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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brandin Cooks tops our Rookie Watch for Week 1, via <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcSesslerNFL">@MarcSesslerNFL</a> <a href="http://t.co/ATwuLOyEQv">http://t.co/ATwuLOyEQv</a></p>— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AroundTheNFL/status/509413199079165952">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Bills have announced the sale of the team to the Pegula family, as expected. Official vote from other owners likely at Oct. NFL meeting</p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/509414772115521536">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Exclusive interview with <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99">@The_Dream99</a> on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast: <a href="http://t.co/JqxHXltFm6">http://t.co/JqxHXltFm6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsCLE?src=hash">#NOvsCLE</a> <a href="http://t.co/miz8QcLj5G">pic.twitter.com/miz8QcLj5G</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/509411823951441920">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIBAWorldCup2014?src=hash">#FIBAWorldCup2014</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OmerAsik?src=hash">#OmerAsik</a> He can't wait to play in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nola?src=hash">#nola</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Barcelona?src=hash">#Barcelona</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/espn">@espn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV">@NBATV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TuneIn?src=hash">#TuneIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA">@NBA</a> <a href="http://t.co/Pmf8OAcFIG">pic.twitter.com/Pmf8OAcFIG</a></p>— Rita Benson LeBlanc (@ritaleblanc) <a href="https://twitter.com/ritaleblanc/status/509401236937129985">September 9, 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> Twitter mailbag: Rough outings for Kenny Vaccaro, Patrick Robinson; Brandin Cooks limited in second half <a href="http://t.co/3G3w73WjhQ">http://t.co/3G3w73WjhQ</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/509397406278905857">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nike terminated its endorsement contract with Ray Rice. EA will eliminate the former Ravens’ RB from Madden NFL 15. <a href="http://t.co/cZI7ZXw7dv">pic.twitter.com/cZI7ZXw7dv</a></p>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/status/509374315075473408">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Enjoying some R&R on my off day...what are some of y'alls favorite things to do on your day off?</p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/509388721335332864">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Good news for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> D is not many offenses built to cause these kind of matchup problems like <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash">#Falcons</a>. (Good thing dont play themselves!)</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/509367440648986625">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Maybe you just answered your own question RT <a href="https://twitter.com/WhoDatByrdMan">@WhoDatByrdMan</a>: Why were safeties so deep when Ryan hadnt throw down field all game?</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/509368511165378561">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just finished watching all <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> defense snaps. Film study post coming soon. My main takeaways: Tackling was as bad as advertised ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/509364216030330880">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>But pass defense wasn't "torched" in traditional sense. Yards racked up on missed tackles; screens; pick plays; too much cushion in zones.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/509364436021571584">September 9, 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> Robinson had a lot of help, so didnt get picked on much. But only burned on the 2 deep balls everyone saw. No one else burned deep.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/509364871532908544">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The bigger problem <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> need to clean up in pass D is the cushions/communication on zone coverage. Some big holes in 4th Q.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/509365124600459264">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Day after game soreness is no fun! </p>— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReggieBush/status/509360497901449216">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It's tues! Before film on the Browns it's Time to talk to the kids at Andrew H Wilson elementary...</p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/509337437370601472">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Roger was all set to watch the Ike & Tina Story last night, but damned if he can figure out how to work Netflix.</p>— RemiAyodele'sUrethra (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/509337280985579522">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>24 hr rule was in effect... Tighten up it's time to go break down film on the Browns n get back on the right track! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whodat?src=hash">#whodat</a></p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/509308420403769344">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Roger Goodell played God… and lost <a href="http://t.co/juJ37aklBL">http://t.co/juJ37aklBL</a> (via <a href="https://twitter.com/ThisGivenSunday">@ThisGivenSunday</a>)</p>— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) <a href="https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/509162772132007936">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManningFace?src=hash">#ManningFace</a> <a href="http://t.co/DNBFg08CIR">pic.twitter.com/DNBFg08CIR</a></p>— Michael Shamburger (@mshamburger1) <a href="https://twitter.com/mshamburger1/status/509151208603656192">September 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>this will be time to go home andrew MT <a href="https://twitter.com/BuzzFeedAndrew">@BuzzFeedAndrew</a>: Time to go home: <a href="http://t.co/Ur13GOnedQ">pic.twitter.com/Ur13GOnedQ</a></p>— darth™ (@darth) <a href="https://twitter.com/darth/status/509102834722148352">September 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Olbermann works for ESPN right now so this is interesting <a href="http://t.co/DpLUcrcmRU">http://t.co/DpLUcrcmRU</a></p>— skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/status/509097352624615424">September 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Little things add up in New Orleans Saints loss to Atlanta Falcons - ESPN
"It’s three points and a lot of yardage traveled in a short period of time," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "We can’t allow two big plays to put them in field goal position in 20 seconds. We have to be better than that.
Film study: Reviewing New Orleans Saints defense - ESPN
My two biggest takeaways after reviewing the tape of the New Orleans Saints' defense: The tackling was just as bad as advertised, but the cornerback p
Film breakdown reveals many deficiencies in New Orleans Saints' defense vs. Atlanta | NOLA.com
Film study for Saints-Falcons
Junior Galette, Saints pass rush 'ate humble pie' against Falcons | wwltv.com New Orleans
"Definitely humbling; definitely ate that humble pie last night," he said. "But I feel like it’s good it happened early. That’s the only good I can take out of that it happened the first game of the season, let’s get this out the way and just never have this feeling again that I have right now."
New Orleans Saints' Cam Jordan: Defensive line failed to create pressure against Atlanta | NOLA.com
"It starts with myself and with guys like Junior Galette and Akiem (Hicks)," Jordan said.
New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston named top-5 goat from Week 1 | New Orleans Saints
Sean Payton says Saints have 'zero tolerance' for domestic violence in wake of Ray Rice suspension | NOLA.com
Ray Rice was cut by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday
Mix of old, new for Saints in Atlanta loss - SportsNOLA
Sifting through the wreckage of the New Orleans Saints’ overtime defeat to the Atlanta Falcons, I couldn’t help but notice the old and new and how both should bode well for Sean Payton’s team.
Saints defense offends the eyes in OT loss at Falcons - SportsNOLA
When you score 34 points in an NFL game, you should virtually always win. Yet 34 was not enough for the New Orleans Saints Sunday at Atlanta.
Saints drop one spot in Power Rrankings - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints didn’t fall far in ESPN’s Power Rankings following their 37-34 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons. They dropped f
Rob Ryan snarls: Photo of the Day | NOLA.com
Shooting great sidelines photos is tough since it means taking your attention away from the field.
Forecast: Despite Saints collapse, don't panic -- yet | wwltv.com New Orleans
The failure was as sudden as it was complete. Newly extended Junior Galette was invisible against a rookie left tackle and that rookie’s backup. Did Cameron Jordan make the trip or was he still filming his guest appearance on ‘The League’?
Week One power rankings | ProFootballTalk
7. New Orleans Saints (No. 5; 0-1): When did Steve Spagnuolo gain 150 pounds and grow out his hair?
The New Orleans Saints have tackling troubles, too -- Cleveland Browns & NFL Links | cleveland.com
The Browns aren't the only NFL team that had tackling issues.
Week 2 NFL Power Rankings
What a crazy first week, eh? Here's my Week 2 NFL Power Rankings. There's a lot of shakeup based on the first week of play!
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NFL News
FCC chairman says they’ll vote Sept. 30 to kill blackout rule | ProFootballTalk
The NFL is not having a very good couple of days. In an op-ed written for USA Today, Federal Communications Commission chairman Tom Wheeler said that the agency would vote on Sept. 30 to kill the television blackout rule which the league has fought to protect.
NFLPA waits for final drug proposal from NFL | ProFootballTalk
The NFLPA plans to vote tonight on the latest proposal from the NFL regarding a new drug policy. First, the NFLPA needs to get a proposal from the league. As of this posting, that hasn't happened yet.
Jason Garrett: Rust wasn’t why Romo struggled | ProFootballTalk
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo started his season with a face plant against the 49ers last Sunday and some might wonder if playing in only two of the team's four preseason games after having back surgery had something to do with his struggles. Coach Jason Garrett doesn't think so.