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Saints-Buccaneers Winner Has Inside Track to NFC South Title

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The Atlanta Falcons, like the New Orleans Saints, are 1-1 in the NFC South, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a surprise 2-0 edge while the Panthers have a (less surprising) 0-2 hole they have to climb out of. After Sunday’s game between the Bucs and Saints, things could get a bit more interesting in the NFC South. At the midpoint of the season, let's look at who might have … [Read more...] about Saints-Buccaneers Winner Has Inside Track to NFC South Title

Indianapolis Colts Really Are That Bad in Loss to New Orleans

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It was the question widely asked before the season and during it thus far: "Could the Colts be THAT bad without Peyton Manning?" They sure were Sunday night. Indianapolis never even competed against the New Olreans Saints, suffering a 62-7 wallop at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The team that handed the Colts (0-7) perhaps their most forgettable postseason defeat also … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Really Are That Bad in Loss to New Orleans

Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints Meet for First Time Since Super Bowl XLIV

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What was the best day in New Orleans Saints franchise history was the worst day for many Indianapolis Colts fans. With Super Bowl XLIV, which the Saints won 31-17 after recovering an onside kick at the beginning of the second half and then returning a Peyton Manning interception for a touchdown, now far in the rear-view mirror, these two teams meet again, albeit with much … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints Meet for First Time Since Super Bowl XLIV

Saints Olin Kreutz Leaves Team, Citing Lost Passion for Football

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I guess the free agent signing of Center Olin Kreutz is now officially a bust for the New Orleans Saints. To echo the sentiment of that famous blues song "the thrill is gone, baby." The longtime Chicago Bears OL was known for his clout with the organization (which became even more evident after the shooting range incident in 2005) and leadership ability. Today in New … [Read more...] about Saints Olin Kreutz Leaves Team, Citing Lost Passion for Football

Five Lessons We Learned From the Saints’ Beatdown of the Bears

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After a rousing Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears headed down to the Superdome in New Orleans to battle the Saints in another NFC South matchup. All of the confidence they brought with them south of the Mason-Dixon line didn't mean diddly squat, however, as the Saints picked apart the Bears' weakened secondary and sacked Jay Cutler six … [Read more...] about Five Lessons We Learned From the Saints’ Beatdown of the Bears

New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears Features Non-Football Storylines

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In Sunday's game between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears there will be lots of bigger issues surrounding the game outside of NFL football. Bears linebacker and face of the franchise Brian Urlacher left the team Tuesday afternoon to be with his family after his mother, Lavoyda Lenard, died at her home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was 51 years old. After a couple … [Read more...] about New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears Features Non-Football Storylines

Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network

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Veteran NFL fullback Heath Evans is done lacing 'em up on Sundays. This fall he'll move to a more relaxing gig in the broadcast booth, joining the NFL Network as an in-studio analyst and reporter. The 32-year-old Evans spent the last two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, including the 2009 Super Bowl championship season, after playing four years with the New England … [Read more...] about Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network