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| The Saints actually improved some defensively last season, but there overall numbers still weren't great. New Orleans ranked 23rd overall defensively and allowed 24.6 points per game. Their pass defense was the biggest concern, allowing 222 yards per game while getting 15 interceptions. The Saints score a lot of points, though, which doesn't help matters for their pass defense. The opposition is usually just trying to keep up. The Saints addressed the secondary during the offseason, getting Jabari Greer to start at one cornerback and Darren Sharper to start at safety. Both are upgrades and should be a boost to the defense. New Orleans is just average at rushing the passer. Charles Grant and Will Smith are their top ends and had six combined sacks last season. They need to be better. The Saints have an explosive return game with Reggie Bush getting much of the work on punt returns. Bush had three punt returns for touchdowns last season.
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The Saints will be better, but also will still give up a lot of points and yards. Their sacks totals are just average and the secondary remains questionable. The big positive is the special teams unit, which probably isn't good enough to overlook the defensive shortcomings. |
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| Adam Schefter, of ESPN.com, reports the New Orleans Saints have placed DT Kendrick Clancy (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season. |
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| New Orleans Saints DT Sedrick Ellis (knee) and DT Kendrick Clancy (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. They have been ruled out for the team's Week 9 game. |
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| New Orleans Saints DL Kendrick Clancy (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 5, and could miss Week 9. |
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| The Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan reports New Orleans Saints LB Scott Fujita (calf), C Jonathan Goodwin (knee), WR Lance Moore (ankle) and DL Kendrick Clancy (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. |
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| Pat Hanlon, of Giants.com, reports New Orleans Saints DT Remi Ayodele will start in place of DT Kendrick Clancy (knee) in Week 6. |
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| New Orleans Saints TE Darnell Dinkins (foot), OT Jermon Bushrod (ankle, foot) DT Kendrick Clancy (knee) and LS Jason Kyle (ankle, knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 16. They are listed as probable for Week 6. |
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| New Orleans Saints DT Kendrick Clancy (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 15. He should be able to play in Week 6. |
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| Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints DT Kendrick Clancy (knee), TE Darnell Dinkins (foot) and LS Jason Kyle (knee, ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14. |
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| New Orleans Saints TE Darnell Dinkins (foot), OT Jermon Bushrod (ankle) and DT Kendrick Clancy (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2. They have been ruled out of the team's Week 4 game. |
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| New Orleans Saints DT Kendrick Clancy (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 1. It appears like he will not play in Week 4. |
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