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Reasons To Believe 1. Tyron Smith Jersey . Face of the Franchise - Amidst all the bounty gate issues, the most shocking aspect of the Saints off-season was their refusal to reward Drew Brees with a new contract. No one deserved a contract more than the man who has been the leader of the team, was integral to keeping them in New Orleans and was MVP in their Super Bowl victory. After a brief holdout the two sides resolved the issue and Brees is back where he should be - in the pocket. While it will be hard to throw for more yards than he did in 2011, Brees will remain among the elite at his position.  2. New Look Defence - Gregg Williams was long gone when news broke of his bounty program. The Saints had already found a new defensive coordinator in former Rams head coach Steve Spagnulo. The former architect of the New York Giants defence, Spagnulo will try to improve a unit that crumbled in their last two trips to the post-season. Unlike Williams, Spagnulo likes to bring pressure using a four-man front, which should help the team cut down on the big plays theyve given up in recent years. 3. According To Jim - Jimmy Graham became Brees favourite target and established himself as one of the top two tight ends in the NFL. Along with Rob Gronkowski, Graham re-wrote the record books at the tight end position catches 99 passes, for 1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns. It was only Grahams second year in the league and at 25 years old, he is poised to exploit defences for a long time. Reasons To Doubt 1. "Do Your Job" - Those were head coach Sean Paytons final words to his club before leaving to serve his year-long suspension. Under Paytons watch, New Orleans has made the playoffs four out of six seasons, including the last three straight. The team has a 62-34 record with him on the sidelines and his absence cannot be overstated. Offensive coordinator Pete Charmichael actually began calling plays last season when Payton suffered a broken leg, a turn of events that may have unintentionally helped prepare the offence for this season.  2. Rush Hour - Spagnulo likes to bring pressure with a four-man front, but that may be tough to do with the teams personnel this season. The Saints best pass rusher Will Smith will be suspended for the first four games. New Orleans other defensive linemen are more suited towards stopping the run, with the exception of third rounder Akiem Hicks, who has showed well in the preseason. Hicks could be a situational pass rusher as the season progresses. 3. Replacing Meachem - With Graham, Marques Colston, Lance Moore and Darren Sproles drawing attention, the third receiver for the Saints can be a very productive slot. Meachem may primarily be a deep threat, but now that he is in San Diego there is an opportunity for someone to step up. Devery Henderson has been with the club for a while and never carved out consistent playing time. Other options include an unproven and often injured trio of Adrian Arrington, Nick Toon, and Courtney Roby. What To Expect The Saints have had 13, 11 and 13 wins in the last three seasons and despite all their off-season headlines, its hard to imagine the team will drop off that much. With few changes on offence, Brees will once again have his group at or near the top of the league in points scored. If anything the club could improve on the defensive end and be an even tougher out come playoff time. The Saints will battle Atlanta for the division crown and win or lose they should reach in the post-season. Kyle Orton Jersey . Lens scored his first in the third minute, heading in a pass from the right side by Luciano Narsingh, only for Hungary to equalize four minutes later through a penalty by Balazs Dzsudzsak after Jordy Clasie fouled Zoltan Gera. Sean Lee Womens Jersey . 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Canadian coach John Herdman was one of 10 nominees for the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Womens Football.NEW YORK -- Any goodwill built during an extended run of collective bargaining talks between the NHL and NHL Players Association quickly evaporated Friday. The sides emerged red-faced and frustrated after hitting a road block during their fourth consecutive day together at the bargaining table. The league and union looked to be moving slowly towards a deal after trading proposals earlier in the week, but ended up exchanging some heated words after discovering they were still about US$380 million apart on economics. "We looked at some of the numbers on the various proposals and we thought we were much closer together on the structure of a deal than the suggestions were," said NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr. "They came back to us and said, No, were very, very far apart on the structure of a deal." There were no further bargaining sessions scheduled, but Fehr remained hopeful they would pick up talks again Saturday. The fundamental issue they are trying to bridge is agreeing to a system where the players overall share in revenue can be drastically reduced while ensuring all existing contracts are honoured. The leagues most recent offer would see players receive US$211-million guaranteed in deferred "make-whole" payments -- not nearly enough to satisfy the union. "If the notion is that they are honouring all of the contracts and everybodys going to get paid everything they were supposed to be paid according to the letter of the contracts, its of course not true and never has been," said Fehr. "I dont quite know where that notion came from." A week that started with the sides agreeing to meet at an undisclosed location and refrain from making public comments didnt end quite as quietly. Sources indicated that the league was also frustrated with the lack of progress, although Bettman remained even-keeled during a short session with reporters. Now presiding over the third lockout of his tenure, he refused to characterize the status of negotiations. "I dont want to either raise or lower expectations," said Bettman. "I wont be happy until we get to the end result and that means were playing again." Beneath the surface, there is plenty of tension to be found. Fehr found himself defending his leadership after a memo he sennt to players was leaked to reporters and a report later surfaced that the league didnt believe he was doing an adequate job of informing his constituents about exactly what was being proposed. Morris Claiborne Jersey. . Flanked by a handful of players who attended Fridays bargaining session, he pointed out that only the four owners on the NHLs bargaining committee have attended meetings. "Owners cant come to meetings when they want to to hear stuff directly but every single player can at the unions expense," said Fehr. "He can come and hear for himself, make the judgments, and all the rest of it." It wasnt a good day for those who are hoping to see the NHL begin a shortened season soon. There had been some hope that talks were progressing, especially with the sides locked in their longest run of negotiations since CBA talks began more than four months ago. Bettman did note that its always "better to be together and talk" before slipping in a proviso: "When theres something to talk about." In addition to their disagreement on the "make whole" provision, the sides are still grappling with proposed changes to rules governing contracts. The league hasnt backed off any of the demands made in its Oct. 18 proposal, according to sources, and the union continues to believe it shouldnt have to make concessions in those areas because it has committed to seeing the players share in revenue decreased. The NHL and NHLPA are attempting to strike a deal that would end the 55-day lockout, which has already forced the cancellation of 327 regular-season games and delivered considerable damage to the leagues business. There seems to be some commitment to continuing talks. Its possible that the negotiations will run through the weekend and force Bettman and Fehr to miss the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Toronto. However, that will only happen if the sides can start playing a little nicer -- and making a little progress. "(Were prepared to do) whatever it takes," said Bettman. "Were available and, as I said, were waiting to hear back from the players association in terms of when theyll be ready." That answer wasnt readily available after a rough day of negotiations. "I dont know what will happen next," said Fehr. ' ' '