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Saints News, 11/28/14: Saints Defensive Players Passionately Defend Rob Ryan Against Angry Fans

Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis has a message for anyone who dare criticize or blame defensive coordinator Rob Ryan for the unit's struggles this season. "Lay off my coach!" he screamed after overhearing fellow cornerback Corey White being asked about Ryan. "Anyone got a problem ask me. Ain't none of it on him. Tell them I said 'ain't none of it.'"

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Rob Ryan getting love from players, but not getting results ... Hard to say whether job security a concern <a href="http://t.co/cPtlJF7yjU">http://t.co/cPtlJF7yjU</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/538320529678012416">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Contained in this story on Rob Ryan: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> actually rank worse in defensive efficiency than 2012 per <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo">@ESPNStatsInfo</a> <a href="http://t.co/cPtlJF7yjU">http://t.co/cPtlJF7yjU</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/538321392953876480">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints&#39; Payton preaches perspective during skid <a href="http://t.co/y1J91Yutyg">http://t.co/y1J91Yutyg</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/538313596863016962">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFC playoff field now looks like it&#39;s going to be even tougher, better and deeper than many expected.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/538185719668551680">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL">@ESPNNFL</a>: Richard Sherman n Baldwin ripped NFL during odd press conference yesterday " <a href="http://t.co/EYCT6GM77u">http://t.co/EYCT6GM77u</a> <a href="http://t.co/thabK4CPON">pic.twitter.com/thabK4CPON</a>&quot; </p>&mdash; Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/538184345068916736">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If the 10-6 Niners miss the playoffs, and the Saints, after losing to SF, finish 6-10 and host a playoff game, it will all be worth it.</p>&mdash; Reid (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/status/538169044046987264">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>peter no <a href="http://t.co/YqzrgG22yy">pic.twitter.com/YqzrgG22yy</a></p>&mdash; rockcock64 (@rockcock64) <a href="https://twitter.com/rockcock64/status/538159515402006528">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Words of wisdom from <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson">@BenjaminSWatson</a>:&#10;&#10;<a href="http://t.co/80O5r1eWbc">http://t.co/80O5r1eWbc</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/538153088637759488">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Man my appetite been way off since I had surgery I been trying to get it back I can’t eat like I use to</p>&mdash; rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/status/538138940759621632">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If not the saints then rooting for <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenSproles">@DarrenSproles</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins">@MalcolmJenkins</a> to win in playoffs. great teammates,leaders, and men.</p>&mdash; Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/538124631064862720">November 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kristian: Lewis &quot;steamed up&quot; at Rob Ryan critics <a href="http://t.co/SoV5WasVyo">http://t.co/SoV5WasVyo</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/538118330335637504">November 27, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints players defend Rob Ryan; criticism of coordinator &#39;makes me hot,&#39; says Keenan Lewis <a href="http://t.co/XxVeZCFJPS">http://t.co/XxVeZCFJPS</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSaintsBeat">@TheSaintsBeat</a></p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/538112631031074816">November 27, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Spending my Thanksgiving getting better for Sunday <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/needling?src=hash">#needling</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/notforthefaintofheart?src=hash">#notforthefaintofheart</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhoDat?src=hash">#WhoDat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/turkeycomeslater?src=hash">#turkeycomeslater</a> <a href="http://t.co/vwdJZlbvs1">pic.twitter.com/vwdJZlbvs1</a></p>&mdash; akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/538097529519628288">November 27, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wishing everyone a happy &amp; healthy Thanksgiving! I&#39;m thankful to be in a position to make a difference in this world! What are u thankful 4?</p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/538091666029416448">November 27, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So the one day out the year when they know everyone is eating while watching Football, they decide to debut the gross shingles commercial??</p>&mdash; Nola Chick (@chicksndahuddle) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicksndahuddle/status/538081767757201408">November 27, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sean Payton&#39;s Thanksgiving press conference (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/2ZfblvvHFC">http://t.co/2ZfblvvHFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsPIT?src=hash">#NOvsPIT</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/538081690430611457">November 27, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

Keenan Lewis, Saints D 'steamed' fans blame Rob Ryan for struggles
"Lay off my coach!" he screamed after overhearing fellow cornerback Corey White being asked about Ryan. "Anyone got a problem ask me. Ain't none of it on him. Tell them I said 'ain't none of it.'"

Cameron Jordan previews Saints-Steelers game
Cameron Jordan speaks with reporters on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Video by Justin Stout. (New Orleans Saints video)

Mark Ingram on facing the Steelers defense
Mark Ingram speaks with reporters on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Video by Justin Stout (New Orleans Saints video)

John Jenkins on possible increased role
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle John Jenkins talks about a possible increase in his role with Brodrick Bunkley being placed on IR. Video by Justin Stout.

Optimum Performance: Visualization and other mental keys for a New Orleans Saints turnaround | NOLA.com
Let me try to help out coach Payton by optimizing the Saints' performance for the remainder of this season, based on my 40 years of pro sports experience.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE? Don't Count Saints Out vs. Steelers
"WARNING: This article will self-destruct in five seconds." Well, okay -- maybe not REALLY. But you don't have to be a fan of the old early 1970's TV show

Saints lineman Lawrence Virgil: 'Closer to my dreams' after earning roster spot | NOLA.com
Saints coach Sean Payton said Virgil impressed coaches in training camp as a "solid player and a good technician."

Saints' Benjamin Watson surprised, but encouraged, by the response to his Ferguson, Mo., post | NOLA.com
Watson's Facebook post has over 685,000 likes and 385,000 shares

Sean Payton says New Orleans Saints ready to deal with wind, field conditions at Heinz Field | NOLA.com
Temperatures forecasted for low-to-mid 50s with a 30 percent chance of rain in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Team Rob: Saints support Rob Ryan despite struggles on defense | New Orleans Saints | The Sun Herald
NEW ORLEANS — The hardest thing to stomach is that it was a series of self-inflicted wounds.

New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers' Thanksgiving Injury Report
Khiry Robinson and Keenan Lewis appear on Thursday's injury report

John DeShazier: John Jenkins ready to step in and perform for Saints
His role should increase with Brodrick Bunkley on IR

Saints place Brodrick Bunkley on injured reserve
Coach Sean Payton announced move Thursday

Quotes from Sean Payton's Thanksgiving press conference
Transcript of Sean Payton's post-practice press conference on Thursday, November, 27, 2014

New Orleans Saints injuries: Khiry Robinson out again on Thursday | NOLA.com
It's the second session Robinson has missed since he published an optimistic tweet that suggested his return was imminent.

New Orleans Saints players thankful to be living NFL dream - ESPN
Kenny Vaccaro, Keenan Lewis just happy to be surrounded by great players, friends in dream career.

The 5 best Thanksgiving NFL games of the past decade | For The Win
Not every Thanksgiving game of the past ten years has been a total turkey.

Saints' Payton preaches perspective during skid

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees doesn t want to back into playoffs; - ESPN
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees, Sean Payton acknowledge there is value in fact that they still have something to play for and "control own destin

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Steelers News

Ron Cook: Win won't come easy against Saints | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Everything points to an easy Steelers win Sunday against the New Orleans Saints at Heinz Field. You know what that means, right? The game probably will go down to the final minute. But how do you not like the Steelers? The Saints, a dome team, will be playing outdoors in less-than-perfect weather conditions.

Steelers notebook: Injury to RT Gilbert opens door for Adams to start | TribLIVE

Stakes high as ex-Saints receiver Moore faces his former team | TribLIVE

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NFL News

NFC playoff picture: Cowboys under pressure at the quarter pole | ProFootballTalk
With the Thanksgiving Day games in the books, the NFC playoff picture has gotten a shakeup. First, let's take a look at the winners: — With their rout of Dallas, the Eagles (9-3) moved one game ahead of the Cowboys in the NFC East. For the moment, the Eagles are the No.