I sit here in Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport as I make my way to Tampa, Fla., for Sunday's showdown with the Bucs. Yes, EOSB legion, it's a road trip and I'm bringing you along. I'll be live tweeting from the game and doing a video or two at the destination.

But until then, here's a little (late) Saints Linkage for your enjoyment.

When the Saints return from Tampa, officials are asking fans to obey some rules for safety.

Jim Henderson says this Saints team is still trying to prove it's for real. Sunday provides another opportunity for that.

And that will help as the team continues to convert from the hunter to the hunted. It's a nice change.

To do that, the Saints will have to win in Tampa. New Orleans has lost three of the past four games to the Bucs, though.

Brian Allee-Walsh of NewOrleans.com says Marques Colston is looking to get back on track after two sub-par games.

Nakia Hogan of the  T-P also writes about Colston.

Friend and ESPN.com NFC South ace Pat Yasinskas wonders where all the great left tackles have gone. He points out, though, that Jermon Bushrod has stepped in and done an admirable job.

Jay Vise at WWL Radio believes that while there might be seven games left until the postseason arrives, Saints fans are all ready for the playoffs.

Not too fast, though. Fred Goodall with the Associated Press says the Bucs are eyeing this as a prime opportunity.

Over at Canal Street Chronicles, they talk with a Bucs blogger. Interesting stuff, as always.

Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate writes that Reggie Bush missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday.

The Gannett News Service posted a story saying the the mistakes the Saints are making aren't comforting to anyone involved.