Saints tackle blasts Payton ban
Saints defensive tackle Tom Johnson launched a passionate defense of Sean Payton, describing the head coach's league-imposed yearlong ban for his part in the bounty program scandal as "not right."
"We knew there would be some type [of punishment], but not this," Johnson told the Sun Herald.
The Super Bowl-winning coach was suspended by the NFL for the entire...
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Matchup: Falcons’ offensive line vs. Saints’ defensive line
New Orleans Saints Tom Johnson tackles Atlanta Falcons Michael Turner for a short gain during 1st half action. Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.comFLOWERY BRANCH — With the NFC South title on the line, the Falcons (9-5) face the New Orleans Saints (11-3) Monday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Here is a look at how the Falcons’ offensive line matches up against the Saintsâ€...
Saints Nation: Defensive and Special Teams' Player Grades @ Titans
The defense for the second week in a row gave up 17 points, which was good enough for a win, but made us somewhat uncomfortable in the process. This week of particular note was a very clear gameplan to contain Chris Johnson. Mission accomplished in that department as he finished with just 11 carries for 23 yards. The Saints' secondary continues to get gashed, though, and this...
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