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New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is a team leader, both on and off the football field.

One of the things that the New Orleans Saints wanted to accomplish during the offseason was to get better against the run.

The New Orleans Saints are expecting big things this year from two newcomers to their defense, rookie defensive end Cameron Jordan, and defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin.

Who are the best defensive playmakers in the NFL?

CbsSports.com columnist Mike Freeman says the New Orleans Saints are taking the best advantage of the NFL lockout, and linebacker Jonathan Vilma is one of the reasons why.

With the lockout preventing players from entering a team facility, franchises cannot schedule organized offseason workouts. However, there is no rule that prevents players from scheduling their own team workouts outside of the team facilities. Drew Brees has done just that. Members of the Saints are scheduled to begin organized workouts tomorrow at Tulane University.

The linebacker position is one of the Saints biggest needs this offseason. What's the current viewpoint for the Saints in regards to the LB position?

New Orleans Saints pro-bowl middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is unhappy about the current NFL lockout. "It's never a good look for the fans to have the players and the owners arguing over money," explained Vilma.

The labor strife between the NFL players and owners continues to become nastier by the second. Who suffers the most? The paying customers. NFL Fans continue to get caught in the crossfire, as both sides squander away the goodwill of its fanbase.

The slop fest of a football game played in Hawaii yesterday between the NFC and AFC earned its best ratings in over a decade. The NFC defeated the AFC 55-41, but led 42-0 late in the second quarter.

New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper has been added to the roster for Sunday's Pro Bowl, replacing Packers' safety Nick Collins. Brian Allee-Walsh, of neworleans.com, has the story, below.

2010 was a season of highs and lows for the New Orleans Saints. Sheldon Mickles, of The Advocate, has the story, below.

Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams withdrew his name from the Denver Broncos head coaching search this morning. The Broncos planned to interview the Saints defensive guru this week, but Williams spurned Denver's request, deciding he was happy and content in New Orleans.

Saints defensive captain Jonathan Vilma was named to his second straight Pro Bowl last night. Vilma said via twitter,"Thanks guys for the congrats on the probowl but there's a diff bowl I can't wait to get to..."

Linebackers Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Marvin Mitchell have both helped shore up the New Orleans Saints defense, this year. Les East, of 2theadvocate.com, has the story, below.

Earlier this week, quarterback Drew Brees, along with offensive linemen Carl Nicks, and Jahri Evans, were chosen to represent the New Orleans Saints, in this year's Pro Bowl, scheduled for January 30, in Honolulu, Hawaii. On Thursday, Saints head coach Payton announced that eight more Saints were chosen as alternates. The alternates are listed below.

New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma was named the team's "Man of the Year", on Tuesday. Nakia Hogan, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

When the New Orleans Saints snapped the Atlanta Falcons 8-game win streak, with a 17-14 win on Monday night, they  also put an end to the momentum the Falcons brought in with them. Pat Yasinskas, of espn.com, has the story, below.

The New Orleans Saints defense is looking to forget about recent woes, and come up big, against the Atlanta Falcons, on Monday evening. James Varney, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

Cornerback Jabari Greer was listed as a full participant in the New Orleans Saints' practice, on Thursday. James Varney, of the Times-Picayune, has the team's injury report, below.