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Rod Walker

@rodwalkernola.bsky.social

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Sports columnist for The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate. We'll talk Saints, Pelicans and all the other hot topics in the 504 and beyond. Mississippi made, Louisiana paid. #39194ever

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 17h

I don't know how long it'll take, but those Pelicans Jeremiah Fears jerseys will be the most popular jersey in the city some day. (Saints or Pelicans).
#ZeroFears

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 17h

Jeremiah Fears didn't get the win, but it was a super dope way to celebrate his 19th birthday. A splendid fourth quarter for the rookie in #Pelicans preseason loss to Rockets.

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Jeremiah Fears gets going late, but Pelicans come up short in preseason loss to Rockets

Jeremiah Fears won't ever forget his 19th birthday.

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 19h

Zion played 15 minutes in the first half.
In Australia, he played 15 minutes in each of the two games.

Trey Murphy is up to 17 minutes.
He played 19 minutes in his one game in Australia.

Willie Green said the starters would play more minutes tonight, so no surprise.

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 19h

#Pelicans trail Rockets 60-59 at halftime.
Trey Murphy with 11
Jordan Poole 10
Zion Williamson with 6 points, 3 steals, 3 rebounds, 2 assists

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 21h

#Pelicans starters tonight

Zion Williamson
Trey Murphy
Herb Jones
Jordan Poole
Yves Missi

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 1d

The #Saints have beat the Chicago Bears the last 8 times they've played. That includes a playoff win in the 2020 season. (Drew Brees' final victory.)

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 1d

The Bears open as 5.5 point favorites over the #Saints , according to Fan Duel.

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 1d

NFC South after Week 6

Bucs 5-1
Falcons 3-2
Panthers 3-3
#Saints 1-5

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 2d

Props to Atlanta Falcons’ owner Arthur Blanks.

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Tanya Ramirez-BoOoOlrich 👻🎃 @tanitamxtx.bsky.social · 2d

In Monday's sports, from @matthewparas.bsky.social: Drake Maye out-battles Spencer Rattler in the Saints' loss to the Patriots
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From @rodwalkernola.bsky.social: Saints prove again they're close but not good enough
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Times-Picayune sports cover, headline is: MAYE DAY featuring a photo of Patriots WR Boutte scoring a touchdown vs. Saints

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 3d

#Saints owner Gayle Benson and New Orleans mayor-elect Helena Moreno.

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 3d

Entertainment for #Saints vs. Patriots

Champions Square pregame: Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience

Anthem: John Foster

Halftime: Cupid

Legend of the Game: Fred Thomas

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 4d

It’s crazy that this song came out 10 years before Jeremiah Fears was even born.

#Pelicans rookies

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 5d

Chase Young is good to go

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 5d

Alvin Kamara is questionable for Sunday

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 5d

Can Blake Grupe get his groove back? #Saints aren't giving up on their kicker yet

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Rod Walker: Can Blake Grupe get his groove back? Saints aren't giving up on their kicker yet

He has made just 10 of 15 field goals this season. Can he get back on track? The Saints aren't giving up on him yet.

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 6d

Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado went through full practice today for #Pelicans

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 7d

Had a big lead.
Went to Atlanta and blew it.

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Derrick Groves captured in Atlanta nearly 5 months after New Orleans jail escape, officials say

Here's what we know so far.

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 8d

#Saints waived Velus Jones Jr. and signed CB Michael Davis. Team also signed WR Ronnie Bell and TE Moliki Matavao to the practice squad.

Waived DE Garrett Nelson, T Sataoa Laumea and WR Tommy Mellott from the practice squad.

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 8d

Joe Flacco, who was traded from Browns to Bengals today, could possibly play the Ravens three times, the Steelers twice, the Packers twice and the Browns once this season.

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 8d

NFL sacks leaders

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Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 8d

Carl Granderson is a bad call away from being second in the league in sacks with 5.5, behind only Denver Broncos LB Nik Bonnito (7).

Instead, Granderson has just 4.5.
#Saints

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 9d

We don’t know what LeBron’s announcement tomorrow is yet, but here are the current ticket prices on SeatGeek for the Lakers game in New Orleans in January. This would be the last time the Lakers would play the #Pelicans in New Orleans this regular season.

Rod Walker @rodwalkernola.bsky.social · 9d

The best part of the #Saints win over the Giants was the youth movement

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Rod Walker: The best part of the Saints' win over the Giants was the youth movement

The New Orleans Saints started four rookies and had several other young contributors in their 26-14 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.

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Tanya Ramirez-BoOoOlrich 👻🎃 @tanitamxtx.bsky.social · 9d

In Monday's Times-Picayune from @bylukejohnson.bsky.social:
Saints practiced what they preach to snap losing streak, pick up first win of season
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From @jeff-duncan.bsky.social: Saints celebrate overdue win in style
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Times-Picayune newspaper cover featuring a photo of New Orleans' Saints Kool-Aid McInstry celebrating after a play
Headline reads: OHHH YEAHHH!

Times-Picayune sports cover featuring a photo of Rashid Shaheed scoring a touchdown against the NY Giants
Headline reads: GIANT RELIEF

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