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Meet New Orleans Saints super fan Ed Becker, Fleur D Licious

Jeff Duncan, nola.com

Chalmette native says his job is to fire everyone up

CNNSI.com

Suspended New Orleans coach Sean Payton doesn't plan to ask the NFL for special permission to witness Saints quarterback Drew Brees breaking Johnny Unitas' NFL record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

At a time when the Jets should be looking for help at receiver (more on that in a bit), the Saints have brought in five wideouts for a tire-kicking. A league source says the Saints worked out Brian Robiskie, Deon Butler, Jason Hill, Rasheed Davis, and P…

CNNSI.com

METAIRIE, La. (AP) With Drew Brees in position to break Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas' record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass, Unitas' son has sent words of encouragement to the Saints quarterback.

Rachel Whittaker, nola.com

Hall of Fame running back coming to New Orleans for Gridiron Glory Tour

Larry Holder, nola.com

Drew Brees could pass up Johnny Unitas for most consecutive games with a TD pass on Sunday

Mike Triplett, nola.com

Saints tried some new things but still got barely any pressure on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

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Oct 2, 2012

Rachel Whittaker, nola.com

Teams face off in Week 5 prime time matchup at Mercedes-Benz Superdome

Peter King, CNNSI.com

The NFL at the quarter pole: strange days indeed. Cards and Vikings, a combined 7-1. Saints and Lions, a combined 1-7. Rookie quarterbacks Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck are plugging away, playing well, but the best rookie of the first quarter of th…

Larry Holder, nola.com

Each side state their case on whether or not Vilma's lawyer can subpoena witness in defamation lawsuit

Larry Holder, nola.com

Drew Brees can pass Johnny Unitas for most consecutive games with a TD pass this Sunday vs. San Diego

Larry Holder, nola.com

Drew Brees can pass Johnny Unitas for most consecutive games with a TD pass this Sunday vs. San Diego

Dan Swenson, nola.com

Watching our beloved New Orleans Saints start the season 0-4 is a hard pill to swallow these days. Try taking out your frustrations with this Flash game.