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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jimmy Graham was drafted between Gronk and Hernandez, but he looks like the best of the bunch. <a href="http://t.co/310kjmiBvH">http://t.co/310kjmiBvH</a> <a href="http://t.co/Qe26NzqRav">pic.twitter.com/Qe26NzqRav</a></p>— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/statuses/354624361040322560">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Two interesting details from Hernandez's GF: 1) Allegation that Odin Lloyd was a drug dealer; 2) Surveillance put in b/c of housebreaks.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/354688030080122880">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Six cartridge casings found in the police investigation -- 5 near Odin Lloyd's body, and another at Enterprise Rent-a-Car.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/354684324307677186">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>We've set up a separate Aaron Hernandez page, which already has more than 150 posts <a href="http://t.co/rxUxIY5DnR">http://t.co/rxUxIY5DnR</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/354676086015139841">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Calendar item! Meet me at Island View Casino in Gulfport, MS Saturday, August 3rd from Noon - 3 pm..call somebody! <a href="http://t.co/cXRd48r1uP">pic.twitter.com/cXRd48r1uP</a></p>— Joe Horn (@JoeHorn87) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeHorn87/statuses/354676843808444416">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Eagerly anticipating the Falcons nailing their coffin shut in the form of a crippling contract for a mediocre QB. Make it happen, Arthur!</p>— Reid G. (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/statuses/354675251721936896">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="http://t.co/PtTQYeLCK7">pic.twitter.com/PtTQYeLCK7</a></p>— Darren Sharper (@sharper42) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharper42/statuses/354655599381843969">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Me on the smallest street in Prague. Looks like some damn stairs to me. Lol <a href="http://t.co/ud67bkjRcy">pic.twitter.com/ud67bkjRcy</a></p>— Darren Sharper (@sharper42) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharper42/statuses/354674281537470465">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Going down them or walking on them. ?? <a href="http://t.co/MBAbd42FlG">pic.twitter.com/MBAbd42FlG</a></p>— Darren Sharper (@sharper42) <a href="https://twitter.com/sharper42/statuses/354674421891473408">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Safety first, Lauren, the birthday girl, and bride to be recorded this while I was driving <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&src=hash">#WhoDat</a> <a href="https://t.co/CFh0svX6pK">https://t.co/CFh0svX6pK</a></p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/354673476000428032">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>MUST READ. "<a href="https://twitter.com/CSCtweet">@CSCtweet</a>: Ralph Malbrough's own personal memorial to Kenny Wilkerson, on the day he's laid to rest. <a href="http://t.co/yyLg8Ofvwb">http://t.co/yyLg8Ofvwb</a>"</p>— Held Over (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/statuses/354641611147313152">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94">@camjordan94</a>: O well God is Good I'm alive no one was hurt, they jus defiled black beauty... She's a tough truck, time to get a super alarm</p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/354630578177454083">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk">@ProFootballTalk</a>: Seahawks fans hope to break Guinness record for loudest crowd <a href="http://t.co/yMTIn0y6xB">http://t.co/yMTIn0y6xB</a>" <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDatNation&src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a> what's up with this</p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/354612265711964161">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It's amazing how much better you can get when you focus on YOUR faults and not the faults of others Goal is <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GetBetter&src=hash">#GetBetter</a> Today</p>— Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/statuses/354603998776532992">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If you want to make the most of every opportunity attack it with intensity and persistence</p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/354594552629305345">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wait so Bo Jackson is now taking 5 Hour Energy? Shit, we're all doomed.</p>— Held Over (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/statuses/354569304177512448">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Great week caddying for Ryan Palmer at the <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Greenbrier">@The_Greenbrier</a> !! A special hotel and course! Gonna stick to my day job! <a href="http://t.co/Q4TSOtbtQm">pic.twitter.com/Q4TSOtbtQm</a></p>— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanPayton/statuses/354431390151999489">July 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
Hernandez, Gronkowski struggles make Graham look even better | ProFootballTalk
From Gronkowski’s injuries and surgeries and party-boy tendencies to Hernandez’s legal entanglements, Graham is looking like the best of the bunch. And the Saints need to acknowledge that with a long-term deal.
10 Impressive Wins in the Payton Era: Saints get off to big start in '06 | wwltv.com New Orleans
No one knew exactly what the 2006 Saints were going to look like. New coach. New quarterback. The memory of Katrina fresh in everyone’s minds.
How the Saints Literally Dodged a Bullet
Three years ago, the Saints were on the hunt for a tight end with their third round pick. Rob Gronkowski had just been snagged by the Patriots in Round 2. Jimmy Graham of the University of Miami and Aaron Hernandez of the University of Florida were both available when the Saints went on the clock in round 3.
New Orleans Saints schedule question of the day: How will Rob Ryan's defense play against his former team? | NOLA.com
Can Ryan stop his old team in his new stomping ground?
Most compelling games on the New Orleans Saints' schedule: No. 9, vs. Dallas Cowboys | NOLA.com
Cowboys should present challenge for Saints defense
New Orleans Saints, Saints, Mickey Loomis, Sean Payton, NFL Offseason
After a team reaches the end of its season (and even before it’s over), everyone in the front office looks to prioritize their list of offseason needs. It could range from multiple areas, like the Draft Board, Free Agent targets, keeping your Restricted Free Agents, restructuring your veteran contracts, and these are just a select few areas.
Saints Nation: Training Camp Position Battle Preview - Running Backs
Ranking the New Orleans Saints' players: No. 9, Keenan Lewis | NOLA.com
Lewis big free-agent addition
Making the Leap, No. 27: Saints DC Rob Ryan - NFL.com
The New Orleans Saints are banking on Rob Ryan to turn around a defense that proved woeful in 2012. Their new coordinator also is looking to bounce back from a tough year of his own.
New Orleans Saints question of the day: Does Keenan Lewis solve the Saints' problems in the secondary? | NOLA.com
New addition Keenan Lewis in the Saints defensive backfield
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Other NFL News
Dolphins join list of teams claiming Hernandez was off their board | ProFootballTalk
The New England Patriots were probably not the only team that liked Aaron Hernandez heading into the 2010 NFL draft. But it's starting to seem that way.
Court releases details of eight search warrants in Hernandez case | ProFootballTalk
In the end, neither the prosecution nor the lawyers representing Aaron Hernandez were able to persuade a judge to keep secret the details of the search warrants issued in connection with the investigation of the death of Odin Lloyd. Eight search warrants were issued.
Hernandez was hostile when police first arrived at his house | ProFootballTalk
Documents released Tuesday by court order in the Odin Lloyd murder investigation reveal that Aaron Hernandez quickly hit the center of law enforcement's radar screen. His behavior when they arrived at his house for the first time likely didn't help matters.
Prosecutors still won’t say whether Hernandez was the shooter | ProFootballTalk
Prosecutors have continued to dance around the question of whether they believe Aaron Hernandez pulled the trigger on the gun that fired bullets that killed Odin Lloyd. Again on Monday, the chief law enforcement officer in Bristol County declined to specify whether Hernandez was the shooter.
Hernandez offered to take extra drug tests | ProFootballTalk
Patriots owner Robert Kraft was willing to admit he had been "duped" by Aaron Hernandez. And as part of Kraft explaining that himself to the Boston media yesterday, the team was good enough to provide more evidence of the tight end-turned-murder suspect’s duplicity.
Judge orders release of Hernandez search warrants, affidavits | ProFootballTalk
As prosecutors continue to build a case for murder against Aaron Hernandez, they'll be required to share a lot of the evidence with the public. According to the Associated Press, a judge on Monday granted a request made by news organizations to lift an order sealing the search warrants issued in ...
Williams, Royal named in Redskins bounty lawsuit | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
WASHINGTON — A former NFL player is suing the Washington Redskins and former assistant coach Gregg Williams, saying a career-ending knee in…
NFC South Top 25: No. 9 - NFC South Blog - ESPN
We continue my NFC South Top 25 with No. 9: Luke Kuechly, middle linebacker, Panthers What he did in 2012: He led the NFL with 164 tackles. Kuechly
Lewand suspension could be indicator for Russell | ProFootballTalk
It was obvious from yesterday’s other-than-boilerplate statement that the Broncos were seriously disturbed by the arrest of director of player personnel Matt Russell.
Seahawks fans hope to break Guinness record for loudest crowd | ProFootballTalk
When the 49ers come to town on September 15, fans of the Seahawks don't just want to be loud. They want to be the loudest crowd in the history of sports. A Seahawks fan organization known as Volume 12 has applied with Guinness to have the noise level monitored at the home opener.
Lance Easley recounts pressure and decision-making on "Fail Mary" | ProFootballTalk
Nearly 10 months removed from the call that brought him into the national spotlight while serving as a replacement official for a Monday night game between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks, Lance Easley was back in the Seattle area on Sunday as he served as an umpire for Seahawks cornerbac...
Browns send customized jersey to deceased fan | ProFootballTalk
Browns fan Scott Entsminger one-upped the "Factory of Sadness" guy with a posthumous rip on their favorite team. But the man who asked in his obituary for six Browns players to serve as pallbearers so that the team "could let him down one more time" will receive a final gift from the franchise.