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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I just Got Low Balled Lol That's just <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Disrespectful">#Disrespectful</a></p>— JUNIOR GALETTE (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/306872194561105920">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>By the Saints? RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/juniorg93">juniorg93</a>: I just Got Low Balled Lol That's just <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Disrespectful">#Disrespectful</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/306872656123289603">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Will Beatty was a top-25 FA. Being off market helps guys like Andre Smith Jake Long, Sam Baker, Jermon Bushrod</p>— gregg rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) <a href="https://twitter.com/greggrosenthal/status/306870518538199041">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>S/O to @<a href="https://twitter.com/pierre_thomas">pierre_thomas</a> for the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Angry">#Angry</a> Hero gear <a href="http://t.co/bDBiEvzqQY" title="http://twitter.com/DarrenSproles/status/306869745456672768/photo/1">twitter.com/DarrenSproles/…</a></p>— Darren Sproles (@DarrenSproles) <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenSproles/status/306869745456672768">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/letsmove">letsmove</a> What does change look like? Mississippi schools swap fryers w steamers & serve more fruits veggies & whole grains <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23letsmovetour">#letsmovetour</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/306862652758585344">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bushrod's worth is the freedom to take a pass rusher at 15 RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a>: Beatty deal avg $8 million per year. How much is Bushrod worth?</p>— Grandmaster Wang (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/306858190711160832">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"The 18 Most Offensive Things People Say To Redheads <a href="http://t.co/zpbhx3WWUW" title="http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/the-18-most-offensive-things-people-say-to-redheads">buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/the…</a> via @<a href="https://twitter.com/buzzfeed">buzzfeed</a>" I'm still laughing! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23gingerpride">#gingerpride</a> </p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/306856384601915393">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>With the Giants re-signing left tackle Will Beatty, it helps the market for FA-to-be <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> LT Jermon Bushrod.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/306856019571638272">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Lots of chatter on Twitter lately about sexuality, equality & discrimination. Much progress in the past few years, but more to do. ...</p>— Scott Fujita (@scottfujita99) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottfujita99/status/306845484490821632">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>... I look forward to the day in the near future when my daughters say to me: "Wait, you guys were arguing about what?!"</p>— Scott Fujita (@scottfujita99) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottfujita99/status/306845484654395393">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Alex Smith and Andy Reid, together at last. What could possibly go wrong? Guh.</p>— Grandmaster Wang (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/306815962626260992">February 27, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
With Saints trying to create cap space, Marques Colston restructures | ProFootballTalk
There’s no word on the details of the deal. Colston signed a five-year, $36.3 million contract in March, and he may have simply agreed to reduce his $4.5 million base salary to the league minimum while taking the rest as a signing bonus that will be prorated over the final four years of his deal.
Colston re-do creates $2.1 million in cap space | ProFootballTalk
Due to earn a base salary of $4.5 million in 2013, a source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that $2.8 million was converted to a signing bonus. The remaining $1.7 million will be paid out as base salary this year.
Saints restructure Ben Grubbs' deal - NFC South Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints have shaved $3 million in salary-cap room by restructuring the contract of guard Ben Grubbs, according to a league source.
WWL - AM870 | FM105.3 | News | Talk | Sports - Kristian: Brees Is ''willing To Consider'' Restructuring Contract
Drew Brees responded via text, "I am always willing to consider anything that will help the team or the cap situation."
New Orleans Saints | Sean Payton Talks About the NFL Combine, Rob Ryan with FOX-8
New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton spoke with WVUE-TV FOX 8’s Jennifer Hale in a phone interview on the station’s 10 p.m. newscast Tuesday night.
NFL Rumors: Jimmy Graham To Be The Highest Paid Tight End?
NFL Rumors: New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is be looking for a big pay day in his next contract. Find out how much he could get.
Are the New Orleans Saints visiting with Tyrann Mathieu?
Are the New Orleans Saints visiting with Tyrann Mathieu?
Saints Nation: Saints' Top 10 1st Round Picks in Team History | February | 2013 Articles
A wide cast of characters come out for the 'Who Dat' Harlem Shake | NOLA.com
Saints tackle Jermon Bushrod uses his choreography skills in his version of the Harlem Shake
Video: Who Dat Harlem Shake honors Steve Gleason
SportsNOLA.com provides news on all New Orleans sports including the Saints, Hornets, LSU Tigers, Tulane Green Wave, High School Sports and everything in between.
This Week in Saints History: February 27-March 5
2008—Saints traded a fourth round pick in 2008 to the Jets in return for LB Jonathan Vilma.
New Orleans Saints Named Finalist for Best Sports Team Twitter Account
The New Orleans Saints earned the most fan nominations among the six sports team finalists in the 2013 Shorty Awards
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NFL Combine & the Draft
Winners and losers from the NFL Scouting Combine | NOLA.com
Sorting out the prospects from the suspects after the NFL event.
League will investigate questioning of Nick Kasa at Combine | ProFootballTalk
On Tuesday, Colorado tight end Nick Kasa told ESPN Radio Denver that he was asked, by at least one team at the Scouting Combine, "Do you like girls?" The NFL does not like that. Spokesman Greg Aiello tells PFT that the NFL will investigate the situation.
Pass rushers: Winners and losers at the NFL Scouting Combine | NOLA.com
LSU's Mingo among winners at Combine
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Lagniappe
WWL - AM870 | FM105.3 | News | Talk | Sports - Superdome Commission Meets About Outage
The manager of Louisiana's Superdome is recommending that dome officials have an engineering study done with an eye toward changing the stadium's emergency power systems.
Three men face charges in fake Super Bowl ticket case - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say 57 fake tickets and about $7,000 in counterfeit money were seized after a Jan. 31 traffic stop in Sumter, Ala., by the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
Report: 49ers have agreed to send Alex Smith to KC | ProFootballTalk
With nearly two weeks before it can be done, the Alex Smith deal is apparently done. According to Jay Glazer of FOX, the 49ers "have completed a trade with the Chiefs" for quarterback Alex Smith.
Report: Chiefs giving up a 2013 second and change for Alex Smith | ProFootballTalk
The Chiefs apparently have their quarterback now, but they paid a handsome price for him. According to Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News, the 49ers will get a second-round pick this year and "a similar pick in the 2014 draft" in exchange for quarterback Alex Smith.
Texas preacher uses pulpit to bully Tebow for "wimping out" | ProFootballTalk
Whether Tim Tebow was taking the high road or simply the expedient one, the controversial Texas preacher who Tebow canceled on fired back during his latest sermon.
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