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Associated Press photo by Michael AinsworthBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateARLINGTON, Texas — The screens and dump-offs were there.There wasn’t much else. The Cowboys played a physical brand of defense, using their big defensive backs to jam and grab and disrupt the passing game, and the...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints have some new players battling injuries.Among those limited during Monday's practice were kicker Wil Lutz (back), cornerback P.J. Williams (hip), defensive end Marcus Davenport (toe), tight end Dan Arnold (chest), wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (toe)...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateKeith Kirkwood was going to be the next Stephen Curry.A high school basketball star, Kirkwood had multiple scholarship offers and intended to go to Davidson where planned to become the next 6-foot-3 guard to lead the school to the big stage.College hoops...

Advocate staff photo by LESLIE GAMBONIBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateMichael Thomas is basically a running back.And not the Alvin Kamara type, who runs a lot of receiver routes and gets targeted on difficult passes. The Saints wide receiver has been so reliable this season his catch...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe New Orleans Saints take on their arch rival Atlanta Falcons in a highly-anticipated Thanksgiving matchup. Here is a preview of the game. FOUR DOWNSSame song: Don’t expect this one to look or play the same as the first meeting between these two teams (a...

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By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThere is a lot time wasted when preparing for the Saints.Teams have to prepare for endless possibilities, knowing that only so many of them can show, and there will likely be new ones it hasn't seen before.But here's the thing: This unpredictable and...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateSheldon Rankins and Tyeler Davison are expecting another critical meeting when they watch this week’s film with New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen.The Saints allowed the Philadelphia Eagles to wear...

(AP Photo/Frank Victores)By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateAlvin Kamara is convinced the Saints would have beat the Eagles in the playoffs last season.The Saints running back didn’t mean any disrespect. He just simply believes in the talent of his team, and he thinks New Orleans would have...

Advocate Photo by STEPHEN LEWBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateEach week gets a little bit better for Eli Apple.Now that he’s been with the Saints for three games, things are getting a little bit easier and more comfortable for him, and each game has felt better than the last. But the...

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateOn one play in the first quarter of the New Orleans Saints' 51-14 win Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, Terron Armstead picked up a pass rusher with one arm and slammed him to the turf.That was the kind of season the Saints...

(AP Photo/Jim Mone)By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateIt looked like his spin move was going to be the most deadly weapon in Sheldon Rankins' arsenal.He ripped it out with some frequency earlier in the season, finding success almost every single time he reached for it. It was deadly, but...

(AP Photo/Gary Landers)By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateIf you ask people who have worked alongside or played for Dennis Allen about the defining characteristics of his defense, they would respond by saying that he is aggressive, that he likes to blitz.That was true when Allen was the...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints have waived safety J.T. Gray.The former undrafted rookie impressed the team during camp with his ability on special teams, which helped him land a spot on the initial 53-man roster.However, the Missippi State product had been inactive the last few...

Advocate Photo by STEPHEN LEWBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateCam Jordan spent a lot of time watching the Saints play the Bengals on Sunday.It was the result of a dominant performance.The defensive end only played 53.5 percent of the defensive snaps, which was the lowest total of his...

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)By Nick UnderhillCINCINNATI — The Saints are looking to add another veteran receiver.Brandon Marshall will be in with the team on Monday, and New Orleans is Interested in bringing him into the fold, according to a source.Marshall impressed the Saints during a...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateKeith Kirkwood should get his chance to show what he’s been doing behind the scenes.The New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Saturday. He takes the place of Dez Bryant, who was placed on injured...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints got healthy over the night.New Orleans had everyone back at practice except for defensive end Marcus Davenport, who remains out of action with a toe injury.Cornerback P.J. Williams (hamstring) and guard Larry Warford (not-injury related) returned...

Advocate Staff photo by SOPHIA GERMERBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateIt isn’t hard to name the best players in the league at most positions.No one is going to argue with Drew Brees or Tom Brady at quarterback. Alvin Kamara and Todd Gurley are safe names when discussing running backs. Now...

(AP Photo/Sharon Ellman)By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateMichael Thomas is the best wide receiver Drew Brees has ever played with.You want the ball in Thomas' hands. Often. He’s the surest shot at positive yardage, which is why for the first time in Brees’ career, the New Orleans offense...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints were missing a handful of players during Wednesday's practice.Defensive end Marcus Davenport (toe), wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee), cornerback P.J. Williams (hamstring) and guard Larry Warford (not...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints are making room for Dez Bryant's arrival by restructuring the contract of Terron Armstead, according to a source.The offensive tackle has $4.8 million of his $10.2 million base salary remaining on this...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateSometimes it feels too easy.It wasn’t supposed to be on Sunday, up against the last undefeated team in the NFL, the one that went out and added a bunch of name players to an already stacked defense.But the Rams were...

Advocate staff photo by SCOTT THRELKELDBy Nick Underhill | The AdvocateIt has been one of the more anticipated moments of the season.The Saints have been building toward throwing Drew Brees a pass, and it nearly happened during the first quarter on Sunday. The Saints designed a play where...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThe Saints will have their star running back available for Sunday's game against the Rams.After missing Thursday's practice due to illness, Alvin Kamara returned to practice on Friday and said "I'm good" when asked how he was doing after the session.The only...