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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ok saint fans i need your vote in the old school bracket of the @<a href="https://twitter.com/eamaddennfl">eamaddennfl</a> cover. Going up against a cowboy in the 1st round</p>— deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26/status/311219860011114496">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Per source, Anquan Boldin believes Ravens took advantage of his comments on @<a href="https://twitter.com/pftonnbcsn">pftonnbcsn</a> regarding his desire to play for Ravens or no one.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/311218018220920833">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Vikings had offered a seventh-round pick for Anquan Boldin, per source with knowledge of the discussions.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/311215455731847170">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Niners are taking Anquan Boldin's contract without a pay cut -- he'll make $6 million this year.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/311215137052839937">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>On my plane and I see this. Gotta find a way to get into the luggage cargo area !!!! Jackpot !! <a href="http://t.co/MHE0xOL7E9" title="http://twitter.com/sharper42/status/311213088986763265/photo/1">twitter.com/sharper42/stat…</a></p>— Darren Sharper (@sharper42) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharper42/status/311213088986763265">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Las Vegas already has established SF and SEA -- today's movers and shakers -- as co-favorites to win next Super Bowl.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/311211389777756160">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Can confirm @<a href="https://twitter.com/ravensinsider">ravensinsider</a> report that Anquan Boldin dealt to 49ers for a late-round pick. Understand not valuing him at $6M but big loss</p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/311210129070620672">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In the old school bracket, @<a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26">dmcallister26</a> faces Troy Aikman in the 1st rd of the @<a href="https://twitter.com/eamaddennfl">eamaddennfl</a> cover vote: <a href="http://t.co/nMUJwzNjNk" title="http://es.pn/YWqDS1">es.pn/YWqDS1</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/311210010929676289">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.@<a href="https://twitter.com/thejimmygraham">thejimmygraham</a> faces Falcons' Julio Jones in the 1st rd of the @<a href="https://twitter.com/eamaddennfl">eamaddennfl</a> cover vote: <a href="http://t.co/nMUJwzNjNk" title="http://es.pn/YWqDS1">es.pn/YWqDS1</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/311209369343782916">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Some days I really wish I knew what he was thinking ... Better yet, maybe not <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23attitude">#attitude</a> <a href="http://t.co/yyXCltb3UD" title="http://twitter.com/GHartley5/status/311205705455636481/photo/1">twitter.com/GHartley5/stat…</a></p>— Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/status/311205705455636481">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Seattle sends this years first round pick and a 7th rounder as well as a mid-round pick next year for Harvin. Win-win for both teams</p>— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/status/311168912941277185">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Razors Edge Galette....."The Best A Man Can Get" <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23FearTheBeard">#FearTheBeard</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23WhoDat4Life">#WhoDat4Life</a></p>— JUNIOR GALETTE (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/311160340320747520">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>True! RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/tweetdat">tweetdat</a> we lost an hour with daylight saving time yesterday but we are an hour closer to free agency, draft & @<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a> season!</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/311157437002547200">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> bounty and Starcaps cases both play role: MT @<a href="https://twitter.com/mikesilver">mikesilver</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NFL">#NFL</a> players dig in for due process in HGH deal: <a href="http://t.co/Wa2ObY1cE0" title="http://yhoo.it/Zn5h16">yhoo.it/Zn5h16</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/311157340458065920">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>With free agency officially open tomorrow, expect news on Will Smith, Vilma and possibly Roman Harper in next 24 hours.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/311150744638205952">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Anyone or anybody in new Orleans do glass bottle etching??? Let me know ASAP please!</p>— Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) <a href="https://twitter.com/j_bushrod7475/status/311140988997492737">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/j_bushrod7475">j_bushrod7475</a> I'm pretty good with a marker?! 😆</p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/311143223533907968">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/thejimmygraham">thejimmygraham</a> jimmy got jokes lol!!!</p>— Jermon Bushrod (@j_bushrod7475) <a href="https://twitter.com/j_bushrod7475/status/311143489704427521">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/j_bushrod7475">j_bushrod7475</a> just let me know I got black and red. Ill do it at a discount cause ur my boy!</p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/311144261431226369">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
Drew Brees: "We're All Chomping at the Bit"
Drew Brees speaks with WWL Radio about the National World War II Museum, free agency and Rob Ryan
LT Bushrod still hasn't heard from Saints | wwltv.com New Orleans
With a tad more than 24 hours to go before free agency opens up fully, left tackle Jermon Bushrod said he has yet to hear from the New Orleans Saints.
WWLTV.com's 10 Indispensable Saints 2013 | wwltv.com New Orleans
The annual list of who the Saints can't afford to lose for the coming season.
James Harrison Not A Good Fit for New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are implementing a 3-4 defense this year, but they should avoid James Harrison regardless. Here's why.
Former Steelers LB James Harrison joining New Orleans Saints would be 'a long shot,' source says | NOLA.com
Junior Galette, Martez Wilson sit as front-runners for OLB jobs for now
Vitter plans to question SEC nominee about her role in NFL's bounty scandal probe | NOLA.com
"If Mary Jo's work on the SEC is anything close to her botched work for the NFL, folks who want to protect their investments, like the victims of the Stanford Ponzi scheme, are in trouble," Vitter said. He was alluding to the many investors from Louisiana and elsewhere who lost millions of dollars from their investments with Allen Stanford, who is now serving a 110-year sentence for fraud. The SEC has acknowledged it took too long to investigate Stanford.
New Orleans Saints Should Invest in Defense in the 2013 NFL Draft - Yahoo! Sports
From Yahoo! Sports: COMMENTARY | With the 15th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft, and several late round selections, the New Orleans Saints likely will invest in defense. Here are my top five defensive studs that raised their draft stock with stellar combine performances that can improve the Saints mediocre defense.
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NFL Free Agency, Player Shufflin', & the Draft
Cardinals cut Beanie Wells | ProFootballTalk
Beanie Wells' days in Arizona are coming to an end. Wells, a running back who is only a year removed from a 1,000-yard rushing season with the Cardinals, wrote on Twitter Monday afternoon that the team had informed him he was going to be released.
Report: Ravens trade Anquan Boldin to 49ers | ProFootballTalk
Well, at least Boldin will still be able to say "Harbaugh" after "Coach." Not long after we reported that the Ravens are trying to trade receiver Anquan Boldin, they did.
Harvin trade makes Vikings potential players for free-agent receivers | ProFootballTalk
With the Vikings shipping receiver Percy Harvin to the Seahawks the day before the launch of free agency, the Vikings could be looking to replace him via the annual veteran shopping spree. Which could mean that their reported interest in Steelers receiver Mike Wallace will become actual interest — and competition.
Bennett won’t give Bucs chance to match, after all | ProFootballTalk
Yes, Buccaneers defensive end Michael Bennett told a Tampa radio station that he'll give the Bucs a chance to match any offer he receives in free agency. No, he didn't mean what he said. A source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that Bennett will not give the Bucs a chance to match.
Miami Dolphins spend weekend courting Mike Wallace
The Miami Dolphins spent part of their weekend courting wide receivers. As had been suspected for a while, the team contacted Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace, according to a person with
James Harrison announces that he’s been released by the Steelers | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports
From the blog Shutdown Corner: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison announced on Twitter that he will be released by the team. "It's been a great run but all good things must come to a end. Thank you Steelers Nation I will miss you all!" Harrison … Continue reading →
Bill Polian doesn’t think Reggie Bush is worth much | ProFootballTalk
In Bill Polian’s years as an NFL general manager, he spent first-round draft picks on running backs five times: Edgerrin James, Joseph Addai and Donald Brown with the Colts, Tim Biakabutuka with the Panthers and Ronnie Harmon with the Bills. So Polian values a good running back.
Polian could be proven wrong on Bush | ProFootballTalk
Former NFL G.M. Bill Polian believes there won't be much of a market for running back Reggie Bush. (On a possibly related note, Polian also wanted to trade Peyton Manning in 2004.
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Lagniappe
Ex-San Francisco 49ers kicker Mike Cofer's Super Bowl rings stolen from his home - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Authorities say burglars made off with two Super Bowl rings from the Las Vegas-area home of former San Francisco 49ers kicker Mike Cofer. Ex-San Francisco 49ers kicker Mike Cofers Super Bowl rings stolen from his home
Only size of heart, talent mattered for La'Roi Glover in the NFL
From an under-sized and unheralded defensive lineman who got his career jump-started in New Orleans, Glover is returning to the Big Easy to take his rightful place among the best players to wear a uniform for the New Orleans Saints.
11 former NFL players And One Active Player to Participate in Officiating Academy
Former Saints Fullback Aaron Craver and Linebacker Terrence Melton will participate in the academy