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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Possible destinations for Ravens' Thursday night opener:Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Miami, Chicago, Detroit, and Denver.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/315186639175569408">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It's not really fair to Ravens to send them to Pittsburgh or Denver as the "reward" for winning the Super Bowl.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/315187168517713920">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23WhoDatNation">#WhoDatNation</a> come out and hang with me tonight at the shamrock 8 pm mckenzie time <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2334ways">#34ways</a></p>— MikeMcKenzie34ways (@MikeMcKenzie34w) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMcKenzie34w/status/315185322042474496">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Will be a lot of irate people in Baltimore - Due to conflict with the Orioles, Ravens will open up on the road rather than host Thrs kickoff</p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/315182667689779201">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hitting the road. RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/ravens">ravens</a>: Ravens are going to open 2013 season on road on Thurs, Sept. 5 due to a scheduling conflict with the Orioles.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/315181988178964480">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Falcons making strong push to sign Giants free-agent DE Osi Umenyiora and are trying to wrap up a deal with him before end of the weekend.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/315180086003384320">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>When I watch <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23marchmadness">#marchmadness</a>, I feel like I could play in this tourney than I realize I'm only 6ft. I love watch bball all day.</p>— Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/status/315176247028244480">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/curtislofton50">curtislofton50</a> welcome to my world.. 5'9 just won't get it done</p>— Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/status/315177488840028160">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The more you take responsibility for your past and present, the more you are able to create the future you seek.</p>— Darren Sharper (@sharper42) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharper42/status/315173011361787904">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I am not that old but I do remember when gas was $.77 a gallon. What the heck happened? <a href="http://t.co/m8K9O3qjl7" title="http://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/315170564861992960/photo/1">twitter.com/drewbrees/stat…</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/315170564861992960">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>With NFL protecting players from themselves on the field, NFLPA is now protecting players from themselves off it <a href="http://t.co/tipMYBuugf" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-7Qjh">wp.me/p14QSB-7Qjh</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/315163957327458306">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>NFLPA now banks performance-based pay for two years, supposedly as a way to prevent players from blowing it <a href="http://t.co/tipMYBuugf" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-7Qjh">wp.me/p14QSB-7Qjh</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/315164358390976513">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Union or non-union, every human being who works for a living has the right to receive the money they have earned immediately, without delay.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/315165239832375296">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If someone chooses to squander their money, that's their business.Keeping it from them to protect them from blowing it is wrong.Period.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/315165496548933633">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Also, this notion that the NFLPA is protecting players financially could be cover for an effort to artificially inflate the salary cap.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/315166807055020032">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>One last point (for now):Holding back performance-based pay won't stop players from borrowing against it.At high interest rates.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/315167276506697728">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/profootballtalk">profootballtalk</a> how bout hold De Smith & others pay for 2 years? Wonder how that would go over? don't recall mention of this <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23likeusual">#likeusual</a></p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/315184634566692864">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"The pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret!" <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ifeelit">#ifeelit</a></p>— akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/315163225853411328">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>About to hit the weights then go watch some of these games <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MarchMadness">#MarchMadness</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/315162708448276480">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Well I just dropped a lamp on my head, lol! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MovingProblems">#MovingProblems</a></p>— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChaseDaniel/status/315161459132870656">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Yes please RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/larryholder">larryholder</a>: Ravens FA T Bryant McKinnie has received interest from the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a>.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/315140014440849409">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The thing that gives me pause about McKinnie is his 6'8" would make it hard for Brees to see. He's also 34 this fall, so short term solution</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/315141393578356736">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>McKinnie did say the New Orleans Saints are showing some interest. There's uncertainty at their left tackle spot with Jermon Bushrod's exit.</p>— WNST (@WNST) <a href="https://twitter.com/WNST/status/314868574739107840">March 21, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Chiefs are seeking a second-round pick in this year's draft as well as another pick in 2014 in a trade for franchise OT Branden Albert.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/315121946100658176">March 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
New Orleans Saints show interest in Ravens free agent tackle Bryant McKinnie | NOLA.com
McKinnie, who turns 34 in September, has said in previous interviews how the Ravens are trying to keep him as the team is coming off its Super Bowl XLVII win in New Orleans. The 6-foot-8, 354-pound veteran tackle didn't start any regular season game in 2012, but started in all four Ravens playoff wins.
Former Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin works out for the New Orleans Saints Friday | NOLA.com
“I went there this morning at 8 (a.m.),” Griffin said. “I met with Coach Carmichael for a while. We didn’t really talk a whole lot of football necessarily. We talked about 30 minutes. I filled out the paperwork. I got dressed and I threw to a receiver from Boston College and so we went outside and warmed up. He ran a 40 – he is a freak of nature – 4.38. I just got warm and then we threw a couple routes followed by 30, 40 balls and it went really well. I got a good response.”
New Orleans Saints backup quarterback position remains unsettled | NOLA.com
Saints have reached out to McCown but not Canfield, sources said
Saints Nation: Saints Need a Defensive Playmaker, Version 3.0
This is the third offseason in a row I am clamoring for a difference maker on defense.
New Orleans Saints: Mark Ingram Needs to Emerge
Why the New Orleans Saints need to give more carries to Mark Ingram in 2013.
Lance Moore is Eager for the 2013 Season to Begin
New Orleans Saints WR Lance Moore has begun his offseason training routine
Eight in the Box: FA winners or losers? - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Despite a tight salary-cap situation, the Saints have been winners so far.
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NFL Free Agency
"Old fart" Urlacher looking for a place to win | ProFootballTalk
Playing in a 4-3 defense isn’t a prerequisite. "I think I could learn a 3-4," Urlacher said, before addressing the possibility of trying to replace Ray Lewis in Baltimore with a "no thanks."
Trio of teams after Dumervil, Freeney | ProFootballTalk
Per a league source with knowledge of the situation, the Steelers, Ravens, and Broncos remain in play for both players. Currently, Dumervil’s decision is expected to come down to Baltimore and Denver. Whichever of that duo doesn’t get Dumervil becomes likely to land Freeney, with the Steelers as the possible alternative destination.
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Lagniappe
Expert: Superdome outage due to device malfunction - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
A partial power outage during this years Super Bowl occurred because a relay device with a design defect malfunctioned, an outside expert confirmed Thursday. Expert: Superdome outage due to device malfunction
Ravens will still play on September 5, but where? | ProFootballTalk
"The Ravens will open the season on the road on Thursday night, September 5, in our annual NFL Kickoff Game on NBC," the NFL has announced. "We are exploring potential fan activities in Baltimore around the Kickoff Game, including a pre-game concert."
Harbaugh worries that Kaepernick’s arms are getting too muscular | ProFootballTalk
"If you’re just talking about weightlifting and upper-body strength, yes, I think there is that fear," Harbaugh told Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com. "It’s something we’ve talked about. ‘I don’t want you getting too jacked-up, Colin.’ I want some speed, quickness."
David Wilson blasts the "stupid" helmet rule | ProFootballTalk
"I’m one of the examples of ‘Don’t do this,’" Wilson said. "Charles was like, ‘Congratulations, you’re on the technique tape.’"
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Pfft! Yeah, right! Tell us another
McKay says helmet rule "absolutely not" about litigation avoidance | ProFootballTalk
Plenty of fans think that the move to make pro football safer comes from a desire to protect the coffers against future litigation filed by the players of today.