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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sean Payton Talks About the NFL Draft, Quarterback & Left Tackle Positions with @<a href="https://twitter.com/wwlamfm">wwlamfm</a> (Audio/Quotes) <a href="http://t.co/dcLaBwKhcE" title="http://bit.ly/17IZbj0">bit.ly/17IZbj0</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/324915455649280000">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>TRADE UP, LOOMIS!!! RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports">wwltvsports</a>: Mayock thinks Mingo goes around 9 or 10.</p>— Dulymus J Huangstein (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/324950781033840640">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Mike Mayock says the Saints could come down to Jarvis Jones (UGA) & Demontre Moore (Tex A&M) at No. 15</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/324941552541659136">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Mayock says the Saints need an OT, but isn't sure one they're looking for, i.e. a starter, will be available at that point.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/324941680165924867">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Maybe im mistaken but I heard sleep is for the weak, the young, and the senile... What am I Hercules? I can't sleep for anything these days</p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/324934353962557440">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Mike Mayock says he thinks there's going to be "a run on tackles" this year in the first round.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/324933565802496001">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>My favorite Steve Gleason quote! Get this shirt at <a href="http://t.co/n8yUm4nRha" title="http://teamgleason.org">teamgleason.org</a> and read about their Machu Picchu trek! <a href="http://t.co/puIZEMzI5Y" title="http://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/324927105370562560/photo/1">twitter.com/drewbrees/stat…</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/324927105370562560">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Why is Panda Express so good?! Every airport I travel thru I am looking for it!</p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/324927408719413250">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/hayesdrumwright">hayesdrumwright</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">drewbrees</a> sitting in coach like everyone else after waiting in line. <a href="http://t.co/IcWmx7tl7T" title="http://twitter.com/hayesdrumwright/status/324893169823121409/photo/1">twitter.com/hayesdrumwrigh…</a> I slept the whole way. Lol</p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/324928378790617090">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I won't share all of my top 5 restaurants in Nola right now, but maybe I will divulge them one by one...my sleeper pick...Ye Old College Inn</p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/324929781122609152">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Send me recommendations for all your "sleeper picks" for restaurants in Nola. Maybe I could be a restaurant critic for the next few weeks</p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/324931219789869056">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/pelicansnba">pelicansnba</a> Now begins the era of the New Orleans Pelicans <a href="http://t.co/VKvK5gZkne" title="http://on.nba.com/115hJ7S">on.nba.com/115hJ7S</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NOLA">#NOLA</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/324890453164044288">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Michael Lee on New Orleans team name: "I love pelicans. Pelicans are gangster, man. They eat meat."</p>— Sarah Kogod (@SarahKogod) <a href="https://twitter.com/SarahKogod/status/324904436113760257">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The full <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> schedule will be announced at 7 pm CT! Who do you want the Saints to open the regular season against?</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/324875565024833537">April 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
Sean Payton Says the Left Tackle Position is Wide Open
Sean Payton Talks Draft, Quarterback and Left Tackle Positions with WWL Radio
Sean Payton Spotted a Tad Bit Nipply | Terez Owens
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton stopped by for a visit at Mugshot Grill in Tuscaloosa over the weekend. He sure looks like he’s having a good ol time. Looking forward to seeing him back on the sidelines where he belongs.-TO
Falcons To Swing For The Fence? - Who Dat Social Club
Pat Y over at Yahoo reports that Peter King reports that the Falcons might be interested in trading up from 30. This is something that Pat himself reported earlier, so I guess he’s taking King’s report as some sort of confirmation…or validation. Whatever. And, of course, it might be true.
2013 NFL draft preview: Plenty of talented defensive tackles but inside linebackers another story | NOLA.com
Florida DT Sharrif Floyd figures to stand above the rest
Steve Gleason Will Announce New Orleans Saints’ Third Round Pick at the NFL Draft
Gleason is one of 32 former players that will represent their former team at the NFL draft
New Orleans Saints: Could Select Manti Te'o in 2013 NFL Draft
Manti Te'o could go as high in the first round of the 2013 draft, but you won't guess who may select him.
Saints Nation Podcast: Trading with the Enemy
How would you react if the New Orleans Saints draft West Virginia WR Tavon Austin? | NOLA.com
Saints question of the day
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback/analyst Ike Taylor shares his thoughts on newest New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com
"(Lewis) has a lot of pride as a corner. He's somebody who's going to be up for the challenge," Taylor said of Lewis, a fellow New Orleans native who signed a five-year, $26.3 million deal with the Saints after a breakout season opposite Taylor in the Steelers' secondary last year.
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Other NFL News
Report: Ravens open at Denver | ProFootballTalk
The leaks have begun. With the schedule set to be officially released at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com reports that the Ravens will open the season at Denver on Thursday, September 5.
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Lagniappe
Peterson, Sanders finalists for Madden cover
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Jermichael Finley donating money for TDs, drops to Boston relief fund | ProFootballTalk
Over the course of his career, opposing teams have been the only ones to benefit from dropped passes by Packers tight end Jermichael Finley. That won't be the case in the 2013 season.
Les Miles doesn’t know how many drug tests Tyrann Mathieu failed | ProFootballTalk
Tyrann Mathieu says he failed more than 10 drug tests before he got kicked off the football team at LSU. Coach Les Miles says he doesn't know if that's true or not -- but Miles does stand by the way LSU handles drug tests for its players.
LSED approves measure to have engineering firm examine Superdome's emergency power system | NOLA.com
LSED also approves $250,000 to repair feeder cable to Zephyr Field
Boston Marathon bombings hit home for sports event organizers in New Orleans | NOLA.com
'We want to do the very best we can do to make sure these events are safe'
SOL Bowl Brings Athletes, Celebrities and Businesses Together
Event will take place at Colonial Bowling Lanes on Sunday, April 21
New Orleans Saints G Ben Grubbs to Host Charity Softball Game at Zephyr Field
Game will take place on May 15
2013-14 Saintsations Announced
35 ladies will be a part of the 2013-14 Saintsations
Cameron Jordan and Akiem Hicks Participate in Rotolo's Literacy Program
Rotolo’s Pizzeria, the official pizza of the New Orleans Saints, surprised students of St. Edward the Confessor School in Metairie on Wednesday, Apr. 17, with an afternoon visit by defensive end Cameron Jordan and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks.