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Brees proved medical 'experts,' Dolphins wrong

1:03 PM Tue, Jan 30, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Los Angeles needs to pursue another team; Saints going nowhwere soon

11:22 AM Mon, Jan 29, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Columnist: Bring the Super Bowl back to N.O.

11:19 AM Mon, Jan 29, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Saints defensive coordinator interviews for Cowboys coaching job

3:35 PM Sat, Jan 27, 2007 |

From the Associated Press:

IRVING, TX -- San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator Wade Phillips today interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys about replacing retired coach Bill Parcells.

Phillips is a former head coach at Denver and Buffalo who also had interim stints in New Orleans and Atlanta.

He says he had a "very encompassing talk" with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

Jones also plans to talk to San Francis...



Saints fans still fuming over Bear fan behavior; Chicago mayor says actions 'deplorable'

3:36 PM Fri, Jan 26, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

A Chicago televison station's web site says the furor over alleged bad behavior by Bears fans is still a hot topic. Chicago's mayor even called the actions 'deplorable.'

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Yahoo! Sports: Tapes show Bush took gifts at USC

9:44 AM Thu, Jan 25, 2007 |

Courtesy of Yahoo! Sports:

According to multiple sources in an ongoing Yahoo! Sports investigation, nearly $280,000 in cash, rent and gifts was allegedly given to Bush and his family. Read more.

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Chicago TV: Saints fans upset by unruly Bears backers

4:33 PM Wed, Jan 24, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Sports Network: Saints stopped short, but one hell of a ride

4:29 PM Wed, Jan 24, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

The Sports Network's Scott Garbarini says things look bright for the Saints future and he says forget about the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship and remember the rest of the ride.

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Bush's point, leap not classless

3:01 PM Tue, Jan 23, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Eric Narcisse of the Daily Advertiser in Lafayette says Bush's point was to the Saints sideline to fire them up and not back at a trailing Brian Urlacher. He also says if you think that turned the tide, you weren't paying attention.

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ESPN: Bears game not a loss to Saints fans

9:40 AM Tue, Jan 23, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

ESPN.com's Wright Thompson said shortly after the game, fans felt like they'd lost their best friend, but soon after they realized what the team and season had given to them, a chance to forget their problems for a while.

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Road games v. two Super Bowl teams on Saints '07 schedule

4:56 PM Mon, Jan 22, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Among the highlights of the Saints 2007 schedule are road games at Indianapolis and at Chicago.

The remainder of the opponents are below. Dates and times TBA.

Home: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans.

Away: Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, ...



Payton wrestling with play calling on 3rd quarter drive

11:43 AM Mon, Jan 22, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Sean Payton said he is wrestling with his play calling on a key third quarter drive that ended in a missed field goal by Billy Cundiff.

On the drive, with the Saints trailing 16-14, Mike Karney had just ripped off a 12-yard run to the 29. Payton said that maybe he should have tried to punch it a bit closer, realizing that a field goal would give them the lead and that 47 yards was a bit out of John Carney's range.

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CBS Sportsline columnist: Bush, Saints talented, but immature

10:25 PM Sun, Jan 21, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

ESPN Writer: Saints put loss in perspective

10:19 PM Sun, Jan 21, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Considering what many New Orleanians are still dealing with following Katrina, writer Wayne Drehs says the Saints realize they have little to complain about though they did feel like they missed on several opportunities to seize the game.

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Saints one of six that still haven't reached Super Bowl

8:39 PM Sun, Jan 21, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Bush admits showboating error

5:45 PM Sun, Jan 21, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Head coach Sean Payton said Reggie Bush came to the sideline right after his flip into the end zone and dance and told the coach that 'he shouldn't have done that.'

Payton said it was an error in judgment but that Bush was just excited.

Bush later agreed. Talking to the media he said it was an error but that he wasn't going to dwell on it, but 'move on.'

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Payton: Footing, wind not a factor

5:41 PM Sun, Jan 21, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Sean Payton refused to blame the weather conditions, saying that his main concerns were the footing and wind and he thought that both held up well. He said the footing was not a concern.

His sentiment wasn't echoed by CBS analyst Boomer Esiason who said the fact that the Bears worked outside in sub freezing weather all week and the Saints worked out inside made a difference.

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Payton thinks turning point was no points during 3rd quarter drive

5:37 PM Sun, Jan 21, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Sean Payton, in his post game press conference said that the third quarter drive that ended with a missed long field goal was likely more of a turning point than the safety because he felt the team had some momentum at that point and had made a good drive.

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CBS Sportsline analysis gives slight edge to Bears

8:20 AM Sun, Jan 21, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Giving the Saints a slight edge on offense when the Bears play D, but giving the Bears a slight advantage on the flip side but a larger advantage on special teams Sportsline comes out with a slight edge overall for the home team.

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Rookies a big key to Saints, Bears success

8:07 AM Sun, Jan 21, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Chicago Sun Times: To Dome Manager, it's more than a game

8:04 AM Sun, Jan 21, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Chicago Sun Times writer Rick Telander profiles Superdome director Doug Thornton's harrowing days after Katrina and his oversight in getting the arena rebuilt.

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Bears feel disrespected, overlooked

4:37 PM Sat, Jan 20, 2007 |

The Chicago Bears finished with the best record in the NFC and yet it was always somebody else who was the hot story, writes John Mullin of the Chicago Tribune. Now the Saints, "America's New Team," seems to be taking most of the attention and admiration from around the country. And the Bears feel slighted... >> Continue reading: Bears feel disrespected, overlooked



Chicago Sun-Times: 41 reasons the Bears will win

11:41 AM Sat, Jan 20, 2007 |

In an exclusive photo gallery for the Chicago Sun-Times, the newspaper lists 41 reasons why the "Monsters of the Midway" will crush the Black & Gold Boys. Read more.

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Horn still listed as questionable for Sunday

10:49 AM Sat, Jan 20, 2007 |

The four-time Pro Bowler practiced this week, running some pass routes with the first-team offense. But Horn isn't sure coach Sean Payton will clear him to play. Read more.

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Deuce has been the centerpiece for the Saints in playoffs

10:43 AM Sat, Jan 20, 2007 |

Deuce returned from knee injury to reclaim his role as starting running back, with a team-high 1,057 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2006. Read more.

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Cajun Cannon to wear a dress if Saints win

10:38 AM Sat, Jan 20, 2007 |

Former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert sings the praises of Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and the rest of the boys, and his plans on wearing a dress if the Saints make the Super Bowl. Read more.

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Urlacher needs to be the monster in the middle

10:15 AM Sat, Jan 20, 2007 |

From the Associated Press:

He is the poster boy for the mean, stingy and overpowering Chicago defense.

The only problem is Brian Urlacher and his fellow Bears haven't been all that mean, stingy or overpowering lately.

To get the franchise to its first Super Bowl in 21 years, Urlacher and his teammates will need to slow the league's top-ranked offense that New Orleans brings to Sunday's NFC championship game. >> Continue reading: Urlacher needs to be the monster in the middle



Franchise provided many colorful characters, memories over the years

2:25 PM Fri, Jan 19, 2007 |

From the head coaches to the Aints, the various starting quarterbacks and poor records throughout the years, the New Orleans Saints have left an indelible mark in the city. Read more.

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Cowboys blogger very pleased with former asst. coach

2:20 PM Fri, Jan 19, 2007 |

Mickey Spagnola, a blogger on the Dallas Cowboys website, says Sean Payton changed the way the town--and the rest of the country--now looks at the once beleaguered franchise. Read more.

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Sports Illustrated's writers lean towards Saints

2:14 PM Fri, Jan 19, 2007 |

Don Banks, Peter King, Michael Silver, Dr. Z and Tim Layden are backing the Saints. Nunyo Demasio and Jeff Chadiha are siding with the Bears. Read more.

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Root for Saints, but remember the city

10:12 AM Fri, Jan 19, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Seattle Times columnist Steve Kelley says that only people living in Chicago are rooting for the Bears and he says while you should pull for the New Orleans team you should also remember the city and that its battle is nowhere near won.

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The Forecast: One win from historic trip

10:09 AM Fri, Jan 19, 2007 |

Before I get to the game, let me try and calm your fears about the weather. In 1989, the 10-6 San Francisco 49ers went into Soldier Field and pounded the Bears 28-3 in the NFC Championship. I couldn't find the temperature from that day, but I did find a forecast that said it would be in the 30's at kickoff with temperatures expected to dip into the 20's. So here, weather won't be a problem. >> Continue reading: The Forecast: One win from historic trip



Sun Times columnist: Bears the villain in Saints fairy tale

10:07 AM Fri, Jan 19, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Like it or not, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Jay Mariotti says the Bears, who are normally celebrated nationally, are now the decided villain in the Saints fairy tale season and that the only way they can avoid that is to win big.

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Ditka picks Bears to win, says he'll be rooting for them

10:04 AM Fri, Jan 19, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

After angrily saying earlier in the week that he 'didn't root for any team,' former Saints and Bears coach Mike Ditka said he always roots for the Bears and would do so again this week.

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Pete Prisco: Karney paves the way for Deuce, Reggie

10:00 AM Fri, Jan 19, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

ESPN columnist: To be the best, Saints need a nasty streak

9:58 AM Fri, Jan 19, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Dave Fleming addresses several issues, issue number six is where he says the Saints need to cop a mean streak to continue on.

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If the Saints win the Super Bowl is it the greatest sports story ever?

5:54 PM Thu, Jan 18, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Realfootball365.com thinks it at least needs to be in the conversation alongside the 1980 Miracle on Ice.

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Suburban Chicago web site to Grossman: Shut up and play

5:52 PM Thu, Jan 18, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

Latest injury report: Campbell probable, Horn still questionable

5:49 PM Thu, Jan 18, 2007 |
Tom Planchet

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS AT CHICAGO BEARS -- Saints: QUESTIONABLE: WR
Joe Horn (Groin); S Omar Stoutmire (Hip). PROBABLE: TE Mark
Campbell (Knee). Bears: QUESTIONABLE: WR Mark Bradley (Ankle).
PROBABLE: WR Muhsin Muhammad (Illness).

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