It's the early afternoon and you've been yearning for some Saints stories. I get it. You're used to this going up earlier.

Blame the 40-hour work week. My schedule had to flex a little bit today because of tonight's Hornets game. I apologize.

But here it is in all its glory, Saints Linkage. Comments are welcome, discussion is warranted.

Turnovers have become a big problem for the Saints - 13 in four games. But at least they're acknowledging instead of sweeping it under the rug.

Jeremy Shockey is back in the news. Not that I agree with him all the time, but I definitely don't agree with him in this one. Shockey believes LeBron James wouldn't make it in the NFL. James is an athlete. He would do just fine.

Brett Martel of the Associated Press features Chris McAlister, the Saints newest cornerback.

Jim Mashek of the Biloxi Sun Herald thinks McAlister is a good addition for the Saints.

Brian Allee-Walsh, the newest member of NewOrleans.com, also writes a good feature on McAlister.

Sedrick Elils was back at practice on Wednesday, writes the Baton Rouge Advocate's Sheldon Mickles.

Let the trash-talking begin for players from the U. Bucs tight end Kellen Winslow says that Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma couldn't cover him in college while at Miami.

Jim Flynn of Pewter Report.com says the Bucs would like to put the Saints' pelt on their wall.

Stan Caldwell of the Hattiesburg American says Saints fans are just waiting for the losses to start coming.

Jeff Duncan of the T-P says no one should worry about Drew Brees' recent spate of interceptions.

And if you're wondering what Deuce McAllister is up to, James Varney tells you.

Mike Sando of ESPN.com says that Brees is third in line for the MVP and his stock is dropping.

Peter King of SI.com thinks the Saints will win a close game against the Bucs.

And Clark Judge of cbssports.com says Saints fans, and Colts fans, shouldn't book hotel rooms in Miami just yet. He says history isn't on their side.