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Saints News 4/21/13: CB Darrelle Revis Traded to Bucs

Right at press time, the trade of CB Darrelle Revis from the Jets to the Buccaneers finally came together in an agreement to terms. I don't like this, not one bit.

By GhostofHD Apr 21, 2013, 3:52pm CDT

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Barkevious: The Black Thomas Morstead <a href="http://t.co/6KJo9GZ5gU" title="http://wp.me/pe2Nq-1DA">wp.me/pe2Nq-1DA</a>— Dulymus J Huangstein (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/326045611734495232">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Anything to save doggies! glad to helpRT @<a href="https://twitter.com/givebones">givebones</a> Thank you for joining our movement Curtis! We really appreciate it! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23buyacollarsaveadog">#buyacollarsaveadog</a>— Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/status/326046019152388096">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Our team-by-team look at draft needs moves toward the finish, with the Atlanta Falcons <a href="http://t.co/x2duVPxtFA" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-8nV9">wp.me/p14QSB-8nV9</a>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/326048332189417473">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A look at some the draft's best fifth-round picks from the past five years: <a href="http://t.co/SR1yxwVGAh" title="http://lnkd.in/QWw-Kg">lnkd.in/QWw-Kg</a>— Rick Drummond (@PFF_Rick) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Rick/status/326051967900217346">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">@<a href="https://twitter.com/milnemalbrough">milnemalbrough</a> per @<a href="https://twitter.com/monedula_">monedula_</a> do you take this trade: Ivory and 15th for Jets' 13th and 5th rounder? I do.— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/326052572387483650">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My Teamate bowlin @ 11th annual sol bowl!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23teamwalmart">#teamwalmart</a> <a href="http://t.co/R8HQII6eDh" title="http://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/326052710585622529/photo/1">twitter.com/The_Dream99/st…</a>— akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/326052710585622529">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Here is one of our bridge crossings yesterday: -SGcc @<a href="https://twitter.com/kevinswan_">kevinswan_</a><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23TGE2013MP">#TGE2013MP</a>via @<a href="https://twitter.com/kylebrechtel">kylebrechtel</a><a href="http://t.co/B538kxQpKy" title="http://ow.ly/i/1Wivp">ow.ly/i/1Wivp</a>— team gleason (@team_gleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/team_gleason/status/326053886836232192">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My man @<a href="https://twitter.com/espnwd">espnwd</a> will be proud of you! RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/j_bushrod7475">j_bushrod7475</a>: This spot is packedFirst one I've had.. Pretty good <a href="http://t.co/eKtDUHjBVA" title="http://instagram.com/p/YYKwd2GzFc/">instagram.com/p/YYKwd2GzFc/</a>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/326055060171792385">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">My Teamate bowling while on the phone!#commitment#teamplayer#wow <a href="http://t.co/aonXhdWs1i" title="http://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/326055450099453952/photo/1">twitter.com/The_Dream99/st…</a>— akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Dream99/status/326055450099453952">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Great afternoon bowling at Sol Bowl w/ @<a href="https://twitter.com/solouisiana">solouisiana</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/briandelapuente">briandelapuente</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/lancemoore16">lancemoore16</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/the_dream99">the_dream99</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Strikes">#Strikes</a>&Smiles <a href="http://t.co/i2eczSZjc3" title="http://twitter.com/JedCollins45/status/326056706146725888/photo/1">twitter.com/JedCollins45/s…</a>— Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/status/326056706146725888">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Medical issues could impact first two rounds of draft <a href="http://t.co/CkrM6QQzIH" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-8r92">wp.me/p14QSB-8r92</a>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/326059588115914753">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">There are many eye-opening stats when it comes to Darrelle Revis. The best: He gave up only 8 TDs in the past 5 years. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23nyj">#nyj</a>— Manish Mehta(@MMehtaNYDN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/326062282444505088">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Darrelle Revis in Tampa, reportedly currently at club facility <a href="http://t.co/lft5JobsNP" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-8r7F">wp.me/p14QSB-8r7F</a>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/326065518064840704">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">How's this for some scheduling drama: Bucs play Jets in Week 1. And if that weren't enough, Bucs play @<a href="https://twitter.com/rsherman_25">rsherman_25</a> and Seahawks in week 9.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/326066800896901120">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jets will absorb $12M cap charge in 2013. Revis off books in '14. If hewalked as UFA after '13, he would have counted $18M (9 in each yr)— Manish Mehta(@MMehtaNYDN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/326067954947076096">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Huge thanks to the Saints' @<a href="https://twitter.com/the_dream99">the_dream99</a>@<a href="https://twitter.com/lancemoore16">lancemoore16</a>@<a href="https://twitter.com/jedcollins45">jedcollins45</a>@<a href="https://twitter.com/briandelapuente">briandelapuente</a>and Bryce Harris for making the SOL Bowl special.— Doug Mouton (@DMoutonWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/DMoutonWWL/status/326068318865870848">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Revis' biz manager RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/johngeiger_">johngeiger_</a>: Everyone congratulate the newest Tampa Bay Buc @<a href="https://twitter.com/revis24">revis24</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23bucnation">#bucnation</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23revisIsland">#revisIsland</a> <a href="http://t.co/LXZ3B09G4O" title="http://twitter.com/JohnGeiger_/status/326071361900515329/photo/1">twitter.com/JohnGeiger_/st…</a>— Manish Mehta(@MMehtaNYDN) <a href="https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/326072162450550784">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wonder if Revis will threaten to holdout a week after signing a newcontract with the Bucs like he did when he go his 2010 deal with Jets.— Dennis Agapito (@Dennis_Agapito) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dennis_Agapito/status/326071880203255808">April 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

Revis Island Drifts Down to Hillsborough Bay

Biggest trade in Tampa Bay history? | ESPN.com
Pat Y. - With Sunday morning’s news that the New York Jets have given Tampa Bay permission to bring in cornerback Darrelle Revis for a physical examination, it appears as if the Buccaneers are on the verge of making a blockbuster trade.

Another step in Darrelle Revis saga | ESPN.com
Pat Y. - Rich Cimini reports that the two teams already have agreed to what the compensation package for the Jets will be and it includes Tampa Bay’s first-round pick (No. 13 overall) this year.

Revis trade could impact Saints | ESPN.com
Pat Y. - The Jets reportedly are interested in trading for New Orleans running back Chris Ivory. A trade for Revis would give the Jets more flexibility in what they can offer for Ivory.

Report: Bucs take step toward Revis deal | ESPN.com
Pat Y. - Rich Cimini reports the New York Jets have given the Tampa Bay Buccaneers permission to bring in cornerback Darrelle Revis for a physical examination.

Darrelle Revis trade parameters set by N.Y. Jets, Bucs - NFL.com
Kareem Copeland - Revis arrived at the Buccaneers' training facility Sunday afternoon, and Breer reported that he is expected to take a physical.

New York Jets to trade Darrelle Revis to Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pending physical -- source | ESPN New York
Rich Cimini - The parameters of a contract extension for Revis with the Buccaneers are in place.

Darrelle Revis has agreed to terms with Buccaneers | ProFootballTalk
Josh Alper - The wait is over. Cornerback Darrelle Revis is a member of the Buccaneers.

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Saints Draft Doings

Take a number from the Star Machine | moosedenied.com
Wang's alive!!!! With his 2013 Draft Preview post, even!!! (HansDat note: I enjoyed the 8.9 minutes I spent reading that a helluva lot more than any of the minutes I spent reading my Lindy's Pro Football 2013 Draft Preview magazine this year.)

A look at the No. 15 pick in the last 10 NFL drafts | The Advocate
Sheldon Mickles

Who will be in that NUMBER? | The Advocate
Sheldon Mickles - For the Saints, it’s about getting best player available.

A FEW MINUTES WITH ... Mike Detillier | The Advocate
Ted Lewis - Draftniks flocking to seek opinions of those who played the game and those who never did.

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Team Gleason On The Road Again

April 17 - Team Gleason Experiment – Peru Intro | The Team Gleason Experiment
Awesome Ain't Easy™

April 17 - Team Gleason Experiment Peru | The Team Gleason Experiment
Steve Gleason - Awesome Ain't Easy™ entry for April 17, 2013.

April 19 - Team Gleason Experiment Peru | The Team Gleason Experiment
Scott Fujita - Awesome Ain't Easy™

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Lagniappe

Interesting Saints 'story' on Jeopardy | blackandgold.com
WhoDat!656 - I am watching Jeopardy and during the contestant segment, Alex Trebek asked a player about parades.

Trade talk heating up around league with draft a week away - CBSSports.com
Jason La Canfora - Mock drafts are likely to be run through the wringer with NFL trade talk heating up on a number of fronts.

Analysis: Tough schedule presented to Saints for 2013 | sportsnola.com
Ken Trahan

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Christmas Ape

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