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... injury, Thomas could be in line for full-time duty. NOTE: Notice that neither backup quarterback, the Saints' Mark Brunell nor the Colts' Curtis Painter , is listed. Unless there are no other options, owners would be better off claiming a ... Comment?
New Orleans Saints film study: Jonathan Vilma saves day against Atlanta
... the Falcons. Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints backup quarterback and place kick holder Mark Brunell, right, runs with the ball during a fake field goal attempt by kicker Garrett Hartley, in the fourth quarter on Sunday. CALL OF ... Comment?
Fantasy Football (week 14 recap): preparing for the final weeks of the season
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... take a chance with Drew Brees ? Once they have nothing left to play for, probably not. So, Chester Taylor or Mark Brunell could be a very wise pickup in preparation for the last couple of weeks when the stars rest. There are plenty players like this ... Comment?
Saints offer no apologies for close call with Falcons
... score. The Falcons got a reprieve when the Saints attempted a fake field goal soon thereafter, with holder Mark Brunell unsuccessfully trying to throw for it on a fourth-and-7 from the 15, but were unable to take advantage. As a result the Falcons ... Comment?
Still perfect *** Vilma, Brees lead Saints to team-record 13th win
... Vilma's interception. A 33-yard field goal by Hartley would have given the Saints a six-point lead, but Mark Brunell 's pass for reserve tight end Darnell Dinkins was wide of the mark and incomplete. Brunell said his first option was to run the ... Comment?
'Off day' for New Orleans Saints players really isn't a day off
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... and a game-ending tackle on fourth-and-2. "It could have been, but it wasn't," said quarterback/holder Mark Brunell, who threw incomplete to Darnell Dinkins on the play. "Thank goodness for the defense." Brunell, who hadn't thrown a pass in a game ... Comment?
New Orleans Saints Jonathan Vilma's big plays at the end against Atlanta weren't by accident
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... drove to Atlanta's 15-yard line and eschewed the field-goal attempt for a throw by holder/backup quarterback Mark Brunell that fell incomplete, Vilma stuffed Snelling eight plays later, his seventh tackle -- essentially ending the game. "More power ... Comment?
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton's aggressiveness makes him a good coach
... didn't work, Payton liked the idea that the ball was in a favorable position for a left-handed quarterback, Mark Brunell, who was the holder, to roll left and find his man. Brunell found his target all right, but he was late in finding him, ... Comment?
New Orleans Saints have to hold off a tough Atlanta team to remain undefeated
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... however, as Payton elected to attempt a fake field goal on fourth-and-7 from Atlanta's 15. Backup quarterback Mark Brunell, the holder for field-goal attempts, threw an incomplete pass to reserve tight end Darnell Dinkins. But Vilma again came ... Comment?
Whew Dat! Saints survive scare to beat Atlanta 26-23
... and on fourth-and-seven, Hartley trotted on the field for another field goal. But Payton called for a fake and Mark Brunell's pass to Darnell Dinkins fell incomplete. Atlanta had the ball on its own 15 with 2:07 to play and three timeouts. It only ... Comment?
... however, as Payton elected to attempt a fake field goal on fourth-and-7 from Atlanta's 15. Backup quarterback Mark Brunell, the holder for field-goal attempts, threw an incomplete pass to reserve tight end Darnell Dinkins. But Vilma again came ... Comment?
No apologies from 13-0 Saints after another close call vs. Falcons
... score. The Falcons got a reprieve when the Saints attempted a fake field goal soon thereafter, with holder Mark Brunell unsuccessfully trying to throw for it on a fourth-and-7 from the 15, but were unable to take advantage. As a result the Falcons ... Comment?
Living on the Edge Pesky Falcons push Saints to the limit before...
... when Payton tried a fake field goal instead of kicking the ball from 33 yards out. Backup quarterback Mark Brunell took the snap from center and tried to throw to tight end Darnell Dinkins for the first down, but the pass fell incomplete. Payton ... Comment?
Whew Dat: Saints survive scare to beat Atlanta 26-23
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... Atlanta (6-7) had other plans, holding the Saints at the 15. A fake field goal try by New Orleans ended poorly Mark Brunell's pass to Darnell Dinkins fell incomplete and the Falcons had 2:07 on the clock to work with. Again New Orleans' defense ... Comment?
Forecast: Saints should keep pressure on, go for 16-0
... is within reach. As if Drew Brees is going to watch an undefeated season go up in flames in Carolina as Mark Brunell struggles against the Panthers in the season finale. Santa will cancel Christmas before that happens. The Saints should chase 16-0 ... Comment?
New Orleans-Atlanta: Black & Gold Xs & Os' Protest To Sean Payton
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... for most of the past four weeks. What's the difference in missing approximately three more? Offensively, give Mark Brunell a chance to operate the offense for a half, you know, just in case. In the second half, give rookie Chase Daniel a chance to ... Comment?
New Orleans QB Brees misses practice with Texans
... attend his mother's funeral, missed the Saints' first practice against the Houston Texans on Wednesday. Veteran Mark Brunell filled in for Brees in the 90-minute practice. Saints coach Sean Payton said Brees was expected to be on hand Wednesday ... Comment?
Destiny's team? Saints reflect on improbable win
... gton Redskins during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Landover, Md. Holding on the play is holder Mark Brunell. The Saints won 33-30 in overtime. Comment?
... career-high 100 yards and two touchdowns. New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley is picked up by quarterback Mark Brunell after making the game-winning field goal in overtime. Comment?
Saints playing great, but so is Favre
... Manning, but answer me one thing - if Brees weren't the starting quarterback for the Saints for some reason and Mark Brunell was, wouldn't the Saints still be a playoff team? My answer's 'yes.' If you take Favre away from the Vikings and insert ... Comment?