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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Sean Payton said his optimistic outlook on Drew Brees Wednesday came from talking with Brees and his mood... <a href="http://t.co/7DRZOFnpEZ">http://t.co/7DRZOFnpEZ</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/647049751947575296">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Payton's Thursday conference call (AUDIO) <a href="http://t.co/Y1d654rSTb">http://t.co/Y1d654rSTb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/VBceJ5hqoK">pic.twitter.com/VBceJ5hqoK</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/647048600837562370">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton optimistic on Drew Brees but "it may be later in the week before we know for sure." Says he'll throw at some point this week.</p>— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSaintsBeat/status/647044678945128448">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton: Optimistic Brees will play Sunday, but not certain yet</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/647044764186112000">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41">@Harp41</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a>: "I expect him to play. I’ve never known him to miss a game." [<a href="http://t.co/fhlpq31zDW">http://t.co/fhlpq31zDW</a>] <a href="http://t.co/DF1ENu17sp">pic.twitter.com/DF1ENu17sp</a></p>— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Panthers/status/647040187453849600">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saints Rewind: Drew Brees confident he'll play; Jairus Byrd, Keenan Lewis appear at practice <a href="http://t.co/zg26MS3E8H">http://t.co/zg26MS3E8H</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/NOLAnews">@nolanews</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/647042736063844352">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Video recap of today's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> news with <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnDeShazier">@JohnDeShazier</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</a> <a href="http://t.co/Gwe8h3w6Pw">http://t.co/Gwe8h3w6Pw</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/AcmeOyster">@AcmeOyster</a> <a href="http://t.co/BEsArJZ6Fv">pic.twitter.com/BEsArJZ6Fv</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/646853327670657024">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here is the full rundown of our NFL Nation outlooks on the 0-2 teams <a href="http://t.co/h1OSwbaEX7">http://t.co/h1OSwbaEX7</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/647050772950163456">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, the Bears now have the highest chance to get the top pick in the 2016 NFL Draft at 27%.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/646851559179943937">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saints lineman Zach Strief apologized to Drew Brees for not helping prevent his injury: <a href="http://t.co/ijmAC6UQHE">http://t.co/ijmAC6UQHE</a> <a href="http://t.co/1iszfmZm8u">pic.twitter.com/1iszfmZm8u</a></p>— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports/status/646851254849785856">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brandin Cooks’ ankle injury isn’t serious, I’m told. We’ll see how (or if) it impacts this week.</p>— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) <a href="https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/status/647053308264214528">September 24, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
New Orleans Saints' playoff chances are slim after 0-2 start - NFL Nation - ESPN
While a slow start was expected for the Saints, losing Drew Brees for an extended period could prove to be insurmountable for New Orleans.
No Matter Who Plays QB, These Saints Need to SHOW UP
The New Orleans Saints don't even know who will be their starting QB this Sunday at Carolina, but regardless of who plays, these Saints need to "show up"
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees leans on surgeon who 'saved my career' - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Advice from Dr. James Andrews carries a lot of weight with many athletes, but especially with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
QB Newton's athleticism wows teammates, opponents
Panthers love Newton's athleticism, don't want to change to 'who he is' after acrobatic TD
'Sound FX': Sean Payton - NFL Videos
Listen in as we take you under the headset of New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Peyton in Week 2 of the NFL.
Warner on Brees' future - NFL Videos
NFL Media's Kurt Warner says that New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees should be more concerned about his long-term future rather than playing from week to week with a reported torn rotator cuff injury.
Keenan Lewis: "I am ahead of schedule"
New Orleans Saints DB Keenan Lewis met with media Wednesday, Sept. 23 and talked about how it felt to return to the practice field today. Video by Brendan Hassett
Zach Strief Locker Room Interview 09/23/2015
New Orleans Saints Right Tackle Zach Strief met with media Wednesday, Sept. 23 and talked about how the offensive line looks to improve and how they match up vs the Carolina Panthers front seven. Video by Brendan Hassett
Hau'oli Kikaha Locker Room Interview 09/23/2015
New Orleans Saints Linebacker Hau'oli Kikaha met with media Wednesday, Sept. 23 and talked about how the defense has improved and looks to continue that improvement vs the Carolina Panthers. Video by Brendan Hassett
Drew Brees' Panthers week press conference
Drew Brees' Panthers week press conference. Video by Ashley Amoss
New Orleans Saints player interviews from Wednesday
Drew Brees, Keenan Lewis, Hau'oli Kikaha and Zach Strief spoke with the media on Wednesday
John DeShazier: Drew Brees confident that he will play Sunday vs. Panthers
Brees: 'I have every intention of playing, but I have to take it day to day'
Injured Drew Brees' iron man status in question with start against the Panthers up in the air | NOLA.com
It's not a stretch to call New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees an iron man. If not for two meaningless games that Brees sat out after a playoff berth was clinched -- once in the 2004 finale as a Charger, once in the 2009 finale as a Saint -- that fact might be talked about even more.
Jairus Byrd, Keenan Lewis practice for the New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
New Orleans Saints defensive backs Jairus Byrd and Keenan Lewis practiced for the first time this season after getting hurt in the preseason.
Brandin Cooks, Jahri Evans miss practice for banged-up Saints offense - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Top receiver Brandin Cooks missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, and guard Jahri Evans was sidelined with a knee injury.
New Orleans Saints: Bright spots show on struggling team
The New Orleans Saints are without question struggling in 2015, but some bright spots still show after their 0-2 record to start the year.
Saints' Drew Brees has 'every intention of playing' despite bum shoulder
But Saints quarterback promises to be start about decision given injured throwing shoulder.
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NFL News
Bruce Arians reminds Cardinals 2-0 start doesn’t mean much | ProFootballTalk
The Cardinals are 2-0 after getting strong starts from both their offense and their defense this season, which is the sort of thing that leads to a lot of slaps on the back.
Andrew Luck: I’m 100 percent to blame | ProFootballTalk
Monday night's loss to the Jets left Colts coach Chuck Pagano to make some comments that sounded like a criticism of quarterback Andrew Luck, General Manager Ryan Grigson, the team's offensive linemen or all of the above.
Julio Jones urges Dez Bryant to be patient after foot surgery | ProFootballTalk
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones might not know any more about Dez Bryant's condition than the doctors who aren't treating Dez Bryant. But he knows about dealing with his own broken foot, and hopes Bryant doesn't rush himself back.