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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Another reason to love New Orleans. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23FrenchQuarterFest">#FrenchQuarterFest</a> <a href="http://t.co/Ly1lDXXy6D" title="http://instagram.com/p/YA-y9htTL0/">instagram.com/p/YA-y9htTL0/</a></p>— Brian de la Puente (@BriandelaPuente) <a href="https://twitter.com/BriandelaPuente/status/322783698636402688">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tru <a href="http://t.co/6VxvGW6WV6" title="http://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/322775342387453952/photo/1">twitter.com/The_Dream99/st…</a></p>— akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/322775342387453952">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It's only one way too get too the top and that's by working! Me and my bros out here grinding together… <a href="http://t.co/Yl8Y1vTwxj" title="http://instagram.com/p/YA5q_ysbhy/">instagram.com/p/YA5q_ysbhy/</a></p>— Andrew Tiller (@BigTill66) <a href="https://twitter.com/BigTill66/status/322772215735123968">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Vote for your favorite <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> in the @<a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork">nflnetwork</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Top100">#Top100</a> players of 2012 <a href="http://t.co/xhE4ClnSLy" title="http://on.nfl.com/12NjJa4">on.nfl.com/12NjJa4</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/322738186461777920">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dear Apple,Sometimes I think you program your products to instantaneously malfunction so we'll buy new stuff. If true, please stop. Thx :-)</p>— Scott Fujita (@scottfujita99) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottfujita99/status/322734308009844737">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> guard Ben Grubbs to host charity softball game at Zephyr Field <a href="http://t.co/6wq9cyQDpk" title="http://nola.com/saints/team/1365776997-676-694/saints-guard-ben-grubbs-to.html">nola.com/saints/team/13…</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/322729949620477953">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"@<a href="https://twitter.com/geno601">geno601</a>: First time in Miami.What to do??" Take wifey to the beach and enjoy our blue water. It's the cheapest thing ull do all weekend.</p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/322729194981310464">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"@<a href="https://twitter.com/jabari_greer">jabari_greer</a>: John 4:14 <a href="http://t.co/XOObBEemVB" title="http://twitter.com/Jabari_Greer/status/322717338094936064/photo/1">twitter.com/Jabari_Greer/s…</a>" </p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/status/322719262449995777">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Women that drive Challengers run chills up my spine</p>— Corey White (@CoreyWhiteJr3) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoreyWhiteJr3/status/322716813114867712">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="http://t.co/lfi7vk4hCc" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRj6L2VOWWg&feature=youtube_gdata_player">youtube.com/watch?v=IRj6L2…</a> . this guy reminds me of Zach Galifianakis from the movie The Campaign. ha hope this helps everybody thru fri morning</p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/322692845179895808">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"@<a href="https://twitter.com/toobigtony">toobigtony</a>: Met @<a href="https://twitter.com/jonvilma51">jonvilma51</a> tonight. What an honor. Miami is home. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23TheU">#TheU</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23theleaguedontwantit">#theleaguedontwantit</a> <a href="http://t.co/VWqGYH0rT8" title="http://twitter.com/TooBigTony/status/322601199733968896/photo/1">twitter.com/TooBigTony/sta…</a>" @<a href="https://twitter.com/brojimmysmia">brojimmysmia</a></p>— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/status/322684857610272768">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Remember smiles are contagious! A little Friday food for thought! Lol</p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/status/322677585832210432">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wish I could be at the @<a href="https://twitter.com/boilerfootball">boilerfootball</a> Spring Game today. Excited to see how Coach Hazell has our team looking. Excited for the 2013 season!</p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/322666644616908800">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"@<a href="https://twitter.com/sajasonfinley">sajasonfinley</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54">wherring54</a> at the AUC this steak is the truth. <a href="http://t.co/2tqSDevbtO" title="http://twitter.com/SaJasonFinley/status/322529953092608000/photo/1">twitter.com/SaJasonFinley/…</a>"Good.You better still be ready to grind in AM.</p>— Will Herring (@wherring54) <a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54/status/322547109222035457">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>T. Mathieu disputes story in today's USA Today. Said LSU went to great lengths to help w treatment & recovery. <a href="http://t.co/uwilBJkpmt" title="http://bit.ly/10ZzGDm">bit.ly/10ZzGDm</a></p>— Michael Bonnette (@LSUBonnette) <a href="https://twitter.com/LSUBonnette/status/322796748663836672">April 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
NFL Draft 2013: Saints Scheduled to Visit With Britain's Lawrence Okoye - Canal Street Chronicles
The New Orleans Saints will visit with a British discus thrower and potential NFL Draft pick who's never played football...ever.
Saints hosting former Oregon safety John Boyett
Former Oregon free safety John Boyett will visit with the Saints, according to a source.
2013 NFL draft preview: Mike Triplett's take on the offensive tackles | NOLA.com
Position is a high need for Saints
This Week in Saints History: April 10-16
2012—Long-time NFL head coach Bill Parcells announces (per rumors that had been circulating since March 27th) that he will not pursue the Saints interim head coaching job while Sean Payton is suspended. Also, writer Alan Donnes (who had close ties to the Saints via various writing projects) states on a national radio show that former Saints assistant coach Mike Cerullo (released from team after 2009 season) is the NFL's main source for information pertaining to BountyGate.
10 New Orleans Saints Players that will Lead the Team to the Playoffs
The New Orleans Saints are looking to get back to the playoffs next season. Find out which 10 players will lead them there.
Jason Smith, New Orleans Saints reach one-year deal - NFL.com
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton recently conceded that the left tackle position keeps him up at night. Did he find a solution in former No. 2 overall draft pick Jason Smith?
Sedrick Ellis acknowledge buyer’s remorse from CBA | ProFootballTalk
"I think from talking to a lot of other guys . . . the players in free agency are not quite seeing the money that was promised by cutting down the rookie salaries when they came into the league," free-agent defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Thursday night. "A lot of the big deals have been cut down, and a lot of the players who are going to be expecting big money either got cut or let go in some manner.
New Orleans Saints have high hopes for 'redshirt rookies' Nick Toon, Andrew Tiller and Marcel Jones | NOLA.com
All three are back to 100 percent health after spending last year on injured reserve
What should New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton's message be to the players as offseason workouts begin Monday? | NOLA.com
Saints question of the day
Versatile Akiem Hicks will likely begin as nose tackle but also play end in New Orleans Saints' 3-4 defense | NOLA.com
General Manager Mickey Loomis has high hopes for second-year pro
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Other NFL News
Peterson semifinalist for 'Madden 25' cover
Adrian Peterson is a semifinalist for the chance to grace the new Madden video game cover.
Pierre Garçon can’t say he’ll be 100 percent next season | ProFootballTalk
We've already heard Pierre Garçon say that he thinks Robert Griffin III can be a more dynamic and dangerous quarterback than Peyton Manning. The outcome of that prediction will have a lot to do with how well Griffin recovers from his knee injury.
Report: Mathieu told NFL coaches he failed more than 10 drug tests | ProFootballTalk
Former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, who was kicked off the team just months after becoming a Heisman Trophy finalist, reportedly told at least one NFL team that he failed so many drug tests in college that he couldn't even remember them all.
Darrelle Revis resumes running, will report to New York Jets' offseason program - ESPN New York
Darrelle Revis is running again -- but not his mouth. The New York Jets' star cornerback, whose rehab from knee surgery is being chronicled by the NFL Network, didn't address the trade speculation in the latest installment, which aired Thursday night.
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Lagniappe
Michael Mauti has one more roadblock in his road to NFL -- proving his health - NFL - Don Banks - SI.com
"This has been my goal since I was a kid, since I was playing backyard football, to follow my dad's footsteps into the NFL,'' said Mauti, the son of former Saints and Redskins receiver and special teams standout Rich Mauti, who played eight NFL seasons (1977-84), all but one of them in New Orleans. "There's not a doubt in my mind that I can make it happen.