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New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Charles Brown was thrown into game action in Sunday's win over the Houston Texans when starting right tackle Zach Strief left with an injury. Up to that point, the 2nd year pro had never played more than bunch formation and special team packages. Brown was impressive in his first extended playing time. "Charlie Brown did a fantastic job for us today," remarked Drew Brees after the win. Now Brown must prepare for his first NFL start this Sunday in Jacksonville. Is he ready?

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This Sunday, the New Orleans Saints travel to Jacksonville, Florida, to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Can the saints extend their current two-game winning streak?

Which one of the three unbeaten teams will remain just that?

Can any of the five winless teams pick up their first victory?

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New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett Hartley was put on injured reserve yesterday. Hartley suffered an unspecified hip injury while kicking an extra point during the preseason. Hartley's agent claims that Hartley recently suffered a set back while rehabbing the injury, leading the Saints place him on IR. New Orleans also released defensive tackle Mitch King and signed linebacker Ramon Humber and offensive tackle Pat McQuinston.

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Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, who will always be remembered most for his blocked punt against the Atlanta Falcons, on the night the Louisiana Superdome reopened for the first time following Hurricane Katrina, has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is also know as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

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After players used week one of the 2011 NFL season to reward the football faithful with NFL records for passing yards, special-team return touchdowns and sacks, week two brings several early season games that could be  future playoff, or, perhaps, conference championship previews. With temperatures turning fall-like in the east, fans will likely be treated to great football in near-perfect football weather.

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What a long, strange trip it’s been this NFL offseason. It seems like only yesterday the news was filled with talk of  a lockout and threats of a fall and winter without football. It’s now all in the past with nothing left to worry about but the fate of your favorite team

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Why did the Jacksonville Jaguars cut starting quarterback David Garrard just days before the 2011 season opener, and weeks after endorsing him as their starter? Garrard was a pro bowler in 2009, and is still an above average starting NFL quarterback.

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(This is the first in a twelve-part series profiling Louisiana's football opponents for 2012.  Today:  Oklahoma State)

Location:  Stillwater, OK

Stadium:  Boone Pickens Stadium (60, 218)

Head Coach:  Mike Gundy

Career Record at OSU 47-29 (six seasons)

Last meeting with Louisiana:  2010 (OSU 54, Louisiana 28)

Last season was supposed to be a season of transition for Oklahoma State.

Instead, the Cowboys set a school record with eleven wi

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Who are the ten most overrated defensive players, in the NFL?

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Which NFL head coaches, and coordinators are affected the most by the NFL lockout? John Clayton, of espn.com, lists his top ten, below.

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