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Another day, another set of links to cover the New Orleans Saints and the NFL-at-large. Here’s what’s in the news:
Five finalists to host 2019 or 2020 NFL Draft: Cleveland/Canton, Tennessee, Kansas City, Denver, and Las Vegas.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 15, 2018
Winners expected to be announced at May spring meeting.
DREW BREES APPRECIATION TWEET @Saints
— ⚜Gino⚜ BOUNTY BOYZ BACK (@WhoDat_Joness) February 15, 2018
Led the league in:
passing yards 7x
completions 6x
completion percentage 4x
TD passes 4x
70,445 passing yards (3rd all time)
6,222 completions (2nd all time)
66.9 completion% (NFL RECORD!)
488 TDs (3rd all time)
Super Bowl MVP
4x All Pro pic.twitter.com/7mjgZL2Nm5
last year, the average NFL QB completed 61.3% of his passes at 6.9 yards per attempt in the fourth quarter#Saints QB Drew Brees completed 78.1% of his passes at 9.0 yards per attempt in the fourth quarter https://t.co/j9PZJLJWAn
— John Sigler (@john_siglerrr) February 14, 2018
Around the NFC South
Saints' 2018 schedule shaping up as NFL's second-toughest | Saints | theadvocate.com
The New Orleans Saints won the NFC South in 2017 despite facing the NFL's eighth-hardest schedule, a slate of opponents that looked relatively easy at first but got much harder
Saints position outlook: Things appear to be set at running back, though decision on fullbacks loom | Saints | theadvocate.com
There were many doubters when the Saints signed Adrian Peterson last offseason.
Several Saints 'My Cause, My Cleats' Shoes Available for Auction
Several Saints players have their autographed cleats available for auction
Former Saints, Eagles long snapper Jon Dorenbos to have movie made about life | NOLA.com
The Eagles are giving Dorenbos a Super Bowl ring, too.
Bucs Interview Monachino For D-Line Coach Position | Pewter Report
According to a report, there has been another interview for the Bucs defensive line coach position.
2018 NFL coaching changes: Carolina Panthers | The Huddle
Norv Turner brings a familiar offense to the declawed Panthers.
Falcons announce hiring of RBs coach Bernie Parmalee and two others, cut ties with assistant special teams coach - The Falcoholic
That includes Mayur Chaudhari, a new special teams assistant.
Three Falcons offseason tropes we’re already sick of - The Falcoholic
The Falcons probably aren’t looking to replace these guys.
The Carolina Panthers have a tough choice to make about Charles Johnson’s future - Cat Scratch Reader
According to ESPN’s David Newton, Charles Johnson could benefit from a change of scenery and the Panthers could benefit from the $3.25 million in cap savings. Should the Panthers make the move and release him?
Lagniappe
Jarvis Landry's 5 best non-Dolphins fits in NFL free agency | NFL | Sporting News
There's good reason to think about how much receiving damage Landry could do playing off Michael Thomas, Ted Ginn Jr. and Alvin Kamara.
5 free agents Dallas Cowboys could target at DB (is it finally time to add Kenny Vaccaro?) | SportsDay
The Cowboys were pleased with the progression of their young secondary as the 2017 season unfolded.
NFL's top 10 cornerbacks in 2017: A.J. Bouye rules the roost - NFL.com
Who were the best covermen in the NFL this past season? Matt Harmon ranks the top 10 cornerbacks according to four crucial Next Gen Stats.
Josh Rosen: The good, the bad and the highly volatile | NFL Draft news and analysis | Pro Football Focus
Lead Draft Analyst Steve Palazzolo takes a closer look at what former UCLA QB Josh Rosen did well, where he struggled and just how highly-volatile he was with the football during his career with the Bruins.
Ignore Virtually All Offseason NFL Strength of Schedule Information
Measuring future strength of schedule by incorporating prior year win rate is lazy, inaccurate and inefficient. But like most things in the NFL, because it has been an accepted method from years past, there is a strong reluctance to shift from this process.
Larry Fitzgerald returning is good news, but Cardinals still need a QB - SBNation.com
He’s coming back for another season, and we should all be glad about that. But we also need to appreciate what he’s done.
The new life of 49ers GM John Lynch | Sporting News
So, John Lynch ... are you sure it was a wise move to leave the cushy broadcast booth and ride the roller coaster that is the everyday life of an NFL general manager?
Free agency fits: Kirk Cousins to Browns? Le'Veon Bell to Bucs? - NFL.com
Gil Brandt pairs notable free agents with strong team fits. Could Kirk Cousins turn the Browns around? Will Le'Veon Bell help unlock the Buccaneers' offense?
After parting, Giants and Steve Spagnuolo both will rebound from 'one of those years' | Sporting News
The 2017 NFL season didn't go the way Steve Spagnuolo or the New York Giants had hoped.