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Saints News, 9/12/14: Brees Needs 62 Yards To Pass John Elway On NFL All-Time Passing Yards List

From Mike Triplett: "At some point during the first quarter Sunday in Cleveland, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will almost certainly pass John Elway for fourth place on the NFL’s all-time passing list. Brees has 51,414 career passing yards. He needs 62 yards to pass Elway. He’ll need another 10,000 to crack the top 3 of Brett Favre (71,838), Peyton Manning (65,233) and Dan Marino (61,361). Brees is already fourth in NFL history in career touchdown passes with 364 -- also trailing Favre (508), Manning (494) and Marino (420)."

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nice &quot;rt <a href="https://twitter.com/DomSanity27">@DomSanity27</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas">@Pierre_Thomas</a> exploding into the end zone, art edit for you <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/boom?src=hash">#boom</a> <a href="http://t.co/xtR0LupMrO">pic.twitter.com/xtR0LupMrO</a>&quot;</p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/510522265432104960">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Stills is listed as probable</p>&mdash; Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/510518238132699138">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Who Dat! &quot;rt <a href="https://twitter.com/DFW_Who_Dats">@DFW_Who_Dats</a> Hanging w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas">@Pierre_Thomas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlackAndGoldFriday?src=hash">#BlackAndGoldFriday</a> Don&#39;t forget! Wear black to Dallas Game! <a href="http://t.co/u6pPJwCTkS">pic.twitter.com/u6pPJwCTkS</a></p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/510521725050552321">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rob Ryan reviews Falcons game, previews Browns (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/yuPcMVnlKg">http://t.co/yuPcMVnlKg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsCLE?src=hash">#NOvsCLE</a> <a href="http://t.co/69SItIeZnD">pic.twitter.com/69SItIeZnD</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/510521707421892608">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>TGIF!!! What y&#39;all getting into this weekend?</p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/510521355041660928">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kristian: Rob Ryan guarantees Saints D will be better this week <a href="http://t.co/exO0V9HOUc">http://t.co/exO0V9HOUc</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/510521175802654720">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kenny Stills is probable for Sunday’s game. Final Injury Report: <a href="http://t.co/ZhNbVqLAfc">http://t.co/ZhNbVqLAfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsCLE?src=hash">#NOvsCLE</a> <a href="http://t.co/CcMLKcq7Sz">pic.twitter.com/CcMLKcq7Sz</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/510518184282046465">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Feels great to inspire others. Believe anything is possible. Always prepare like u will get your chance! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/preparation?src=hash">#preparation</a> <a href="http://t.co/Hgn89y15uC">pic.twitter.com/Hgn89y15uC</a></p>&mdash; Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/510516033820434432">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If the NFLPA player representatives decide to vote on a proposal, it would be to authorize NFLPA negotiators to agree with the NFL over...</p>&mdash; George Atallah (@GeorgeAtallah) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeAtallah/status/510514641685184512">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>...the terms of the policy changes contained in the term sheet. After that, the NFL and NFLPA will finalize the drafts of the full policies.</p>&mdash; George Atallah (@GeorgeAtallah) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeAtallah/status/510514884115980288">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If I had a nickel for every time I&#39;ve said that. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/UnderhillAdv">@UnderhillAdv</a>: Kenny Stills told me he currently believes he’s traveling to Cleveland.</p>&mdash; Roger&#39;s Own Petard (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/510506599425658881">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Has Roger done anything terrible today?</p>&mdash; Roger&#39;s Own Petard (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/510506090463625216">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Browns TE Jordan Cameron and LB Barkevious Mingo are listed as questionable for Sunday <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsCLE?src=hash">#NOvsCLE</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/510505860250877952">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Huge if true. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/UnderhillAdv">@UnderhillAdv</a>: Graham on ESPN report that he’s is or was mad at Brees: "Nah. Drew’s my guy."</p>&mdash; Roger&#39;s Own Petard (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/510503660338417664">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Someone mentioned how Jordan Cameron changed his twitter bio to &quot;pass catcher,&quot; this summer. Jimmy Graham smirked..&quot;that&#39;s smart.&quot;</p>&mdash; Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/510501873334644736">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Colston was approached by media three times this week, including after the game, said he didn&#39;t want to speak each time.</p>&mdash; Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/510498474165813250">September 12, 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> WR Marques Colston declined comment again today. Hasn&#39;t spoken to media yet following Week 1, though that&#39;s not unusual for him.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/510498844069883904">September 12, 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> DC Rob Ryan on Week 1: That was a stinker for all of us. But nobody has to push the panic button.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/510494981879234560">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rob Ryan: &quot;I know we are a better tackling team than (last Sunday).&quot; &quot;That wasn&#39;t a good game for us. We will be better&quot;</p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/510494371817336832">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kenny Stills (<a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS">@KSTiLLS</a>) on today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast: <a href="http://t.co/FtDz3kR3fS">http://t.co/FtDz3kR3fS</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsCLE?src=hash">#NOvsCLE</a> <a href="http://t.co/5Bf3MNZZ2Y">pic.twitter.com/5Bf3MNZZ2Y</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/510485307351773184">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Black jerseys, gold pants for Sunday <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsCLE?src=hash">#NOvsCLE</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/jeremy_visser21">@jeremy_visser21</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> any word on what jerseys you&#39;re wearing Sunday?</p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/510481560961699840">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>How have I not been using Guns-n-Roses as my go-to workout station on Pandora?! Feel like I just took a trip through my childhood..</p>&mdash; Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/status/510473606988435456">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>VIDEO: <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLFilms">@NFLFilms</a> previews Saints at Browns -&gt; <a href="http://t.co/KU60j3BdXQ">http://t.co/KU60j3BdXQ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsCLE?src=hash">#NOvsCLE</a> <a href="http://t.co/kvQaYrQEmh">pic.twitter.com/kvQaYrQEmh</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/510457460511883264">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Which team will bounce back Sunday: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash">#Patriots</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chargers?src=hash">#Chargers</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Packers?src=hash">#Packers</a>? <a href="http://t.co/yKVzRN7cpm">pic.twitter.com/yKVzRN7cpm</a></p>&mdash; NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/510427858209357824">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Forever Friday!!! Lets get it started bout time to show the world progress n get back on the right track</p>&mdash; cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/510415548933758977">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Texas law enforcement handing down indictment today on Vikings RB Adrian Peterson on charges of injury to a ... <a href="http://t.co/pZ7CPYsBfb">http://t.co/pZ7CPYsBfb</a></p>&mdash; Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/status/510527499064049665">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>With indictment Peterson will have to turn himself in and thus his status for this weekend is now unclear</p>&mdash; Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/status/510528027177271296">September 12, 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> RB Mark Ingram was never available for comment this week. Still unsure what had him so heated on the sideline last week.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/510527258138644480">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints and Browns issue injury reports <a href="http://t.co/JxANP8VJ5y">http://t.co/JxANP8VJ5y</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/510525036110053376">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Who Dat! &quot;rt <a href="https://twitter.com/DomSanity27">@DomSanity27</a> This is so sick <a href="https://t.co/cDH3idAnUD">https://t.co/cDH3idAnUD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas">@Pierre_Thomas</a> &quot;</p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/510523610226647040">September 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

Saints roundup: Brees passing Elway - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
At some point during the first quarter Sunday in Cleveland, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will almost certainly pass John Elway for fourth place on the NFL’s all-time passing list.

Saints Nation Guru – Week 2 @ Browns | The Saints Nation

Know the enemy: New Orleans Saints on Joe Thomas - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is a rarity. Offensive linemen usually fly under the radar. For that matter, so do Cleveland

Prediction: New Orleans Saints will beat Cleveland Browns - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints can’t just show up in Cleveland and mark down a W. They’ve proven to be all too human on the roa

New Orleans Saints vs. Cleveland Browns: Keys to the Game
John Hendrix takes your through his Keys to the Game for the New Orleans Saints vs. Cleveland Browns game in Week Two.

NFL picks and predictions, Week 2: Saints vs. Browns: Experts say Saints will recover from heartbreak - SBNation.com
Both teams lost heartbreakers in week one. Which will prevail in week two?

Saints' Rob Ryan on Week 1 struggles: 'I guarantee we'll be better' | NOLA.com
"Believe me, we stress fundamentals everyday. I know we're a better tackling team than that. I know we're going to play great, and we'll be great," Ryan said.

Saints will have to juggle active players when Kenny Stills returns | NOLA.com
Stills' return could force the Saints to adjust their receiver rotation by moving either Robert Meachem or Joe Morgan to inactive status.

Jabari Greer: a fond remembrance in photos | NOLA.com
Looking back at the career of New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer, who announced his NFL retirement Thursday.

Saints' defense to be improved; Drew Brees has advantage vs. Browns' shaky secondary: Scout's Take | NOLA.com
Browns have coverage liabilities in secondary

New Orleans Saints' Pierre Thomas enjoying Darren Sproles-type role in offense: Larry Holder's First-and-10 | NOLA.com
Saints running back saw 78 percent of his snaps in Week 1 in passing situations

Broadcast Information: New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns
The New Orleans Saints face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, September 14 at Noon CT in FirstEngergy Stadium.

Kenny Stills says he’s holding nothing back in practice and wants to get back on the field | Black and Gold

Sean Payton: Supporting Devon Still a worthy cause | Black and Gold

Saints' Sean Payton won't offer opinion on Roger Goodell's plight
New Orleans coach, who was suspended for one year by commissioner in 2012, does not weigh in on Ray Rice scandal.

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NFL News

NFL's investigation not truly independent, critics say
Former FBI director Robert Mueller had barely been named to head the NFL's independent investigation into its handling of the Ray Rice domestic violence case and the move was being widely criticized.

'Bountygate' attorney questions Goodell's judgment in Rice investigation
Ginsberg called Goodell's appointment of an outside investigator

Ray Rice supporters still evident at Ravens game | ProFootballTalk
"There’s two sides to every story," said Racquel Bailey, a 23-year-old waitress from Baltimore. "I saw the video. That’s their personal business, and it shouldn’t have affected his career. I don’t agree with domestic violence, but she’s still with him, so obviously it wasn’t that big of a deal. Everyone should just drop it."

Michael Johnson out for Bucs this week | ProFootballTalk
The Buccaneers will be without both of their starting defensive ends this weekend. They placed Adrian Clayborn on injured reserve on Monday morning and they ruled Michael Johnson out on Friday afternoon.

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Video

VIDEO: Rob Ryan recaps Falcons game, previews Browns
Rob Ryan speaks with reporters on Friday, September 12, 2014. Video by Ashley Amoss (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: Pete Carmichael talks about the Browns
New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael met with the media Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

VIDEO: Joe Haden's impact vs New Orleans Saints receivers
Daniel Jeramiah and Bucky Brooks discuss the matchup between the New Orleans Saints receivers and Joe Haden.