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Saints’ five-game winning streak coming out the bye is done for; their...
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)...
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Following up on Saints coach Sean Payton’s criticism of the officiating in...
DETROIT — My newspaper story on Saints coach Sean Payton’s objections to the officiating in New Orleans’ 24-23 defeat to the Lions at Ford Field on Sunday didn’t permit me enough time or space to...
View ArticleGiving offense good field position twice in Detroit, Saints defense focused...
The Saints offense twice experienced a luxury they haven’t experienced all year during Sunday’s 24-23 defeat at Detroit. They started in their opponents’ territory. New Orleans converted those...
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Returning Eric Olsen relieved to learn he hadn’t merely imagined that the...
Eric Olsen felt good about his chances of making the Saints for a second season in a row as a backup offensive lineman until he stepped on someone else’s foot during training camp in 2013 and suffered...
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After late meltdown in Detroit, Saints’ Rob Ryan says mere improvement on...
New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan watches from the sidelines against the Detroit Lions during a NFL football game in Detroit Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Saints...
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Coach Sean Payton never doubted himself on crucial, successful challenge that...
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton calls out from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. The Saints won...
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More impressive than the Saints’ home primetime game winning streak are Drew...
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) calls out to the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Rogelio...
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The Packers’ Eddie Lacy lives up to billing in New Orleans homecoming, but...
On an individual level, Packers running back and New Orleans-area native Eddie Lacy did not disappoint his supporters who went to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday night to watch his first game...
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Saints kicker Shayne Graham is October’s NFC Special Teams Player of the Month
Advocate staff photo by MATTHEW HINTON–New Orleans Saints kicker Shayne Graham (3) celebrates a score with New Orleans Saints tackle Marcel Jones (70) and New Orleans Saints quarterback Luke McCown (7)...
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Mark Ingram wins 2nd career FedEx Ground Player of the Week award
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) celebrates his touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014. The Saints won...
View ArticleKhairi Fortt will try to salvage NFL career with Jaguars
Former Saints fourth-round draft pick Khairi Fortt will have a chance to salvage his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars, with whom he signed Monday, the team announced. Fortt, who played in...
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Saints carve out time to play video games with, say thanks to military members
Saints player Cam Jordan and Akiem Hicks pose with local members of the military after playing video games with them at the team facility on Nov. 3, 2014, as part of an event called “Pro vs. G.I. Joe.”...
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Mark Ingram up for FedEx Ground Player of the Week award — again
New Orleans Saints’ Mark Ingram (22) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014. (AP...
View ArticleKenny Stills expresses support for ESPN reporter battling breast cancer
Reporters and athletes sometimes clash, but on occasion they support each other in times of need — as Saints receiver Kenny Stills showed recently. After ESPN reporter Shelley Smith revealed in October...
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Junior Galette bags first Defensive Player of the Week award after big outing...
With two sacks and a forced fumble that set up a touchdown for his team in a 28-10 win at Carolina on Oct. 30, Saints pass rusher Junior Galette earned his first career NFC Defensive Player of the Week...
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In contract year, Mark Ingram again boosts portfolio in Saints’ loss to 49ers
Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ–New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) makes a first down in the third quarter as he fends off San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) at...
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Keenan Lewis’ gutsiness earns him praise from Primetime himself
Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELD — New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis (28) is injured on the play as he breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85)...
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Saints put Jimmy Graham up for military service salute award
Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ– New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) dunks the ball over the goal posts after his first quarter touchdown as the New Orleans Saints defeats the Tampa...
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Free-agent RB Brian Leonard signs with the Saints, his rep announces on Twitter
After two running backs have missed the past three games hurt and a third left Sunday’s loss at home against San Francisco early with a concussion, the Saints on Wednesday signed a free agent at the...
View ArticleSaints safety Vinnie Sunseri goes on IR
Rookie Saints safety Vinnie Sunseri went on season-ending injured reserve Wednesday with a fractured arm, coach Sean Payton announced. A mainstay on the special-teams coverage units as well as a rookie...
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