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Jan. 02, 2011 5:30 p.m. - S Roman Harper on the loss to the Bucs: "Anytime you play a game you try to win it. ... We just can't let these (mistakes) keep re-occurring. We're in the tournament, which is the only thing we were ever worried about. We can't continue to repeat those mistakes."

Jan. 02, 2011 5:09 p.m. - Coach Sean Payton on the loss to the Bucs: "We did a lot of things that prevent you from winning games. That was evident.

Jan. 02, 2011 5:08 p.m. - Drew Brees on having a preference of playing Seattle or St. Louis: "I sleep on the flight either way so it doesn't matter."

Jan. 02, 2011 5:04 p.m. - Drew Brees on having beaten Seattle and St. Louis this year: "Trust me. We're not taking anything for granted."

Jan. 02, 2011 5:03 p.m. - LB Scott Shanle on how much stock he puts in this game: "I don't think you just blow it off and blow off a loss. Atlanta took care of business, and we put this behind us because there's a new season starting."

Jan. 02, 2011 3:47 p.m. - QB Chase Daniel has replaced Drew Brees. This shouldn't be a surprise as the Falcons are well ahead of the Panthers meaning there's really no chance the Saints can earn the NFC No. 1 seed.


Jan. 02, 2011 3:45 p.m. - What a turn of events for DE Alex Brown. The Saints defender had what looked to be a drive-ending sack on Bucs QB Josh Freeman, but Brown was called for a horsecollar tackle. But Brown stripped the ball away from Bucs RB LeGarrette Blount on the next play to force a turnover.

Jan. 02, 2011 3:37 p.m. - The Saints offensive line has been riddled with penalties vs. Tampa Bay. G Carl Nicks has a block in the back T Jon Stinchcomb and G Jahri Evans have holding penalties and backup T Zach Strief has a false start.

Jan. 02, 2011 3:23 p.m. - The Saints have been forced to give RB Reggie Bush the bulk of the carries due to injuries and Bush has looked solid. He broke off a 23-yard scamper late in the third quarter, which is his longest rush of the season.

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