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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Sean Payton confirmed RB Mark Ingram had surgery. 2 screws placed in hand. Won't play this week but doesn't expect long term ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/512316247779053568">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pierre Thomas: I want to let everyone know, don't count us out. It's still early</p>— Sean Fazende (@SeanFazende) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende/status/512329742863708161">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Trying to figure out what drives decisions in the NFL, can't put my finger on it but I'll keep digging!$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$</p>— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) <a href="https://twitter.com/markschlereth/status/512340418055663616">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nine days ago, the Ray Rice tape surfaced, via <a href="https://twitter.com/TMZ">@TMZ</a> ... Rice, Greg Hardy and Adrian Peterson are now off the field indefinitely.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/512339930086146048">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash">#Panthers</a> DE Greg Hardy will likely remain on the exempt list until his trial in late November, per a league source.</p>— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rand_Getlin/status/512338575493312512">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Panthers coach Ron Rivera on 90-minute talk with DE Greg Hardy: "Greg's hurt. ... He was apologetic with me. We had a great conversation."</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/512340138983428096">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Awesome raffle by <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">@thomasmorstead</a> to benefit his charity. Tix are $2. Last day! Go to <a href="http://t.co/9qOqTk6EXx">http://t.co/9qOqTk6EXx</a> <a href="http://t.co/HNiu1TXC6e">pic.twitter.com/HNiu1TXC6e</a></p>— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker6) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottWalker6/status/512290920596000768">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Panthers have now officially done the inevitable and put Greg Hardy on the same Exempt List as Peterson. Paid leave during legal process</p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/512338130108956672">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So with Panthers DE Greg Hardy on the exempt list, his return to the field is under the control of Goodell. Rules ... <a href="http://t.co/FcmIrgKhAX">http://t.co/FcmIrgKhAX</a></p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/512337724108713985">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HiHaters?src=hash">#HiHaters</a> <a href="http://t.co/AMwGEbfAki">pic.twitter.com/AMwGEbfAki</a></p>— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReggieBush/status/512337192505860096">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ingram, Goodwin & Hawthorne did not practice Wednesday. Saints-Vikings injury report <a href="http://t.co/A2jH6drMvr">http://t.co/A2jH6drMvr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MINvsNO?src=hash">#MINvsNO</a> <a href="http://t.co/T0fw5qZQ7Q">pic.twitter.com/T0fw5qZQ7Q</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/512336889773174784">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jimmy Graham tops <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisWesseling">@ChrisWesseling</a>'s list of the NFL's 10 best red-zone threats <a href="http://t.co/8rLb0eAetg">http://t.co/8rLb0eAetg</a></p>— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AroundTheNFL/status/512331630082416640">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Vikings and the NFL are directionless fools <a href="http://t.co/tvTrKP9ZAZ">http://t.co/tvTrKP9ZAZ</a></p>— Dan Rubenstein (@DanRubenstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanRubenstein/status/512330968821428226">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>49ers DL Ray McDonald arrested, not charged. Different stage in legal process than other two cases. AP had indictment, Hardy a conviction.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/512323020577570816">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees on Sproles: I'm not surprised. He is a stud</p>— Sean Fazende (@SeanFazende) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende/status/512321252384845824">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>New claims that Roger Goodell didn't respond to domestic violence charges against Brandon Marshall <a href="http://t.co/RGjDQSfsvj">http://t.co/RGjDQSfsvj</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/512322142210633728">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bringing Home the Gold: Coach Williams and AD share their <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIBA2014?src=hash">#FIBA2014</a> gold medals with owner Tom Benson. <a href="http://t.co/jSEso5Z92C">pic.twitter.com/jSEso5Z92C</a></p>— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA/status/512316243769323520">September 17, 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> Drew Brees said he didn't want to comment too much on Adrian Peterson situation since he doesn't know all details. But ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/512320381903204354">September 17, 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> Brees: What I hope doesn't happen is perception of NFL players as a bunch of brutes who beat wives, abuse children ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/512320784606695424">September 17, 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> Brees: talking about 4-5 cases known right now out of more than 2,000 players. ... A lot of guys doing a lot of really great things.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/512321108897718273">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Statement from Adrian Peterson's attorney Rusty Hardin: "Adrian wants to continue his work in the NFL and... <a href="http://t.co/232t3O3LnW">http://t.co/232t3O3LnW</a></p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/512320603047870464">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees on Ingram's injury "It's a great opportunity for (Cadet, Robinson & Thomas). They are in a position to step up. Confident in our guys"</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/512320033012609027">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton - Colston is a very unselfish player. ... He understands how targets can change week to week</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/512317318270308353">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton said Mike Zimmer one of closest friends in league. Tough situation in first year on the job. But said he knows he'll handle it.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/512317352126713857">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton said Ingram injury happened after reception in first half. ... Confirms what I saw on tape - took helmet right on hand. But stayed in</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/512316535659298817">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ingram barely reacted, stayed in on next play. Payton said impressive he played through it, though it altered way he took exchanges.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/512316691809046528">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton said Ingram has been "sharp" but confident in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> RB depth. Said Khiry Robinson can certainly handle bigger workload</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/512317104247554048">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arredondo: Doesn't look too bad for tailgating Sunday. <a href="http://t.co/fNwSCWK8l1">pic.twitter.com/fNwSCWK8l1</a></p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/512316413055606784">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">@thomasmorstead</a> promoting the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MoveOver?src=hash">#MoveOver</a> for emergency vehicles campaign <a href="https://twitter.com/LAStatePolice">@LAStatePolice</a> <a href="http://t.co/5VsXEB9zQP">pic.twitter.com/5VsXEB9zQP</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/512297938152747008">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So you're saying I'm the best... YES! "<a href="https://twitter.com/branvanzan">@branvanzan</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/markschlereth">@markschlereth</a> you are the most condescending person on espn. Teach us to be perfect"</p>— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) <a href="https://twitter.com/markschlereth/status/512286050480578560">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Reggie Bush is pro-Adrian Peterson, pro-spanking <a href="http://t.co/l8PwE4AQjk">http://t.co/l8PwE4AQjk</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/512280123291475968">September 17, 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> WRs coach Henry Ellard, Sam Mills & Morten Andersen named nominees for the <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF">@ProFootballHOF</a> Class of 2015 <a href="http://t.co/cZh6i6uCGg">http://t.co/cZh6i6uCGg</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/512276939743035392">September 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Mark Ingram undergoes surgery on fractured hand; timetable for return uncertain | NOLA.com
Two screws were inserted above Ingram's thumb during the procedure.
Forecast: Pierre Thomas as best Saints running back of all-time?
Mark Ingram getting injured after looking fantastic the first two weeks stinks, but the silver lining is Pierre Thomas now has a real shot to be the greatest running back in New Orleans Saints history.
Which 0-2 NFL teams have reason for optimism?
Some do, they recent history suggests they have a one-in-eight shot of reaching the playoffs.
Ranking the 0-2 teams in terms of most likely to make the playoffs | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: We'll put on our positive faces and try our best to make a case, in descending order, for each of the seven 0-2 squads. But we'll be honest: If more than two make it to the postseason, it would be a stunner.
Jonathan Vilma: New Orleans Saints Not Panicking Despite 0-2 Start | Bleacher Report
Watch as Stephen Nelson goes in-depth with Bleacher Report NFL analyst Jonathan Vilma in the video above.
New Orleans Saints' Deuce McAllister, Michael Lewis talk gridiron doc 'The Forgotten Four' and the role of race in the NFL | NOLA.com
Film, about the intergration of professional football, scheduled to air on TV on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints: Five Impact Players
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints: Five Impact Players - John Hendrix looks at the five players who can make the difference in a Saints win or loss.
Coach Killers, Week 2: Rob Ryan and his Saints defense are awful - CBSSports.com
Coach Killers is your weekly look around the league at those performances, decisions and 'Wait, what did he just do?!' moments that put the guy in charge squarely on the ol' hot seat.
Raffle for Saints punter Thomas Morstead’s What You Give Will Grow Foundation | Black and Gold
Rich Mauti to appear at Saints Hall of Fame before Minnesota Vikings game
The Saints Hall of Fame Museum is located at Gate B on the Plaza level
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings connections
Take a look at the connections between the two teams before Sunday's matchup
Winless Saints too talented to write off - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says New Orleans should still be favored to win the NFC South, despite the team’s surprising 0-2 start.
Film study: Reviewing New Orleans Saints' offense vs. Cleveland Browns - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- It's impossible to make any sweeping statements about the New Orleans Saints' offense after reviewing the tape of Sunday's 26-24 loss
Adrian Peterson OUT, put on Commisioner's Exempt List
A few hours ago the Minnesota Vikings released a statement regarding Adrian Peterson: the superstar running back will not play against the Saints and will be suspended from team activities "until the legal proceedings are resolved"
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NFL News
Atlanta Falcons host rapidly sinking Buccaneers
Jay Gruden: When McCoy comes out and Sproles comes in, we’re like "Oh s—" | ProFootballTalk
Eagles running back Darren Sproles had a monster game against the Colts on Monday night, displaying exactly the kind of playmaking ability that he showed in New Orleans and San Diego before being traded to the Eagles for a fifth-round pick during the offseason.
New PED policy reinstates only three players (and not Dion Jordan) | ProFootballTalk
Yes, the NFL and NFLPA finally have worked out a new drug policy. Yes, players who tested positive in the offseason for stimulants banned under the PED policy will be reinstated.
Vikings owner: "We made a mistake and we needed to get this right" | ProFootballTalk
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf admitted today that his team screwed up when it reinstated running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, saying today that he realizes now that a player who is under indictment on a child abuse charge should not be playing.
Greg Hardy hasn’t agreed to paid suspension, yet | ProFootballTalk
When it comes to players accused of domestic violence whose cases are still pending, the NFL has discovered plutonium by accident. Either way, the emerging trend is to suspend the player with pay, via the little-known Exemption/Commissioner's Permission designation.
Rice appeal could hinge on private meeting with Goodell | ProFootballTalk
The appeal of Ray Rice's indefinite suspension will find out what the NFL knew and when the NFL knew it about what happened inside that Atlantic City elevator.
NFL, Roger Goodell making lots of folks angry, website says | NOLA.com
Carolina Panthers' Greg Hardy could be next on NFL exempt list, newspaper reports | NOLA.com
Charlotte Observer reports Hardy could be deactivated without pay until his domestic violence case is resolved.
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Video
VIDEO: Examining the Saints running game
NFL Media's Marc Istook and Chris Wesseling discuss Mark Ingram's injury and how it impacts the New Orleans Saints' offense.