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Saints News, 10/29/13: NFL Trade Deadline Passes With Only One Player Changing Teams

The deadline was 4:00 PM ET and it appears only one last-day deal was made. The Eagles traded DT Isaac Sopoaga and a sixth round pick to the Patriots in exchange for a fifth round pick. Our Saints made no last-minute deals and why would they? At 6-1 and relatively healthy so far this season compared to most other teams, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Chris Graythen

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>We have a deal: Eagles send Isaac Sopoaga to the Patriots <a href="http://t.co/ILMsQiINxF">http://t.co/ILMsQiINxF</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/395277178650128386">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>NFL Trade deadline is near &amp; LOOMIS HAS DONE NOTHING!My god man I demand miracles,ridiculously 1 sided trades to fix the 6-1 flawed <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a></p>&mdash; Ralph Malbrough (@SaintsForecast) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsForecast/statuses/395273412224253952">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jared Allen trade talks are now dead. Last of teams they were talking to are out.</p>&mdash; Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/statuses/395275749403271169">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Raiders RB Darren McFadden going nowhere before trade deadline. Oakland not expected to make any trades.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/395273726222008320">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In terms of Josh Gordon, plenty of teams reached out past few weeks, several offers have been on table but no one met asking price today</p>&mdash; Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/395273134502592512">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Redskins yet to get any decent action on Fred Davis. Kenny Britt still available from the Titans. deadline in in 40 mins</p>&mdash; Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/395269347780091904">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Giants never wavered: keeping WR Hakeem Nicks.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/395267543805341696">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>BREAKING: Falcons just sent a 1st round pick to Cleveland for Josh Groban.</p>&mdash; Grandmaster Wang (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/395267002375208960">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Nothing Saints could possibly do today would help. Too many glaring weaknesses. Also, Seattle, San Francisco, Carolina and Alabama. 6-10.</p>&mdash; Grandmaster Wang (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/395259800583286786">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>What a day @ Fannie C. Williams!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&amp;src=hash">#whodat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23saints&amp;src=hash">#saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23schooldayz&amp;src=hash">#schooldayz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23backintheday&amp;src=hash">#backintheday</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23hashtag&amp;src=hash">#hashtag</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23lol&amp;src=hash">#lol</a> <a href="http://t.co/gfw13pk0Ns">pic.twitter.com/gfw13pk0Ns</a></p>&mdash; akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99/statuses/395262373914624000">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>My take on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> at No. 5 in <a href="http://t.co/gX2M9WXYHB">http://t.co/gX2M9WXYHB</a> power rankings <a href="http://t.co/TeCRJ0p4NE">http://t.co/TeCRJ0p4NE</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/395252076730515458">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If you told me this was an Onion article I would have believed you: <a href="http://t.co/4VtoPZOuE8">http://t.co/4VtoPZOuE8</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Hruby (@patrick_hruby) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrick_hruby/statuses/395243191869267968">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints RT Zach Strief is now the No. 1 OT in Pass Blocking Efficiency at 97.9</p>&mdash; Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/statuses/395206447111237633">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I believe I can be healed... Still.&#10;-SG</p>&mdash; steve gleason (@TeamGleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamGleason/statuses/395266428531916800">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>2 year old <a href="https://twitter.com/OchsnerHealth">@OchsnerHealth</a> patient Blake was offering Fruit Loops to the players-- <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">@thomasmorstead</a> took up the offer! <a href="http://t.co/4lqNDPEFyp">pic.twitter.com/4lqNDPEFyp</a></p>&mdash; Lindsey Mitchell (@lindseypelicans) <a href="https://twitter.com/lindseypelicans/statuses/395241617273401344">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast previews the <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> season: <a href="http://t.co/asJQPr2JfR">http://t.co/asJQPr2JfR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOLA&amp;src=hash">#NOLA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA&amp;src=hash">#NBA</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/395249448005033984">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure... <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Success&amp;src=hash">#Success</a></p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/395237230383349760">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hate Is temporary...<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23LOVE&amp;src=hash">#LOVE</a> is NECESSARY</p>&mdash; NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/395233998185566209">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Defense, once again, sets the tone for the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> in their win over Buffalo: Film study <a href="http://t.co/aXKmL8eXZz">http://t.co/aXKmL8eXZz</a></p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/395231426741678080">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>After his 2-TD performance vs the Bills, <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS">@KSTiLLS</a> has been nominated for the <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a>&#39;s Rookie of the Week! -&gt; <a href="http://t.co/a9pB0V3Q3x">http://t.co/a9pB0V3Q3x</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/395230643866464256">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a>&#39; Keenan Lewis is tied for eighth in the NFL with three INTs. Seven others tied for first with four.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/395217301357613056">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Top 10 photos from the Saints-Bills game: <a href="http://t.co/gbT6wxsYJ0">http://t.co/gbT6wxsYJ0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BUFvsNO&amp;src=hash">#BUFvsNO</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/395217107018715136">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just left Ochsner Hospital, Visited with some kids in pediatrics, and some diehards (<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDatNation&amp;src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a>) in chemo <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/GztK8aD6CO">pic.twitter.com/GztK8aD6CO</a></p>&mdash; Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/395215673707614208">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Pullin up late for Dline meetings but it&#39;s always a blessing to be over at oschner visiting various patients alll apart of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDatNation&amp;src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a></p>&mdash; cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/395215445814280192">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OchsnerHealth">@OchsnerHealth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16">@LanceMoore16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94">@camjordan94</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">@thomasmorstead</a> we had a great time! Such an honor to put a smile on people&#39;s face</p>&mdash; Terron Armstead (@T_Armstead72) <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Armstead72/statuses/395213587112660992">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints players including <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">@thomasmorstead</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16">@lancemoore16</a> visit the Ochsner Pediatric Ward.. Watch Fox 8 at noon.. <a href="http://t.co/7KoLytHc3E">pic.twitter.com/7KoLytHc3E</a></p>&mdash; Shana O&#39;Connor (@SOConnorFox8) <a href="https://twitter.com/SOConnorFox8/statuses/395206208170106880">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> players visiting <a href="https://twitter.com/OchsnerHealth">@OchsnerHealth</a> today: <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16">@LanceMoore16</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94">@camjordan94</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Armstead72">@T_Armstead72</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">@thomasmorstead</a> <a href="http://t.co/TJ0WgO8MeU">pic.twitter.com/TJ0WgO8MeU</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/395203730712182784">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Really saw a lady reading a huge novel and driving on my way into work today. And I thought texting and driving was bad lol</p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/395182966659227648">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jaxon reppin the <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> for team shirt day <a href="https://twitter.com/RiverRidgeElem">@RiverRidgeElem</a>. &#10;&#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDatNation&amp;src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a> <a href="http://t.co/7aycRCGF4V">pic.twitter.com/7aycRCGF4V</a></p>&mdash; David Thomas (@DavidThomas_85) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidThomas_85/statuses/395170876565356544">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Speak well of those who curse you.&quot;&#10;-Luke 6:27-28&#10;&#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SpreadLove&amp;src=hash">#SpreadLove</a></p>&mdash; Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/statuses/395160957661360128">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kenny Stills (<a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS">@KSTiLLS</a>) is fitting in well with Who Dat Nation... <a href="http://t.co/zxTSsc6UYL">pic.twitter.com/zxTSsc6UYL</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/395281751443906561">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Been up for 2.5 hrs that&#39;s what happens when u crash early... Need that wish I coulda slept more tho o well to rehab <a href="http://t.co/3KNYRDNaOK">pic.twitter.com/3KNYRDNaOK</a></p>&mdash; cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/395160230100627456">October 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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