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    Drew Brees' Return to help Saints Playoff Chances
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    Drew Brees Imminent Return Increases Saints Playoff Chances

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    Marshon Lattimore, CB, New Orleans Saints
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    Marshon Lattimore is Playing at an Elite-Caliber Level

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    Photo courtesy of Getty Images
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    When You Watch #9 Tonight, You Better Thank God That Drew Brees is Still a Saint

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    AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek
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    Can Saints Back-Up TE Josh Hill Take the "Next Step" in the NFC Championship Game?

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo Credit: Associated Press
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    Louisiana Native & Former LSU Star DJ Chark Looks to Continue "Breaking Out" for Jaguars vs. Saints

    By Barry Hirstius
    Mandatory Credit via USA TODAY NETWORK
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    UP NEXT: Saints Head to Jacksonville for a Date With "Minshew-Mania"

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    (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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    UNLEASHED: Saints Defensive End Marcus Davenport Finally Making His Presence Felt

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    (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
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    Bridgewater and Saints "Breeze" by Buccaneers for 3rd Straight Win

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo Credit: Associated Press
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    A Drew Brees Sooner-Than-Expected Return Would Impact NFC Playoff Race

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo courtesy of The Tampa Bay Times
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    SHIP-WRECKED: Can Saints RB Alvin Kamara Repeat Previous Success vs. Tampa & Sink the Bucs Again?

    By Barry Hirstius
    Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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    SEEING DOUBLE: Saints Secondary Faces Stiff Challenge vs. Top-Notch Bucs WR Tandem

    By Barry Hirstius
    Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Hebert/NewOrleansSaints.com
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    It's Still Early in the Season — But Sean Payton is a Clear-Cut Candidate for NFL Coach of the Year

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo courtesy of Loren Elliott. The Tampa Bay Times
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    UP NEXT: Saints Face Rapidly-Improving Buccaneers in Early Season Division Showdown

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)
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    APPLE-FLAVORED: Battle of Former Teammates Could Decide Saints-Cowboys Showdown

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo Credit: Associated Press
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    Is Teddy Ready For an "Encore" When Saints Face the Cowboys?

    By Barry Hirstius
    Drew Brees Thumb Injury
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    NFL History Suggests Brees Will Be Better Than Ever When He Returns From Thumb Injury

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Rose Baca/The Dallas Morning News)
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    "DAK ATTACK": Can Saints Defense Slow Down Rapidly-Rising Cowboys Quarterback?

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Photo Credit: Stephen Lew, Crescent City Sports)
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    Saints Fans Hoping for "TNT" (Teddy & Taysom) to EXPLODE vs. Seahawks

    By Barry Hirstius
    Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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    UNDER FIRE: Can Saints Defensive Backs "Turn the Corner" Tomorrow in Seattle?

    By Barry Hirstius
    Saints Head Coach Sean Payton - Saints News Network
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    Payton Might Reinvent His Past to "Save" Saints Season & Define His Legacy

    By Barry Hirstius
    Drew Brees Thumb Injury
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    SAVING GRACE? "Weak" NFC South Could Help Saints Survive Brees Injury

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Courtesy Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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    Could it Become "Taysom Time" When Saints Do Battle in Seattle?

    By Barry Hirstius
    (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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    Can Saints Overcome "Ghosts of History Past" Tomorrow at the Los Angeles Coliseum?

    By Barry Hirstius
    Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook, USA TODAY Sports
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    STONE-WALLED: After "Shutout" of JJ Watt, Saints OT Ryan Ramczyk Ready for Rams Rematch

    By Barry Hirstius
    (John Autey / Pioneer Press)
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    Without Lifting a Finger, Saints Gain Early "Advantage" in NFC South

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo Credit: Associated Press
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    SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST? In 19th Year, Saints QB Drew Brees Looks to Win 1st-Ever MVP Award

    By Barry Hirstius
    Jared Cook - New Orleans Saints Tight End
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    Will TE Jared Cook Be What Finally Puts Saints "Over the Top" This Season?

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )
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    DEAD IN THEIR TRACKS: Saints Defense Could "Stuff" Struggling Texans Running Game

    By Barry Hirstius
    (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
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    UNWELCOME RETURN? Texans (and Former Saints) WR Kenny Stills Returns to NOLA Looking For a "W"

    By Barry Hirstius
    Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
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    Versatility (and LB Coach Mike Nolan) is Reason Why Saints Traded for Linebacker Kiko Alonso

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
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    STRENGTH VS. STRENGTH: Starting Saints CB's Will Have Their Hands Full Against Texans WR's

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo courtesy of Bill Feig, The Associated Press
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    HUGE BREAK: Early-Than-Anticipated Recovery of Sheldon Rankins is Big Boost to Saints D-Line

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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    In 2nd-to-Last Practice of 2019 Saints Training Camp, "T-Rex" Continues Push for Starting Role

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo courtesy of KABC TV Los Angeles
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    TAYSOM VS. TEDDY: Do the Saints Have a Back-Up QB Controversy Brewing?

    By Barry Hirstius
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    Saints and Chargers "Take it Easy" Ahead of Sunday Evening's 2nd Pre-Season Game

    By Barry Hirstius
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    Saints and Chargers Have a Spirited 1st Joint Practice in Costa Mesa

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo courtesy of Michael C. Hebert
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    Saints 2019 Training Camp (August 12): Saints Defense Gets Feisty Before Heading to California

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
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    Saints 2019 Training Camp (August 11): Veteran Offensive Stars (Thomas and Murray) Have a Solid Day

    By Barry Hirstius
    (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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    Saints Training Camp (August 7): Rumors of a Drew Brees "Decline" Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo courtesy of Sean Fazende, WVUE-TV FOX 8 New Orleans
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    Saints 2019 Training Camp (Sunday Night Practice at Tulane University): Offense Continues to Fire On All Cylinders

    By Barry Hirstius
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    Saints 2019 Training Camp (Saturday, August 3rd): Defense Continues to Stand-Out

    By Barry Hirstius
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    Saints 2019 Training Camp (August 1st): Michael Thomas Picks Up Right Where He Left Off

    By Barry Hirstius
    hoto by Sean Gardner/Getty Images
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    JUST PAID MIKE: Saints Sign WR Michael Thomas to Blockbuster 5-Year, $100 Million Extension

    By Barry Hirstius
    Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Hebert/NewOrleansSaints.com
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    Saints 2019 Training Camp Day #5: Defense's Hard Hitting and Intensity Rules the Day

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
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    Saints 2019 Training Camp Day #4: Meredith Gets Cut While Undrafted Rookie WR's Rapidly Rise

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo courtesy of Steve Geller, WWL Radio New Orleans
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    Saints 2019 Training Camp Day #3: Defensive Secondary Shines While Undrafted Receivers Continue to Impress

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
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    Saints 2019 Training Camp Day #2: RB Latavius Murray Stands Out and Other Observations

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo courtesy of The New Orleans Advocate
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    If Saints Go Different Route in Next Year's Draft, Remember the Names of These College QB's

    By Barry Hirstius
    Photo courtesy of Micahel C. Hebert
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    STAR-MAKER: Now In NOLA for His 3rd NFL Season, Ryan Nielsen is a Big Reason for Saints D-Line Success

    By Barry Hirstius
    (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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    JUST PAY MIKE: Saints Need to Do Whatever it Takes to Keep Michael Thomas in NOLA

    By Barry Hirstius
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