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Playing a winning defense against Minnesota parking ticket
— Feb 10 2010 5:29 AM from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Let's go shopping: Top pass rushers, wideouts highlight NFL free-agent class
— Feb 10 2010 2:34 AM from Sporting News
Who Dat Dog helps the Saints come barking in
— Feb 10 2010 12:48 AM from Los Angeles Times
USA, ESPN, Fox News Top January Ratings
— Feb 09 2010 10:54 PM from MediaWeek
Stupid in, er, a good way
— Feb 09 2010 10:17 PM from ESPN

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MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 05: Bernard Berrian of the Minnesota Vikings attends the Leather & Laces Super Bowl Party presented by Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism at the Paris Theater on February 5, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida.

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 31: A Minnesota Vikings fans holds a sign that reads 'One More Year Brett' during the 2010 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 31, 2010 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) interviews Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) and Jared Allen during a practice for the NFL football Pro Bowl Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Dallas Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware (94) talks to Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson (28) during NFC NFL football practice at the Pro Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Minnesota Vikings' Heath Farwell (59) talks to San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) during NFC NFL football practice at the Pro Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley (5) celebrates with his teammates after kicking the winning field goal during overtime in the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre wipes his face as he leaves the field following their loss to the New Orleans Saints the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. The Saints defeated the Vikings 31-28 to advance to the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Will Smith #91 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a fumble as Anthony Herrera #64 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Phil Loadholt #71 of the Minnesota Vikings checks on teammate Brett Favre #4 after he was injured on a play against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts to a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is helped off the field by medical staff after getting injured on a play against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Phil Loadholt #71 of the Minnesota Vikings checks on teammate Brett Favre #4 after he was hit by Remi Ayodele #92 of the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is checked on by medical staff after getting injured on a play against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints scores a 5-yard touchdown reception in the 4th quarter against Tyrell Johnson #25 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings walks of the field after taking a hard hit in the second half against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings grabs his ankle after taking a hard hit in the second half against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is helped up by teammates Phil Loadholt #71 and John Sullivan #65 after he took a hard hit in the second half against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after taking a hard hit in the second half against the New Orleans Saints during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisiana Superdome on January 24, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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"I would definitely be interested ... He's got the moves and the power."

Brian Baldinger Feb 10 2010 2:34 AM from Sporting News

"For me ... that was probably the biggest compliment—without actually saying it—for anybody to give me. For him to call me and just to take the time out of his day to give me a call and tell me he's excited meant a lot to me. The..."

Reggie Bush Feb 09 2010 10:18 PM from Bleacher Report

"Maybe if I took all that stuff down, I might be able to keep my mouth shut and not say something at media day that will haunt him all week long like I did last week."

Gregg Williams Feb 09 2010 9:15 PM from AOL Sports

"The poor waiter came over to the table at brunch and gave me two big jars of peanut butter, saltine crackers and a glass full of sand to wash it down with"

Gregg Williams Feb 09 2010 9:15 PM from AOL Sports

"A guy like Bill is someone who had his hands all over this league offensively and practice schedule-wise and installation-wise"

Sean Payton Feb 09 2010 9:15 PM from AOL Sports

"Bill was a really strong, really strong influence on Sean ... Sean would be the first to tell you, but I think Sean puts his own spin on it, if you will. Often times, his delivery is different, but there's a base philosophy there..."

Mickey Loomis Feb 09 2010 9:15 PM from AOL Sports

"It became apparent to me that football was obviously very important but it was much bigger than football ... When we got into coaching or playing, we got into it for certain reasons and yet the reasons in New Orleans far exceeded..."

Sean Payton Feb 09 2010 9:15 PM from AOL Sports

"That was a huge turning point. They caught us off guard ... It was gutsy. If we would have got it, the game might have been a blowout."

Jim Caldwell Feb 09 2010 9:15 PM from AOL Sports

"They took a gamble. It paid off for them and certainly changed the momentum of the game at that point"

Jim Caldwell Feb 09 2010 9:15 PM from AOL Sports

"The game unfolded the way it did, and our defense played the way it did, because of the head coach taking a gamble with an onside kick right at the start of the second half"

Gregg Williams Feb 09 2010 9:15 PM from AOL Sports

Playing a winning defense against Minnesota parking ticket
— Feb 10 2010 5:29 AM from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Let's go shopping: Top pass rushers, wideouts highlight NFL free-agent class
— Feb 10 2010 2:34 AM from Sporting News
Who Dat Dog helps the Saints come barking in
— Feb 10 2010 12:48 AM from Los Angeles Times
USA, ESPN, Fox News Top January Ratings
— Feb 09 2010 10:54 PM from MediaWeek
Stupid in, er, a good way
— Feb 09 2010 10:17 PM from ESPN

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Dallas Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware (94) talks to Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson (28) during NFC NFL football practice at the Pro Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Minnesota Vikings' Heath Farwell (59) talks to San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis (52) during NFC NFL football practice at the Pro Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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