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Saints News, 11/8/16: Drew Brees Believes he Knows What's Responsible for Falling Ratings: Players, Fans Don't Trust Goodell

Saints and Patriots fans likely know about it better than anyone, but Roger Goodell's presence is felt throughout the NFL. Brees thinks that the recent downturn in the NFL's popularity is due to a distrust of the commissioner.

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Saints News

Drew Brees thinks the NFL’s ratings are down because people don’t trust the league office - SBNation.com
Hmmm, wonder why Brees would think that?

Jim Dombrowski to appear at Saints Hall of Fame on Sunday
Appearance will be from 10 a.m - 11:15 a.m. on Sunday

First Look: New Orleans Saints vs. Denver Broncos | Saints | theadvocate.com
WHEN: Noon Sunday

Mark Ingram gets game ball but still in timeshare with Tim Hightower - NFL Nation- ESPN
Good news for Mark Ingram fantasy owners: He bounced back in a big way vs. the 49ers. Bad news: He's still likely to split carries with Tim Hightower.

Saints nominate Drew Brees for Salute to Service Award
Finalists will be announced in January, the winner in February at the NFL Honors show

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NFL News

Lions activate Corey Fuller from physically unable to perform | ProFootballTalk
The Lions have added some depth at wide receiver, on the off chance that Jim Caldwell gets really tired of Golden Tate's celebrations. (Actually, it has nothing to do with that, but the idea of Jim Caldwell freaking out about something and overreacting is kind of funny to imagine.

Wife of Bills’ kicker suggests castration for Richard Sherman, who responds by saying ‘have a great day’ | The Seattle Times
The wife of Buffalo kicker Dan Carpenter suggested via Twitter that Seahawks' cornerback Richard Sherman should be castrated following a controversial play in Monday night's game.

New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater 'not getting into' Bill Belichick's letter to Donald Trump | masslive.com

Open Mike: Tomlin concurs with Bell, Brown; Pouncey could play this week | Steelers/NFL | timesonline.com
Mike Tomlin says the Steelers do need to sharpen focus on practice and have to get contributions from receivers other than Antonio Brown.