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Saints News 3/11/13: Jermon Bushrod Still Hasn't Received Contract Offer From Saints

With a little 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.

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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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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 &amp; @<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a> season!</p>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; 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>&mdash; Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/311144261431226369">March 11, 2013</a></blockquote>

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