TWEETS:
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter And @drewbrees has announced the birth of son Callen. Brees family now needs only 11 more children for its own 7-on-7 drill.
Thomas Morstead @thomasmorstead #WHODAT LESS THAN 24 HOURS AWAY FROM THIS..... http://pic.twitter.com/jQmeYu7P
New Orleans Saints @Saints Congrats to @DrewBrees and Brittany on baby boy No. 3 - Callen Christian Brees!
JUNIOR GALETTE @JuniorG93 #Tru RT @UnusuaIFacts: Death is actually the second most common fear among people these days -- The first being failure.
Laron Scott @laron_scott_34 It makes me proud to have so many good ppl by my side. #Blessed
Brian Folkerts @BrianFolkerts Sporting a new tank from our DT Remi's new line http://pic.twitter.com/HnH17Brc
Johnny Patrick @JohnnyPatrick32 "@jmthegreat: Nice picture RT @JohnnyPatrick32: Poster a pic @Saints http://pic.twitter.com/8M2vbd4K"lol
Laron Scott @laron_scott_34 Now that I have a chance, I wouldn't be myself if I didn't thank everyone for their support. #ThankYou
Dave Choate @TheFalcoholic Favorite comment thus far on the blog: "I'm going to buy Matt Ryan a fanny pack. He needs a pocket."
Corey White @CoreyWhiteJr3 I didn't get nothing done with this break. Well, back to the film room.
Saints Nation Blog @SaintsNationBlg @drewbrees congrats to the fam! Shocked you didn't go with a B name but Callen is a solid choice.
Johnny Patrick @JohnnyPatrick32 Maybe I said this wrong!! But my bday is tomorrow... I'll be in the dome come support.... Wouldn't want to be no other place...
Johnny Patrick @JohnnyPatrick32 I know the saints fans are ready and know its going to be packed just for a preseason game @Saints and it's my bday.. Go saints...
Drew Brees @drewbrees Brittany and I are proud to say that Callen Christian Brees was born yesterday evening in New Orleans. Mama and baby boy are happy & healthy
Johnny Patrick @JohnnyPatrick32 Got meetings tonight.. Going over the game for tomorrow we are exited to be in the dome tomorrow...
Malcolm Jenkins @MalcolmJenkins Can't wait to sleep in my own bed again... Last day of the training camp blues! Anyone excited about being back in the Dome tomorrow night?
Jonathan Vilma @JonVilma51 Anybody seen the campaign? Was it good?
Mark Ingram @Mark_Ingram28 !!!"@JuniorG93: Wow Back In The #SuperDome Tomorrow I Cant Wait To Hear how Loud #whodatnation IS O.M.G! #BLESSED"
Chris Ivory @ivory_29 People swear they have it figured out but they really have no clue. smh
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DREW BREES IS THE PATERFAMILIAS:
Drew, Brittany Brees announce birth of their third son, Callen Christian Brees - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Quarterback says mom and son are 'happy and healthy'
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SAINTS CAMP/JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Joe Vitt: "I Don't Know Of A Tougher Venue To Play"
Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Joe Vitt met with media following Thursday's practice and discussed returning to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the end of training camp.
Post-Practice Player Quotes From Thursday
TE Jimmy Graham and G Jahri Evans met with the media following practice on Friday.
Coordinators Preview Jaguars Contest
Offensive Coordinator Pete Carmichael and Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo met with the media following practice on Thursday to preview the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Darren Sproles, Jabari Greer among those who won’t play Friday for the New Orleans Saints | wwltv.com New Orleans
Four Saints players have been ruled out for Friday’s game between New Orleans and Jacksonville.
New Orleans Saints players expect ‘next man up’ philosophy with head coach come regular season | wwltv.com New Orleans
New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Shanle isn’t sure who is going to take over for acting head coach Joe Vitt once the regular season begins.
NFL Rumors: Saints Travaris Cadet Could Take Chris Ivory's Roster Spot : New Orleans Saints
NFL Rumors: Running back Travaris Cadet could bump Chris Ivory for a roster spot on the Saints' 53-man roster.
New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory needs to improve ball security - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
He is being pushed by Travaris Cadet
What to watch for in New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
They play Friday at 7 p.m. in Superdome
New Orleans Saints offense looks to get back on track against Jacksonville Jaguars - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
"(The offense needs) Longer drives," Bushrod said, who struggled to defend Patriots rookie defensive end Chandler Jones leading to consecutive holding calls last week. "Continue to try to execute all 11 at a time. When you have three-and-outs, it's really a small problem. It's usually one guy not doing their job and that's really kind of starting with myself.
New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo looking for defense to continue progression - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
"I'm going to present the same goals and objectives that we have for the first two games, which basically is to find a way to outhit our opponent, tackle well and make sure we're in pursuit of the football," Spagnuolo said. "That's not all exciting stuff for you. It's cliché, but I think if we go past or beyond that and start talking about other things, you don't get a good foundation laid, so that part won't change."
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham ready to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
His back isn't aching anymore. He'll be on the field Friday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. And he's sporting a new gold medal, awarded to him by a local television crew after his teammates voted him the most likely player to have success at the Olympics.
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BOUNTYFARCE:
NFL submits sworn statement from Goodell on March 21 issue | ProFootballTalk
The judge presiding over the bounty cases recently has focused on a specific factual contention from the NFL, and the NFL has now answered the judge's question by producing a letter from the NFLPA along with a sworn statement from Commissioner Roger Goodell. On Wednesday, Judge Helen G.
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LAGNIAPPE:
New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham gold with envy over Olympians’ medals | wwltv.com New Orleans
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham watched as Anthony Davis and LeBron James won an Olympic gold medal in London and could do nothing to hide his jealousy.
Greater New Orleans Smoothie King Stores Team Up With TE Jimmy Graham
Pro Bowl Saints TE joins as Spokesperson, Donates Portion of Sales to Boys Town Louisiana
Jimmy Graham isn’t thinking about "breaking the bank," yet | ProFootballTalk
"I’m already breaking the bank I think," Graham told the media on Thursday, via comments transcribed and distributed by the team. "I don’t even think about those aspects of it right now. We have such a big season and we have so many hurdles to get over until that really comes in the picture. I know if I handle and I take care of the things I need to on the field that this organization will take care of me."
WVUE-TV to debut Champions Square studio before New Orleans Saints game Friday | NOLA.com
Saints pre-game coverage to originate from new facility on Friday.
Replacement officials no answer for NFL 'serious' about safety -- Gerry V | NOLA.com
Why doesn't the NFL just tell the players, "Look, your safety means the world to us ... we're just going to dangle you over a hot pit for awhile 'til the real officials cave."
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VIDEO:
Jahri Evans' Interview 8/16/12
Steve Spagnuolo's Interview 8/16/12
Pete Carmichael's Interview 8/16/12
Jimmy Graham's Interview 8/16/12