Good Tuesday, Saints fans. We're two days from the NFL season opener in the Superdome and I'm sure you're as excited as ever. But to whet your appetite, here is some tasty Saints Linkage for your perusal.
The big news breaking this morning is that the Heisman Trophy group apparently wants Reggie Bush's trophy back.
As for Monday's practice, Jonathan Vilma and Tracy Porter both were limited.
Malcolm Jenkins will get his first regular season start at free safety Thursday night and he gets to go against legend Brett Favre.
The Saints signed linebacker Danny Clark on Monday, adding depth as the linebacker position.
Running back DeShawn Wynn was close to signing with a UFL team. Now he's on the 53-man roster of the defending Super Bowl champion.
Elsewhere around the web:
Brian Allee-Walsh of NewOrleans.com wonders if the Saints can match or produce more takeaways this season than last.
Brett Martel of the Associated Press says Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams uses intimidation as part of his scheme.
Sheldon Mickles of the Baton Rouge Advocate believes the Saints still have room for improvement despite winning the Super Bowl last season.
Jim Mashek of the Biloxi Sun Herald believes the hype for Thursday's game matches that of the '06 opener in the Superdome against Atlanta.
Mike Triplett of the T-P/NOLA.com media group writes that the Saints know this will be a physical game.
John DeShazier, also of the T-P/NOLA.com conglomerate, says Malcolm Jenkins will get his shot in the spotlight Thursday against Minnesota.
Nationally speaking:
CBSsports.com puts out its preview of the Saints-Vikings game.
Kevin Seifert, NFC North writer for ESPN.com, says Brett Favre understands the game of football is rough.
The NFL Network has a video previewing the Saints-Vikings game.
Nate Davis of USA Today says Jim Haslett doesn't have fond memories of the 2005 season.
The Onion hilariously previews the Saints-Vikings game.
On the Vikings:
Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star Tribune says the Minnesota Vikings cornerbacks see a numbers problem.
Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press writes that the Vikings offense wants to match the Saints defense blow for blow.
Brian Murphey of the Pioneer Press says the Saints are planning on hitting Favre again.
The AP writes that Adrian Peterson is trying to take care of his fumbling problem.
Jim Klobuchar of Minneapolis Post believes the the season opener is not going to be one for faint hearts.
