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Fleur-de-Links: August 28, 2012

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TWEETS:

Just read up on tropical storm Isaac this morning. Got louisiana in my thoughts n prayers. Stay safe and stay blessed

landed in Cincinnati ... I hope all of the folks back in New Orleans stay safe and keep dry.

ON MY WAY TO LOUSIANA ILL GET TO SEE.MY FIRST HURRICANE.ILL BE ON STANDY JUST IN CASE LETS GO MISS,LOUISIANA,ALABAMA we seen this movie BF

Were in the nicest hotel here! RT: : Old School; couldn’t they put you guys up in better digs?

lmao... We had to get in where we fit in haha ": y'all staying at the motel 6? lol"

Whoooaaa Taking it back in this hotel a lil bit &white

All safe in Cincy! On another note, check out this sweet box TV in my room!

Everyone in please be safe tomorrow! Get out if you can. Protect your families.

Clean! RT : Best moment of the night! Great pic of my favorites!

": " thats MY show....MY show

Dude i put u on that show. So thx TP is more like it RT : ": " thats MY show....MY show

how many shirts u have...less than me...oh ok. Boom!

u had ONE shirt I didn't have (at that time). I'm good now

Im crushing u now...I got at least 1000 shirts u don't have

I doubt that seriously.

Wheels down in Cincy... Arrange a trip for 125+ with equipment in 24 hours? No big deal.. Top operations team in the biz.

lol only in the ": Rouses reporting record sales of alcohol "

Do u think I could break into the music industry as a professional microphone checker?

What up cinci? Our home for the next we don't know how many days

": They are going to show Raiders of the Lost Ark on IMax soon! " I saw that yesterday. I'm goin!

Praying for the health and safety of everybody in New Orelans!

I pray that everybody takes care of themselves with this hurricane coming

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ISAAC FORCES CHANGE OF PLANS:

Cincinnati Bengals Hosting New Orleans Saints As Hurricane Isaac Approaches - Cincy Jungle
Maybe Bengals players can ask the Saints for the best places to eat when Cincinnati disembarks for the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Saints coming to Cincinnati ahead of TS Isaac
The New Orleans Saints are coming to Cincinnati... but not for a game against the Bengals.

New Orleans Saints fly to Cincinnati to prepare for Titans game - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Saints will practice at Paul Brown Stadium on Tuesday

Saints head to Cincinnati to practice | New Orleans Saints | The Sun Herald
NEW ORLEANS -- The Saints didn't take any chances with pending Hurricane Isaac.

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SAINTS @ TITANS:

Locker not lacking in experience when it comes to playing the Saints | Nashville City Paper
Titans saw extensive playing time against New Orleans in both 2011 preseason and regular season More

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ROSTER CUTS:

New Orleans Saints make 15 cuts, though none were big surprises | wwltv.com New Orleans
The New Orleans Saints cut ties with vested veterans Remi Ayodele (DT) and Luke McCown (QB) on Monday, two of the 15 required cuts by the afternoon. And neither should be a surprise.

New Orleans Saints announce 15 roster cuts : New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints announce the 15 players they cut in order to reach 75 player roster limit.

Saints show confidence in rookie DT Akiem Hicks - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints obviously are happy with what they have seen so far out of rookie defensive tackle Akiem Hicks.

New Orleans Saints Reach 75 Player Roster Limit
Saints announced 15 transactions on Monday

New Orleans Saints updated 53-man roster projection: Ayodele's release could open spot for rookie Tyrunn Walker - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com
Saints columnist Mike Triplett updates his 53-man roster projection

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LAGNIAPPE:

Helpful Resources to Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac
By City of New Orleans

Louisiana Lottery Launch its Fourth Saints-Branded Scratch-off Game: "I Love My Saints"
New Scratch-off offers cash prizes and drawings for Saints game-day ticket packages and autographed merchandise

Nothing 'part time' about Ed Hochuli's approach to game as NFL's most famous referee - Yahoo! Sports
"There is nowhere near the amount of pressure in the law practice as there is on the football field," he says. "Nobody's videotaping the trial and showing it back in slow motion. The officiating has been very good for my law practice; I never get nervous in the courtroom anymore."

Aaron Hernandez says Belichick and "the Patriot way" changed him | ProFootballTalk
When Aaron Hernandez left Florida to enter the 2010 NFL draft, he was viewed by some as a character risk because of positive drug tests and his admission that he had used marijuana in college.

Jets send Wayne Hunter to St. Louis for Jason Smith | ProFootballTalk
A pair of disappointing offensive tackles are switching teams.

Panthers trying to treat week away as a bonding experience | ProFootballTalk
With the team ceding its home to the Democratic National Convention next week, preparations have already taken over Bank of America Stadium.

2012 NFL Preseason Scouting: NFC South | NFL Articles
TE Jimmy Graham: We all knew that Jimmy Graham was likely the best tight end in the league. But just in case we forgot, Graham has made it a point to remind us during the preseason. He’s made some spectacular plays, and it even appears that he’s added more muscle to his frame.