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New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks to quarterback Drew Brees during practice at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The Saints also have had very little turnover on coach Payton’s staff. The coordinators and most position coaches remain the same. Having so many familiar faces remain in an organization coming off three straight NFC South titles should only help in a year when a global pandemic has wiped out traditional offseason programs and preseason games. “I do think the continuity can provide us that advantage,” Payton said.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool)
Saints see Super Bowl as the only bar for success in 2020

By Brett Martel Aug. 27, 2020 04:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019 file photo, New Orleans Saints offensive guard Andrus Peat (75) sets up to block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Saints free agent left guard Andrus Peat has agreed to a five-year contract keeping him in New Orleans, general manager Mickey Loomis said. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Saints, Peat agree on 5-year contract

By Brett Martel Mar. 20, 2020 01:42 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) bows his head with teammates for amount of silence for Carley McCord, a local sports journalist and in-game host for the Saints, before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Payton: Saints identifying ways to shore up 13-win squad

By Brett Martel Jan. 07, 2020 08:22 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) runs away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Injury-plagued Saints brace for visit from desperate Colts

By Brett Martel Dec. 12, 2019 08:35 PM EST

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's training camp, in Philadelphia. Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of San Francisco and Malcolm Jenkins of Philadelphia are among 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Sherman, Jenkins among 32 nominees for NFL Man Of Year award

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 09:00 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) carries on a touchdown reception as New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) and defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) pursue in the first half an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Super Bowl-or-bust Saints have plenty to improve on

By Brett Martel Dec. 09, 2019 07:29 PM EST

File-This Sept. 24, 2019, file photo shows New Orleans Saints' Manti Te'o (51) on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Teo has a new perspective on life and football. The New Orleans Saints could find out Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, how Teo’s outlook affects his performance in a high-stakes clash with San Francisco that will decide who has the inside track to the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. With fellow linebackers Kiko Alonso (thigh) and A.J. Klein (knee) missing practice on Wednesday and their playing status unclear, the newly signed Teo participated in an NFL practice for the first time since last season. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
Teo returns to Saints defense for high-stakes tilt vs 49ers

By Brett Martel Dec. 04, 2019 07:38 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 26-18. Ryan was sacked nine times in the game. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints showcased depth, dynamism in clinching NFC South

By Brett Martel Nov. 29, 2019 04:35 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) blocks a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Ryan Allen (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saints beat Falcons to clinch 3rd straight NFC South title

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints looking for NFC South threepeat against Falcons

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2019 12:32 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) gestures after a touchdown by wide receiver Michael Thomas (13), during the second half at an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints overcoming miscues, injuries and tough calls

By Guerry Smith Nov. 25, 2019 08:46 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 08:52 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 25 Baltimore at Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. The Rams (6-4) welcome the high-scoring Ravens for...

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson, left, and Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz meet after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. Seattle won 17-9. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Wentz’s hand injury is latest problem for Philly’s offense

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 08:07 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) reacts after missing a field goal, late in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Lutz’s kick lifts Saints to dramatic 34-31 win over Panthers

By Brett Martel Nov. 24, 2019 05:00 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) jumps over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) as Tannehil scores a touchdown on a 21-yard run in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Gore still going, passes Sanders on rush list

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, center, laughs on the sidelines during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Weddle, Miller, Pederson among sportsmanship nominees

Nov. 14, 2019 01:29 PM EST

This Jan. 23, 2019 photo shows NFC tackle Andrus Peat in action during Pro Bowl NFL football practice in Kissimmee, Fla. A person familiar with the situation says Peat had surgery to repair a broken arm on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 and is expected to be sidelined about six weeks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the extent of Peat’s injury and his surgical repair has not been announced. ESPN first reported those details. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
AP source: Peat has surgery on broken arm, out about 6 weeks

By Brett Martel Nov. 13, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes under pressure in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 01:25 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Streaking Saints intent on keeping momentum off bye week

By Guerry Smith Nov. 04, 2019 08:06 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees lwarms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 11:49 AM EDT