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Hey y’all, it’s me, Other John (not “John #1” Hendrix). A number of folks around the CSC community have requested we bring back the Fleur-de-Links dump, so I’ll be giving it the old college try.
Full disclosure: I can’t promise that I can make daily updates like you once enjoyed. When not arguing with you in the comments, I work three jobs when I’m not being a single dad and rely on a sometimes-spotty satellite internet service provider. So my schedule can get in the way of posting. But I am committed to delivering a delicious spread of tweets and links relevant to the New Orleans Saints and the NFL at large into your view at least two or three times a week.
Since I haven’t done this before, I’m totally open to suggestions on linking content you actually enjoy reading. For now I’ll be organizing in three sections (Twitter, Saints- and matchup-focused articles, and stuff from around the NFL/college football) but if anyone has any better ideas I’m eager to hear them.
A battle in the North for a spot in the NFC Championship awaits.@Saints vs. @Vikings, this Sunday at 4 PM ET on FOX. pic.twitter.com/wdv37mRVLA
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 9, 2018
What a Payton-Brees play call sounds like... #Saints pic.twitter.com/PkZgdq2OOJ
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 5, 2017
“I know y’all wasn’t that cocky” breh you must not know my coach is a psycho pic.twitter.com/86gaG8ZMNb
— Will (@WillHayes_24) January 11, 2018
.@A_kamara6 and @MarkIngram22 have been ballin' all season, and the playoffs are no exception They even got @Cantguardmike in the mix
— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) January 10, 2018
Watch pic.twitter.com/vVjABOmgv2
Most YPG in First Two Careers Seasons Among WRs:
— Graham Barfield (@GrahamBarfield) January 10, 2018
1. Odell Beckham - 102
2. Randy Moss - 85.2
3. Josh Gordon - 81.7
4. Charlie Brown - 80
5. Jerry Rice - 78
6. AJ Green - 77.6
7. Anquan Boldin - 76.9
8. Michael Thomas - 76.8
Can't guard him.
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) January 10, 2018
⭕️ Can call him a superstar.@Cantguardmike is the only player in @NFL history to record 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ receptions in his first 2 seasons. #DevelopedHere #GoBucks #shhhh pic.twitter.com/GW7R7DYgQx
The Saints are playing "Hit the Sean Payton" in the locker room and doing the dance.
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) January 10, 2018
Craig Robertson, while dancing and holding a boombox, asked me not to film. Apologies. https://t.co/agqrOHZ4A7
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) January 10, 2018
New song. New dance. Hit the "Sean Payton" pic.twitter.com/FCezox9SG4
— Allen K. (@AllenK_81) January 9, 2018
Cam Jordan’s hand usage, physicality, and power are just nasty. Gets inside Kalil’s frame and snaps his head back, collapses his shoulder, and gets the sack. pic.twitter.com/6YpVMXkCW3
— Brandon Thorn (@VeteranScout) January 11, 2018
I believe so yes. I'd go one step further, I believe they have to deliver best road performances of Sean Payton Era. They are capable https://t.co/63i5oLxsui
— Ralph Malbrough (@SaintsForecast) January 11, 2018
The New Orleans Saints now have 20 players on IR, that’s almost an entire team’s starting offense and defense worth of players
— Bryan Bienemy (@BryanTNR) January 11, 2018
If you missed the Sean Payton interview on Drew Brees, their time together, the running backs, and why this Saints team is different than years past... Take a watch! #Saints #WhoDat https://t.co/7Q9OCjsV6u
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) January 11, 2018
"We were professional driving range partners," Saints coach Sean Payton jokingly said on his close relationship with Vikings coach Mike Zimmer.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) January 11, 2018
It appears Mike Zimmer and the #Vikings will not attempt to ice the #Saints (and everyone else) on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/dM4RoSVWUB
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 10, 2018
Preparations continue at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center ahead of #NOvsMIN. @_cindyrobinson and @JohnDeShazier share the latest from the locker room on the #Saints Playoff Report. pic.twitter.com/5D1PKz92Mg
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 11, 2018
The NFL team with the MOST swag?@MJD says it's the @Saints, no question.
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) January 11, 2018
: 21st & Prime pic.twitter.com/AUkc8a4Tqw
Fun stat: the New Orleans #Saints have won more Super Bowl victories than the other three teams competing in the NFC Playoffs Divisional Round (the Minnesota #Vikings, Atlanta #Falcons, and Philadelphia #Eagles) combined
— John Sigler (@john_siglerrr) January 11, 2018
A taste of what it’s like tailgating with #Saints fans! #LoveTheSaints pic.twitter.com/I4OitbXrJS
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 10, 2018
Y’all see this @BryanTNR @JohnJHendrix @dmcallister26 @KristianGaric? This what their passing out at the game. pic.twitter.com/yQ02eAC7Nh
— Nader Mirfiq (@Nader723) January 11, 2018
Ex #Vikings LB Ben Leber: “The Saints fan base can be obnoxious & you know to have those fans coming to our building & they’re going to have their chants, they’re going to have their Who Dats, I just hope the Vikings can put a product on the field & a score to shut those guys up"
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) January 10, 2018
#Eagles MLB Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring) is listed as questionable. He's the only player they have listed with an injury status for the game.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) January 11, 2018
Word on the Street
Creating ‘havoc’: Vikings’ greatest strength could exploit Saints’ greatest weakness, via Nick Underhill (The Advocate)
Drew Brees on Case Keenum: ‘I always root for guys like that’, via Mike Triplett (ESPN)
Saints’ offensive struggles on third down faces test vs. Vikings defense, via Herbie Teope (The Times-Picayune)
Playoff remix: How Vikings and Saints have changed since Week 1 meeting, via Courtney Cronin and Mike Triplett (ESPN)
New Orleans Saints Present Biggest Playoff Challenge for Vikings, via Arif Hasan (Zone Coverage)
Barr, Kendricks Ready to Tango with Ingram, Kamara Tandem, via Eric Smith (Vikings.com)
Common Connections: Vikings-Saints Filled With Familiar Foes, via Sam Ekstrom (Zone Coverage)
Vikings vs. Saints: A Playoff Preview, via Warren Ludford (Daily Norseman)
why yes, I *did* use the lyrics of “Hoody Hooo” to examine Alvin Kamara’s rookie season thus far https://t.co/N6YZ3HyLw2
— Micah Peters (@micahpeters_) January 11, 2018
An upside-down peace sign, a 9-TD night and Case Keenum’s record-setting career at Houston, via Courtney Cronin (ESPN)
Saints prove passing game can still carry offense, via Josh Katzenstein (The Times-Picayune)
Saints DE Cameron Jordan Trolls Cam Newton By Sending Wine to Panthers’ Stadium, via Khadrice Rollins (SI.com)
Reggie Bush: Alvin Kamara ‘much more advanced than I was’, via Mike Triplett (ESPN)
In New Orleans, Alvin Kamara Can Feel the Vibe, via Ben Baskin (MMQB)
Kamara for the culture, via Aaron Dodson (The Undefeated)
Lagniappe
Divisional Round Matchups, via Evan Silva (Rotoworld)
How the Rising Salary Cap Explains the NFL Playoffs, via Kevin Clark (The Ringer)
This is why the Seahawks twice passed on Ryan Ramczyk, via John P. Gilbert (Field Gulls)
Wulf’s Den: Finding a replacement for ‘Jay Train’ Ajayi, via Bo Wulf (The Athletic)
Broncos match Kirk Cousins’ criteria for success in the NFL, via Jon Heath (BroncosWire)
Five Alabama juniors declare for 2018 NFL draft, via Michael Casagrande (AL.com)
Ryan Shazier visits Steelers at practice: “today was a first down” https://t.co/XM8q3hyj7Y pic.twitter.com/67zMLh5Eei
— Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) January 10, 2018
The Patriots’ Playoff X Factor Isn’t Who You’d Expect, via Danny Kelly (The Ringer)
Unpacking a tale of two Ansahs, and the franchise tag decision to come, via Chris Burke (The Athletic)
Rams GM says Aaron Donald extension not top priority, via Matthew Schmidt (FanRag Sports)
One reason UCF’s national title claim is actually valid (and it’s not the reason you think), via Jason Kirk (SB Nation)
John Lynch: We believe Jimmy Garoppolo can be our franchise quarterback, via David Fucillo (Niners Nation)