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Fleur-de-Links: July 10, 2012

By David "Satch" Kelly
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TWEETS:

Just on , firmed up that Drew Brees has no plans to report to training camp without a long-term deal in place by next Monday

Without new deal, Brees will leave guessing as to when he'll eventually show up for regular season; not necessarily week 1.

Just got home from another workout. I was in the sand pit while it was raining!!! Made me feel like I was really gettin it lol no days off

Woke up appreciative to those who helped me get where I am today, but thankful 2 those who told me "NO" because they helped even more

Now that the wife's gone, I won't be bothered w/ silly things.. like my phone blowing up while I do a rail off a Saintsation's ass

Big ups to my homie !! Happy Bday bruh!

If you didn't believe me, will you believe ? Brees won't show up for a tag tender. Ain't gonna happen!

Let's say July 16 comes and he hasn't signed. He will have passed on a 90-100 million dollar long term deal to get to that point.

How, then, can anyone think that he would show up just to keep from losing 17 million dollars, and risk injury in the process?

I'm sorry, but if you think that Drew Brees would turn down a long-term deal and then play under the tag, you are deluding yourself.

This is what I'm doin for my bday

Looking forward to another night on Time to start getting into training camp talk!!

Looking forward to and joining us tonight on tune in!!

The Saints & joint practices in Foxborough (Aug. 7-8) are free/open to the public (weather permitting)

We are accepting registrations for our final summer camp until 5pm today!!!! SIGN UP HERE

Why when I dance like Usher does it not look as sweet?

fans my bday is aug 17 never was ever to celebrate because of camp. But this year we have a pre season game on that day.

Wouldn't want to be no other place..

": Look I returned the grocery cart back in the rain " hahaha good man!!

Time too go and get this run in! Thinking if I wanna do 110s or full gassers, hmmmm

Rita Benson LeBlanc announcing the 1st Saints ‘Back to Football’ 5K on Saturday, Sept. 8.

": Breaking News: Don Henley Hired as NFL CEO " SNF theme to be replaced with 'All She Wants To Do Is Dance'

Laissez les bon temps rouler, WhoDat Nation! Where's all the single ladies at? Line'em up and I'll bring'em to my 'Bed' zone.

Anyone who goes to the Bahamas and doesn't dance with a hot blonde should be prosecuted. There's literally no excuse.

Sean Payton is prolly contemplating investing in Tommy Bahama.

2 pups anxious for the start of the Saints season!

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TRAINING CAMP BEGINS IN TWO WEEKS!:

Saints to open training camp July 24, begin practice July 26 | wwltv.com New Orleans
The Saints finally announced their preseason training camp plans Tuesday, exactly two weeks before their 2012 begins.

Saints Announce 2012 Training Camp Schedule

New Orleans Saints announce 2012 training camp schedule, practice with New England Patriots - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Saints training camp will begin on July 24 and end on August 3.

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DREW BREES:

Drew Brees of New Orleans Saints to skip training camp without contract, sources say - ESPN
If Drew Brees does not have a long-term contract in place by Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, the New Orleans Saints quarterback has no plans to sign his franchise tender and report to training camp, according to league and team sources.

Drew Brees Has No Plans To Report To Saints Training Camp Without New Deal, According To Report - SBNation.com
Brees hasn't signed his franchise tender yet and, according to a new report from ESPN's Chris Mortensen, has no plans to report to training camp without a long-term deal. If it wasn't clear before, Brees is putting some pressure on the Saints to get a deal done.

Saints still waiting for Brees to respond to June 1 offer | ProFootballTalk
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Brees’ camp still hasn’t responded to the last offer the team made, way back on June 1.

True Countdown Time Arrives For Drew Brees Contract Drama
Which side will make the first move to break the impasse and jumpstart a long-term deal between quarterback Drew Brees/super agent Tom Condon and New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis?

Opinion: Who's the best quarterback in NFL? | wwltv.com New Orleans
With all the jabbering on the Twitterverse, you’d think the most important thing going on the past few weeks is the annual rankings by NFL.com and several other sources of the league’s top players, specifically the league’s top quarterbacks.

Daily Special, July 10, 2012 - Who Dat Social Club
I wonder if we’re not witnessing a stare-down. I think we can feel confident of one thing: Drew Brees ain’t gonna blink. It might take a boycott of Jimmy John’s to make him rethink his position, because this man has some serious financial alternatives.

6 More Days? No Reason To Panic - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
There has been so much talk this off-season about Drew Brees and his contract situation that it's almost impossible to go to a New Orleans news site, blog,

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SEAN PAYTON GETS HIS GROOVE ON:

Suspended Saints Coach Sean Payton Doing a Little ‘Dirty Dancing’ with a New Blonde " NFL Gridiron Gab
Are you ready for some football?

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BOUNTYFARCE:

PFT Live: Saints’ crazy offseason continues | ProFootballTalk
Mike Florio talks with Mike Triplett from the Times-Picayune about how the Saints' offseason has been anything but quiet. Also about Drew Brees still not signing a long term deal and the fallout from bountygate.

Thoughts on June 18, 2012, players’ hearing before Roger Goodell
Thoughts on June 18, 2012, players’ hearing before Roger Goodell from Keep The Dome Loud.

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LAGNIAPPE:

Saints Questions: How good can Steve Spagnuolo make the safeties? | wwltv.com New Orleans
No. 15: When Gregg Williams came to New Orleans prior to the 2009 season, one his main goals was to upgrade the secondary. He did that.

Saints Questions: Will Patrick Robinson build on his 2011 season? | wwltv.com New Orleans
No. 16: Patrick Robinson was somewhat of a surprise pick by the Saints in the first round of the 2010 draft. He played in 11 games as a rookie, starting four of them.

New Orleans Saints top 25 countdown: Brodrick Bunkley, No. 16 - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Though not big, Bunkley uses athleticism to stop up the middle

Checking NFC South offseason grades - NFC South Blog - ESPN
He gave the Saints a C-, which ties them with the Lions for the worst grade in the NFC.

Saints 5K Announced to Kickoff 2012 NFL Season

Thomas Says Saints Backfield Working to be the Best in the League
"I am very excited to get things going and get back at it with these guys," said Thomas. "I have always felt good about this group of running backs. I feel we have something special. Each one of us brings a unique skillset. We are trying to be the best backfield in the league. I see the excitement in these guys’ eyes. They are fired up."

Archie Manning joins effort to save daily paper in New Orleans | ProFootballTalk
As the owners of the New Orleans Times-Picayune plan to reduce the daily printed newspaper to a three-times-per-week offering, some of the most prominent citizens of the Crescent City are suggesting an alternative: sell.

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