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Saints News, 9/26/14: Saints Have Great Respect For DeMarco Murray

Mike Triplett has an article that quotes Coach Payton and several Saints players as they discuss Cowboys RB and current NFL leading rusher DeMarco Murray. Curtis Lofton said, "Oh, he’s very special, in how he can run the ball and plus how he catches the ball. Coming to Oklahoma, I took him on his recruiting trip, so we’ve been pretty close for years. And when Adrian [Peterson] was there, he was on the scout team, so he had the duty of getting us ready to play. And we used to hate it because he gave us fits all week. Now, he’s really matured into one of the top backs in this league. He’s one of those guys that can bounce it in and out, cuts back, has great speed, can go the distance. So it’s gonna take a group effort to get him down and get to him.”

By David "Satch" Kelly
Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sport

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Saints Prepare for Cowboys

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New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys preview - ESPN
The last time the New Orleans Saints played the Dallas Cowboys, the Cowboys were embarrassed. In a 49-17 loss, the Cowboys allowed a franchise-record

New Orleans Saints give thoughts on Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray - ESPN
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Cowboys Prepare for Saints

Orlando Scandrick is a sack master for Dallas Cowboys - ESPN
Cornerback Orlando Scandrick has 8.5 career sacks, which is more than any linebacker on the Cowboys’ roster. Wow.  Rolando McClain has 7.

Witten plays big role in commitment to run - Dallas Cowboys Blog - ESPN
IRVING, Texas – The franchise’s all-time leading receiver is the volunteer spokesman for the Valley Ranch Commitment to the Run campaign.

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still expects great things from cornerback Morris Claiborne - ESPN Dallas
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones still expects great things from cornerback Morris Claiborne.

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Other Saints News

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NFL News

NFL exec thinks team could be based in London by 2022 | ProFootballTalk
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Devon Still’s daughter has tumor removed | ProFootballTalk
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Video

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Jimmy Graham speaks with reporters on Friday, September 26, 2014. Video by Ashley Amoss (New Orleans Saints video)

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VIDEO: Saintsations pregame performance in Vikings game
Watch the Saintsations' pregame performance before the Saints-Vikings game Sept. 21, 2014.

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