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Saints News 6/28/13: Drew Brees: Saints "Will Recreate Our Identity"

Brees did a video interview on NFL Network this morning and looked somewhat annoyed with all of the irrelevant questions he was asked. The first question asked for his take on the Aaron Hernandez arrest and Brees skillfully deflected it by saying he can't comment on an on-going investigation.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>June 28-One month till pads go on!!!&#10;&#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StayFocused&amp;src=hash">#StayFocused</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDatNation&amp;src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a> <a href="http://t.co/szCFfpTtUa">pic.twitter.com/szCFfpTtUa</a></p>&mdash; Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/statuses/350664854979350529">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bowen and I just took care of Zurg on the Buzz Lightyear ride at Disney! <a href="http://t.co/SxHNV7LeRt">pic.twitter.com/SxHNV7LeRt</a></p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/350654287195545600">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Pic w the big fellas from East St John HS out to support their 7 on 7 team in Game 1. This is my team! <a href="http://t.co/qBbkF31yaz">pic.twitter.com/qBbkF31yaz</a></p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/350605693478383616">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Rockin out wit Drew at his passing camp at Disney world <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&amp;src=hash">#WhoDat</a>! <a href="http://t.co/cDDaXsOhMC">pic.twitter.com/cDDaXsOhMC</a></p>&mdash; Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/350595348143681537">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The smell from the Krispy Kreme that I just drove by was hypnotizing!!! Whoa </p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/350593445489950722">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Told my 7am alarm to wake up and get to work! Bout to tell this breakfast, my body won&#39;t fuel itself.. Grind time!</p>&mdash; David Hawthorne (@D_Hawthorne57) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Hawthorne57/statuses/350583603001950208">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Gettin better! What are you doing right now <a href="https://twitter.com/ToddDurkin">@ToddDurkin</a> ? <a href="http://t.co/7UFwCWVjyI">pic.twitter.com/7UFwCWVjyI</a></p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/350568638983598080">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Preparation is what keeps you going when your talent lets you down. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ItMatters&amp;src=hash">#ItMatters</a></p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/349531994176233472">June 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Winners find a way ... losers find an excuse.</p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/341709792080957441">June 4, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Had a great time at the play 60 camp. The rookie symposium has been a great experience so far.</p>&mdash; Kenny Dwayne Vaccaro (@KennyVaccaro4) <a href="https://twitter.com/KennyVaccaro4/statuses/350642512924389376">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>VIDEO: Drew Brees talks about his offseason, passing academy &amp; pregame chant with <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_AM">@NFL_AM</a>: <a href="http://t.co/8t2qzdkAxb">http://t.co/8t2qzdkAxb</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/350631035182120962">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>16 yrs ago today I had the notorious Bite Fight with <a href="https://twitter.com/holyfield">@holyfield</a>. I&#39;m so glad we are friends now.</p>&mdash; Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTyson/statuses/350712754102996993">June 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Other NFL News

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Geraldo, Limbaugh use Hernandez case to rip NFL’s "gang culture" | ProFootballTalk
Geraldo Rivera and Rush Limbaugh are using the Aaron Hernandez case to tell their audiences that the NFL is contributing to a decaying American culture. Rivera appeared on FOX News and said that the NFL and player agents should do more to keep players like Hernandez out of trouble.

Families of alleged Hernandez victims should get their lawsuits filed, quickly | ProFootballTalk
For the victims of crime, justice comes in two ways -- taking away the perpetrator's liberty via the criminal justice system, and taking away their money via the civil justice system.

NFL security chief: Criticizing Patriots is 20/20 hindsight | ProFootballTalk
The Patriots have taken some criticism in the last couple weeks, as stories about Aaron Hernandez's checkered past have led to questions about why New England drafted him, and why the team gave him a $40 million contract extension last year.

Ernest Wallace, connected to Odin Lloyd killing, has been arrested | ProFootballTalk
Aaron Hernandez is being held in jail without bail, Carlos Ortiz is on his way back to Massachusetts after being arrested in Connecticut and now police have arrested the third identified suspect in the murder of Odin Lloyd.

Lawyer for man suing Hernandez: Client left to die | ProFootballTalk
The mountain of trouble for Aaron Hernandez only continues to grow. The lawyer for the man who is suing Hernandez for shooting him in the face said Friday that he thinks Hernandez left Alexander Bradley bleeding and alone in an industrial park for a reason.

Pats offering free exchanges on Hernandez jerseys | ProFootballTalk
Not only are the Patriots no longer selling Aaron Hernandez jerseys. They’re offering to take yours back if you bought one before he was arrested for murder.

NFL’s criminal cases shift focus to vetting process | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Two felony charges in one day were more than a bump in the NFL’s offseason. They pointed to an ongoing problem for the league: players who …

Wes Welker: Peyton Manning 'everything you thought' - NFL.com
The Denver Broncos and Peyton Manning are doing everything possible to maximize Wes Welker's impact this season. That includes taking a look at how the Patriots used the wide receiver.

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The Onion

Tim Tebow’s Former Teammate Charged With Murder | The Onion - America's Finest News Source
Adding yet another wrinkle to the football player and media sensation’s eventful offseason, authorities confirmed today that a former teammate of New England Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow has been arrested and charged with murder.