Miami: "Sun, fun and strangeness"

The setting is perfectly suited for wild Super Bowls, as it hosts for the 10th time.

X factor: Jabari Greer, Saints CB

...very ordinary. The Saints were forced to play rookie Malcolm Jenkins and briefly brought in veterans Mike McKenzie and Chris McAlister. That brought a change in style and attitude to the secondary. Free safety...

Saints' Brees to be No. 3 quarterback

The New Orleans Saints will rest Pro-Bowl quarterback Drew Brees and will start Mark Brunell in Sunday's regular season finale against the Carolina Panthers, according to a report in the Times-Picayune on Friday.

How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch

...the reasons the Saints lost in Week 14 was because there was no running game. 2. Mike McKenzie, Saints cornerback: We have been singing the praises of the Saints all year, but after a...

Saints far from perfect as playoffs approach

NEW ORLEANS -- Now we know for certain the New Orleans Saints are not a perfect team. But come on, stop acting so surprised that the Dallas Cowboys...

Saints the soul of America's city

Believe it or not, "America's Team" currently resides, and thrives, in New Orleans. This irrepressible American city has gone mad over the irresistible Saints.

...in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Texans 20-17. NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 30: Cornerback Mike McKenzie #34 of the New Orleans Saints intercepts a pass against the New England Patriots November 30...

8. Thomas Jones

...JANUARY 21: Running back Thomas Jones #20 of the Chicago Bears runs for 33-yards against Mike McKenzie #34 and Josh Bullocks #29 of the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of the...

Saints, Colts passing depth test

The Saints and Colts have top-level talent, no doubt. But they also have impressive depth, which is a big reason both teams are 13-0, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Winning ugly should be concern for Saints

AP Photo/John BazemoreSaints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) knew exactly what was coming when he stopped the Falcons' final drive in a 26-23 vi...

Tip Sheet notes: Colts collar a gem

The Indianapolis Colts have a real find in rookie Jacob Lacey, an undrafted first-year starting corner in the league, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Second straight loss brings questions

Mike Reiss' mailbag was overflowing after the Patriots' second straight loss.

Saints announce lineup changes

...lineup changes because of injuries. Troy Evans will start at strongside linebacker with Scott Fujita out. Mike McKenzie will start at one cornerback spot in place of Jabari Greer. Malcolm Jenkins will start at...

Tip Sheet notes: Harper emerges

The emergence of strong safety Roman Harper is a big part of the Saints' much-improved defense, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | December 4, 2009

For Patriots, Miami's never a vacation

The Patriots desperately need a road win, but Miami's no vacation.