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Saints offseason notes: Only quarterback controversy is for No. 2 | thenewsstar.com
One thing the Saints have been immune to since Sean Payton became their head coach in 2006 is a quarterback controversy. They may have one this summer, but Saints fans can take a deep breath and relax. If they do have one, it won't involve two-time Pro Bowl pick and reigning NFL Offensive Player ...
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Saints Unsure Of Their Backup Quarterback
ProFootballTalk.com — The Saints may lead the league in name recognition on their quarterback depth chart with Drew Brees, Mark Brunell, and Joey Harrington in the fold. They are, however, still lacking a clear backup to Brees. Saints coach Sean Payton indicated recently that Brunell, the incumbent, will have to battle with Harrington to keep his job. “I feel good because we have experience there,” Payton said. Saints fans may not share Payton’s enthusiasm.  Brunell turns 39 in September, and didn’t look good in his final appearances with the Redskins.  Harrington has been released by four ...

Harrington and Brunell to Battle it Out for the #2 QB Spot
Saints Gab — ... The New Orleans Saints have one of, if not the best QB in the league in Drew Brees. While that much is fact, who is going to be Brees’ backup for the 2009 season is very much still up in the air. The News Star reports that the battle for the backup job appears to be coming down to two veteran guys - Mark Brunell and Joey Harrington. ...

Saints Backup QB Competition to be Between Vets Harrington and Brunell
NFL Gridiron Gab — ... The New Orleans Saints have one of, if not the best QB in the league in Drew Brees. While that much is fact, who is going to be Brees’ backup for the 2009 season is very much still up in the air. The News Star reports that the battle for the backup job appears to be coming down to two veteran guys - Mark Brunell and Joey Harrington. ...

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