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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sean Payton: This has been one of our better offseasons (Video/Quotes) <a href="http://t.co/UkEmah6yWC" title="http://bit.ly/11dRXho">bit.ly/11dRXho</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23SaintsOTA">#SaintsOTA</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/344554829982613504">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Came home to this in the mail imma b rocking this fo sho! Lol thank u whoever sent it <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23whodat">#whodat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23whodunnit">#whodunnit</a></p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/status/344552372388888576">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bears, ex-Saints DT Ellis agree to 1-year deal... <a href="http://t.co/f0Ci7ZUcsS" title="http://fan.ac/36Mf">fan.ac/36Mf</a><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NFL">#NFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NewOrleans">#NewOrleans</a></p>— NOLA Sports (@NOLAfans) <a href="https://twitter.com/NOLAfans/status/344556380310601730">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bears, ex-Saints DT Ellis agree to 1-year deal... <a href="http://t.co/f0Ci7ZUcsS" title="http://fan.ac/36Mf">fan.ac/36Mf</a><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NFL">#NFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23NewOrleans">#NewOrleans</a></p>— NOLA Sports (@NOLAfans) <a href="https://twitter.com/NOLAfans/status/344556380310601730">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bears sign Sedrick Ellis <a href="http://t.co/wg9USvLGOl" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-9bTl">wp.me/p14QSB-9bTl</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/344550948212985856">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It's <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Happening">#Happening</a>....haven't felt like this since Jr year....This time around I know where I'm headed... <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23BLESSED">#BLESSED</a></p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/344549675761811458">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sedrick Ellis to the Bears huh? Enjoy that <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23thug">#thug</a></p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/344549398149201921">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Big thanks to everyone @<a href="https://twitter.com/hrhcbiloxi">hrhcbiloxi</a> 4 their hospitality they showed great class...we had a blast & the @<a href="https://twitter.com/ican_foundation">ican_foundation</a> events were a success</p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/344547810785492992">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>ICYMI: <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> players who didn't practice during Tues. OTA: Harper, Watson, Armstead, Patrick Robinson, Sneed, Rufus Johnson.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/344543759465332737">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>6:00pm Tonight at the Crystal Palace - West Bank.. We are going to help remodel Devon Walkers Den!!</p>— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanPayton/status/344521512918847488">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints hoping Victor Butler's OTA knee injury isn't serious <a href="http://t.co/gDFujX2Puo" title="http://wp.me/p14QSB-9bSB">wp.me/p14QSB-9bSB</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/344512919398129664">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Butler injury happened when Ingram had caught a swing pass and turned upfield. Butler went down and remained down.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/344503549922795520">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>: Ingram eventually went over to make sure Butler was ok.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/344503632798048256">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saints">#Saints</a> Butler was helped off the field but didn't seem to be favoring either leg.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/344501876265451520">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton says he thinks Butler will be fine. Says he banged knees with Ingram.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/344501623332167680">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ingram caught a swing pass in team drills and went shoulder to shoulder with Butler. Butler laid down on the sideline for about a minute.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/344501248202010624">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Everybody sellin dreams I'm too cheap to buy one</p>— Isa Abdul-Quddus (@iamisa1) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamisa1/status/344558036859367424">June 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
New Orleans Saints linebacker Victor Butler sustains knee injury during Tuesday's OTA session | NOLA.com
Payton briefly addressed Butler's injury after Tuesday's practice saying Ingram and Butler banged knees. Payton also said he thinks Butler will be fine and that Butler and the Saints were fortunate it wasn't worse.
Victor Butler injures knee during OTA collision | ProFootballTalk
Even if the injury is not major, it underscores one of the realities of the offseason. These workouts might be mostly voluntary, but they’re not always safe.
Saints OLB Victor Butler bangs knee in practice, leaves early | wwltv.com New Orleans
Outside linebacker Victor Butler went down with a knee injury a little more than midway through the Saints’ Tuesday organized team activity, but coach Sean Payton believes he’ll be OK.
Victor Butler's importance to New Orleans Saints, among other observations from Tuesday's practice | NOLA.com
Cornerbacks Jabari Greer, Keenan Lewis stand out for Saints in Tuesday's OTA session
Rob Ryan: Run defense has "definitely been fixed" | ProFootballTalk
A big part of the reason why Rob Ryan is currently the defensive coordinator of the Saints is the team's putrid work against the run last season. Under former coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the Saints slumped to the league's worst run defense. They allowed a league-high 147.
Saints LB Galette soaring with confidence in new 3-4 defense | wwltv.com New Orleans
"He’s a smart, hard-working kid," first-year Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said of Galette. "He has come such a long way with (defensive line coach) Bill Johnson. We’re excited about him and his progress. He’s working real hard and he’s competing and that’s everything we like."
Drew Brees suing former teammate Kevin Houser over tax credits | ProFootballTalk
The suit, of which PFT has obtained a copy, alleges that in 2008, Houser brokered the sale of Louisiana tax credits for Louisiana Film Studios, LLC to Brees, with the quarterback paying $160,000 for $200,000 in tax credits. However, the suit alleges the money was "wasted, converted and dissipated by LFS and/or others."
2012 Draft, New Orleans Saints, Nick Toon, Akiem Hicks
A host of players enter their second season for the Saints. Who is primed for the most improved season?
Saints Nation: Rob Ryan Calls Kenyon Coleman the "Best Run Defender in Football as a 3-4 End" | June | 2013 Articles
Kenyon Coleman has now gone from a 34 year old back up role player in Dallas to "the best run defender in football as a 3-4 end" in just a few short months. Don't get too excited Saints fans. That's assuming we ignore that he's an abysmal pass rusher, with 13.5 sacks in 11 seasons. Still, I wanted to check PFF to get an idea for how much merit this claim had.
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Other NFL News
Draft could become a multi-city affair | ProFootballTalk
For anyone who has attended the draft in New York City, it's clear that the second evening and the third day lack the sizzle of the first night of the event. The NFL knows it, too. Which could result in a dramatic change for the event. The draft could be moving.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick deflates Tim Tebow buzz at minicamp news conference - Yahoo! Sports
From Yahoo! Sports: As expected, Belichick didn't play into the circus-like atmosphere that has surrounded Tebow.
Rex says he’s rooting for Tebow — to replace Brady | ProFootballTalk
The Patriots might be trying to downplay the addition of Tim Tebow, but at least one opposing coach is rooting for him. In fact, Jets coach Rex Ryan would like to see Tebow atop the Patriots depth chart, because that would mean Tom Brady isn't.
Tebow gives statement, takes no questions post-practice | ProFootballTalk
It's was obvious going in the Patriots wanted to keep from fanning the flames of Tebowmania. In fact, it appears their strategy is to remove the fuel from the media, and hope the sparks don't catch fire.
Bradshaw lands in Indy | ProFootballTalk
So much for the youth movement at the Indy skill positions. Second-year player Vick Ballard's status as the lead dog for the Colts' running game is in grave danger, given the arrival of veteran Ahmad Bradshaw.
Rear slap yields jail time for Chad Johnson | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
It was all set until Johnson, when asked by McHugh whether he was satisfied with his lawyer, Adam Swickle, gave the attorney a light swat on the rear — as football players routinely do on the field. The courtroom erupted in laughter, and at that McHugh said she wouldn’t accept the deal.
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Video
VIDEO: Sean Payton's Final OTA Press Conference
New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton holds his final press conference during OTAs on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.