The Saints newest acquisition, Dez Bryant, spoke with the media for the first time since inking a deal with the black and gold to finish out the season. He joins a depleted receiving core that’s lost Ted Ginn Jr, Tommy Lee Lewis, and now Cameron Meredith to injuries. The former All-Pro says he’s excited about the opportunity to work with his new squad.
Cut 19 (13) “…with these guys.”
So will Bryant play this Sunday against Cincinnati? Coach Sean Payton says they are taking it one day at a time.

A win over the Bengals and the Saints lead for first place in the NFC South will grow to two games, because the Steelers crushed the Panthers 55-21 last night. Tough night for Carolina quarterback Cam Newton. He was sacked five times and threw a pick six.

If LSU is able to win its final three games, the Tigers are in position to play in one of the New Years Six bowl games. CBS-sports-dot-com Senior Writer Jerry Palm says the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans is a possibility for the Tigers….
Cut 16 (11) “…as well.”
If Georgia doesn’t make the four-team playoff or if the Bulldogs do not finish higher than LSU in the college football playoff rankings, than LSU will end up at the Sugar Bowl. And Coach Ed Orgeron says defensive linemen Breiden Fehoko will not play tomorrow against Arkansas because of an injury. So your starting defensive line will be Ed Alexander, Glen Logan and Rashard Lawrence. Safety John Battle will only play in an emergency.

Here’s the college football schedule for Saturday, Louisiana Tech will host Rice. McNeese tries to remain in first place in the Southland as the Cowboys host Northwestern State. Nicholls is also in a three-way tie for first place and the Colonels host Stephen F Austin.