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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; LOL I love it! Saints shield key players from New York media Posted by Mike Florio on September 30, 2009 10:22 AM ET An industry source tells us that the New Orleans Saints declined multiple requests from the New York ...

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Old 09-30-2009, 01:16 PM   #1
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LOL I love it!

Saints shield key players from New York media

Posted by Mike Florio on September 30, 2009 10:22 AM ET
An industry source tells us that the New Orleans Saints declined multiple requests from the New York media to make specific players available for conference calls in the days preceding Sunday's showdown between the 3-0 Saints and the 3-0 Jets.

Per the source, the Saints declined to produce quarterback Drew Brees, linebacker Jonathan Vilma, tight end Jeremy Shockey, receiver Marques Colston, and running back Reggie Bush.

The Saints, we're told, said that each of the requested players were "unavailable."

Instead, the Saints produced safety Darren Sharper, who's far better suited to discuss Monday night's Packers-Vikings game than the Saints-Jets contest, given that Sharper has spent three games with New Orleans. Following eight years in Green Bay and four in Minnesota.

Obviously, the Jets press corps isn't pleased, especially since Vilma and Shockey have strong ties to New York City. Vilma previously played for the Jets, and Shockey played for the Giants; both were first-round picks, and both were traded to the Saints in 2008.

Teams commonly produce key players for conference call interviews with the media from the next opponent.

And, frankly, we're surprised that the league office didn't insist on the Saints giving up someone other than Sharper.

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Old 09-30-2009, 01:19 PM   #2
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Also shows we are taking this game serious. Keep our guys focused.
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Old 09-30-2009, 01:52 PM   #3
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yeah I think it was a good move
lol
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Old 09-30-2009, 02:16 PM   #4
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... all I can say, Sharper is a gamer on and off the field
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Old 09-30-2009, 02:17 PM   #5
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To me this is more os a DIS to Sharper than Payton...

Best way to keep the media at bay... Give them no one next time...

If you don't want to talk to who the Saints provide then just don't provide anyone at all or have the Saints provide someone who will be INACTIVE for the upcoming game.
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Old 09-30-2009, 04:33 PM   #6
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God, what a bunch of whiney babies. NY media sucks and are just trying to stir the pot before a big game. We aren't takin the bait though.
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Old 09-30-2009, 04:46 PM   #7
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Being SP was with the Giants, and is familiar with the NY media, I see this as more gamesmanship on his part. I like it.
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Originally Posted by B_Dub_Saint View Post
God, what a bunch of whiney babies. NY media sucks and are just trying to stir the pot before a big game. We aren't takin the bait though.
I'll bet they just don't just stir that pot but smoke it too!
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Old 09-30-2009, 07:56 PM   #9
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Who can blame us, NY media ain't a nice bunch.
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Coach P is not going to let one of his guys say something to get the Jets going. This is a good move for an important game.
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