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what goodell is saying to these draft picks as they embrace.... welcome to the nfl. i cant wait to fine your ass for something!!

how bad does goodell want 2 find way 2 fine these guys 4 something already.. hmm dont like way wearing hat? shaking my hand? holding jersey?

RT : how's your health? You're like our top draft pick this year! ---> 100%

Congrats to my fellow and on their first round selection...welcome to the !!!

At this time, St. Louis does not intend to trade the first pick in the second round and plans to use it instead.

We gone b down there Frontline end of season Giving back! RT : Uh huhh we in hAiti reppin it ": "

If U Haven't Been Thru Hell...Heaven Is Def NOT right around the Corner Shits about to Get REAL 4 YA! Trust Me!

With the 1st pick in the 1981 , the Saints selected Heisman Trophy winner RB George Rogers

Did anyone else just feel the earth move slightly on its axis?

Michel & I first met in 2004 via . We have not missed a single day of the festival since. -SG

Smh... All wood, no short game... I only know how to hit it long n deep.., no control

": Zilla Heard new Lionel Richie album yet? Game changer !" I usually stick to classic Lionel but I'll give it a shot

": Who still has a blackberry??? Step up your game son! Team iPhone"I am Old school. I kno u on the money team

Teachin this Lil darlin how ta golf smh

I don't understand how George Zimmerman can raise 200,000 dollars... It doesn't make sense to me..

There will be HELL TO PAY if pass on a dude named Duke Thenacho! RT : Mid/Late Round Draft Selections

Thot 4 2day:To grow, U must B willing to let your present and future be totally unlike your past. Ur history is not ur destiny. ~Alan Cohen

Wheels up to Houston! Be coo everybody.

Positions Drafted in 1st Round: G (2), OT (2), DE (4), DT (2), LB (5), NT (1), RB (3), QB (4), WR (4), DB (5)

"A champion accepts the challenge not only to defeat all opponents, but also to defeat self doubt" JGC

Jordan Jefferson spent last night on phone w/ Brady Quinn & Matt Leinart re: coping w/ shocking precipitous 1st rd slide. Hang in there JJ!

Tired of these so called experts taking shots at athletes on nat'l tv with no repercussions. .

Teams without a 2nd round pick today: Vikings, Cowboys, Cardinals, Redskins, Buccaneers, Saints, Raiders

Teams with more than one 2nd round pick today: Ravens, Rams, Broncos, Eagles, Patriots

Surprised not to see 15 tweets from about all these Bama guys getting drafted

LINKS:

New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle has words for NFL Commissioner Goodell
New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle has words for NFL Commissioner Goodell.

Daily Special, April 27, 2012 - Who Dat Social Club
Being a Saints fan this offseason feels a lot like being an orphan standing outside in the snow, gazing through frosted windows at the warm, snug life inside, while shivering and weeping frozen tears…

Rita Benson LeBlanc In Hospital Thursday
"Rita has been hospitalized today at Ochsner or she would be here,'' Benson said of the New Orleans Saints' owner and executive vice president who reportedly is on unofficial paid administrative leave, according to The Times-Picayune.

Saints accept penalties, moving on from bounty scandal | wwltv.com New Orleans
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis was given the opportunity Thursday to speak his mind about the bounty scandal that has put a dark cloud above the franchise for nearly the past two months.

Loomis reiterates that the Brees contract will get done | wwltv.com New Orleans
Three months ago, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis sat in the stands of Mobile’s Ladd-Peebles Stadium and answered questions about quarterback Drew Brees, saying if a deal didn’t get done with the Pro Bowl quarterback, he should be out of a job.

Who Dat fans remain upbeat amid storm of controversy | wwltv.com New Orleans
It's been a bumpy 2012 football season for New Orleans Saints fans.

The latest controversy swirling around wiretapping allegations connected to Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis.

Loomis: Fan Support Has Been "Overwhelmingly Strong"
Entire Thursday press conference transcript

Thoughts on Round 1 of 2012 NFL Draft: Meh…
Chicks in the Huddle

The 2nd and Third Round of the NFL Draft Take Place Friday
The Saints will have five picks in the 2012 NFL Draft: 89 (3rd rd), 122 (4th rd), 162 (5th rd), 179 (6th rd) and 234 (7th rd).

As Saints wait turn, Loomis ‘angry’ - New Orleans Saints - SunHerald.com
METAIRIE, La. -- Embattled Saints general manager Mickey Loomis had plenty to discuss before Thursday night’s NFL draft, even if his club had no first-round pick.

New Orleans Saints have proven adept at drafting well in late rounds - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
'Best available player' has been good to New Orleans

No. 2 pick Robert Griffin III ready to capitalize with Washington Redskins - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Schedule has 'Skins opening in New Orleans

New Orleans Saints' Mickey Loomis reacts to wiretap claims, bounty scandal - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Loomis: 'I'm angry about it. It's not true. I have a clear conscience. That's all I can say.'

Saints Nation: New CBA Has Made for More Movement in Draft | April

Observations from the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft
Observations from the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft

Lee Zurik Investigation: ESPN's Loomis source fired by Saints - New Orleans Local News, Weather, Sports, Investigations
Multiple sources tell FOX 8 News that a fired sound and electrical worker for the Saints is the initial source who told ESPN's John Barr that Mickey Loomis' Superdome box had been secretly re-wired to

NFL Videos: Loomis denies wiretapping
Saints GM Mickey Loomis addresses the media on draft day denying any spying or wiretapping of other teams.

VIDEO: Latest from Saints Camp