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Fleur-de-Links: August 24, 2012

By David "Satch" Kelly
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TWEETS:

Always feels good to be able to break bread n fellowship w my teammates. Awesome to play w such a great group of guys.

Pic of the QBs today at practice with Phil Simms. We were determining what would be the post practice QB competition

Maaan this cowboy steak is so unbelievably good I'm in heaven right now!!

You're late! Lol RT : Headed out to eat with some of the fellas

Doesnt get much better

Really appreciate the guys from for helping fact-check preview

Thank u for the new media guide ! Gbr

Not only do we do it on the field .....

...but off the field as well! Proud alum!

Let the hate from begin! Lol

selective memory. We don't discuss that game. So it never really happened

": selective memory. We don't discuss that game. So it never really happened"oh don't worry ill refresh your memory!

": me and my brothers and "Throw back Thursday! Those were fun times...

So excited to play against my hometown team this week....

Goodell is Delusional!!!! Goodell: Replacement refs will do "a very credible job"

Someone asked me about Al Davis. I said Al would've been proud of the Saints!. Hi-Powered Offense, Scandal, Fighting NFL Commish & SB Ring!

Kromer said he has always had aspirations to be a head coach. He interviewed with Colts & was scheduled to interview with Rams last year

Drew Brees and Joe Vitt asked CBS's Phil Simms to address the team post- practice- gave a great talk to the team!

Vitt said Kromer will be next to him on the sideline during the final 2 preseason games to get him use to game-day routine

Very appreciative for the invention of TV remotes. That's all I'm saying.

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AARON KROMER TO CAPTAIN THE SHIP:

Saints QB Drew Brees said there was no wrong choice for interim head coach | wwltv.com New Orleans
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looked at the list of those coaches inside the team’s facilities already and knew the decision general manager Mickey Loomis had to name an interim head coach for the interim head coach would be difficult.

Aaron Kromer preaches stability, collaboration when he becomes New Orleans Saints coach - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Offensive line coach Aaron Kromer says he doesn't view this as a job audition

Aaron Kromer Stresses New Role Will be a "Collaborative Effort"
Kromer will take over Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Coach Joe Vitt’s duties on Monday, Sept. 3

Drew Brees Discusses Kromer, Collaborative Coaching Effort
QB Drew Brees met with the media following practice on Thursday

Aaron Kromer: "I Am Honored to be in This Position"
Kromer talks about taking over for Joe Vitt in his absence

Joe Vitt Gives Injury Update, Discusses Aaron Kromer
Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Joe Vitt met with media following practice on Thursday

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SAINTS:

LB Barrett Ruud never thought he’d play for the New Orleans Saints | wwltv.com New Orleans
Barrett Ruud barely had time to get used to Seattle, where he signed this offseason in free agency, before swapping addresses.

Saints RB Mark Ingram doesn’t feel missing practices has put him behind | wwltv.com New Orleans
For parts of Mark Ingram’s past three years, injuries have played a significant role in his progress forward.

Newly acquired New Orleans Saints LB Barrett Ruud could play against Houston | wwltv.com New Orleans
New Orleans Saints linebacker Barrett Ruud could play against the Houston Texans, as could cornerback Marquis Johnson. Nine players sat out practice Thursday.

Saints linebackers Lawrence Wilson and Barrett Ruud to be at middle for rest of preseason
Saints linebackers Lawrence Wilson and Barrett Ruud to be at middle for rest of preseason.

Ruud surprised, but pleased to wind up with Saints | New Orleans Saints | The Sun Herald
METAIRIE -- Barrett Ruud was caught off guard by the Seahawks' decision to trade him only months after bringing him to Seattle as a free agent.

Darren Sproles Determined To Start Week 1 Despite Injury : New Orleans Saints
Despite Darren Sproles injury, he's confident that he will be ready to play during the Saints week 1 game against the Washington Redskins

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BOUNTYFARCE:

League again denies that it made Vilma an offer | ProFootballTalk
As we’ve explained, there’s a way to make an offer without making an offer. If the NFL officially had offered to cut Vilma’s suspension from 16 games to eight, the NFL would have inevitably been squeezed off that number if/when further discussions occurred. Instead, the NFL apparently made a non-offer offer, making it clear to Vilma’s lawyer that, if Vilma would accept a reduction from 16 games to eight games, the NFL would do it.

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LAGNIAPPE:

HBO missquotes Steve Gleason, and other Jazz and Razz | NOLA.com

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VIDEO:

Mark Ingram on NFL Network's "Total Access"

Jahri Evans' Interview 8/23/12

Pierre Thomas' Interview 8/23/12

Jermon Bushrod's Interview 8/23/12

Zach Strief's Interview 8/23/12




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