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The New Orleans Saints rang in the New Year and the end of the 2011 regular season in fine style yesterday with a 45-17 de-clawing of the Carolina Panthers . The team set, tied, and extended numerous franchise, league, team and individual records while earning their 13th win and locking themselves into the 3rd seed in the NFC playoffs, which has them hosting the Detroit Lions on Saturday night.
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"First off, it was an important win for us. We talked about, going in to the week, finding a way to get to 13 wins. That is significant when you consider how hard that is. I thought we handled the schedule well this week and the challenges coming vacation rentals in panama city beach fl in. There, obviously, at the end of the season like this, are some distractions. I thought our approach was the right one. I was pleased with how we played and how we finished. A lot of guys got to play. I thought we got the stops necessary as the game went on defensively. Obviously, offensively, we made a number of big plays that opened up the lead. That is a real good team we played, a team that is much improved and certainly pointed in the right direction. There are a lot of scenarios that are unfolding vacation rentals in panama city beach fl as we are sitting here. We will know shortly the who' and the when.'"
(on deciding to play starters today) "You don't know how the game is going to unfold. We just wanted to be sharp. We wanted to build a little bit of momentum that we feel like we have had. I talked about improvement in some areas. I thought that the third down numbers were important. The rushing numbers were important. All of those things."
(on breaking a number of records today) "I am not real familiar with the numbers. A lot of guys played a lot of parts. What is most important is winning. You start with the offensive line and their representation going in to the Pro Bowl and a number vacation rentals in panama city beach fl of the skill players. There are a lot of unselfish guys that put the team first. To coach them is a pleasure and an honor for me."
(on trying to get players a record if they were close) "In Darren's (Sproles) case, it is pretty significant so we were mindful of that. I'm not sure how Jimmy (Graham) finished. We just wanted to be smart and handle the game the right way. Sometimes, that is not always that easy."
(on breaking single-season total yards record) "I wasn't aware of it. I don't know what our totals were. It gets down to execution and repetition of doing things the right way. We understand from here on out that we are in an important mode in regards to having to win each game. Those kinds of things will probably mean more 10 or 15 years from now than currently."
(on change from 2009) "Well, in 2009, we just lost to Carolina. It's a different team. We are excited for the opportunity that's ahead. vacation rentals in panama city beach fl We recognize the challenge of being in the post-season. This is what you work hard for. This is why you prepare and do all of the things that you do to hopefully get in to a position like this. I would say similar as you enter the post-season."
(on halftime adjustments) "It started off with that volley, back and forth. Eventually, we began to slow them and then the game began to separate. vacation rentals in panama city beach fl There were two or three series right in a row where we were able to force them to punt. With how we were scoring, that made the difference. I thought it was a good, complimentary game. I thought our kicking game did a good job. We were close on a return with Darren. It was a good team win."
(on Chris Ivory and the running game) "He had some good, physical yards. He probably had his best game of the season. We think it is an important element to what we do. We think it's an area that we wanted to improve on. I think that we have been able to do that. It allows vacation rentals in panama city beach fl you to do some things in regards to control games, manage the clock, and do a lot of other things that are important to winning football games. The guys up front did a really good job."
(on if this is the most unselfish team he has coached) "I would say it certainly is one of them. We have been lucky and fortunate to ID and evaluate the right type of guys that come in here with the idea that winning and the team is the most important for us. That has happened here a handful of years. It makes it fun to go to work. I know it is enjoyable for our owner, enjoyable for our general manager, and everyone in the organization. You are proud of those guys. This, certainly, is one of those teams
(on finishing undefeated in the Superdome) "The momentum. The feeling is that we are still anxious to improve some things each week. That challenge, another turnover that Patrick had today was a significant one. It's just that race to improve vacation rentals in panama city beach fl and get better. The guys have done a really good job."
(on the potential playoff match-ups) "Each team would be different. If we have about three or four more questions here, we are going to know who it is. The teams that we are discussing, whether it's Atlanta or Detroit, have had really good seasons. They both pose tremendous challenges. Both of them are very good football teams and put themselves in this position to play in the post-season. We try to take that focus as much on us and our preparation as anything else."
"We remembered last year all too well, that last game of the season, just feeling like we didn't make progress in that last game. We were in a situation (last year) similar to what we were this year, where something else has to happen in order for you to (get a bye into the divisional vacation rentals in panama city beach fl round). Otherwise, we were locked in at a certain seed. Last year, it was like we were dipping our toe in the water, we were scoreboard watching, some guys were playing x' amount of time. Enough of that. You obviously saw the result last year, and obviously we didn't feel like we came out and played well or carried that momentum into the playoffs. As we looked at this time around, we said, you know what? Let's finish strong, the significance of the 13-win season, the chance to bump up to a (No.) 2 seed had (San Francisco) lost today. Other than that, continue to progress, continue to move forward, vacation rentals in panama city beach fl continue to get better as we make this run to the playoffs.
(got almost everything you wanted out of today?) "It was everything that we hoped for today. Obviously, we wanted the win; we wanted the 13-win season. For Sproles to get the all-purpose single-season yardage record, for Jimmy (Graham) to get the tight end receiving record (Graham broke Kellen Winslow's record but was passed vacation rentals in panama city beach fl moments later by New England's Rob Gronkowski). There's a ton of records. It was pretty significant. Obviously, last Monday vacation rentals in panama city beach fl night was a special moment. Today, you just look around and said, I don't know if any of us will be a part of something like this again. Just having so many guys and obviously vacation rentals in panama city beach fl the whole team, what was it, 15 or 16 (NFL) records that were set or extended today. That's pretty remarkable.
(compare feelings of 2009 to now) "The journey through the playoffs is going to be a little vacation rentals in panama city beach fl different. vacation rentals in panama city beach fl Both were 13-3 teams. Obviously, in '09 we started off 13-0 and lost the next three, but we had a plan the whole time. We knew we were going to rest our starters in (Week 17) because we had secured the (No.) 1 seed; it was all about getting guys healthy. I feel like we're healthier now at this point. Although we had the benefit of the first-round bye in '09, we don't this time. This will more than likely be a short week, playing on Saturday. I feel like we are playing as well as we've played vacation rentals in panama city beach fl all season long right now. The last few weeks have showed that. In every phase - offense, defense, special teams, run game, pass game, you name it. The last two weeks have been really special with these records and everything else. Obviously, that's something we didn't experience in '09. The real season starts now. You just kind of map out a plan for what's ahead. The most important thing - nothing else matters past this coming Saturday. vacation rentals in panama city beach fl Whoever we're playing - Atlanta, Detroit - it doesn't matter. It's a faceless opponent. We have to continue to progress and get better. All of our goals and dreams and aspirations are right there in front of us.
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