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Saints News 3/17/13: Source Says Saints Agree To Terms With Courtney Roby

The Saints have reportedly agreed to terms with Courtney Roby, special teams ace. Oh, Happy St. Patrick's Day! Ol, Ceol, Bia Agus Craic. A little Gaelic for our Irish friends.

Roby doesn't really do this in real games.
Roby doesn't really do this in real games.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Happy St Patty's Day! Just got back from NFLPA annual meetings in Bahamas. Baylen caught his 1st fish on the trip...a strawberry grouper.</p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/313298835587874816">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Happy Saint Patty's Day everybody! If you find a ginger give him or her a hug for good luck! <a href="http://t.co/aUJtjuJee9" title="http://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/313290859141545985/photo/1">twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham…</a></p>&mdash; Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/313290859141545985">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Falcons">#Falcons</a> fans mock the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> interest in Nnamdi as old and over the hill, but praise a 9-yr vet RB relaxing a 9 yr vet RB. Okay.</p>&mdash; Jason Bernos (@Berns247) <a href="https://twitter.com/Berns247/status/313289483153985536">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tough times W/ no Electricity in Da 3Rd World I Dont miss...I wake up now and Clap Lights On RoachLess 7 Digit <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Life">#Life</a> I WANT IT ALL </p>&mdash; NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/313295562596294656">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Programming note: About hop on a flight to Phoenix for the NFL owners meetings.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/313298208665264128">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/jeffduncantp">jeffduncantp</a> RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/johnny_detroit">johnny_detroit</a>: Louisville Cardinals are now favored at 5-1 to win the NCAA Championship. Indiana Hoosiers &amp; Duke 6-1</p>&mdash; Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) <a href="https://twitter.com/garlandgillen/status/313304370815062016">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Super Sunday. More like Super tired and hungover laying in bed Sunday</p>&mdash; skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/status/313314018641207297">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Meaningless/meaningful tweet: Great Will McDonough once offered me ride to NFL owners meetings in ARIZ. He talked, I learned. Never forgot.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/313320822850867200">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>This is incredible. @<a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">thomasmorstead</a> is pretty great cc: @<a href="https://twitter.com/1er_krewe">1er_krewe</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/jdrescher88">jdrescher88</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23SuperbowlOnsideKickForever">#SuperbowlOnsideKickForever</a> <a href="http://t.co/RhuqM6Ds1S" title="http://twitter.com/thadonkey/status/313310965250813953/photo/1">twitter.com/thadonkey/stat…</a></p>&mdash; Lazer Beast (@thadonkey) <a href="https://twitter.com/thadonkey/status/313310965250813953">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>My view <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23panamacitybeach">#panamacitybeach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23picstitch">#picstitch</a> <a href="http://t.co/Wbm2d1DMpB" title="http://instagr.am/p/W9xRqHSJKu/">instagr.am/p/W9xRqHSJKu/</a></p>&mdash; Joseph Morgan(@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/313324810077880320">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Flipping channels and I see @<a href="https://twitter.com/mitchberger17">mitchberger17</a> on Millionaire Matchmaker... Hope I get to meet the crazy Canadian one day<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a></p>&mdash; Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/313327019398164483">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Doctors say link between CTE and repeated impacts is unproven <a href="http://t.co/bubGbChlDh" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-7CSt">wp.me/p14QSB-7CSt</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/313327502158360576">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Not sure what we are looking at...Do not care. HappySunday.-SG <a href="http://t.co/sAwuvzRUqf" title="http://ow.ly/i/1HDam">ow.ly/i/1HDam</a></p>&mdash; team gleason (@team_gleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/team_gleason/status/313332823765438465">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> in Tecmo: <a href="http://t.co/7CfhJZhcSF" title="http://on.fb.me/ZKEoo7">on.fb.me/ZKEoo7</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/313334428338380801">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Me and @<a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">thomasmorstead</a> at the parade yesterday! My dad's marching group just got a little cooler! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23whodat">#whodat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23theleg">#theleg</a> <a href="http://t.co/YBMbnYWn3K" title="http://twitter.com/Hurricane_Hales/status/313339080110899200/photo/1">twitter.com/Hurricane_Hale…</a></p>&mdash; Hales (@Hurricane_Hales) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hurricane_Hales/status/313339080110899200">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Best first half of college Bball I've seen all year! Lets Go Canes!</p>&mdash; Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/313346100486610944">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>May I help? It was terrible. RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/nolarr">nolarr</a>: ... "Vanilla Sky"I can't figure out how I feel about this movie.</p>&mdash; Grandmaster Wang (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/313346101912670208">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I sincerely believe the Girl Scout Samoa cookie is the finest food item in the world.</p>&mdash; Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/313346280174780416">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/jeffduncantp">jeffduncantp</a> False. Thin mints.</p>&mdash; Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/313349091461574657">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/kat_terrell">kat_terrell</a> Thin mints?! I'd rather eat the cardboard box they're stored in.... @<a href="https://twitter.com/randyrosetta">randyrosetta</a>:</p>&mdash; Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/313350873478737923">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/jeffduncantp">jeffduncantp</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/randyrosetta">randyrosetta</a> Hey! You take that back.</p>&mdash; Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/313351105641844736">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Samoas&gt; Tagalongs &gt; Trefoils &gt; Do-si-dos &gt; Thin Mints &gt; ThankUBerryMuch &gt; Lemonades &gt; All others. @<a href="https://twitter.com/kat_terrell">kat_terrell</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/sbarrouquere">sbarrouquere</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/randyrosetta">randyrosetta</a></p>&mdash; Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncanTP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDuncanTP/status/313352611199848448">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I'm on The Plane <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23TURNTUP">#TURNTUP</a> time to Eat!!!! <a href="http://t.co/u3z0gkNu0t" title="http://lockerz.com/s/287360089">lockerz.com/s/287360089</a></p>&mdash; NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/313352557164630016">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Like 10k in da air right now headed 2 Lil Haiti RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/noni_so_nula">noni_so_nula</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/juniorg93">juniorg93</a> wya zoe??</p>&mdash; NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/313353321501032449">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No matter How Much Money I got I Still Fly Coach 1500. 4 A Ticket? <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23AintNobodyGotTimeForThat">#AintNobodyGotTimeForThat</a><a href="http://t.co/yPloJztlnn" title="http://lockerz.com/s/287360527">lockerz.com/s/287360527</a></p>&mdash; NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/313354010440638466">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Only time I fly 1st Class is with the @<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23AintNobodyGotTimeForThat">#AintNobodyGotTimeForThat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23McHammerBroke">#McHammerBroke</a></p>&mdash; NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/313355416312639488">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Last night in the chi <a href="http://t.co/zuqNkD02lO" title="http://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/status/313354019567448064/photo/1">twitter.com/LanceMoore16/s…</a></p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/status/313354019567448064">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Giants announced they officially signed former Raiders TE Brandon Myers.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/313357707421814785">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>_boonk <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%233peat">#3peat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23beerpong">#beerpong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23watercups">#watercups</a> <a href="http://t.co/JymGSiJre3" title="http://instagr.am/p/W-AXDHyJAu/">instagr.am/p/W-AXDHyJAu/</a></p>&mdash; Joseph Morgan(@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/313358397552611329">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"@<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a>: 2012 Photos: @<a href="https://twitter.com/thejimmygraham">thejimmygraham</a>: <a href="http://t.co/Yvjxd0kb3c" title="http://bit.ly/12WACiQ">bit.ly/12WACiQ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a>" sweet!!!</p>&mdash; Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/312645021079855104">March 15, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Saints need to draft my cousin's 4 year old. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23shesabeast">#shesabeast</a></p>&mdash; GUY (@superdeformed) <a href="https://twitter.com/superdeformed/status/313358894288211968">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Doors off, top down. Enjoying nice march weather in TX! <a href="http://t.co/VVLiWRMsv1" title="http://twitter.com/jdrescher88/status/313358950244417536/photo/1">twitter.com/jdrescher88/st…</a></p>&mdash; Justin Drescher (@jdrescher88) <a href="https://twitter.com/jdrescher88/status/313358950244417536">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23TriumphOverKidCancer">#TriumphOverKidCancer</a> wrist bands and a bottle of wine.Thanks @<a href="https://twitter.com/jamesragan">jamesragan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23TogaParty">#TogaParty</a> <a href="http://t.co/FJeCkLE1v3" title="http://www.triumphoverkidcancer.org">triumphoverkidcancer.org</a> <a href="http://t.co/IO7ImveCsr" title="http://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/313361352645308416/photo/1">twitter.com/thomasmorstead…</a></p>&mdash; Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/313361352645308416">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Passed out early _boonk <a href="http://t.co/KXJMR9IVQF" title="http://instagr.am/p/W-Cgr5SJEX/">instagr.am/p/W-Cgr5SJEX/</a></p>&mdash; Joseph Morgan(@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/313362317947572224">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I think this is the year my <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MemphisTigers">#MemphisTigers</a> take the title. I think they have a better team than when Derrick Rose played.</p>&mdash; Corey White (@CoreyWhiteJr3) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoreyWhiteJr3/status/313363002130849794">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>What a team! What a coach! Im so proud to be a Cane! Congrats for being ACC tournament Champions! You deserve a 1 seed. Road trip!</p>&mdash; Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/313363524678217729">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Planning on making a trip to Texas soon. Hitting Houston and Dallas</p>&mdash; Corey White (@CoreyWhiteJr3) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoreyWhiteJr3/status/313363781474455552">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>How about them Rebels you took away any doubt of the Dance.Congrats to AK and the @<a href="https://twitter.com/olemissmbb">olemissmbb</a> team.<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Salute">#Salute</a></p>&mdash; deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26/status/313371041760165889">March 17, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Saints Stuff

Source Says Saints Agree To Terms With Courtney Roby | Canal Street Chronicles
Hans Petersen - Kristian Garic of wwl radio knows a guy who says that the Saints have agreed to terms with special teams ace Courtney Roby.

New Orleans Saints agree to new deal with special teams standout Courtney Roby | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Roby is first unrestricted free agent to re-sign with Saints this offseason.

New Orleans Saints will reportedly bring in free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha for a visit Sunday | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Asomugha played for Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan with the Oakland Raiders from 2004-2008.

Nnamdi Is The Key | Who Dat Social Club
Himself - In a strange way, Nnamdi Asomugha may be the key to the entire Saints defense.

Is Bjoern Werner the Guy at Pick 15? | thesaintsnation.com
Jordan Grove - The Saints could have one of the more highly scrutinized players this year fall to them in Florida State defensive end Bjoern Werner.

Around the NFC South - NFC South Blog | ESPN.com
Pat Y. - Let's take a look at some odds and ends from around the division.

Power 100 | Bloomberg Sports
Brian Finkel and Karla Swatek - Drew Brees #4, just behind Peyton Manning at #3.

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Lagniappe

Matt Forte calls NFL's proposed rule change 'absurd' | ESPN Chicago
Jeff Dickerson - Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte called the NFL's proposed rule change that would penalize ball carriers who lower their heads to deliver a blow "absurb" in a series of messages he posted on his official Twitter account Sunday morning.

The Broncos Suck At Fax Machines | Kissing Suzy Kolber
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Free Agent Donte' Stallworth Injured In A Bizarre Offseason First: Hot Air Balloon Accident | Kissing Suzy Kolber
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