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Saints News, 12/9/15: Brandon Browner, C.J. Spiller Deals were Mistakes Saints Couldn't Afford

From Mike Triplett: I have never been too critical of the New Orleans Saints’ decision to live on the salary-cap edge over the past several years, spending aggressively to win while quarterback Drew Brees is still in his prime. However, general manager Mickey Loomis has said that being that close to the cap means your “margin for error is decreased” and “you can’t afford to make many mistakes.” Well, the Saints’ mistakes are catching up to them.

By David "Satch" Kelly
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Brandon Browner, C.J. Spiller were mistakes the Saints couldn't afford - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN
The Saints have played it close to the salary cap, leaving little room for error. Now the play of two offseason signings has them in a tough spot.

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My Proposal for Dennis Allen as the next head coach | The Saints Nation

Cam Jordan hosts Saints Kids Club Camp
New Orleans Saints Defensive End Cam Jordan partnered with Copeland's to host a Saints Kids Club Camp at the Saints Indoor Practice Facility. Video by Brendan Hassett (New Orleans Saints Video)

Scouting the Buccaneers: Doug Martin thrives for New Orleans Saints' next opponent | NOLA.com
No. 1 overall drafted rookie quarterback Jameis Winston has cut down on his turnovers

Revealing the Saints' secret recipe for the next Super Bowl run
The New Orleans Saints are heading nowhere but down at the moment, however, a new secret recipe could be their answer for another Super Bowl run.

Saints vs. Panthers film study - Black and Gold

New Orleans Saints' defense being ripped on the field and off - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN
The Saints, on pace to shatter NFL season records for TD passes allowed and opponents' passer rating, continue to take shots from national media.

Again, season marred by injury for New Orleans Saints' Dannell Ellerbe - New Orleans Saints Blog- ESPN
Dannell Ellerbe has played in only four games this season because of toe and hip injuries. The Saints are 3-1 with him and 1-7 without him.

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NFL News

NFL, NFLPA taking different approaches to Concussion | ProFootballTalk
From 1994 through 2009, the NFL and the NFL Players Association took similar approaches to the concussion problem -- despite the failure of those who have attacked only the NFL to admit that. The NFL has a new concussion problem: the film Concussion.

Newton wins another NFC Offensive Player of the Week award | ProFootballTalk
It's getting to be a copy and paste situation (not that we're that smart here): Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. That's three such awards in five weeks for Newton.

Dez Bryant offers to help Roger Goodell define what a catch is | ProFootballTalk
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he wants to form a committee of football experts to help him codify what is a catch and what is not. And he has at least one rather enthusiastic volunteer. "That’s cool!" Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant told Jarrett Bell of USA Today.

Matt Ryan: Kyle Shanahan and I will win a lot of games together | ProFootballTalk
The Falcons have lost five straight games and six of seven during a stretch that has seen the team fail to score more than 21 points in any game. That's erased any positives from their 5-0 start to the season and it has led to criticism of the team's offense from both inside and outside of the or...

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