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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFL's Management Council officially applies tight end franchise tag to Jimmy Graham <a href="http://t.co/VO5E3o49MM">http://t.co/VO5E3o49MM</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/440653496157609984">March 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Go outside! The moon! the moon! -SG</p>— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamGleason/statuses/440653005680312320">March 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Straight off the plane and starting grindin on that shredmill wit my guy <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyVillani">@TonyVillani</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/MikePouncey">@MikePouncey</a>! The grind never stops!</p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/440638233693913089">March 4, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Wow RTSaudi Prince Alwaleed owns a diamond encrusted $48 million Mercedes and he charges $1000 just to touch it. <a href="http://t.co/Hf2cVZNVva">pic.twitter.com/Hf2cVZNVva</a>"</p>— JAHRIEVANS (@J_7TRE_E) <a href="https://twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/statuses/440624908943753216">March 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>' Jimmy Graham is listed as being tagged as a TE, via an NFL press release.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/440616987475972096">March 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Check out this baby's amazing reaction to the <a href="https://twitter.com/SInow">@SInow</a> Swimsuit Issue: <a href="http://t.co/IUF905NixC">http://t.co/IUF905NixC</a> (photo via <a href="https://twitter.com/SI_BenReiter">@SI_BenReiter</a>) <a href="http://t.co/m0kaGuQtpS">pic.twitter.com/m0kaGuQtpS</a></p>— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports/statuses/440616431684976642">March 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>First workout of the offseason,HUUURRRT! Gotta start somewhere though. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23gottagogetit&src=hash">#gottagogetit</a></p>— Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/statuses/440593543522824192">March 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sharper to remain in jail at least until Friday <a href="http://t.co/8tEM4lGgJP">http://t.co/8tEM4lGgJP</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/440590948192776193">March 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet">@RapSheet</a>: This is a surprise. The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Browns&src=hash">#Browns</a> are planning to tag C Alex Mack, per source. May be the transition tag, not franchise tag."</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/440585149613228032">March 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If Alex Mack receives some sort of tag, market for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> center Brian de la Puente opens a little more.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/440585562525679616">March 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Met <a href="https://twitter.com/carrieunderwood">@carrieunderwood</a> at Endymion with <a href="https://twitter.com/jdrescher88">@jdrescher88</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23MardiGras&src=hash">#MardiGras</a> <a href="http://t.co/YDONBdzKXy">pic.twitter.com/YDONBdzKXy</a></p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/440558473944641536">March 3, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
NFL sets Graham's franchise tag value at $7.05 million | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
The NFL has formally designated New Orleans' Jimmy Graham as a tight end for the purposes of his franchise tag value, which is now set at $…
NFL officially applies tight end tag to Jimmy Graham | ProFootballTalk
The league has officially announced the full list of franchise-tagged and transition-tagged players for 2014. The biggest name belongs to the player for whom the biggest fight is looming.
Bell: Graham, Saints likely headed to contract fight
The case involving Jimmy Graham, surely headed to an arbitrator, has the potential to be a game-changer — or at the very least a drawn-out negotiation for a long-term deal.
Free-agent spotlight: LB Jonathan Vilma - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints have 13 players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents on March 11, plus the three players they released last month. Here
Saints increasing ticket prices | ProFootballTalk
With the Superdome constantly sold out, the Saints could have been raising ticket prices every season. For three seasons in a row, they hadn't. According to Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Saints have sent out a notice to season-ticket holders that, this year, the prices are ...
Jimmy Graham and the New Orleans Saints are both right - ESPN
I agree with the New Orleans Saints: Jimmy Graham is a tight end. And I agree with Graham's camp: He should be paid like a top wide receiver. One of
Jimmy Graham’s Value & the Non-Exclusive Franchise Tag - Over the Cap
When dissecting the NFL’s top Tight End’s, there’s Rob Gronkowski & Jimmy Graham—and then there’s everybody else. Gronk and Graham have redefined the TE position, so it’s no surprise that the 6-year/$54 million extension that Gronkowski signed before the 2012 season is being floated around as a baseline for Graham’s new deal.
Jimmy Graham to participate in NFL’s Middle East USO Tour
Jimmy Graham will spend a week in the Middle East
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NFL News
Broncos haven’t asked Peyton Manning to restructure deal, yet | ProFootballTalk
The Broncos had 20 million reasons to examine Peyton Manning's neck, but no reason to believe it would be a problem. They also may have a few million reasons to try to get Manning to restructure his contract in a way that frees up more money so that the Broncos can afford players who'll help clos...
Bucs hope NFL will allow them to wear their throwback uniforms | ProFootballTalk
The Buccaneers unveiled new uniforms today, but they're still hoping they'll someday be able to wear their original uniforms again. Last year, the Bucs had to scrap plans to wear their throwback uniforms when the NFL told teams not to change helmets during the season, for safety reasons.
Aaron Hernandez moved to isolation unit after fight, sheriff's department says - ESPN Boston
Aaron Hernandez has been punished for a physical altercation with another inmate by being relocated to a more isolated part of the Bristol County Jail where he must spend 23 hours a day and eat meals in his cell, according to a local report.