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Saints News 5/2/13: Darren Sharper Likes Saints' First-Round Selection Of Kenny Vaccaro

In a Mike Triplett article, D-Sharp says he's heard coaches and scouts from around the league say Kenny Vaccaro is "the real deal." Former NFL safety Matt Bowen says Vaccaro to the Saints was his "favorite pick of the night." In other news, Sean Payton to receive honorary doctorate of public service from Eastern Illinois University. Suck on that, Roger!

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up!!</p>&mdash; Darren Sharper (@sharper42) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharper42/status/330053444369014784">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> S Kenny Vaccaro didn't need interceptions or blazing 40 time to dazzle NFL scouts | <a href="http://t.co/JYiJbAHvzZ" title="http://NOLA.com">NOLA.com</a> <a href="http://t.co/dbVz7oygKq" title="http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/05/new_orleans_saints_safety_kenn.html">nola.com/saints/index.s…</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/330015353298100224">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It's a weather warning everyday in New Orleans lol</p>&mdash; Isa Abdul-Quddus (@iamisa1) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamisa1/status/330051920687411200">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bengals, Falcons will practice together in August <a href="http://t.co/eRD2q8eDKp" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-8D5d">wp.me/p14QSB-8D5d</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/330043669627404289">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Great Workout Today Feel Sooo Good Getting Stronger And Faster! What's going on This Weekend <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NEWORLEANS">#NEWORLEANS</a></p>&mdash; NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/330043010861637633">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Anyone has the ability to duplicate but it takes a special person to be able to innovate. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ThinkDifferent">#ThinkDifferent</a></p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/status/330042851511631872">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Keep your goals out of reach, but not out of sight. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23WorkHard">#WorkHard</a></p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/status/329938706997846018">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tiny bit <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Tebow">#Tebow</a> news: he'd like to go where he can sit, learn behind great QB &amp; coach. New Orleans would be perfect, for example.</p>&mdash; Jason Cole (@JasonColeYahoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonColeYahoo/status/330027739937640449">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I'm just going to say this once and as nicely as I can: Tim Tebow is not a good fit for the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a>.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/330037607323013121">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Awful idea. RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/jasoncoleyahoo">jasoncoleyahoo</a>: Tebow news: he'd like to go where he can sit, learn behind great QB &amp; coach. New Orleans would be perfect.</p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/330031202570481666">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sure was! RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23TBT">#TBT</a> Coach Baylen Brees calling a play for @<a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">drewbrees</a> &amp; @<a href="https://twitter.com/lancemoore16">lancemoore16</a> during 2011 training camp <a href="http://t.co/Fb4ZgytoWw" title="http://twitpic.com/624qfe">twitpic.com/624qfe</a></p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/status/330028671354159106">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>A+! RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/iamkimmieho">iamkimmieho</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a> my sculpture project for my humanities class <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23WhoDat">#WhoDat</a> <a href="http://t.co/kcs66b0YtY" title="http://twitter.com/iamKimmieHo/status/329965470834896896/photo/1">twitter.com/iamKimmieHo/st…</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/329966008016187394">May 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?

New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro doesn't need interceptions or blazing 40 times to dazzle NFL scouts | NOLA.com
"I talked to a couple coaches and scouts around the league, and they think he's the real deal," said Sharper, who now analyzes the league for the NFL Network. "A versatile safety who can play either position, and also go down on the slot and make some plays."

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