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New Orleans Saints' draft search includes individual visits, pro day scouting trips | NOLA.com
Saints will reportedly dine with North Carolina linebacker Quan Sturdivant tonight
Saints coach talks about 'Spare Bears'
With the NFL lockout continuing, Saints coach Sean Payton is being asked more and more about his experience as a replacement player with the Bears in 1987.
NFL.com Blogs " Blog Archive La Canfora: Saints to draft D, Pixies should play SB "
What are your thoughts on the Saints first two picks, and do you think the NFL should get the Pixies to play Super Bowl XLVI? For the picks, La Canfora said they’ve been evaluating defensive linemen like Phil Taylor and Muhammad Wilkerson since he believes Anthony Hargrove will likely leave when there’s free agency. As for the second part, La Canfora seemed slightly supportive saying it would be the "single coolest, non-corporate, bad-ass, punk rock thing in the history of pro sports."
Sam Huff wants Drew Brees to shut his mouth | ProFootballTalk
Sam Huff, the Hall of Fame linebacker who played for the Redskins and Giants in the 1950s and 1960s, always provides an interesting perspective on today's NFL, from the viewpoint of someone who was tough as nails in his playing days and doesn't think the league has changed for the better.
NFC South's most 'aggressive' coach? - NFC South Blog - ESPN
NFC South tight ends in Power Rankings - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Our Power Rankings for the tight ends are out and we’ve got two NFC South representatives. Atlanta’s Tony Gonzalez came in at No. 6 and T
New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton and Assistant Head Coach, Joe Vitt Enjoy a Round of Golf at Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club While Visiting Acadiana
Press Release: New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton and Assistant Head Coach, Joe Vitt, enjoyed a round of golf at Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club in Broussard on Saturday with golf professional Blaine Lindsly, and Le Triomphe General Manager/COO Dawna Waterbury.
Good news on Ivory allows Saints to play hardball with Bush - NFL - Sporting News
Former New Orleans Saints consultant Mike Ornstein reportedly begins prison sentence today | NOLA.com
Ornstein was sentenced to eight months in prison in November
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NFL Owners Pay $245 Million into Player Benefits
NFL Alumni warns NFLPA* not to disclose tape of George Martin meeting | ProFootballTalk
Last week, NFL Alumni executive director George Martin attended the NFLPA* annual meetings in Marco Island, Florida. Since then, word has emerged that the session was videotaped -- and that a transcript and/or the tapes could be released publicly.
Time hasn’t softened Fran Tarkenton’s opinion of Brett Favre | ProFootballTalk
Vikings Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton believes there are 5-6 quality quarterbacks in this draft, and the Vikings need to pick up one of them. The team is looking for a new quarterback, of course, because the Brett Favre era ended in ignominy last year. (We think.)
More draft invitees come to light | ProFootballTalk
Earlier today, Jason La Canfora reported that 20 players have been invited to the draft. Four names are known so far: Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller, Alabama receiver Julio Jones, Iowa defensive end Adrian Clayborn, and Alabama running back Mark Ingram.