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Saints News, 12/2/14: Payton Agrees With Fans That Saints Too Inconsistent

From Mike Triplett: “I would agree, this year has been different for us than any season I can recall in a while,” Payton said of his 5-7 team. “Us ourselves, compared to the rest of the league, listen, we’ve been inconsistent. ... Man, that area, we all gotta continue to look at being a little more consistent as opposed to up and down. And really trying to bring out the best of what we can do every week, coaching and playing."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sean Payton agrees with fans: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> too inconsistent <a href="http://t.co/SbgvSX1Z4f">http://t.co/SbgvSX1Z4f</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/539520746427392000">December 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> QB Drew Brees told Fox Sports Radio host Jay Mohr rumors his team wants to replace him have &#39;absolutely no validity&#39;</p>&mdash; Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) <a href="https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/status/539593808028397568">December 2, 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> QB Drew Brees to Mohr: A lot of times, you can look at who&#39;s putting out a report and say, &#39;This guy is trying to make a splash.&#39;</p>&mdash; Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) <a href="https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/status/539594420535185408">December 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On reports <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/saints?src=hash">#saints</a> coach Sean Payton and DC Rob Ryan hate each other, Brees told Mohr: I&#39;m trying not to laugh because it&#39;s ridiculous.</p>&mdash; Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) <a href="https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/status/539595045394186240">December 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Once it’s here, all they’ll see is a blur. Launching 12/9. <a href="http://t.co/TV32P0sGPW">pic.twitter.com/TV32P0sGPW</a></p>&mdash; SACKMAN (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/539606735460528129">December 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Appreciate all of the love, both from steelers and who dat nation. Tough game yesterday. Still in this thing tho!</p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/status/539597249819734016">December 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Dan Marino fake spake to pops always been one of my Dad favorite plays other than the super bowl catch vs bills!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mondaynightfootball?src=hash">#mondaynightfootball</a></p>&mdash; Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/status/539596351433355264">December 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Playoffs on my mind!&#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhoDatNation?src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a> <a href="http://t.co/tuKsTP8nvK">http://t.co/tuKsTP8nvK</a></p>&mdash; Corey White (@CoreyWhiteJr3) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoreyWhiteJr3/status/539596349587877889">December 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Photos from yesterday&#39;s win: &#10;Gallery 1 <a href="http://t.co/HDy8cIvYom">http://t.co/HDy8cIvYom</a>&#10;Gallery 2 <a href="http://t.co/7hLsHlcrsG">http://t.co/7hLsHlcrsG</a>&#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/QYvZiSjglT">pic.twitter.com/QYvZiSjglT</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/539579859047952384">December 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Who&#39;s coming to my fundraiser <a href="https://twitter.com/Mortons">@Mortons</a> next week?! It will be a fun night w me and my <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> teammates...all benefiting ICAN!!!</p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/539571066117849088">December 2, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/fr3sh504">@fr3sh504</a> more evidence of olinemen n refs messin up bc of <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93">@JuniorG93</a> relentlessness. Where&#39;s the flag doe? Who Dat <a href="http://t.co/87TNh257Hb">pic.twitter.com/87TNh257Hb</a></p>&mdash; Dante Gandolini (@nola_Dante) <a href="https://twitter.com/nola_Dante/status/539562749693812736">December 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94">@camjordan94</a> will be hosting a free autograph signing at <a href="https://twitter.com/Academy">@Academy</a> in Metairie (8843 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd) tomorrow from 6-7 pm!</p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/539563819106725889">December 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Proud of the boys last night. Looking forward to more wins like that. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sundayfunday?src=hash">#sundayfunday</a></p>&mdash; Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/539558351697629184">December 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/wyche89">@wyche89</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnDeShazier">@JohnDeShazier</a> recap the Saints win vs the Steelers on today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@blackbluereport</a> podcast <a href="http://t.co/yLtETeeXoU">http://t.co/yLtETeeXoU</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/539545053627035648">December 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It appears Sources have gone Full Cylon on the Legits. I, for one, am unbelievably amused.</p>&mdash; Fred DiBiase (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/539528650832740352">December 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Peter King is a goddamn embarrassment <a href="http://t.co/Oc4nKwmoIR">http://t.co/Oc4nKwmoIR</a></p>&mdash; Deadspin (@Deadspin) <a href="https://twitter.com/Deadspin/status/539521514023161856">December 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Seven reasons why New Orleans Saints pushed past Pittsburgh Steelers 35-32 <a href="http://t.co/7dXMa55IN0">http://t.co/7dXMa55IN0</a> <a href="http://t.co/tum8ysClUs">pic.twitter.com/tum8ysClUs</a></p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/539519981759627265">December 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

Sean Payton agrees with fans: New Orleans Saints too inconsistent - ESPN
Take comfort, New Orleans Saints fans. Your coach is right there with you when it comes to being flummoxed by the extreme highs and lows of this year.

Saints coach Sean Payton rails against 'Sunday splash reports'
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton made a splash of his own Sunday when questioned about a reported feud between he and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, a feud he splashed more than a little cold water on.

Saints' win proves 'it ain't over till it's over'
Who would've thunk that all the New Orleans Saints needed to recover from their abysmal three-game home skid, was a trip to the Steel City to face the 7-4 Steelers?

Forecast: 2014 Saints season is like a box of chocolates
If you love roller coasters, the 2014 New Orleans Saints are your dream come true. Down, then up, then way down, then a surprise sharp left hand turn

Drew Brees answers reports of his demise with 5 TDs
New Orleans' source for complete news coverage of the Saints football team with schedules, scores and stats. WWLTV.com

New Orleans Saints' Week 13 at Pittsburgh Steelers snap counts - ESPN
A look at the New Orleans Saints' snap counts in their 35-32 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13:

New Orleans Saints still need to learn how to stick landing - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints got a huge road victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but things got unnecessarily hairy at the end.

New Orleans Saints' Khiry Robinson expected back this week - ESPN
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton said that RB Khiry Robinson is expected to return from an arm injury next week after missing the past six games.

Defensive takeaways give New Orleans Saints what they've been missing - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints entered SundayÃ

New Orleans Saints looking to get past inconsistent play during stretch run | NOLA.com
The New Orleans Saints are still very much in the NFC South race and playoff picture.

Saints regroup, top erratic Steelers 35-32

Saints have schedule on their side | Q
Even with some bad losses, the Saints are pulling out of a nosedive at the right time.

Payton sees promise in Saints' defense

John DeShazier: Drew Brees turned in another special performance against Steelers
He threw for five touchdowns with no interceptions

Mark Ingram on the Carolina Panthers, Alabama football
Transcript of Saints running back Mark Ingram's conference call with New Orleans media on Monday, December 1, 2014

Sean Payton reviews the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers
Transcripts of Coach Payton's press conference on Monday, December 1, 2014

Cameron Jordan recaps the Pittsburgh Steelers game
Transcript of Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan's conference call with New Orleans media on Monday, December 1, 2014

Drew Brees says report that Saints want to replace him ‘has absolutely no validity’ | Black and Gold

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NFL  News

Ron Rivera says Cam Newton is still the future in Carolina | ProFootballTalk
Nothing the Panthers have done this year has inspired confidence. But Panthers coach Ron Rivera said he's seen nothing to shake his belief that quarterback Cam Newton is the future of the franchise. Via David Newton of ESPN.

Jim Harbaugh: I don’t worry about the future | ProFootballTalk
Last Thursday's loss to the Seahawks makes for a difficult road to the playoffs for the 49ers and led to further criticism of the team's many offensive coaches.

Pettine hasn’t decided on a quarterback, but LeBron has | ProFootballTalk
On Sunday, Browns coach Mike Pettine said he'd pick a quarterback for Week 14 by Wednesday. On Monday, Pettine said he hadn't picked a quarterback yet. "Not leaning one way or the other," Pettine told reporters on Monday. "There’s a lot to consider.

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Video

VIDEO: Sean Payton's Monday review of Steelers game
Sean Payton speaks with reporters on December 1, 2014. Video by Ashley Amoss (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: One on One with Curtis Lofton
recaps the New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers game on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Video by Alex Restrepo (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: Saints postgame press conference highlights
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees share their thoughts on the teams 35-32 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

VIDEO: Keenan Lewis shows love to Saints, Steelers fans
Keenan Lewis high fives Saints and Steelers fans after the Saints win on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Video by Alex Restrepo (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson's Hall of Fame pledge - NFL Videos
NFL Media's Steve Wyche takes an inside look at New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson's $11 million pledge to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, making it the largest donation in the Hall's 51-year history.

VIDEO: NFL NOW: Sean Payton using underdog mentality with Saints - NFL Videos
NFL Now's Gregg Rosenthal joins Marc Istook to discuss coach Sean Payton's Week 13 post-game press conference as the New Orleans Saints prepare for an NFC South race.