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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> any comment? RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/saintsnationblg">saintsnationblg</a>: Saints Nation: Was Johnny Patrick Waived for Blabbing to Larry Holder? <a href="http://t.co/keCnVeMsG9" title="http://www.thesaintsnation.com/2013-articles/march/saints-nation-was-johnny-patrick-waived-for-blabbing-to-larry-holder.html">thesaintsnation.com/2013-articles/…</a></p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/307580884519899136">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/saintsnationblg">saintsnationblg</a> How would I know the answer to that question?</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/307590203600687105">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> you could tell me Johnny Patrick wasn't your source.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/307590385390194688">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/saintsnationblg">saintsnationblg</a> I'm not saying anything about my source. That's the whole point of protecting your source.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/307590580253384704">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> so if I ask you if your source is Kermit the frog you wouldn't admit it's not him? Or just all Saints players off limits?</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/307590848189714433">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/saintsnationblg">saintsnationblg</a> Seriously?</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/307591385635250177">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> 40%</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/307591432972144641">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> I'm not expecting you to tell me who your source is. I'm just saying I am very confident I know who it is, and there's evidence</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/307591762854166529">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> he could have lost his job over it. I'm just speculating. If he wasn't your source I would think you could say that, though</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/307591956308058113">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/saintsnationblg">saintsnationblg</a> You can think and write whatever you want.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/307592225402015744">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> fair enough</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/307592681721311232">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>NOW HUG IT OUT!!! "@<a href="https://twitter.com/saintsnationblg">saintsnationblg</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> fair enough"</p>— Held Over (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/status/307595590819262465">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball">hakimdropsball</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a> for the record I was never attacking Larry. Have lots of respect for him. Just calling it like I see it.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/307595939592404992">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/saintsnationblg">saintsnationblg</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball">hakimdropsball</a> And that's why I engaged in conversation. All good.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/307596215904788482">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>My kind of business meetings! <a href="http://t.co/et4F9NGeO1" title="http://instagr.am/p/WU_s58wc39/">instagr.am/p/WU_s58wc39/</a></p>— Jeremy Shockey (@JeremyShockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyShockey/status/307585856166830080">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Reason why it's relevant to look at 2014's class vs. the 2013 group? Very possible some teams will be willing to trade out to next year.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/307585639333916673">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thanks to EJ and the crew at YOLO BOARD for hooking me up with some custom Standup paddles. <a href="http://t.co/fSdhkzw4dw" title="http://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/307571506119073792/photo/1">twitter.com/drewbrees/stat…</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/307571506119073792">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Like to give a shoutout to the 67 year old lady who gave me the motivation not to stop in spin class today after a tough leg workout</p>— Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/status/307571453438595072">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"@<a href="https://twitter.com/mikedallal">mikedallal</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/jonvilma51">jonvilma51</a> at the U again <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23udaman">#udaman</a>" its my home away from home</p>— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/status/307569024202579969">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The buzz in league circles is that WR Greg Jennings is looking for as much as $12M per year <a href="http://t.co/J9rfH74WEz" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-7sIa">wp.me/p14QSB-7sIa</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/307567768989995008">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23FlashbackFriday">#FlashbackFriday</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/thejimmygraham">thejimmygraham</a> interrupts a @<a href="https://twitter.com/malcolmjenkins">malcolmjenkins</a> press conference: <a href="http://t.co/Uc4VzrmvO0" title="http://youtu.be/JZ2r08loArM">youtu.be/JZ2r08loArM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/307565387594227712">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jack the Giant Slayer was pretty good. Story was really good. Wish it was Rated R though so more blood and guts got spilled lol</p>— Joseph Morgan(@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/307564775708184577">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Man, I had no idea the Burger King coffee was this good! <a href="http://t.co/oe8AN66G11" title="http://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/307559731113910272/photo/1">twitter.com/drewbrees/stat…</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/307559731113910272">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.</p>— Darren Sharper (@sharper42) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharper42/status/307551952563220480">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>My niece and nephews made me a welcome basket!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23stars">#stars</a> <a href="http://t.co/etdSWAvFE3" title="http://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/307550099691683840/photo/1">twitter.com/The_Dream99/st…</a></p>— akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/307550099691683840">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I know many <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> fans like Byrd. Off the market. RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/adamschefter">adamschefter</a>: Bills are placing franchise tag on S Jairus Byrd.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/307545425676734464">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In the morning, grind hard. in the afternoon, work harder. so comes the night, play the hardest. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23leggo">#leggo</a></p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/307545123686850561">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
NFL Contract Restructuring Takes Advantage Of Loophole - Business Insider
It's technically a loophole, but it's a benign loophole, because when you take a closer look it's actually beneficial for everyone involved.
Video: Fox Sports – Schrager: Can Ryan Save Saints D? " Saints Gab
The Saints defense is a mess. Peter Schrager asks if Rob Ryan up to the task of overhauling the woeful d?
New Orleans Saints' trajectory hard to predict one year after bounty news knocked them off course | NOLA.com
Saints can still be bona fide contenders, like recent Super Bowl champions Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants
Report: Saints make it clear they want to keep Jermon Bushrod | ProFootballTalk
Earlier this week, Saints tackle Jermon Bushrod said that he hoped to start negotiations soon on a deal that would keep him in New Orleans for the long term.
FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Four Downs: NFC South
It's going to be a transitional year for the New Orleans' defense, with plenty of new faces both in free agency and the draft. But it's likely they will improve (they can't get much worse, after all), and even a little improvement on defense could get them back in the playoff race.
Saints Nation: Was Johnny Patrick Waived for Blabbing to Larry Holder?
Famous late New Orleans radio talk show personality Buddy Diliberto used to always say something to my buddy Ralph Malbrough that always resonated with me: "never listen to what they say, watch what they do" in reference to the Saints' front office. Watching their moves, the theory goes, would tell you everything you ever need to know about their thought process, while the words they share with the media only serve to further their agenda and paint public perception. So I watched them waive Johnny Patrick and upon further reflection it told me something.
Steve Gleason embarking on 395-mile bike ride with wounded veterans in Ride 2 Recovery Gulf Coast Challenge | NOLA.com
Former New Orleans Saint continuing adventures despite ALS
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Lagniappe
Atlanta Falcons cut ties with 3 key veterans, will the New Orleans Saints be next? | NOLA.com
Falcons cut Michael Turner, John Abraham and Dunta Robinson
Michael Turner classy as he leaves Atlanta, says he’s not finished | ProFootballTalk
Falcons running back Michael Turner was cut by the Falcons today, but he took his release in stride. Turner praised the Falcons on his way out, saying he was proud of his five years in Atlanta and grateful to the team and its fans.
Te’o says no one asked him about sexual orientation | ProFootballTalk
When Katie Couric asked Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o about his sexual orientation, Te'o replied "far from it" with a lot of added emphasis on the far part of the answer. That apparently satisfied the curiosity of the NFL teams that spoke to him at the combine.
Manti Te'o Scrapes Together $5,000 For Combine Fee | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
With the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine drawing to a close, linebacker Manti Te’o confirmed Tuesday that he had managed to scrape together enough money to pay the $5,000 fee to participate in the event. "The guy on the phone told me my results wouldn’t count unless I paid the registration fee, so I made sure to get him that money as soon as I could," the former Notre Dame football standout told reporters, adding that his Western Union wire transfer to Flex-Trak OKK Offshore Holdings, Ltd. ensured him free access to each of the combine performance tests, as well as "Premier Elite" admission to Lucas Oil Stadium.
Final Police Report: Only 20,000 Killed During Ravens' Super Bowl Parade | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
According to the report, the corpses littering the area surrounding Commerce Street included less than 5,410 residents killed by gunshot wounds, a mere 9,553 stabbing victims, and, in a particularly welcome surprise, a near-negligible 2,892 casualties who were violently beaten to death.