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By CHRIS TALBOTTAssociated Press

SEATTLE — The debate started once Drew Brees went down last Sunday. How should the New Orleans Saints handle their quarterback situation going forward?

Start savvy veteran Teddy Bridgewater? Or, turn to the exciting, multifaceted Taysom Hill?

It has been a topic of discussion all week of whether it’ll be Teddy or Taysom on Sunday when the Saints face the Seattle Seahawks. Except once place: the Saints’ locker room.

“I would say Teddy and Taysom — no versus,” offensive lineman Terron Armstead said. ...

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By Nathan Beighle

On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints will begin at least a six-week adventure without Drew Brees, who is out with a thumb injury which he underwent successful surgery on. That said, how New Orleans responds will set the tempo for their season.

After notching 38 yards and his second interception of the season against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2, Brees went down. The ten-time Pro Bowl quarterback couldn’t even grip the ball. The initial timeline is six weeks, putting him back for Week 10 following the team’s Week 9 bye.

When talking about survival, there are a few things that come up. What does survival look like this season? Could the Saints finish the six-week period 3-5, going 2-4 without Brees? In this year’s division, it’s possible that a record like that would keep them afloat. ...

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By John Sigler | Saints Wire

This is it. For the first time since joining the New Orleans Saints, coach Sean Payton will have to lead his men into a meaning game without his field general — quarterback Drew Brees. The fact that this is now Teddy Bridgewater’s team is what makes the matchup so intriguing for NFL fans.

Payton is renowned for his play calling and expert execution of a game plan. His skills will be put to the test on Sunday when the Saints face the Seattle Seahawks on a national stage. Payton will draw up a game plan to suit the strengths of Bridgewater while also throwing in wrinkles that will involve Taysom Hill to keep the Seahawks guessing.

Bridgewater will have the benefit of an entire week of practice that is tailored to his strengths. On top of the extra practice and first team snaps, Bridgewater will be able to utilize a first-team offense; his previous appearances came during a sudden emergency a week ago and a Week 17 game last year, in which the offense was defanged to rest starters for the playoffs. Now, he’ll have all of New Orleans’ weapons and a week’s preparation at his disposal...

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