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New Orleans Saints Notebook: Shockey, Meachem working through injury to face Vikings

Written by:Brian Allee-Walsh

METAIRIE - New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey sat out his second consecutive practice Thursday because of a sore right knee, but Who Dat Nation can rest easy.

The heavily tattooed eight-year veteran from Ada, Okla., is expected to play Sunday when the Black and Gold hosts the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC Championship and a berth in Super Bowl XLIV.

Thursday, 21 January 2010 20:05 | Posted In: Brian Allee-Walsh's Blog | Read More »

New Orleans Saints guard Jahri Evans worked his way to the top

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METAIRIE -- Though one thousand miles and nine years removed from a bittersweet prep football career in North Philadelphia, New Orleans Saints right guard Jahri Evans still remembers his daily commute from Nicetown to Frankford High School.

Thursday, 21 January 2010 07:38 | Posted In: Brian Allee-Walsh's Blog | Read More »

New Orleans Saints Notebook: Offensive line prepares for talented Vikings front

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METAIRIE - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees flashed a boyish smile Wednesday when asked about a topic near and dear to his fleur de lis-shaped heart.

Wednesday, 20 January 2010 20:31 | Posted In: Brian Allee-Walsh's Blog | Read More »

Saints to sign WR Arrington to active roster

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The New Orleans Saints promoted second-year wide receiver Adrian Arrington from their practice squad to their 53-man roster Wednesday, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of running back Deuce McAllister.

Wednesday, 20 January 2010 10:55 | Posted In: Brian Allee-Walsh's Blog | Read More »

Deuce McAllister to remain part of New Orleans Saints playoff run despite retirement

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NEW ORLEANS - Popular running back Deuce McAllister quietly slipped into retirement Tuesday after eight memorable NFL seasons, perhaps paving the way for second-year wide receiver Adrian Arrington to resume his active status with the New Orleans Saints.

It was announced Tuesday that McAllister has been placed on the leagueâ€™s reserve/retired list, ending an inspirational cameo appearance that begin Friday when team officials re-signed him to the 53-man roster on the eve of their divisional round playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Superdome.

Tuesday, 19 January 2010 23:56 | Posted In: Brian Allee-Walsh's Blog | Read More »

Q&A: Breaking down Vikings-Saints with Mike Lombardi

Written by:Brian Allee-Walsh

NEW ORLEANS - There are myriad of reasons why the New Orleans Saints have been established as the betting favorites to win Sundayâ€™s NFC Championship game against the Minnesota Vikings. Four points in most circles.

Tuesday, 19 January 2010 17:38 | Posted In: Brian Allee-Walsh's Blog | Read More »

Long time between NFC title games for Saints safety Sharper

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NEW ORLEANS - On Jan. 25, 1998, Darren Sharper fulfilled a childhood dream, playing defensive back for the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII.

He was 22, a wide-eyed rookie from William & Mary, performing as a nickel back on a worldwide stage in the National Football League. Losing to the Denver Broncos hurt at the time but he knew there would always be next year, and the year after that, and the year after that.

Monday, 18 January 2010 19:57 | Posted In: Brian Allee-Walsh's Blog | Read More »

Saints prepare for showdown with Favre, Vikings for Super Bowl berth

Written by:Brian Allee-Walsh

METAIRIE - The New Orleans Saints will have to eliminate a second Hall of Fame-caliber quarterback in as many weeks if they want to spend the first week of February in south Florida.

Sunday, 17 January 2010 19:22 | Posted In: Brian Allee-Walsh's Blog | Read More »

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