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Advocate Staff Photo by Roger ThrelkeldAdvocate StaffNew Orleans Saints fans likely had two goals in mind on Super Bowl Sunday:1.) Show the world how to party (not pout), even if your favorite team missed a Super Bowl berth in large part because of one of the worst officiating gaffes in...

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Advocate Staff ReportRoger Goodell didn't have much to say about the Saints' controversial loss to the Rams, but there was an issue with what some heard him utter Wednesday: It wasn't true.Zach Strief, the longtime Saints offensive lineman and current radio...

ADVOCATE STAFF FILE PHOTOAdvocate Staff ReportTen days passed without a peep from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell since the infamous missed pass interference call that arguably cost the New Orleans Saints a trip to the Super Bowl. Goodell will almost certainly break the silence Wednesday at...

Advocate staff file photo by SCOTT THRELKELDAdvocate Staff ReportNew Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is making the rounds this week after the NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams, trying to figure out what happened with the infamous missed pass interference call. The resounding...

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and teammates comfort defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) after he was injured in the first half of the divisional round of the NFC playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Advocate staff photo by...

Click here to see videoAdvocate StaffYou thought the New Orleans Saints players' night was over after beating the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC divisional playoff?That was just the beginning if you were one of the lucky few that got invited to Drew Brees' early surprise birthday bash for...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates a play in the second half of the divisional round of the NFC playoff game abasing the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELD...

Advocate PhotoAdvocate Staff ReportIf you survey the New Orleans Saints' locker room, it's nearly impossible to find someone who has something bad to say about Drew Brees.Here are eight recent comments from Brees' teammates and coaches that speak to the quarterback's skill, determination...

Photo by Stephen LewBy Advocate StaffThe New Orleans Saints' opponent in the divisional round of the NFC Playoffs is a little more clear following the first set of Wild Card games Saturday.The Saints' options for the Jan. 13 showdown in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome come down to two familiar...

Advocate Staff ReportThe New Orleans Saints secured a significant win Sunday without even playing a game.The Los Angeles Rams (11-3) lost at home to the Philadelphia Eagles, putting New Orleans one game ahead the Rams in the loss column in the race for the NFC's No. 1 overall seed with three...

Advocate staff photo by LESLIE GAMBONIAdvocate Staff ReportIf you've watched the NFL this season, you've likely picked up on a new trend amongst defenses.An interception or fumble, no matter how significant, typically ends with the defense, as a unit, rushing to the end zone to "pose" for...

Photo - Provided to the AdvocateAdvocate Staff Report The competitive side of Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins got some extra screen time Sunday afternoon after he was burned by New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara for a touchdown in the Saints' blowout win.NBC Sports...

The AdvocateSaints receiver Dez Bryant's "Throw up the X" celebration is sure to show up at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday, even if Bryant won't be on the field against the Bengals.That's because Saints players like Michael Thomas, Mark Ingram and Terron Armstead have...

Advocate Staff ReportThe legend of Joe Horn lives on through Michael Thomas.The Saints start wide receiver capped off a 72-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams with a tribute to Horn, running to the goal post and pulling out a flip phone during his...

Advocate Staff ReportCheck out some of the highlights from the Saints' come-from-behind win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.Check out the Photos here!

By Rod Walker | The AdvocateBALTIMORE — Drew Brees got his 500th career touchdown Sunday.But more important, he got win No. 1 against the Ravens.Finally.It's been a long time coming.Thanks to a fourth-quarter rally and a missed extra point by Baltimore kicker Justin Tucker with 26...

Advocate Staff Report Add another milestone to Drew Brees' illustrious career.The veteran quarterback notched his 500th career touchdown pass, connecting with Benjamin Watson on a 1-yard score during the second quarter of the Saints' game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday.Brees added...

Advocate Staff ReportNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees wowed a national television audience on Monday Night Football, surpassing Peyton Manning as the NFL's all-time passing yardage leader.The Advocate devoted its front page to Brees' memorable night. And you can own a piece of...

Advocate Staff ReportOn Monday night Drew Brees again etched his name into the NFL history books -- it took less than 24 hours for him to be immortalized.The Pro Football Hall of Fame shared an image of the quickly growing Drew Brees display at the facility in Canton, Ohio after the Saints...

Advocate Staff ReportView: https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1049475876813856768You've seen the moment Drew Brees became the NFL's all-time passing yards leader. Now, thanks to the NFL, you can hear his reaction.Brees was mic'd up for the moment he connected with receiver...

Advocate StaffDon't set your schedule just yet.The New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens are currently set for a 3:25 p.m. kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium, but that could change. The NFL is considering flexing the game to Sunday Night Football on NBC, which would mean a 7:20 p.m. kickoff.The...

Advocate Staff ReportIt sounds like New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is anxious to rejoin the team.The popular running back, who was suspended for the season's first month, greeted the team at the airport after its flight landed from New York around midnight, a source told The...

New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara, center reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)Advocate Staff After a slow first half, the New Orleans Saints...

By Rod WalkerThe second-year safety used the word "past" six times during the first two minutes.The "past" is where Williams has buried his miscue that buried the Saints' season six months ago.Surely it hasn't been easy though.There have been plenty of reminders of the "Minnesota...

By Nick UnderhillFootball is back.Almost.In this episode of "Saints Talk," Kevin Washington and I discuss a number of topics ahead of training camp, including:-What to expect from Mashon Lattimore and Marcus Williams in their second seasons.-How the Saints will replace Mark Ingram, and...