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JAHRI EVANS @J_7TRE_E Looking forward to an awesome weekend with family, friends and grid iron mates... Thanks to all for ur support truly a blessing. Here we go.
Jonathan Vilma @JonVilma51"@AwkwardBlondie: @JonVilma51 My students are #TeamVilma http://yfrog.us/0t6e9mz"lolol that was hilarious!!
New Orleans Saints @Saints Mr. @Mark_Ingram28 http://instagr.am/p/KNVIynGKlE #Saints
Jedidiah Collins @JedCollins45 Weird that animals don't talk but every species has a way to say "let's get it on"? #randomthought
Mark Ingram @Mark_Ingram28 "@Harp41: S/O to my boy #josephskywalker on the official national star wars day http://pic.twitter.com/e2uXEGxl" lmbo there he is!!
Johnny Patrick @JohnnyPatrick32 Me and my boy @2Blicciardi at oaks day in Louisville http://pic.twitter.com/OTlkdCib
Will Smith @iWillSmith Who's going to Jazz Fest?
Roman Harper @Harp41 My dude #josephskywalker decided to step his game up. Riding 1st class to Philly with @J_7TRE_E. WOW #rockstars http://pic.twitter.com/Rv1ijRZ9
SATCH NOTE: In case anyone hasn't noticed these past few weeks, Harper apparently carries around an Obi Wan Kenobi action figure at all times. Weird.
Roman Harper @Harp41 S/O to my boy #josephskywalker on the official national star wars day http://pic.twitter.com/LJvrUhT5
Billy Miller @BillyMiller83 Cowards point their finger and blame others, Champions claim responsibility for themselves and others to overcome all adversity to succeed!
Jimmy Graham @TheJimmyGraham Watch this video...whoever cut it needs to win an award...http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=wynjacSBonw #THEAVENGERS
Larry Holder @LHolderCBS RT @WISTradio: If you missed @690sptshangover's interview with #Saints CB @JohnnyPatrick32, you can dig it here: http://bit.ly/JYA3e4
Bobby McCray @bobbymccray Merril Hodge is offically annoying to watch...blaahh blaahh.. I'd rather listen to @marcelluswiley preach..
Greg Romeus @GregRomeus91 The Grind.. #NoDaysOff http://lockerz.com/s/206392568 http://lockerz.com/s/206392580
Jonathan Vilma @JonVilma51 "@MrJWilliams24: I'm curious as to why @JonVilma51 got suspended as many games as the head coach"me too
Garrett Hartley @GHartley5 Wheels up on the jet... Weird only me on the plane.... See u soon Sooner state.. Grand lake here I come http://pic.twitter.com/JbbBMKDB
Chase Daniel @ChaseDaniel I'm still in love with these @rangerover wheels I bought! There's no buyer remorse here. http://instagr.am/p/KNaxXbAWq9/
JUNIOR GALETTE @JuniorG93 I'm Posting Some Vids up of Me in My Old Hood In Haiti Today Ya Think It's A Game lol & O Yea I Walk Around W NO SECURITY RESPECT
Jimmy Graham @TheJimmyGraham "@JDunbar4058:"What are u thinking rt now?I just want to know what a pro bowler thinks." ha winning a super bowl so I can get a ring like u!
Grandmaster Wang @moosedenied Wait, I thought independent review was already conducted by NFL-contracted Mary Jo White, who removed all doubt. @JeffDuncanTP @IM1919
Grandmaster Wang @moosedeniedTHERE IS NO GRAY AREA! ROG IS RIGHT, FANS ARE DUMB! RT @JeffDuncanTP: Clearly the gray area ... Both sides have solid arguments.
Grandmaster Wang @moosedenied #dumbconspiracytheorist RT @JeffDuncanTP: Clearly the gray area at the heart of this NFL/NFLPA battle is going to be settled by the courts.
Jedidiah Collins @JedCollins45 I proposed to do more abs this morning & I am happy to announce My core got engaged!! Not sure when wedding will be #random #getbetter
Jimmy Graham @TheJimmyGraham "@1FAN4UL: Can't wait to walk my boy into @TheJimmyGraham football camp tomorrow morning! #footballcampsrock" thanks for letting him come
Grandmaster Wang @moosedenied Somebody get @BrettAndersonTP on this suspension/CBA story asap! He'll get to the bottom of it, rather than just telling us how dumb we are.
Jermon Bushrod @j_bushrod7475 Sometimes I get tired of hearing skip Bayless and Stephen a. Smith talk on first take...
Jermon Bushrod @j_bushrod7475 I think skip just argues against everyones elses opinion just to boost ratings and stephen a. (cont) http://tl.gd/h9bnke
Grandmaster Wang @moosedenied I wonder if the shills & stenographers at the TP would have looked into the CBA stuff if someone in the national media had tweeted about it.
Grandmaster Wang @moosedenied "Confederacy of Dunces... err... conspiracy theorists" 1, NFL shills at the Times-Picayune 0
Grandmaster Wang @moosedenied Keep on shilling. Nice "confederacy" veiled dig. RT @JeffDuncanTP: column from T-P: Conspiracy theories just don't up: http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/05/conspiracy_theories_just_dont.html
Lance Moore @LanceMoore16 TGIF everybody!!! Hope u all have a great day n start to your wknd!
LINKS:
NFLPA Takes Legal Action, Challenges Goodell’s Authority over Saints’ Players | Pro Player Insiders
The NFL Players Association has taken legal action challenging the authority of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend four players for their alleged involvement in a so-called pay-for-performance/bounty program during the 2009-2011 Saints seasons. Earlier this week, Goodell issued suspensions to Jonathan Vilma, Anthony Hargrove, Will Smith and Scott Fujita. Pro Player Insiders learned that [...]
Fujita’s suspension arises only from money contributed during 2009 playoffs | ProFootballTalk
One of the grievances filed by the NFLPA attaches as exhibits the four letters sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell to the individual players who have been suspended.
Saints Nation: Saints Embracing Small School Talent | May
NFLPA begins legal challenges - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Appeals of player suspensions in the New Orleans Saints’ bounty program haven’t been filed yet, but the NFL Players Association has gone a
Vilma requested, then declined, an opportunity to be heard by Goodell | ProFootballTalk
Attached to the grievances filed by the NFLPA on Thursday are copies of the May 2 letters informing the four suspended players of their penalties. The letter to Jonathan Vilma from Commissioner Roger Goodell contains an interesting comment regarding the question of whether Vilma was given an oppo...
Hargrove’s declaration was submitted to the league by the NFLPA | ProFootballTalk
The Saints bounty scandal has taken yet another curious turn. Attached to the grievances filed Thursday by the NFLPA are the four letters sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell to the players who have been suspended, subject to appeal.
More on the Hargrove declaration | ProFootballTalk
Earlier today, we reported that the declaration signed by former Saints (now Packers) defensive end Anthony Hargrove wasn't harvested by the NFL but submitted by the union. As a result, we're now very intrigued by what the declaration says.
Jonathan Vilma suspension could actually benefit the New Orleans Saints and himself
Jonathan Vilma's suspension could actually benefit the New Orleans Saints and himself.
Drew Brees' contract: the important dates - Video | NOLA.com
The Times-Picayune's Saints columnist Mike Triplett cuts through all the angst and reminds us what the important dates really are for the ongoing Drew Brees contract negotiations.
Litigator retained by the NFL says New Orleans Saints were treated fairly - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
NFL still not releasing evidence
Conspiracy theories just don't up in New Orleans Saints' bounty-gate scandal - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Nothing has refuted the league's findings
NFLPA has filed a grievance against the NFL - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
It was filed late Thursday
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