell of its former self. New Orleans can't win a game on the road, and its defense has regressed badly. Atlanta is a team similar to New Orleans in many ways, with an inept defense and a road game problem. Tampa has suffered a ton of injuries, and Lovie Smith hasn't improved the defense. Suddenly, this looks like the worst division in the conference, likely to only deliver one playoff team.
Revisiting Saints' 2014 expectations: Which games on schedule are most winnable? | NOLA.com
It's possible the Saints might have their easiest and toughest games coming up back-to-back (with the bye week sandwiched in between).
New Orleans Saints' Brandin Cooks leads rookie receivers in catches, but how have the other 2014 wideouts fared? | NOLA.com
Taking a look at the 2014 cornerback and wide receiver draft class
Quarterback Mike Glennon expects Saints, Rob Ryan to throw everything at Bucs on Sunday | NOLA.com
"They're really doing a lot of different things, really trying to put pressure on the quarterback," he said. "Rob Ryan is not afraid to throw every defense at you."
Saints need to stop Bucs' ground game - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says New Orleans’ struggling defense will focus on thwarting Tampa Bay’s running backs, thus put
Film study: Reviewing New Orleans Saints offense - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints' offensive game tape from last Sundayâ
Saints WR Marques Colston buys share in Philadelphia Soul
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston is joining the ownership group of the Philadelphia Soul, the Daily News has learned.
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NFL News
Steve Smith unloads on Panthers G.M., coach, Greg Hardy | ProFootballTalk
The blood and guts arrived a few days later than many expected. Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith mostly played nice as his new team beat his old one Sunday.
Owners overseeing Mueller investigation aren’t talking about it | ProFootballTalk
On Tuesday, Packers CEO Mark Murphy said there was "hope" the Robert Mueller investigation would be completed by next week. The two owners charged with overseeing the Mueller investigation would not confirm that. Or deny that. Or say anything else about it.
Bill Belichick says Patriots are "on to Cincinnati," repeatedly | ProFootballTalk
Bill Belichick never hides his disdain for the media, typically approaching the process of answering questions like a bad ventriloquist. Even at times when perhaps it would be a good idea to curry the favor of the folks who are in position to heap criticism on the man who has presided over the ero...
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Video
Offensive ROY candidates through Week 4 - NFL Videos
Bucky Brooks reveals his top candidates for Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2014.
VIDEO: A look at New Orleans Saints start to the season
NFL Media's Marc Sessler breaks down the New Orleans Saints' 38-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys and takes a look at just how concerned the Saints should be.