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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Top 10 Disappointments (via <a href="https://twitter.com/AroundTheNFL">@AroundTheNFL</a>): 1. Saints 3. E.J. Manuel 7. Foles/McCoy FULL <a href="http://t.co/ZBHNImKP7c">http://t.co/ZBHNImKP7c</a> <a href="http://t.co/NDuegNZxRE">pic.twitter.com/NDuegNZxRE</a></p>— NFL (@nfl) <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl/status/520007204506980352">October 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Me and lil bush <a href="http://t.co/THhAi9YEnB">pic.twitter.com/THhAi9YEnB</a></p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/status/520012505259999232">October 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Staring out These 1st Class Seats Like Daddy We Made It <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BLESSED?src=hash">#BLESSED</a> <a href="http://t.co/csoPM5Luv1">pic.twitter.com/csoPM5Luv1</a></p>— SACKMAN (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/519982367826800640">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Browns">@Browns</a> lead the NFL in offensive efficiency despite an NFL-high 942 combined snaps at QB/RB/WR/TE from undrafted players</p>— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/519976785963126784">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Much love to <a href="https://twitter.com/FludWatches">@FludWatches</a> for the merchandise!! Camo duffle bag with shoe storage, and an exclusive Flud watch!! <a href="http://t.co/loSLm15yGf">pic.twitter.com/loSLm15yGf</a></p>— Terron Armstead (@T_Armstead72) <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Armstead72/status/519977137747406850">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Khairi Fortt waive makes zero sense the more I think about it. The Saints didn't have to decide anything for another 2 weeks</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/519968151187255297">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>What if two linebackers go down to injury against Lions? Wouldn't the Saints want the option to activate him at that point?</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/519968337078784000">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>There must be more to this story. A burned bridge/ run in seems like the most likely scenario</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/519968812415062016">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Well there you have it. Per <a href="https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate">@RVargasAdvocate</a> Fortt slept through two team meetings. That will do it.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/519970514572677121">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sean Payton is huge on accountability and professionalism. Non negotiables. If Fortt slept through more than one meeting, bye bye</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/519971439932624896">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Remember Donte Stallworth had the same issues and Payton shipped him out immediately</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/519971622259023872">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Having missed 2 meetings and then being waived, I am told ex-<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/saints?src=hash">#saints</a> LB Khairi Fortt will be evaluated for sleep problems he thinks he has.</p>— Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) <a href="https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/status/519969092196110338">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hold'n it Down <a href="http://t.co/nHI01ZkS3P">pic.twitter.com/nHI01ZkS3P</a></p>— akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/519959809752576000">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jets coach Rex Ryan today on Peyton Manning. <a href="http://t.co/a0zKXlVUSJ">pic.twitter.com/a0zKXlVUSJ</a></p>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/519939060530298880">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>My dude, <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanPayton">@SeanPayton</a>, gonna help me out with my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TCSNYCMarathon?src=hash">#TCSNYCMarathon</a>!! I want my case of <a href="https://twitter.com/Formula_Four">@Formula_Four</a>... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/performance?src=hash">#performance</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/stabilizedoxygen?src=hash">#stabilizedoxygen</a></p>— Tiki Barber (@TikiBarber) <a href="https://twitter.com/TikiBarber/status/519815507558793216">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Our bravest and best lessons are not learned through success, but through misadventure.<a href="https://twitter.com/Forbes">@Forbes</a></p>— Travaris Cadet (@TravarisCadet39) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravarisCadet39/status/519949679489196032">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash">#Lions</a>' Calvin Johnson dealing with high ankle sprain (scheduled to face <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> in Week 7) <a href="http://t.co/SwkwJEriC4">http://t.co/SwkwJEriC4</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL">@espnnfl</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/519942709927108608">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lookin fwd to catching up w my big bro <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26">@dmcallister26</a> at my event this Sunday...get ur tickets before it sells out!! <a href="http://t.co/f9oUtqb1TO">http://t.co/f9oUtqb1TO</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/519932162523791360">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Guilty people shouldn't point fingers!</p>— Terron Armstead (@T_Armstead72) <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Armstead72/status/519914401357627393">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kind of strange that Sean Payton is so forthcoming in interviews with national media about injuries and so evasive with locals on same topic</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/519891303325507585">October 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Sean Payton: Mark Ingram has chance to play; 'we'll see' on Graham - ESPN
Sean Payton said running back Mark Ingram has a chance to play in the New Orleans Saints' next game, but was vague on Jimmy Graham's status.
We shouldn't assume with these New Orleans Saints
I find myself, with the Saints in the midst of their bye week, asking one question: How did we all get it so wrong?
Saints' Robinson adjusting to NFL success
"It still feels like a dream sometimes. That's why I'm always running from the cameras," said Robinson, who's 18-yard scoring run in overtime won Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. "I'm not used to it yet. I still feel like I'm just playing football."
Drew Brees struggles against Bucs' blitz; Corey White's coverage woeful: Film Study | NOLA.com
A look at the game film
At the bye, eyeballs and numbers not great for Saints - SportsNOLA
This past Sunday, New Orleans beat Tampa Bay 37-31 in overtime despite three turnovers. But Saints head coach Sean Payton noted that penalties played a huge part in the Saints win. The Bucs were penalized 13 times for 115 yards.
For Saints, bye week largely about family
The Saints began their bye week in earnest Tuesday and the timing couldn't be better.
Saints sign TE Tom Crabtree, place S Jairus Byrd on IR
The Saints have signed TE Tom Crabtree and placed S Jairus Byrd on injured reserve thus ending his season.
This date in New Orleans Saints history: Drew Brees breaks Johnny U's record and reaches 30,000 yards as a Saint | NOLA.com
Saints facts of the day
New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro said he feels like his old self again | NOLA.com
Vaccaro said fractured ankle took a long time to heal
Drew Brees Decline and Jimmy Graham Injury: Saints Podcast - Canal Street Chronicles
The boys break down the exciting comeback win vs. Tampa, debate Drew's decline, and ponder how long Jimmy Graham will be gone. Plus, your Twitter questions!
Saints Offense Needs An Interception Contingency Plan - Canal Street Chronicles
When it comes to Drew Brees throwing an interception on gameday, it's not a matter of if, but when. It's whether the Saints offense can stop these interceptions from becoming pick sixes that is the bigger issue.
Where the Saints rank: Week 6 - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
A look at where the New Orleans Saints (2-3) rank in key statistical categories through five weeks of the NFL season.
Lions, Packers await Saints after bye - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says Junior Galette, Cameron Jordan and the New Orleans defense face another daunting test in the first two games
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NFL News
Report: Lions catch and ban laser pointer culprit from games | ProFootballTalk
A fan attending last week's game between the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills drew the ire of Bills players as he shined a laser pointer on various players in an attempt to distract the visiting team in Buffalo's 17-14 victory. According to Brent Axe of Syracuse.
Goodell: We need to balance due process with protecting the game | ProFootballTalk
In the wake of his disastrous response to the Ray Rice domestic violence case, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is grappling with revamping its personal conduct policy.
Goodell says it’s not his decision whether he’ll testify in Rice appeal | ProFootballTalk
One of the questions we suggested for Commissioner Roger Goodell's press conference focused on whether he'll testify at the Ray Rice appeal hearing. Goodell was asked that question. And his answer didn't really answer it.
Brett Favre is glad it's Peyton Manning breaking his touchdown record | NOLA.com
It's not unthinkable that Manning might tie or even break Favre's mark this weekend when the Broncos (3-1) visit the Jets (1-4).
Pegulas expected to become Bills owners this morning | ProFootballTalk
The NFL's owners have gathered in Manhattan, and on Wednesday morning there will be a new member of the club. Actually, two of them. Tim Graham of the Buffalo News explains that the vote approving the purchase of the Bills by Terry and Kim Pegula is expected to occur early Wednesday.
Rice could still pursue grievance against Ravens | ProFootballTalk
Before Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti considers giving Ray Rice another job, Bisciotti may want to wait to see whether Rice tries to extract more cash for the job Rice already has had.
Adrian Peterson trial date tentatively set for December 1 | ProFootballTalk
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson appeared in court today on charges of reckless or negligent injury to his 4-year-old son, but he did not get a firm court date.
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Video
VIDEO: Sean Payton on the opening five games
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton met with the media Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. (Video by Ashley Amoss)