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New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton
Post-Practice Media Availability
Tuesday, January 7, 2014


Did you guys make any transactions?

“We signed Jordan Pugh number 37. We waived Isa-Abdul Quddus. We placed Parys Haralson on Injured Reserve. We brought up Rufus Johnson from the practice squad. Vic So’oto was signed on to the practice squad to take Rufus’ spot. He will be number 56.”


Can you tell us about Parys Haralson’s injury?

“He has a torn pectoral. In fact, I think the surgery was done today.”

Making the safety switch, was there something you liked about (Jordan) Pugh?

“Yeah we will have a chance. I don’t know where he will be as far as how much we can bring him up to speed. It might be more of a special teams role.”


The final four teams in the NFC all have top five defenses. How impressed are you with what Rob Ryan has done with this defense?

“It has been significant for us as a team. Starting back in the spring and trying to create an atmosphere and rebound to some degree (from) last season. We’ve had some new faces come in. We’ve had some injuries. We’ve dealt with that. I think more than anything, his passion for teaching and the rest of the staff on defense it has been a big part of why we are here right now.”


Was last week Mark Ingram’s best game?

“He’s been running real well. I liked his ball security the other night. Those aren’t always easy yards. I am pleased with how he is playing and I think he’s had a handful of games now toward the latter part of the season where he’s been exceptional.”

What is the message behind putting the Seahawks logo on the practice field?

“We are just trying to create the exact environment, the crowd noise, the field, everything, as best as we can.”

Can you talk about the crowd noise there and how does it affect the communication?

“It is deafening. They do a great job. Their fans are educated. They understand when to be real loud and when to quiet down. The way the stadium is structured the noise stays in. We’ve experienced it a handful of times now and you just try to simulate it as best as you can and turn these speakers up real loud and go about trying to communicate and making sure you are still getting off on the ball and all of those things.”

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Choupique

just another dirty bird without a ring

two dat

Belair57

I feel confident this time around.and I don't know why.but I think we can do it this time. I just had a bad feeling on that Monday night game