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Brees sets record – South Bend Tribune
BBC Sport Brees sets recordSouth Bend TribuneBy Peter Finney, Jr., The Sports Xchange By Peter Finney Jr. NEW ORLEANS – Standing on the black and gold carpet in the middle of the oversized fleur-de-lis in the New Orleans Saints' locker room, coach Sean Payton transformed himself into a college …Chris Paul is a big... »
Did Sean Payton disrespect the Falcons by keeping Brees in? – USA TODAY
USA TODAY Did Sean Payton disrespect the Falcons by keeping Brees in?USA TODAYBy Gary Graves, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS – Under normal football circumstances, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton admitted he probably wouldn't be passing late with his team up 38-16. But he said there was nothing routine about Monday night's scenario …Chris... »
Falcons ‘won’t forget’ Brees airing it out late to break record – NFL News
Globe and Mail Falcons 'won't forget' Brees airing it out late to break recordNFL NewsBy Dan Hanzus NFL.com By Dan Hanzus NFL.com With Drew Brees a mere 30 yards away from breaking the single-season passing yards record, Saints coach Sean Payton was presented with an interesting dilemma. Brees was playing on "Monday Night Football"... »
Obama faces potential Super Bowl conflict of interest – USA Today
Reuters Obama faces potential Super Bowl conflict of interestUSA TodayBy the end of the day, President Obama may be planning an historic trip — and facing a potential conflict of interest. Of course, this is only a football story, about the distinct possibility that Obama's two favorite teams …President Obama puts pressure on BearsESPNNew... »
Absence of Pierre Thomas and Chris Ivory may affect Saints’ play-calling – SI.com
Globe and Mail Absence of Pierre Thomas and Chris Ivory may affect Saints' play-callingSI.comWith the their two leading rushers out for the playoffs, the Saints could rely more on Julius Jones, starting Saturday in Seattle. 1. The health of the Saints. New Orleans' injury report is enough to make coach Sean Payton cringe. …Seahawks... »
For New Orleans, victory is about more than football – Reuters
Times Online For New Orleans, victory is about more than footballReutersNew Orleans Saints fans flood Bourbon Street after their team defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl in New Orleans February 7, 2010. This is the first year the New Orleans Saints have become NFL Champions. NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – To many …The... »
Eye-opener: Swimsuits, Brees – and more Manning – USA Today
CBC.ca Eye-opener: Swimsuits, Brees – and more ManningUSA TodayDrew Brees is due in New Orleans for the start of today's downtown parade saluting the Super Bowl champion Saints (starts at 5 pm CT). But first, he did what other MVP's of the NFL title game have done before him – visit a late-night talk... »
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton’s risky decisions pay off in Super way – New York Daily News
Globe and Mail New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton's risky decisions pay off in Super wayNew York Daily NewsNew Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton got a bit of advice from his mentor, Bill Parcells, before the Super Bowl. 'You are going to have to have (guts) to win this game,' Parcells told him. FORT... »
Saints coach Sean Payton reaches new level of intimacy with Lombardi Trophy – USA Today
Globe and Mail Saints coach Sean Payton reaches new level of intimacy with Lombardi TrophyUSA TodayFORT LAUDERDALE — Little more than 12 hours after the New Orleans Saints won their first NFL championship by beating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, coach Sean Payton relayed the details of his joyous experience Monday morning.... »
Recovery of onside kick a game-changer for Saints – Kansas City Star
Reuters Recovery of onside kick a game-changer for SaintsKansas City StarMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | The Saints kept waiting for the right time to try it. Finally, at halftime, coach Sean Payton decided to pull the trigger. Trailing Indianapolis 10-6 at halftime of Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday night, Payton didn't …Drew Brees basks in... »