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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Nick Toon continues to impress: <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett">@MikeTriplett</a>'s first take from Thursday's <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> practice | <a href="http://t.co/TldOcBoNrl">http://t.co/TldOcBoNrl</a> <a href="http://t.co/5EemmJSTjK">http://t.co/5EemmJSTjK</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/363027048786173952">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tipping controversy a shock to <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a>, who smiled and said he'd be happy if that was the biggest controversy of the season</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/statuses/363031362208407553">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It's unreal how much a dad can miss his little princess. Praise God for FaceTime! <a href="http://t.co/KfX6rfN3dv">pic.twitter.com/KfX6rfN3dv</a></p>— Will Herring (@wherring54) <a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54/statuses/363024856473825280">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brees amazed by reaction to takeout tip <a href="http://t.co/d0JIhgs3mv">http://t.co/d0JIhgs3mv</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/363014846775689218">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> Podcast with guests <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas">@Pierre_Thomas</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/andytanner14">@AndyTanner14</a> and Seneca Wallace: <a href="http://t.co/cHF9nx12lL">http://t.co/cHF9nx12lL</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/363003498348019712">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Keeping the task in hand is what our focus is. Another great practice.Our work ethic is unyielding & it WILL pay off <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDatNation&src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a></p>— Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/statuses/363001628602793984">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Our neighbors the <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> are going to unveil their new uniforms today at 1 pm CT. You can watch it live: <a href="http://t.co/tR5ckgR9gB">http://t.co/tR5ckgR9gB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOLA&src=hash">#NOLA</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/362991169778626561">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Apparently <a href="https://twitter.com/KennyVaccaro4">@KennyVaccaro4</a> only likes Redbones. I better hit up the tanning bed & start doing some squats. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23fakeitillumakeit&src=hash">#fakeitillumakeit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23missnewbooty&src=hash">#missnewbooty</a></p>— Katie Chandler (@katiemchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/katiemchan/statuses/362985942786646016">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/TheSource">@TheSource</a>:JV how is camp? RT "<a href="https://twitter.com/whodatgallery">@whodatgallery</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsCamp&src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51">@JonVilma51</a> <a href="http://t.co/dNMm3aGgWA">pic.twitter.com/dNMm3aGgWA</a>" 4 stitches 2 the nose says it all</p>— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/362981354771726336">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Get your tickets while u can! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23themalcolmjenkinsfoundation&src=hash">#themalcolmjenkinsfoundation</a> <a href="http://t.co/nsRpE9OYkr">http://t.co/nsRpE9OYkr</a></p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/362980873945104386">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Interesting day at Saints camp w/CNN's <a href="https://twitter.com/crowleyCNN">@crowleyCNN</a> among other non sports media covering us as we host two female refs - w/Walt Coleman</p>— Greg Bensel (@GregBensel) <a href="https://twitter.com/GregBensel/statuses/362980217872060416">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jimmy Graham: just trying to stay alive at camp...not thinking about a contract</p>— Steve Geller (@SteveGellerWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveGellerWWL/statuses/362979242327277568">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Mark Ingram was held out of practice today. I can only assume that was done in an effort to protect the linebackers.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/362979369523740672">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Progress Progress Progress No steps Back And u will have a chance....</p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/362974373482725377">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>What did stand out was during 1-on-1 WR/DB drills, backups went 1-for-7. Drew Brees went 5-for-6.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/362971098859577344">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sarah Thomas working <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> practice today <a href="http://t.co/c1jmjSXv4w">pic.twitter.com/c1jmjSXv4w</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/362970697095602176">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Great news out of Cleveland this morning. My buddy <a href="https://twitter.com/DakotaBennett5">@DakotaBennett5</a>'s scans came back clean! 3.5 yrs cancer free! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23LittleHero&src=hash">#LittleHero</a></p>— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/statuses/362957929470640128">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Our long, national nightmare is over... <a href="http://t.co/O3rIUXsfpy">http://t.co/O3rIUXsfpy</a> <a href="http://t.co/Wx9gyUyC2O">http://t.co/Wx9gyUyC2O</a></p>— Nola Chick (@chicksndahuddle) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicksndahuddle/statuses/362957513915777024">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>There's nothing wrong with not being perfect .... But there's something wrong with not working towards perfection <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%2334ways&src=hash">#34ways</a></p>— MikeMcKenzie34ways (@MikeMcKenzie34w) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMcKenzie34w/statuses/362957182095998980">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Will this make you care about the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ProBowl&src=hash">#ProBowl</a>?? <a href="http://t.co/pbrAvew371">http://t.co/pbrAvew371</a> <a href="http://t.co/qMunuJeRf3">http://t.co/qMunuJeRf3</a></p>— Nola Chick (@chicksndahuddle) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicksndahuddle/statuses/362934566333333505">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jimmy Johns @ 7621 Maple St Uptown now hiring bike delivery drivers & sandwich makers. Apply in store or email Matt @ <a href="http://t.co/uT8ochzVuB">http://t.co/uT8ochzVuB</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/362923632932036609">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The most hilarious part of this Brees tipping story is the part where the restaurant apologized and made a donation to Brees's foundation.</p>— ok awesome (@ok__awesome) <a href="https://twitter.com/ok__awesome/statuses/362920258178265089">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Growing is not romantic or fun. It is ugly, it is looking at yourself & your downfalls & realizing where you have failed. Today we <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Grow&src=hash">#Grow</a></p>— Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/statuses/362915621811396609">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>my first post <a href="http://t.co/eHNmKMTE0L">http://t.co/eHNmKMTE0L</a></p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/363037462622638080">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Photos from today's <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> practice <a href="http://t.co/NtpWeVNLx7">http://t.co/NtpWeVNLx7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsCamp&src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/363037173081051138">August 1, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout Saints camp?
Nick Toon continues to impress: Mike Triplett's first take from Thursday's New Orleans Saints practice | NOLA.com
Second-year receiver looks like best bet for Saints' fourth receiver job
Toon took ‘redshirt’ season to study Saints offense, learn from veterans | wwltv.com New Orleans
"It was really just trying to take advantage of my opportunity to learn," Toon said. "I sat back and observed, watched the older guys, sitting in meeting rooms, trying to learn as much of the playbook as I could, watching film, and just trying to watch and observe. I kind of got the opportunity to step back and learn.
Saints rest RB Mark Ingram during Day 7 of training camp | wwltv.com New Orleans
Mark Ingram sat out practice Thursday as the third-year running back was given a day off to rest, coach Sean Payton said.
New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram held out, Curtis Lofton back at practice Thursday | NOLA.com
Linebacker Curtis Lofton returned to practice
Handwerger: Vaccaro brings much-needed aggression to Saints defense | wwltv.com New Orleans
Kenny Vaccaro has proven himself to be a menacing presence on the practice field during his first training camp with the New Orleans Saints.
Tough choices should yield dividends for reshaped Saints defense
The Saints need impact players on defense. Payton knows that is not a one-year fix, but his decisions are likely to result in enough upgrades for improvement this season.
Observations from Thursday's practice at New Orleans Saints training camp | NOLA.com
"They've always had a strong Bro-mance, so it is what it is." -- safety Roman Harper on the relationship between Brees and coach Sean Payton.
New Orleans Saints linebacker David Hawthorne aims to rebound from disappointing 2012 season | NOLA.com
Hawthorne said he never felt 100 percent last season
Saints Training Camp: Charles Brown Leading Terron Armstead and Jason Smith at LT - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Going in to New Orleans Saints training camp we knew there was going to be a massive fight over the rights to protect Drew Brees’ blind side for the 2013 season.
Saints Training Camp: UDFA CB Rod Sweeting Opening Eyes Early - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Much of the attention during New Orleans Saints training camp at cornerback has been on Keenan Lewis, Jabari Greer and Patrick Robinson. Even when it comes to undrafted free agents the attention has been focused on linebackers like Chase Thomas and Eric Martin.
Saints rookie report: Keavon Milton
Keavon Milton met with NewOrleansSaints.com after Wednesday's practice about his rookie experience.
Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, August 1
Practice will be closed to the public today.
NFL game official finalist Sarah Thomas is working Thursday's New Orleans Saints practice
Thomas is working to become the first full-time game official in the NFL
Cadet works to impress Payton on special teams | New Orleans Saints | The Sun Herald
METAIRIE, La. -- Last summer, Travaris Cadet become the latest undrafted free agent to earn a roster spot with the Saints.
Saints’ Hawthorne, Chamberlain face new challenge | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
David Hawthorne from Seattle. Chris Chamberlain from St. Louis. They arrived in New Orleans a year ago with different agendas from what the…
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The truth about the dumbest Saints non-story of the year so-far
Drew Brees Finally Clears Up Controversy Over Small Tip
I hope all of you who were calling for Brees’ head will eat crow and apologize. If anything, Brees has proven that he’s generous. It’s not like he sat down and made a poor waitress do her job and then stiffed her.
Brees defends tip on takeout order, hopes it’s season’s biggest controversy | wwltv.com New Orleans
"You immediately jump to the conclusion that he stiffed a waiter or waitress," Brees said after practice Thursday. "That’s the part that bothers me."
Drew Brees disputes incorrect notion he's a bad tipper - CBSSports.com
Drew Brees was accused of being a bad tipper recently. But it turns out, he's an ELITE tipper.
Drew Brees Tip-Gate Update
Rest-assured, Saints fans. Everything we always thought we knew about Drew Brees turns out to be totally true. There was a mini-uproar this week when a waitress claimed Brees stiffed her on a tip for a $75 bill. A copy of the receipt was posted on the website, "The Dirty." Turns out, it was only part of the story. The bill was actually for a takeout order, which means even though Brees only left a $3 tip, he didn’t actually have to leave a tip at all.
Mystery Solved: Drew Brees Is Not A Rotten Tipper
With training camps firing up, it's time to get all the NFL silly season business out of the way. This will go a long way toward putting to rest one of the dumber stories consuming New Orleans and the larger football world over the last few days—confirmation that Drew Brees did not leave a four percent tip for Chinese food.
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Other NFL News
Kenny Chesney hopes his fans aren’t lumped in with Riley Cooper | ProFootballTalk
Musician Kenny Chesney has spoken out to say that Eagles receiver Riley Cooper, who was filmed using a racial slur at a Chesney concert, is not representative of most of his fans.
Report: Willis has fractured hand | ProFootballTalk
The 49ers feared that linebacker Patrick Willis suffered a "slight fracture" of his right hand when he injured it during Wednesday’s practice. X-rays taken on Thursday reportedly proved them correct.
Panthers GM Dave Gettleman hasn't lost any confidence in Cam Newton - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN
Panthers GM Dave Gettleman hasnt lost any confidence in Cam Newton Panthers GM Dave Gettleman hasnt lost any confidence in Cam Newton
Inside Matt Ryan's brand new payday | National Football Post
Atlanta signal-caller joins the $100 million club after coming to terms on a five-year deal with the Falcons.
17 Hall of Famers ask Roger Goodell for help for former players | NOLA.com
The league is being sued by about 4,200 players who say they suffer from dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other neurological conditions, which they believe stem from on-field concussions.
Saints Nation: Thoughts on the New Pro Bowl Changes | August | 2013 Articles
The NFLPA has announced that there will be major changes ahead for the Pro Bowl starting in 2014. I'm always quick to check myself after experiencing my initial gut reaction that something sucks, because I find my first impressions yield that sentiment rather often and with time I'm convinced otherwise. My skepticism is at an all time high with these changes, but I'm willing to keep an open mind and take the wait and see approach.
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Video
VIDEO: Sean Payton talks about the Saints running game
New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton talks with reporters after practice on Thursday, August 1, 2013.
VIDEO: Drew Brees' Thursday Press Conference
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees talks with reporters after practice on Thursday, July 31, 2013.
VIDEO: Lance Moore: "I'm excited about the young WRs"
New Orleans Saints WR Lance Moore talks with media members after practice on Wednesday, July 31, 2013.
VIDEO: Jimmy Graham: "excited to see Vaccaro in a game"
New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham speaks with the media after practice on Thursday, August 1, 2013.
VIDEO: Will Smith: "I have learned a lot as a linebacker"
New Orleans Saints' linebacker Will Smith talks about transitioning to a new position in an interview after practice on Wednesday, July 31, 2013.
VIDEO: Jabari Greer: we have the talent to do big things
New Orleans Saints DB Jabari Greer talks with Saints senior writer John Deshazier after practice on Wednesday, July 31, 2013.
VIDEO: New Orleans Saints Morning Report: August 1
NFL’s Officiating Development Program member Sarah Thomas talks with John DeShazier about how she is working to become the first full-time NFL game official on the New Orleans Saints Morning Report on Thursday, August 1, 2013