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By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateSean Payton wasn’t shy about sharing his feelings on how his team played Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.He held nothing back. He let his players know they need to get back to fundamentals if they want to have a shot at winning in the NFC playoffs, even...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints lost, and Sean Payton wasn’t happy about it.He wanted his team to finish the season with 14 wins and set a new franchise record. Instead, the team never really showed up and stumbled to a 33-14 loss to the...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateDrew Brees will be watching this game.The Saints made the quarterback one of the seven players inactive for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Teddy Bridgewater will start at quarterback.This is the third game Brees has missed during his time with...

Advocate Photo by STEPHEN LEWBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe league is trying to make Josh Hill pay for making a tackle.The Saints tight end has been fined $20,054 for unncessary roughness after tackling Pittsburgh safety Sean Davis following a Taysom Hill interception.Hill ran down...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateNo need to panic.After playing three subpar games on offense, the Saints took a step toward regaining their form on offense during Sunday’s 31-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in what might be the last live action...

Advocate Photo by STEPHEN LEWBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints did some different things on defense against the Steelers.It was the first time this season that safety Chris Banjo, who played 16 percent of the snaps, had a role with the defense in a game that wasn't a blowout. It...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateTerron Armstead's return from injury didn't go as hoped.The offensive tackle played in his first game since suffering a torn pectoral muscle on Nov. 11, which caused him to miss the next five games before returning for...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateIf you haven’t screamed a version of that phrase at your television, or don't know someone who has, you probably haven’t been watching this team very closely. Some of the criticisms have been fair. It’s tough to see Cam...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe New Orleans Saints will have their offense back together this week.The team activated wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. from injured reserve and released tackle Cornelius Lucas to make space.Ginn returned to practice...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateMost everyone assumed that the New Orleans Saints lacked a specific piece of their passing attack, and that it would show up in the numbers.Surely in the raw route data, anything with an arrow pointing up would be down...

Advocate Staff photo by SOPHIA GERMERBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateMike Westhoff doesn’t overcomplicate how he evaluates his team’s performance.The Saints special teams guru keeps an eye on 12 categories to judge how his team is performing. There are a lot of different things that could...

(AP Photo/Mike McCarn)By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateNew Orleans should soon have some help at wide receiver.Ted Ginn Jr. was in uniform and on the field during Wednesday's walkthrough, which indicates that he has been designated to return from injured reserve.Ginn, who is working his...

(AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateSome of the issues the Saints had on offense against the Panthers can be chalked up to the offensive line being depleted.Once the strength of the team, the team relied heavily on backup players during Monday’s win.Backup left...

Advocate photo by MAX BECHERERBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateWill Clapp will dress for the first time in his career against the Panthers on Monday night.The rookie guard's inclusion with the active players comes after Michael Ola landed on injured reserve last week with a knee injury...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints have re-signed J.T. Barrett to the practice squad.The quarterback's spot on the roster was created by releasing running back Martez Cater, who was signed earlier this week.Barrett has bounced off and on the roster throughout the season.Carter...

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Advocate Photo by STEPHEN LEWBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateTAMPA BAY, Fla. — Forget about the NFC South title, the playoffs, anything like that.The Saints were finished. The best team in the NFL, the one with the special quarterback and special wide receiver and special running backs...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints aren't rushing Terron Armstead.The offensive tackle has been ruled out for Sunday's game with a pectoral injury. Jermon Bushrod is expected to start in his place.New Orleans did not have any other player with a game status. Michael Thomas, who...

Advocate Photo by STEPHEN LEWBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateBrandon Marshall remains confident that his opportunity to contribute will eventually materialize.The veteran receiver knows that he has a lot of catching up to do, but he feels he’s digesting things and is feeling comfortable...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe New Orleans Saints have issues at wide receiver.Or they don’t.One week, the position looks like the biggest problem on the roster. The next, the concerns feel overblown. It’s clear there is an issue. The...

Advocate PhotoBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateMarshon Lattimore still thinks about last year's altercation with Mike Evans that led to a fight between the Saints and Buccaneers.How could he not?"Of course I'm thinking about it the whole time, just being a man," Lattimore said. "You can't...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateEvery team plays some variation of the same coverages.There are only so many ways a secondary can line up and defend an offense. But the smaller details of how those coverages get played vary from location to location, and those details often determine success...

New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson signs autographs before the start of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, La. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Advocate staff photo by LESLIE GAMBONIBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocatePeople who have gone to...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThere haven’t been many opportunities to discuss poor offensive performances by the Saints.Even when things were bad, and the team was trapped in mediocrity, Drew Brees and the offense performed above the barrier of scrutiny most weeks. There was the 2016 game...

Advocate Photo by STEPHEN LEWBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThere were not too many surprises on either side of the ball during Thursday's loss to the Cowboys.Dan Arnold again played 12 snaps, while Josh Hill (26) and Ben Watson (20) played the majority of the snaps there.In his first...