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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>NFL Supplemental draft came and went without any of the six players eligible for it being selected. Yawn.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/355377881771290624">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>When No1 believes u but you're Actually telling The truth has to be the most Annoying Thing "Story of My Life" </p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/355420526312828928">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>One of my favorite moments! <a href="http://t.co/ocKDXWluJq">http://t.co/ocKDXWluJq</a></p>— Joe Horn (@JoeHorn87) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeHorn87/statuses/355410205770645504">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Former Bengals cheerleader wins $338,000 verdict from <a href="http://t.co/NuTjVU7pG5">http://t.co/NuTjVU7pG5</a> for defamation <a href="http://t.co/8KF5sYtGhh">http://t.co/8KF5sYtGhh</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/355405127416430592">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Gronkowski says he's "enjoying life a lot more," but little else <a href="http://t.co/BkjhGa31Mh">http://t.co/BkjhGa31Mh</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/355401343814467585">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Being goofy <a href="http://t.co/uXLuy2qK26">http://t.co/uXLuy2qK26</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/355399942480736256">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/josemaltos19">@josemaltos19</a> off season workout photos <a href="http://t.co/fPwqd8TTx9">http://t.co/fPwqd8TTx9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/355397941906771969">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Faces with my niece and nephew <a href="http://t.co/xbTM0JnPgw">http://t.co/xbTM0JnPgw</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/355393594342903810">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If I had a nickel for every adolescent night I spent asking myself that. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/liprap">@liprap</a>: Where the hell is Priscilla Presley when you need her?</p>— Grandmaster Wang (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/355393480631132160">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>With Monday's deadline looming, things looking bleak for many franchise players to get extensions: <a href="http://t.co/mARI2HIjvy">http://t.co/mARI2HIjvy</a></p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/355391691756290048">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/TonyVillani">@TonyVillani</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22">@MarkIngram22</a> we grind and grind smart ... innovative trend setters in this game of NFL, training, and life."<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23truth&src=hash">#truth</a></p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/355390040165199872">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Maybe you guys can make more ALS jokes? RT <a href="https://twitter.com/espn_nfcsouth">@espn_nfcsouth</a>: Scheduled to join 790 The Zone in Atlanta at about 3:30 p.m. ET.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/355389279813369857">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The lower body workout <a href="https://twitter.com/RayRice27">@RayRice27</a> and I did today <a href="https://twitter.com/SweatPer4mance">@SweatPer4mance</a> got your boy <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Exhausted&src=hash">#Exhausted</a> ! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HardWorkPaysOff&src=hash">#HardWorkPaysOff</a></p>— Ben Grubbs (@BenGrubbs66) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenGrubbs66/statuses/355388885959843841">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Man oh man why do the the New Orleans Saints have a Crossfit conditioning test that we have had to practice this year.</p>— Tony Villani (@TonyVillani) <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyVillani/statuses/355385351436644352">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>All I can think about is makin plays!!! We been puttin in that work!! Aint nobody Grindin this hard! <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyVillani">@TonyVillani</a></p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/355387885895163905">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>With my coaches at TF South <a href="http://t.co/8lr86AodjY">http://t.co/8lr86AodjY</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/355370683146047491">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Presenting a check to the TF South booster club for new football uniforms <a href="http://t.co/9JjcWnLrHF">http://t.co/9JjcWnLrHF</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/355370357030526978">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Camp really starts in two wks! Wow. Lets go, I'm ready!!!</p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/355365560164421635">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>2 thoughts this a.m.: 1. If you get a DUI, whether you play FB or not, you're a dumb-ass 2. Until there's a conviction, hold the judgement</p>— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/statuses/355341526244663296">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I've only read "reports" but not any formal charges yet. Trust me, I'll join the chorus of name-callers then. For now, patience <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenWDoty">@StevenWDoty</a></p>— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/statuses/355344984997765120">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>And I never would have drafted someone who punched a cop in the first place. <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenWDoty">@StevenWDoty</a></p>— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/statuses/355345151696191490">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Anyone can sit and wait for an opportunity … a successful person knows they have to go create their own <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StandOut&src=hash">#StandOut</a></p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/355323098175782914">July 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
NFC South future salary-cap check - NFC South Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints have 63 players under contract and a $148.8 million cap commitment for 2014. That's the second-highest total in the league. The Saints have $130 million committed to 41 players in 2015.
10 Impressive Wins in the Payton Era: Saints shine in Super Bowl XLIV | wwltv.com New Orleans
It would be easy to fight for New Orleans’ only Super Bowl win to be the marquee victory of the Sean Payton Era.
This Week in Saints History: July 10-16
1967—Saints formally announced their mascot, a Saint Bernard dog that would be six months old when he arrived for the start of the season. It was provided by the Louisiana Resturant Association & Heiligehof Kennels of Morrison, Colorado. A contest was held for the fans to choose the dog's name where the winning entry received two season tickets for the inaugural season (name later announced as Gumbo).
25 Reasons to Get Excited about 2013 Saints Training Camp: No. 15 Junior Galette
NewOrleansSaints.com will showcase one reason a day to get excited about the start of the 2013 New Orleans Saints Training Camp presented by Verizon. Reason No. 15 – Linebacker Junior Galette
Ranking the New Orleans Saints' players: No. 7, Curtis Lofton | NOLA.com
Ex-Falcon made strong impact last season
New Orleans Saints question of the day: Can Curtis Lofton become the Saints' new leader on defense ? | NOLA.com
Is Lofton the heir apparent for the Saints' defensive leadership role?
Most compelling games on the New Orleans Saints' schedule: No. 7, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | NOLA.com
Week 2 NFC South matchup crucial
New Orleans Saints schedule question of the day: Best way to attack Tampa Bay defense? | NOLA.com
Tampa has made a number of improvements in the defense over the past few seasons
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Other NFL News
No one picked in supplemental draft | ProFootballTalk
It’s the first time since 2004 that no players were selected in the supplemental draft. Doing so would cause the team using a supplemental pick to lose the corresponding pick in next April’s draft. The six players who weren’t picked now become free agents, able to sign with any team.
"Buying low" blows up again on Patriots | ProFootballTalk
At some point, the "Patriot Way" gave way to bargain shopping. With coach Bill Belichick unconcerned about job security, he could instead chase his legacy by taking chances on talented players who are available on the cheap, whether in free agency, via the draft, or by trade.
League intends to sideline players not following new padding guidelines | ProFootballTalk
The National Football League has made it mandatory for players to wear knee and thigh pads beginning with the upcoming season. Many players, especially at the wide receiver and defensive back positions, have elected not to wear the padding in previous years (such as Seattle's Sidney Rice and Atlanta...
Judge orders Goodell to testify in Super Bowl seating case | ProFootballTalk
Tuesday was a bad day for the case against the NFL arising from the seating fiasco at Super Bowl XLV. Wednesday was somewhat better. On Tuesday, a federal judge ordered that the proposed class action would not be certified, meaning that the individual customers would have to pursue their own le...
Goodell, Dallas judge may decide Brent's status
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and a Dallas County judge may decide status of Josh Brent with Cowboys.
Falcons won't be taking a step back - NFC South Blog - ESPN
From the outside, the Atlanta Falcons might appear to be sitting on a splendid perch.
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Lagniappe
OJ Simpson granted parole hearing in kidnapping case - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
OJ Simpson's Nevada criminal case goes to a parole board later this month for part of his 2008 conviction in the kidnapping and armed robbery of two sports collectible dealers.