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METAIRIE, La. -- Saints fullback John Kuhn plans to stay in New Orleans during his teams Week 5 bye and try to get his first real taste of life in the Big Easy.That option became a lot more attractive after he scored three touchdowns in the Saints first victory of the season in San Diego.I wont feel like I have to have a hood up at all times, said Kuhn, who joined the Saints in August and knows what its like to mingle with a passionate fan base from his nine seasons with Green Bay.The Saints might be 0-4 now if not for a trio of Chargers turnovers inside the final seven minutes of New Orleans 35-34 victory on Sunday . Then again, they were not far off from being 3-1, either.New Orleans led Oakland in Week 1 until the Raiders scored a touchdown with 47 seconds left, and then added a bold, do-or-die 2-point conversion for a 35-34 victory.The Saints still had a 61-yard field-goal attempt for the win as time expired, but Wil Lutzs kick narrowly swerved wide left.In Week 2, the Saints lost to the Giants on a field goal in the final seconds. Only one of New Orleans losses didnt go down to the wire -- a 45-32 setback against Atlanta in Week 3.So the Saints head into their week off with at least a measure of hope theyll start winning more during the last three quarters of their schedule.We had a couple of close games at the beginning of the season that could have swung the other way, defensive end Cameron Jordan said. When you come out with those wins, it helps build confidence for the young guys and helps mold the team.The bye also comes at what appears to be a preferable time for the Saints, who have been riddled with an unusual number of early season injuries to key players.It is unclear whether starting left tackle Terron Armstead (knee), starting middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (quad), projected starting linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (quad), tight end Josh Hill (ankle) and left guard Senio Kelemete (hamstring) will return from injuries by the time New Orleans next takes the field at Carolina on Oct. 16. Ellerbe, however, appeared close to returning this past week, and another week off certainly helps the other hobbled players.Meanwhile, players including safety Kenny Vaccaro (ankle) and receiver Willie Snead (toe) just returned from recent injuries on Sunday. They could use more time to heal.And in just a few more weeks, starting cornerback Delvin Breaux and first-round draft choice Sheldon Rankins, a projected starter at defensive tackle, could be back. Both of them have fractured fibulas.Weve got a lot of guys that we need to get back healthy, which will make us a lot better team, said Vaccaro, adding that hell be staying in New Orleans this week. Ive got to get treatment on my ankle; it was really sore (Sunday), so Ill have to get treatment throughout the week.On Sunday, the Chargers, who led by 13 before their offensive meltdown, lambasted themselves for giving the game away.For the Saints, it begged the question: Was their first victory cause for validation, or nothing more than a brief reprieve?Many Saints players saw it as the latter, because they played hard until the end and capitalized on San Diego mistakes in the clutch.Even before the Chargers turnovers, the Saints defense bowed up in its territory to force a field goal and keep the game a two-possession affair.Then came the fumbles, one of which was caused by a heavy hit from safety Vonn Bell, while the other just seemed to slip from the grasp of Chargers receiver Travis Benjamin.A lot of times with turnovers, its just capitalizing on the offenses mistakes, Vaccaro said. If guys arent running to the ball, we wouldnt have recovered the fumbles.Even after the Saints took the lead, the defense, which came in ranked 31st in the NFL, had to stop star quarterback Philip Rivers from driving into field goal range. The Chargers went backward and B.W. Webbs interception of a fourth-down pass sealed it.We needed that win and I dont care what form or fashion it came in, Vaccaro said.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLJames Van Riemsdyk Jersey . -- Peyton Manning will have all of his wide receivers available for the first time in a month when the Denver Broncos begin their playoff run Jan. Adidas Maple Leafs Jerseys . There was no hesitation from the 40th-ranked Pospisil, from Vernon, B.C., who admitted that he cut back on his training sessions over the last few days to conserve energy as the long ATP season finishes next week at the Paris Masters. http://www.cheapmapleleafsjerseyschina.com/zach-hyman-jersey/ . 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Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that keeping Baines at the club is a "massive boost and exciting for the future" because he brings "maturity and football knowledge in a very specialized position on the pitch" and an "infectious and positive influence to the rest of the squad.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Carolina Panthers brought a baseball bat into the equation last year, and cornerback Josh Norman took over from there.It admittedly took New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. off his game in Week 15. He expects much of the same -- presumably without the baseball bat -- from his competition on Sunday when facing Norman and his new team, the Washington Redskins.Part of their game plan, Beckham said of Washingtons secondary trying to get under his skin. I would do the same. Thats just what you do. Its mental warfare. Its the art of war. You know what I mean? There are different ways to attack it.Beckham had three unnecessary roughness penalties against Norman and the Panthers last year. How can he avoid a similar meltdown this year?Play my game, Beckham said.That doesnt mean Beckham will take the emotion out of his repertoire. Its part of what makes him one of the leagues most dangerous and explosive players.You ever watch [Oklahoma City Thunder point guard]?Russell Westbrook?play basketball? He plays with a lot of emotion, passion, whatever you want to call it, Beckham said. Its what?is best for some players, what is not best for some players. You use it, and you just be smart. Just play smart. Its football at the end of the day.Norman said, in response to all the focus on this matchup, Seems Sunday cant get here fast enough.When asked if wants to shadow Beckham, Norman said, Heck yeah, why not? I dont shy away from nobody.dddddddddddd.Beckham has more support this time around. Giants coach Ben McAdoo, who mentioned earlier in the year disappointment in the way the first meeting between Norman and Beckham unfolded, will be watching closely Sunday, along with the officials.I believe the officials will have their thumb on everything right from jump street, and we have to be ready for that, McAdoo said.And then there is veteran wide receiver Victor Cruz, who?thinks he can help if any questionable situations arise.I hope so, Cruz said. That is definitely the plan, to understand what is going on from a leadership perspective and going to the game understanding what is happening and being able to diffuse -- not just Odell and holding him back -- but being able to, if things go awry, being able to talk to both parties and being like, Hey, guys, this is bigger than just us.There are kids that watch this game. There are kids that emulate us, want to be us. We have to set an example, and what happened last year is not an example we want to set.Hes a good player, Norman said of Beckham. No hate whatsoever. The guy can play ball. The competitor in me likes that.ESPNs John Keim contributed to this report. ' ' '