Saints News, 12/8/16: Despite Struggles, Saints’ Run Defense Continues to Stymie Opponents

Four Saints are currently in the top 10 of their respective #ProBowlVote position groups:

Drew Brees
John Kuhn
Nick Fairley
Max Unger

— Saints Gameday (@SaintsGameday) December 8, 2016

hey @Saints thanks for the FIRE jersey. oddly showed up with these weird circles stuck to it I'll try to remove them #geauxsaints pic.twitter.com/BytkQnQuqb

— Riggsy (@RiggsBarstool) December 7, 2016

I never realized doing a talk show would lead me to meet people like Brian & Jackson, but I'm so grateful. Thanks @DrewBrees & @Saints. @NFL pic.twitter.com/WJ0lmtPcGg

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 7, 2016

.@Harp41 honored to be named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee, particularly because of respect for @ThomasDavisSDTM, @peanuttillman pic.twitter.com/pn3Pv3uTNi

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 7, 2016

I feel honored to be nominated! Thankful for the @nfl @saints , teammates, my wife @1hth and family who make it possible ... #Blessed pic.twitter.com/kuiXk0XUiq

— Roman Harper (@Harp41) December 8, 2016

Michael Vick gives the middle finger to a grup of heckling Atlanta Falcons fans after a game vs. Saints in 2006. pic.twitter.com/mQAdrhjkxK

— Sports Pics (@AmazingSprtsPic) December 8, 2016

#Lions rookie SS Miles Killebrew played a season-high 21 snaps against the #Saints. Coincidence our D is getting better w/ more PT?#onepride pic.twitter.com/hGIUhrK18r

— Logan Lamorandier (@LLamorandier) December 8, 2016

Being an Ohio State fan and a Saints fan I made sure to vote for @Cantguardmike #probowlvote #gobucks #whodat

— Nick Funari (@FunariNick) December 8, 2016

Drew Brees on showing support for Racquel Smith and her family at the trial yesterday #Saints pic.twitter.com/V0k6vCKc6a

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 7, 2016

Bucs RB Charles Sims, who will return healthy from injured reserve Sunday vs. Saints: "I'm feeling really good. ... I'm just ready."

— Greg Auman (@gregauman) December 7, 2016

#Saints run defense not so easy with DT Sheldon Rankins.

W/O him: 700 yds on 156 carries, 11 TD's

W/ him: 320 yds on 100 carries, 1 TD

— Mike Tagliere (@MikeTagliereNFL) December 7, 2016

Saints Rookie WR Michael Thomas stats this season:

69 receptions, 831 yards, 7 TDs pic.twitter.com/DI7MRMd4gS

— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) December 7, 2016

Witness said the shooting of former Saints DE Will Smith was 'justified.' https://t.co/STJiS4WOvu

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 6, 2016

.@Saints WR Michael Thomas has 831 receiving yards this season.

The five WRs drafted ahead of him have a combined 1,394. pic.twitter.com/UGb9d5TlsY

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) December 6, 2016