"Melvin Gordon is a good player; he's a good back. He's good at a little bit of everything. He can run in between tackles, he can bounce it and cut it back real well." – Defensive Tackle Tyeler Davison
On Jason Verrett….
*"The way that I always explain it is I feel like he is me, but just playing defense. He is real quick and fast, but at the same time he is a savvy, smart and instinctive player. It's hard to go against a guy like that." – *WR Brandin Cooks
On Chargers Defense….
*"Defensively, I think it's a very active front. They give you a lot of man-to-man (and) press looks. I think they've been a really good third down defense. I know they've had some guys nicked up, much like we have. But as you watch them, you're looking at players where you know you're going to have to help the tackles in protection. (Melvin) Ingram is an outstanding rusher. I think they get good rush not only on the edges, but from the inside as well. The corners are aggressive and confident. They do force the quarterback to get rid of the football early. Their pressure package is unique and one that causes you a lot of time on task in preparing for it." – *Head Coach Sean Payton
*"I think they've played very well. I think they have some really good players in the secondary. I think they have a really good pass rush. Melvin Ingram is an extremely impressive player. Really, that whole defensive front… a lot of guys who can make plays on the ball (in the secondary). We have our work cut out for us. I think we have to be ultra-efficient in everything we do; run and pass. We need to have a good protection plan. I have a lot of respect for (Defensive Coordinator) John Pagano. He was coaching there when I was playing for the Chargers (and then) he became the defensive coordinator. I think he's done a really good job ever since he's been there. I know they like to dial up the pressure at times so we have to be ready for all of that and it's going to be a great challenge for us." *– QB Drew Brees
*"They've done a good job so far this season against the run, so that is a challenge for us. I know they have some injuries, some things like that, but that has always been a focal point for us. Whenever you can run the ball successfully, it makes the offense run smoother." *– RB Mark Ingram
On Dexter McCluster….
*"Certainly a different type back, a different style back. And I think some of the challenges are just understanding when he's in the game the type runs you might be getting in regards to the scheme can be different. They've had him back at kick return. He is a change of pace, exceptionally fast, a guy that you have to pay attention to wherever he's at on the field." – *Head Coach Sean Payton
Take a closer look at who the Chargers will face this Sunday at the Q for Week 4.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
New Orleans Saints tackle Terron Armstead (72) during a week 2 NFL football game against the New York Giants on September 18, 2016 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New Orleans Saints tackle Andrus Peat (75) blocks against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday October 11, 2015, Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Saints 39-17. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
New Orleans Saints center Max Unger (60) prepares to snap the football during an NFL game against the New York Giants at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 1, 2015. The Saints defeated the Texans 52-49. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2015, file photo, New Orleans Saints guard Jahri Evans (73) is shown during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. The Buffalo Bills are turning their attention to veteran offensive guard Jahri Evans in the event they lose starter Richie Incognito in free agency. The Bills announced they were meeting with Evans on Monday, March 7, 2016, not long after the unsigned free agent posted a picture of Buffalo's downtown harbor on his Twitter account. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
New Orleans Saints tackle Zach Strief (64) lines up in position during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Oct.15, 2015 in New Orleans. New Orleans won 31-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New Orleans Saints tight end Coby Fleener (82) runs after a catch against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Houston, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/George Bridges)
New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple (24) tackles New Orleans Saints' Michael Thomas (13) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints full back John Kuhn (29) carries for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead IV (83) runs a route during a NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Aug 11, 2016 in Foxboro, MA. The Patriots defeated the Saints 34-22. (Jim Mahoney via AP)
Tight end Josh Hill (89) of the New Orleans Saints grabs a pass against the Atlanta Falcons October 15, 2015 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Saints won 31 - 21 during a Thursday Night NFL football game. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman (16) goes airborne after being tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 in Houston. Houston won 16-9. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New Orleans Saints running back Tim Hightower (34) runs for yardage in action against the New England Patriots Thursday August 11, 2016 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Paul Kruger (99) and Kenny Vaccaro (32) tackle New York Giants' Will Tye (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tyeler Davison (95) looks into the backfield during an NFL game against the New York Giants at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 1, 2015. The Saints defeated the Texans 52-49. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) looks on during the 2015 NFL week 16 regular season football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 in Seattle. The Rams won the game 23-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) pass rushes during an NFL game against the New York Giants at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 1, 2015. The Saints defeated the Texans 52-49. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New Orleans Saints linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) closes to the ball in action against the New England Patriots Thursday August 11, 2016 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New Orleans Saints linebacker James Laurinaitis (53) attempts to sack New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
New Orleans Saints linebacker Stephone Anthony (50) closes to the ball in action against the New England Patriots Thursday August 11, 2016 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New Orleans Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux (40) lines up in the secondary during an NFL preseason game against the Houston Texans at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 30, 2015. The Texans defeated the Saints 27-13. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New Orleans Saints strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) is seen in action during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, Oct.15, 2015 in New Orleans. New Orleans won 31-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New Orleans Saints Jairus Byrd (31) in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fl.
(Tom DiPace via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) breaks a tackle by New Orleans Saints' De'Vante Harris (21) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Detroit Lions defensive end Darryl Tapp (52) looks on during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 in Detroit. The Packers won the game 27 to 23. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New Orleans Saints defensive back Roman Harper (41) warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints free safety Vonn Bell (48) warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints' Sterling Moore (24) tackles New York Giants' Odell Beckham (13) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead punts in action against the New England Patriots Thursday August 11, 2016 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) attempts but misses a field goal that would have won the game in the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. The Raiders won 35-34. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints long snapper Justin Drescher (47) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New Orleans Saints' Marcus Murphy fields a kick against the New England Patriots during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Notable comments from the New Orleans Saints in the lead up to the Week 4 match vs. the San Diego Chargers.
On Chargers' Offense….
*"I think Philip is playing at an elite level right now, really spreading the ball around. Obviously Antonio Gates, a first-ballot hall of famer, I don't know if he is healthy or not, Hunter Henry their rookie is really good. They've got a few good receivers, so I'm excited." – *Safety Kenny Vaccaro
*"They are an explosive offense. They have my dawg, Travis Benjamin; he is a fast, fast guy. They run the ball well as well so we have to stop the run and just come out and play sound defense." *– LB Craig Robertson
*"For the first three weeks of the season, Philip (Rivers) is playing at an extremely high level. Obviously, there are some injuries that maybe change what you want to do. They're running the ball better. (Melvin) Gordon is getting his touches. They do a good job with tempo, getting you at the line of scrimmage and getting you into formations where they can kind of see what you're doing and attack it." – *Head Coach Sean Payton
On Philip Rivers….
*"He is definitely one of the tops (in the league). A quarterback that plays with a lot of passion, he is a guy that will talk noise as well and you don't get too many quarterbacks that will do that. Philip is a smart quarterback and we have to give him disguises and just play sound defense." *– LB Craig Robertson
On Melvin Gordon….
"Melvin Gordon is a good player; he's a good back. He's good at a little bit of everything. He can run in between tackles, he can bounce it and cut it back real well." – Defensive Tackle Tyeler Davison
On Jason Verrett….
*"The way that I always explain it is I feel like he is me, but just playing defense. He is real quick and fast, but at the same time he is a savvy, smart and instinctive player. It's hard to go against a guy like that." – *WR Brandin Cooks
On Chargers Defense….
*"Defensively, I think it's a very active front. They give you a lot of man-to-man (and) press looks. I think they've been a really good third down defense. I know they've had some guys nicked up, much like we have. But as you watch them, you're looking at players where you know you're going to have to help the tackles in protection. (Melvin) Ingram is an outstanding rusher. I think they get good rush not only on the edges, but from the inside as well. The corners are aggressive and confident. They do force the quarterback to get rid of the football early. Their pressure package is unique and one that causes you a lot of time on task in preparing for it." – *Head Coach Sean Payton
*"I think they've played very well. I think they have some really good players in the secondary. I think they have a really good pass rush. Melvin Ingram is an extremely impressive player. Really, that whole defensive front… a lot of guys who can make plays on the ball (in the secondary). We have our work cut out for us. I think we have to be ultra-efficient in everything we do; run and pass. We need to have a good protection plan. I have a lot of respect for (Defensive Coordinator) John Pagano. He was coaching there when I was playing for the Chargers (and then) he became the defensive coordinator. I think he's done a really good job ever since he's been there. I know they like to dial up the pressure at times so we have to be ready for all of that and it's going to be a great challenge for us." *– QB Drew Brees
*"They've done a good job so far this season against the run, so that is a challenge for us. I know they have some injuries, some things like that, but that has always been a focal point for us. Whenever you can run the ball successfully, it makes the offense run smoother." *– RB Mark Ingram
On Dexter McCluster….
*"Certainly a different type back, a different style back. And I think some of the challenges are just understanding when he's in the game the type runs you might be getting in regards to the scheme can be different. They've had him back at kick return. He is a change of pace, exceptionally fast, a guy that you have to pay attention to wherever he's at on the field." – *Head Coach Sean Payton
