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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Lewis, Byrd, Cooks absent from Mondays' practice (just a stomach virus for Cooks). Hicks, Grubbs leave early <a href="http://t.co/cILpVc6V7A">http://t.co/cILpVc6V7A</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/501466597769244672">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Contained in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> injury post -- another "encouraging" practice session for Drew Brees, who should play Saturday <a href="http://t.co/cILpVc6V7A">http://t.co/cILpVc6V7A</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/501466764270522368">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"Moe Jorgan" RT <a href="https://twitter.com/_Andrew_Lopez">@_Andrew_Lopez</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS">@KSTiLLS</a> checking out <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat">@jmthegreat</a> getting questioned by the media after practice <a href="http://t.co/FGK3EbemPd">pic.twitter.com/FGK3EbemPd</a></p>— Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS/statuses/501444439836217344">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Final tally: Saints flagged 16 times during media session.</p>— Ashy, Need Lotion (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/501448713060253696">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> Thank you for being so amazing to our little who dats! Dunking or no dunking, we love you JG! <a href="http://t.co/XDw5MAKf8D">pic.twitter.com/XDw5MAKf8D</a></p>— ⚜ωhoɗat⚜ℓisaℓis⚜ (@whodatlisalis) <a href="https://twitter.com/whodatlisalis/statuses/501411319250055168">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kenny Stills: It's tough not playing. Getting hurt on 1st day was rough. Glad to be back</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/501441616926613504">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Stills: WR competition has been great. No animosity, just everyone helping one another</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/501442133354889216">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Curtis Lofton: always great to practice inside. Can breathe easier and move faster</p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/501440592958607360">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Payton said CB Keenan Lewis working through rehab. No specific injury details. He did practice Sunday before today's absence.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/501439991000862720">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton also singled out rookie WR Coleman for making some nice blocks in Fridays game.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/501439739317473280">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton said Morgan's success will also help with confidence. Same with Brandon Coleman's strong practice Monday.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/501439546001985536">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Payton said he liked Brees' tempo today, didn't see any day-after effect from Brees' return to full practice yesterday.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/501438892562980864">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton said he's looking for Joe Morgan to build upon some of his success the next two weeks.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/501438855162372096">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Defense won 2-minute drills at the end of practice with 1st and 2nd string. 1st stringers drove down to 20 before stalling. 2s less success</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/501437250639757312">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Facebook has lost their minds w their new messenger app. They really thought people would be ok w this?? <a href="http://t.co/Xz4pRRYugr">pic.twitter.com/Xz4pRRYugr</a></p>— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/501426409789616129">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Watch the turf in the Dome be installed before a <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/timelapse?src=hash">#timelapse</a> video: <a href="http://t.co/5v1Uq105Gd">http://t.co/5v1Uq105Gd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/a61sHndUOF">pic.twitter.com/a61sHndUOF</a></p>— MBSuperdome (@MBSuperdome) <a href="https://twitter.com/MBSuperdome/statuses/501415161761370113">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/FrankCaliendo">@FrankCaliendo</a> impersonates Madden, Gruden, Barkley, Ditka etc on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> <a href="http://t.co/uRMmnBXrjW">http://t.co/uRMmnBXrjW</a> <a href="http://t.co/DlTvnUF4T7">pic.twitter.com/DlTvnUF4T7</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/501410958166618112">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No surprise, penalties a huge point of emphasis at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> camp. Brees says players need to police themselves <a href="http://t.co/9KGbmwgBsm">http://t.co/9KGbmwgBsm</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/501399220767571968">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gotta work on <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a>' guys. Need to get ‘em a #10 jersey! <a href="http://t.co/PkXj3JL7Gl">http://t.co/PkXj3JL7Gl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whodat?src=hash">#whodat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhoDatNation?src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a></p>— Brandin Cooks (@brandincooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandincooks/statuses/501378549782036480">August 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
New Orleans Saints' Lewis, Byrd, Cooks absent Monday - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis, safety Jairus Byrd and receiver Brandin Cooks were absent from Monday’s practice &n
Saints receiver Brandin Cooks misses practice with stomach virus | NOLA.com
Payton said he didn't anticipate Cooks' absence to be lengthy.
Drew Brees expects to play a half - NFL Spin Zone - A General NFL Blog providing you all the NFL News, Rumors, Updates, and National Football League News.
New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees has returned from a strained oblique, and he's been brought back slowly as a precaution. Brees expects to
Saints Camp Talk: Brees back, watch out for Knox, penalties a huge issue | wwltv.com New Orleans
Juan Kincaid and Lyons Yellin break down the Saints' first training back in New Orleans.
Saints practice moved indoors; Byrd cleared for live drills | wwltv.com New Orleans
After brief showers pounded the New Orleans Saints practice facility this morning, the team has announced it will hold today’s practice indoors.
What to know if you're going to Saints practice at Mandeville High Wednesday | wwltv.com New Orleans
Here's what you should know if you want to see the Saints practice at Mandeville High Wednesday.
Saints QB Drew Brees a full-go, plans to play in Indy Saturday | wwltv.com New Orleans
The New Orleans Saints are back and so is quarterback Drew Brees. The team practiced at its Metairie facility on Sunday for the first time since returning from its three weeks of training camp at The Greenbrier in West Virginia.
Drew Brees of New Orleans Saints expected to return Saturday vs. Indianapolis Colts - ESPN
Drew Brees is expected to make his preseason debut for the New Orleans Saints on Saturday night at Indianapolis after returning to full activity in Sunday's practice.
Jimmy Graham of New Orleans Saints -- I wouldn't jeopardize team - ESPN
Jimmy Graham stopped short Sunday of saying he regrets his penalty-drawing goalpost dunks from Friday night's preseason game, insisting he would never do anything to hurt the team in the regular season.
Saints Camp Report: Day 16 - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- A daily review of the hot topics coming out of New Orleans Saints training camp: The Saints returned to some hot and steamy weath
New Orleans Saints' projected roster - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Examining the New Orleans Saints' roster: QUARTERBACKS (2) Drew Brees Ryan Griffin I'm sticking with my pick of Griffin for the backup job, s
Drew Brees: New Orleans Saints players need to police penalties - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- As expected, penalties were a huge area of emphasis for the New Orleans Saints following Friday night’s flag-fest against the T
Fans vote Jimmy Graham as offensive MVP of win versus Tennessee Titans
Jimmy Graham scored two touchdowns in the win against the Tennessee Titans
Drew Brees: "I am feeling good"
Post-practice quotes from quarterback Drew Brees on Sunday, August 17, 2014
Brandin Cooks Does Not Equate to Saints Super Bowl Win - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Despite the hype & excitement surrounding Saints wide out Brandin Cooks, he is not the difference between a good playoff team and a Super Bowl winning team.
Five Observations from the Titans-Saints game
Everyone sees something different when they watch a football game. For me? I'll give you my five things that stuck out in Friday night's Titans-Saints game.
Sean Payton To Give Up Play-calling Duties?
Some of you may not have noticed that against the Tennessee Titans Sean Payton wasn't the one calling the play on offense: Pete Carmichael did.
Kenny Vaccaro, Joe Morgan impress vs. Titans; Saints' third offensive tackle still a concern | Scout's Take | NOLA.com
A look at how the Saints fared vs. the Titans
Jimmy Graham still miffed with NFL's new dunking rule, but is it reasonable? | Saints question of the day | NOLA.com
Is the NFL being petty? Or was the league right to ban the dunk after the goal post was damaged last season? Leave your answers in the comment section below.
PHOTOS: Inclement weather closes New Orleans Saints practice to fans | NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints training camp inside the Saints Airline Drive facility on Monday August 18, 2014.
Flag day: Penalties are up across the NFL this preseason | NOLA.com
Saints lead NFL with 42 penalties in two preseason games
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NFL News
NFL says strict illegal contact calls will continue | ProFootballTalk
Illegal contact penalties are way up this preseason, the result of the league office telling officials to monitor defensive backs closely and throw flags with impunity. That will continue in the regular season.
Rolando McClain to get first-team work at middle linebacker | ProFootballTalk
The Cowboys like what they've seen from linebacker Rolando McClain so far this summer and now they want to see more from the former first-round pick. Head coach Jason Garrett said Monday that the team is going to take a look at McClain at middle linebacker with the starting defense this week.
No concrete answer for return of wide receiver Reggie Wayne | Colts links | NOLA.com
Colts defensive line has played big so far this training camp
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Video
Saints practice inside - First Look - Video | NOLA.com
Saints practice forced inside due to bad weather | video