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Sporting News Today's correspondents asked 99 NFL players to share their thoughts on the league's hot topics halfway through the season, and the New Orleans Saints clearly are the hot topic.

It's midseason review time in the NFL, so we have a ton of links to get to while you wait for news and notes after today's practice.

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas gets away from Atlanta Falcons kicker Michael Koenen for an 88-yard kickoff return in the second half of their NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Dec.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton met with the media today. Here is an edited transcript.

The Guard position on this team is weakest link. We are not allowing Jay Cutler enough time to dissect the teams opposing teams defense, and when given time he does it beautifully.

This would be a good time for the Miami Dolphins to unveil the defensive equivalent of the wildcat, whatever that might be.

Three thoughts as the Saints try to build on their fantastic 5-0 start with a trip to Miami this Sunday: 1) The biggest surprise thus far? New Orleans is averaging more yards per carry than in any previous full season in franchise history.

"With their team, we look at defensively they're playing real well with the two most recent wins.

New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita and rookie cornerback Malcolm Jenkins did not practice Thursday, leaving their status in doubt for Sunday's road game against the Miami Dolphins.

The quarterback who got away is finally coming to Miami to play Sunday. Drew Brees will play the Dolphins for the first time since they courted him as a free agent in 2006.

It was a significant loss, and in seasons gone by could have spelled major trouble for the New Orleans Saints.

After leading the Saints to seven touchdowns in a 48-27 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday, quarterback Drew Brees continued to score points Monday, only this time with his teammates.

No matter how you slice or dice it, the New Orleans Saints dismantled the New York Giants en route to a convincing 48-27 win Sunday afternoon.

The New Orleans Saints changed up their bye-week routine in the hopes of changing their luck for Sunday's showdown with the New York Giants in the Superdome.

The clock is winding down on Sunday's high-noon Battle on the Bayou between the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants at the Superdome.

"Let me first go through our injury report for today: Jahri Evans did not practice with a big toe; Leigh Torrence did not practice; Malcolm Jenkins did not practice; Rod Harper did not practice; Pierre Thomas was limited; Kendrick Clancy was full; Darnell Dinkins was full; Mike Bell was full; Jermon Bushrod was full; Jason Kyle was full.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy returned to practice fulltime Wednesday, suggesting he could be available for Sunday's showdown against the New York Giants at the Superdome.

Members of the NFL Saints offensive line have formed a special team to hold back hunger.

That's right, your high-flying, pass-happy, run-challenged Saints are the best running team in the NFL through three games.

Add Antwan Lake, Dan Campbell, Jahri Evans and Gary Gibbs to the list of National Football League figures who invested in the ill-fated Louisiana Film Studios project.