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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees talks about facing the Tampa Bay defense.  Full story »

The NFL regular season covers five long months. It begins in the humid heat of September and ends in the frigid frost of January. Along the way minds can wander,  focus can falter,  motivation can wane. Throw in a 9-0 start and four-game lead in the division,  and you have a recipe for complacency. Motivation is weekly challenge for... Full story »

New Orleans Saints (9-0) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-8) Kickoff: Noon at Raymond James Stadium,  Tampa,  Fla. Coaches: Saints Sean Payton (34-23 in four seasons,  all with Saints);  Buccaneers Raheem Morris (1-8 in first season) TV: 8 Radio: 870-AM,  105.3-FM and 830-AM (Spanish) Where they rank Off. | Pass off. | Rush off. | Def. | Pass def. | Rush def. Saints |... Full story »

Saints tailback Reggie Bush and defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis didn't make the trip to Tampa, Saints spokesman Greg Bensel confirmed. Both players stayed back to rest knee injuries. Bush missed practice all week with a bruised knee, but Coach Sean Payton indicated that the Saints don't expect his injury to linger too long. Ellis, who missed the last three... Full story »

Safety Darren Sharper practiced fully Full story »

Provided by the New Orleans Saints, here is a transcript of Coach Sean Payton's press conference Friday. Injury Report: "Lance Moore (ankle) did not participate. He's out. Jabari Greer (groin), did not participate. He's out. Tracy Porter (knee), did not participate. He's out. Reggie Bush (knee) did not participate. He's questionable. Sedrick Ellis (knee), limited. He's questionable. Darren Sharper... Full story »

The New Orleans Saints re-signed rookie quarterback Chase Daniel to their practice squad Friday, releasing tailback Herb Donaldson to make room. Daniel has been on and off the Saints' active roster this year. He was released earlier this week to make room for cornerback Chris McAlister.  Full story »

Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan breaks down the news of the day from Saints camp and previews the team's matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa.  Full story »

T-P columnist Jeff Duncan takes on your questions Full story »

The Saints issued a plea to the "Best Fans in the NFL" on Friday, asking them to hold back their enthusiasm while welcoming the team home after road games at the airport, citing safety and security issues. Here's the full message, which was signed by Owner Tom Benson, Coach Sean Payton, General Manager Mickey Loomis and quarterback Drew Brees.... Full story »

Saints tailback Reggie Bush did not practice again on Friday, but Coach Sean Payton hasn't ruled him out of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay yet, officially listing him as questionable. Receiver Lance Moore (ankle) and cornerbacks Jabari Greer (groin) and Tracy Porter (knee) have officially been ruled out. Defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (knee) is listed as questionable after practicing... Full story »

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The New Orleans Saints are hoping to extend their franchise record for starting a season undefeated to nine games on Sunday when they go to Tampa Bay. Even though the Bucs have won just once, they have been a thorn in the side of the Saints, winning three of the past four games in the series. So, let's chat.... Full story »

WWL TV's Bradley Handwenger and ESPN.com blogger Pat Yasinskas break down the Saints-Buccaneers game. New Orleans.com's Brian Allee-Walsh updates Reggie Bush's status. The Advocate's Sheldon Mickles gives his take on the Saints and the playoff picture. According to the Week 11 picks by Fanhouse, the Saints will be the only unbeaten team in the NFL come Monday.    Full story »

New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper talks about how tough it is to sit out with an injury and about what he thinks of the signing of Chris McAlister.  Full story »