Payton's Press Conference Today, Plus Joe, Drew, & Jim Henderson

Not sure if this has been posted yet. Video link for Sean's Press Conference Today is on WWLTV.COM.

While you're there, see the video clip with Drew and Joe Horn, as well.

Right side of page, under WWL-TV Local News Video Center.

Also see Jim Henderson's article posted today( link on same page), "This could be the Saints' year." Nice read.


http://www.wwltv.com/



10:20 AM CST on Monday, November 27, 2006

Jim Henderson / WWL-TV Sports Director

"I think a lot of things have come together for you to think this is the team’s year. I think they are solid in every regard, especially at quarterback. Drew Brees has put up some fantastic numbers and he’s almost overlooked.

Jim Henderson

Brees wasn’t supposed to be a long ball thrower, but I recently looked at his stats and his right around 50 percent passing on balls thrown over 30 yards. Sunday, the very first pass was a beautiful long spiral that went for 76 yards. I think he can throw long as well as anybody I’ve seen in the league.

Balance good for the Saints

I think the coaches realized they had gotten out of balance on offense and they worked really hard on trying to recommit to balance this week.

From what I understand, the line practiced in the red zone this week against blocking sleds and you saw the results with Deuce going in for two scores on plays where he was virtually untouched.

No collapse here

Some people were trying to liken the Saints recent woes to the 2002 collapse, but I just think there’s too much character on this team for that. The coaches do a good job addressing any issues before they get out of hand."