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An early look at the New Orleans Saints from an NFC scout: "It's a matchup-based system, and they've created a group of weapons with the triggerman to run it.

The Saints were forced into an awkward situation in the punt return game because returners Reggie Bush , Lance Moore and Tracy Porter were all inactive.

Here's today's edition of the New Orleans Saints Mailbag . A variety of topics are covered, including the Saints' defensive tackle position, their interest in Lance Moore's brother, Nick, and the increased productivity of Reggie Bush.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Time for the All-NFC South midseason team. Here's the offense: Quarterback: Drew Brees , Saints.

The New Orleans Saints are clearly sailing in unchartered waters, opening a season with eight straight victories for the first time in franchise history and taking aim at the seventh playoff appearance since the club's inception on All Saints Day, 1966.

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Power Rankings: Preseason: 18. This week: 1. 2009 Schedule/Results Where they stand: Pretty much perfect.

Here's this week's first edition of the New Orleans Saints mailbag . I'll file editions daily leading up the game on Sunday in St.

Unless you were paying close attention the past two weeks, you might not have noticed that All-Pro pass rushers John Abraham and Julius Peppers visited the Superdome.

The New Orleans Saints kicked off to the Atlanta Falcons Monday, rated as the NFL's best team by Las Vegas oddsmakers, the guys who supposedly know best - or else.

Q: You wrote that Payton was really relying on second half substitutions to keep fresh legs on the field in the second half game in Miami.

Here's today's edition of the Saints Mailbag. I'll file two more files on Monday to keep you busy with Saints information while waiting for kickoff.

Q: Is Heath Evans undergoing any surgery? A: Hea s having the surgery today, Andrews in Florida is doing the surgery.

As provided by the New Orleans Saints, here is a transcript of Coach Sean Payton's press conference Thursday: Injury report/opening statement: "Scott Fujita with his calf did not practice.

Analysis: After last week's remarkable comeback in Miami and a huge home win against the highly regarded Giants, it's looking like almost anything is possible for the Saints.

One of the primary reasons for the New Orleans Saints' turnaround and gradual climb into the NFL's elite over the last three years has been the front office's ability to spot small-school and late-round talent.

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

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

Sean Payton notes that his team's offensive line did a great job of keeping the Giants' front four off of Drew Brees ... That was a key statistic as we were looking at this game, you know, our ability to handle that front.

With nimble synchronicity, the lumbering duo tapped away in tandem on fake electric guitars while playing the video game Rock Band in the middle of the locker room.

After leading the New Orleans 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.