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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> Minicamp Presented by @<a href="https://twitter.com/verizon">verizon</a> Will Be Open to the Public Next Week <a href="http://t.co/Sa74m8LKix" title="http://bit.ly/11eAOXO">bit.ly/11eAOXO</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/340544025792757761">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The drawdown diet: Marines steamed by loss of hot meal at Afghanistan base <a href="http://t.co/Yfa3jpBJcs" title="http://nbcnews.to/11crlNm">nbcnews.to/11crlNm</a>via @<a href="https://twitter.com/nbcnewsworld">nbcnewsworld</a>>u got 2 b kidding me!</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/340547697306128385">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>28 years ago today Tom Benson bought the Saints for 70 million dollars...today the franchise is worth close to 1 BILLION!</p>— Steve Geller (@SteveGellerWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveGellerWWL/status/340542938771763201">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Had a great week of practice and workout this morning ...just touched down in the Big Apple and ready to get started!</p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/340542056223088640">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>President Obama will welcome the Super-Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens to the White House on Wednesday.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/340538813992562688">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Do the best you can do until you know better.Then when you know better, do better. - Maya Angelou <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23RiseUp">#RiseUp</a></p>— Ben Grubbs (@BenGrubbs66) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenGrubbs66/status/340534663808434178">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"@<a href="https://twitter.com/nnennae">nnennae</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">thomasmorstead</a> Hey I might be sent to New Orleans for a month for school next year! Will you be around? "I'll be here</p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/340533832593854464">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23SEC">#SEC</a> distributed approximately $289.4 million between 14 schools for fiscal year 2012-2013.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/340528581144879104">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The $289.4 million is the highest total ever for the league. Each school got roughly $20.7 million.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/340528855892779009">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Drew Brees is currently soaring over the @<a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">nfl</a>.....Facebook page <a href="http://t.co/R03a8i8veL" title="http://twitter.com/Saints/status/340524244360372224/photo/1">twitter.com/Saints/status/…</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/340524244360372224">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Nice little workout this morning.Legs then the cross fit circuit. 500 meter row, box jumps, ropes, med ball squat throws then sled push! X2</p>— Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/status/340520586340077569">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>On this day in 1985, Tom Benson purchased the New Orleans <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a>!</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/340507970171457536">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Over at FKD Home OF Champions field watching championship game. <a href="http://t.co/Sejrx4YtrJ" title="http://twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/status/340509546906796032/photo/1">twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/statu…</a></p>— JAHRI EVANS (@J_7TRE_E) <a href="https://twitter.com/J_7TRE_E/status/340509546906796032">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stock market all over the place today. shaking people out long and short. my feeling its getting ready for a big move!.....DOWN imo</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/340502675080753153">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>You can't go wrong with vemma great nutrition and a great opportunity</p>— Travaris Cadet (@TravarisCadet39) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravarisCadet39/status/340494180180697088">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/saints">saints</a>: 100 days from today, the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> host the Falcons to open the 2013 regular season! <a href="http://t.co/2znk5A2PDo" title="http://po.st/HgxnMb">po.st/HgxnMb</a>100 and counting!</p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/status/340485472604266498">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sprollin' <a href="https://t.co/zzgQA8Vu9r" title="https://vine.co/v/bYj0gPwj5hh">vine.co/v/bYj0gPwj5hh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23SaintsOTA">#SaintsOTA</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/340478989367906305">May 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Rob Ryan is Impressed with How Quickly New Orleans Saints Veterans are Learning System
New Orleans Saints Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan spoke with the media after Thursday’s OTA
Saints LB Lofton believes D has confidence back under Payton, Ryan | wwltv.com New Orleans
It might have taken months to admit, at least publicly, but those Saints defensive players back from 2012, when the unit set a record for ineffectiveness, had lost their mojo.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton enjoying versatility of new defense | NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton is ready to move on from last season's dismal showing.
WWL - AM870 | FM105.3 | News | Talk | Sports - Deke: Bobby And Hokie Impressed With Saints D At OTA's
"It looks like to me that Rob Ryan (Saints Defensive Coordinator) has had the opportunity to spend some good time with his players and install more packages."
Kenny Vaccaro intends to add to Saints’ new-look defense | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
"An important element when you bring in a rookie is who’s in front of them," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "When you have guys like a Roman Harper, a Malcolm Jenkins — guys that have experience, but are also solid guys — I think that helps the transition."
Drew Brees: "Everybody Wants to Be Here Right Now"
Drew Brees talks about how the Saints have had 100 percent participation during organized team activities
Joe Morgan back at practice | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
METAIRIE — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joseph Morgan practiced Thursday with his teammates, one day after news broke of his weekend ar…
Saints take no action against Joe Morgan, yet | ProFootballTalk
Teams at every level of every sport routinely don’t dump key players who make a mistake, opting instead to make an example out of players deemed to be expendable. Morgan isn’t, so he likely won’t be cut or suspended by the Saints. Under the substance-abuse policy, the usual penalty for a first-offense DUI consists of a fine in the amount of two game checks.
Saints’ Terron Armstead tackles new challenge | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
METAIRIE — Minutes after being chosen by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the draft last month, Terron Armstead wasn’t about to…
Rookie Terron Armstead takes his turn in New Orleans Saints' wide open competition at left tackle | NOLA.com
Armstead has a legitimate chance to go straight from Arkansas-Pine Bluff to the Saints' starting lineup
Former Tulane QB Griffin happy to get chance with Saints | wwltv.com New Orleans
Ryan Griffin won’t venture to guess what the New Orleans Saints have planned for him. But one thing Griffin, the former Tulane quarterback, can say is that he knows he’s in a good situation.
Saints -- Is there a Will in the way?
It seems like a desperation move for a defense that has to get younger, faster, more athletic and just plain better. It also seems like Saints head coach Sean Payton wants to give one of the most liked guys in the locker room every chance to make the roster, when they probably should have cut Smith loose after last season. If not then, they may have been able to get something - anything - for him at draft time.
From the Coach’s Office: Saints OTA's provide time for growth in quieter offseason
Much of our attention was on the defense being installed by new Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan. While much has been said about the switch to a 3-4, the biggest change is the energy and aggressiveness of the unit. While that is always the mantra of any new DC (would anyone come in and say they are going to be more passive?), some of the ideas in practice reinforced this attitude.
Does New Orleans Saints CB Patrick Robinson Have Pro Bowl Potential? - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
It’s safe to say Patrick Robinson and the rest of the New Orleans Saints cornerbacks did not have the best of times last season as the position was a major weakness on an overall unit that turned out to have the worst statistical performance in NFL history.
Saints lead NFL in 2014 cap commitment - NFC South Blog - ESPN
According to the latest numbers I’ve obtained, the Saints have a league-high $143.4 million committed toward a 2014 cap that’s expected to be slightly more than $120 million. The Saints, Dallas Cowboys ($141 million) and Detroit Lions ($137 million) are the only teams with more than $130 million committed toward the 2014 cap.
Eight in the Box: Playing for a contract - NFC South Blog - ESPN
New Orleans Saints: Safety Malcolm Jenkins’ rookie contract initially was scheduled to run through 2014, but it was structured in a way that allowed the final year to void. That means this is a contract year for Jenkins, and the pressure is on the former first-round pick. He seems to have all the physical and intellectual skills, but he has yet to put it all together and become the player the Saints had hoped for. There is at least some reason to believe it all might come together for Jenkins. But the use of this year’s first-round draft pick on safety Kenny Vaccaro means the Saints are prepared to move on if Jenkins doesn’t step up.
Today in NFC South history - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Twenty-eight years ago today, Tom Benson reached an agreement to purchase the New Orleans Saints from John W. Mecom Jr. The move was approved by other NFL owners three days later.
Saints Nation: Several Former Saints Still Looking for Jobs
Four players still looking for jobs that played in black and gold last season are out there hoping an NFL will sign them. They are Devery Henderson, Scott Shanle, Elbert Mack and Sedrick Ellis. Shanle and Mack haven't really sniffed much of any interest, and while Mack at 26 was decent enough last year that he may get a look later in the offseason, it's looking more and more likely that Shanle is done. I'm still hoping the Saints will consider bringing Mack back, but I heard rumblings his attitude didn't impress the coaching staff much. With Henderson and Ellis, though, I'm shocked neither has a job.
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2013 New Orleans Saints Minicamp Presented by Verizon Will Be Open to the Public
The 2013 New Orleans Saints Minicamp presented by Verizon will take place Tuesday, June 4 to Thursday, June 6 at the team’s facility at 5800 Airline Drive in Metairie, La. and the morning practices will be open to the public.
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Other NFL News
Patriots host DT Sedrick Ellis | ProFootballTalk
Five years ago, the Saints traded up in the first round with New England and took defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis. On Friday, Ellis, now an unrestricted free agent, visited the Patriots, according to Tom E. Curran of Comcast SportsNet New England.
Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith: I want to play 15-16 seasons - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Smith, 33, told The Associated Press on Thursday he wants ''to play 15 or 16 years'' in the NFL, which would take him through the 2015 or 2016 season. Smith said he's drawn inspiration from former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber, who retired earlier this month after 16 seasons in the league.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants cuts to be less painful - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants cuts to be less painful, but the realities of training camp might make that tough. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants cuts to be less painful
Report: Tebow’s camp is privately admitting he’s done in the NFL | ProFootballTalk
The news around Tim Tebow has been quiet since he was cut by the Jets, but it's been widely assumed that Tebow is still hoping to catch on with some NFL team. The people advising Tebow, however, may have come to the conclusion that there simply isn't an NFL team willing to give him a shot.
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