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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Payton on message to team today: This team, our team, hasn't beaten Dallas. Last years team did.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/514855136561467392">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Big Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/KINDSnacks">@KINDSnacks</a> for supplying our tight end room with some much needed energy for meetings again this year! <a href="http://t.co/4t8nczEBHN">pic.twitter.com/4t8nczEBHN</a></p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/514869518217539584">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"Come Sunday night the Saints will be tied for first in the NFC South" RT <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsForecast">@SaintsForecast</a>: My <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLTV">@WWLTV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> column: <a href="http://t.co/hvCP1ilQNI">http://t.co/hvCP1ilQNI</a></p>— Roger's Own Petard (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/514869496561946625">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Galette on playing on primetime: everyone is watching ...joked even your 6th grade gf is messaging you on Facebook</p>— Sean Fazende (@SeanFazende) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende/status/514866548952276992">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Corey White: I always get picked on. I'm the number two cb behind Keenan Lewis</p>— Sean Fazende (@SeanFazende) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende/status/514862511414591488">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jason Garrett on Claiborne: He knows he handled things the wrong way <a href="http://t.co/NUDwUSt162">http://t.co/NUDwUSt162</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/514863863293304832">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees: We're a team that really wants to win. An extreme sense of urgency to do that. We want to be considered one of the best</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/514859853580611584">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Drew Brees : have a lot of respect for Cowboys. It's the next game so it's the most important game</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/514858448396091393">September 24, 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> Film: <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50">@CurtisLofton50</a> might be only LB in NFL playing better than DeAndre Levy right now. It's close.</p>— Andy Benoit (@Andy_Benoit) <a href="https://twitter.com/Andy_Benoit/status/514821754124902400">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton: "playing on Sunday night, playing in primetime - it's always exciting" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsDAL?src=hash">#NOvsDAL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC">@SNFonNBC</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/514855258938671105">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton: Cowboys tougher to defend now as a 2 dimensional offense</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/514854867286757376">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints sign center Alex Parsons to practice squad, cut Antoine McClain.</p>— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSaintsBeat/status/514852095158009856">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton: the message is simple we are in a race to improve</p>— Sean Fazende (@SeanFazende) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanFazende/status/514852749520142338">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sean Payton : Cowboys entirely different team this year. They are playing with confidence and commitment to run has helped the defense</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/514852706620436480">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jason Garrett says the Mo Claiborne situation is behind the team. Claiborne will play Sunday.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/514850367536762880">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ray Rice has retained attorney Peter Ginsberg, who represented Jonathan Vilma, in matters pending before the NFL, a legal source confirmed.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/514848264253091840">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arredondo: Weather not a factor in Dallas if roof stays open. Hot for afternoon and 80s at kickoff. <a href="http://t.co/MNPaxQ8EjS">pic.twitter.com/MNPaxQ8EjS</a></p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/514844256993697792">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Jabari_Greer">@Jabari_Greer</a> talks about retirement & family life on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast <a href="http://t.co/HDnPHL9eDf">http://t.co/HDnPHL9eDf</a> <a href="http://t.co/5jBMo0HeDc">pic.twitter.com/5jBMo0HeDc</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/514837938492809216">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Frank Deford says Roger Goodell is now a "ghost" <a href="http://t.co/qTWmE9LIll">http://t.co/qTWmE9LIll</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/514835316449243136">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys">@DallasCowboys</a> fans have an edge over <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> fans in our tweet battle! Check it out: <a href="http://t.co/IWCR09a6AT">http://t.co/IWCR09a6AT</a> <a href="http://t.co/x2eFl2SYN6">pic.twitter.com/x2eFl2SYN6</a></p>— SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/status/514834730949554176">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>4 days away... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsDAL?src=hash">#NOvsDAL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC">@SNFonNBC</a> <a href="http://t.co/2dsKLbJRNA">pic.twitter.com/2dsKLbJRNA</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/514828980340289536">September 24, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints Prepare for Cowboys
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Recent data from AT&T show last week's collegiate and professional football games in Louisiana reached some of the highest in the country.
Vaccaro has a "little personal vendetta" against the Cowboys | ProFootballTalk
On the surface, the next edition of Sunday Night Football features a surprisingly good Cowboys team and a surprisingly not-so-dominant Saints team. But there are some intriguing subplots, too. For example, Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro says he has a "little personal vendetta" against the Cowboys.
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After three puzzling performances, I am completely baffled by the 2014 New Orleans Saints, even more so after their uninspiring 20-9 home victory against the bottom-tier Minnesota Vikings.
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The New Orleans Saints finally got their first win in Week 3. But their offensive performance was very similar to the first two weeks: Some stretches
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ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says Jairus Byrd and the New Orleans defense will focus on making – and preventing – big plays S
Scouting the Saints with Jabari Greer - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- Former New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer is still keeping close tabs on the team and has agreed to join me on occasion to sh
New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys: Five Impact Players
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New Orleans Saints, others sued by family of defensive back Paul Oliver over his suicide | NOLA.com
The suit was filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. It blames sports-related concussions for his death.
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Cowboys Prepare for Saints
Dallas Cowboys out for redemption vs. New Orleans Saints - ESPN Dallas
ST. LOUIS -- Unprompted after Sunday’s 34-31 win against the St. Louis Rams, cornerback Orlando Scandrick brought up what happened to the Dallas Cowboys the last time they saw the New Orleans Saints.
Cowboys' Jason Garrett uses last year's Saints loss as teaching tool - ESPN
IRVING, Texas -- Orlando Scandrick said the Dallas Cowboys were embarrassed when they lost to the New Orleans Saints last season. Jason Witten said he couldn't remember a game in which he felt as humbled.
Henry Melton, two other DTs miss practice - Dallas Cowboys Blog - ESPN
IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys' top three 3-technique defensive tackles did not practice Wednesday. Henry Melton is nursing a sore right ha
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo gets second straight Wednesday off - ESPN
IRVING, Texas – Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will not practice for the second straight Wednesday as he and the team continue to look for
Jerry Jones: I never dreamed the Saints would be as ‘substantive’ as they are today | Dallas Morning News
"What a job that they’ve done, Sean and [team owner] Tom Benson down there," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM]. "It is just really one of the things, being in the NFL, that I’m the proudest of, because we really were, what I think football in the NFL really is, and that is a respite for the real heroes. And that’s the people creating the jobs, dealing with disaster, dealing with all the real issues of the world. And we need to be a little respite away from that, and I hope that we are. "But, no, I would’ve never dreamed that the Saints would be as substantive as they are."
Scout’s Eye: Finding A Plan For Dealing With Graham
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne expected to play Sunday, and other news | NOLA.com
Claiborne was demoted on Tuesday
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NFL News
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NFLPA to begin their own investigation of Ray Rice case | ProFootballTalk
The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to push back Ray Rice's appeal for his indefinite suspension. But the union wants to have its own look at the case. The NFLPA just sent out a release saying they've retained their own counsel "to conduct our investigation surrounding the due process, discipline, ...
Meet the woman who wants to make the NFL pay its taxes - SBNation.com
A movement that started with a change.org petition over a year ago has come to involve Senators and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. The woman who started it talks about how and why.
Darren Sproles trade is paying early dividends for the Eagles - The Washington Post
The veteran running back, obtained in a March trade with the Saints, has made a significant contribution to each of Philadelphia's three wins.
The Teddy Bridgewater Era is officially here | Kissing Suzy Kolber
The Vikings put injured quarterback Matt Cassel on injured reserve on Wednesday, thanks to some broken bones in his left foot. The injuries occurred on Sunday in a futile effort to defeat the New Orleans Saints.