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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/PatYazESPN">@PatYazESPN</a> reporting that Vilma missed prax today as he's getting a 2nd opinion for an unspecified injury: <a href="http://t.co/DhTbuu7MRt">http://t.co/DhTbuu7MRt</a></p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/367725650259345408">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kenny Stills (<a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS">@KSTiLLS</a>) said his goal for Friday's game is to play mistake free (VIDEO) -> <a href="http://t.co/ab1yIo8SWs">http://t.co/ab1yIo8SWs</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/367735554386845696">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>DEVELOPING: Tom Brady leaves Patriots practice with an injured knee. Doctors are examining him now. (via <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeReiss">@MikeReiss</a>)</p>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/statuses/367730545897119745">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tom Brady has left practice walking gingerly after apparently hurting his left knee.</p>— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomecurran/statuses/367730248957186049">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>My grandma says,"don't feel sry 4 ur self when u go through something cause somebody has it worst. So B thankful wht u do have &wht u dont!"</p>— Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/statuses/367719167622803456">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas">@Pierre_Thomas</a> says he is ready for Friday's game vs the Raiders (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/DuPF7LpoCt">http://t.co/DuPF7LpoCt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OAKvsNO&src=hash">#OAKvsNO</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/367717290315231232">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>A special thanks to my friends <a href="https://twitter.com/ReebokCrossFit">@ReebokCrossFit</a> for sending me a pair of NANO 3.0.The best training shoe you can buy! <a href="http://t.co/IeU6VV5ekS">pic.twitter.com/IeU6VV5ekS</a></p>— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanPayton/statuses/367716252711530496">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>NFL thinks some face masks encourage players to use their heads <a href="http://t.co/wwqNGHlM0h">http://t.co/wwqNGHlM0h</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk">@ProFootballTalk</a> .1 of dumbest things ever heard!</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/367710916642492417">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Redskins cut Devery Henderson. Career maybe done?</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/367704013326008320">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&src=hash">#WhoDat</a> to all the New Orleans <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> fans who came to training camp this year. We appreciate the love and support <a href="http://t.co/Qu5bFTWcBM">pic.twitter.com/Qu5bFTWcBM</a></p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/367702380734726144">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good seeing ya!RT <a href="https://twitter.com/MarineWifeTiff">@MarineWifeTiff</a> Me and <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50">@CurtisLofton50</a> !! Photo cred to <a href="https://twitter.com/lilmisswhodat23">@lilmisswhodat23</a> Thanks girl!!! <a href="http://t.co/XAoJxdKTc9">pic.twitter.com/XAoJxdKTc9</a></p>— Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/statuses/367700184215465984">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sean Payton's post-practice interview (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/tHHYxJLzNN">http://t.co/tHHYxJLzNN</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/367699781654560768">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Many thanks to all you <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> fans for sweating it out w/ us this training camp. Great to finally meet the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDatNation&src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a>! C U in the Dome!</p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/367696221634179073">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>This ---> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a>: Thanks to the thousands of fans that attended 2013 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Training Camp presented by <a href="https://twitter.com/Verizon">@Verizon</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BestFans&src=hash">#BestFans</a></p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/367695651942834176">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Proud to announce that our Jimmy Johns at 7621 Maple St is now open in Uptown. Ready for school! <a href="http://t.co/YUqZK16wf4">pic.twitter.com/YUqZK16wf4</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/367695014047920128">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>VIDEO: Drew Brees dives head first in rainstorm <a href="http://t.co/41ie2DoH7L">http://t.co/41ie2DoH7L</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/367693253875105792">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton said Breaston will see more snaps this Friday. Stills and Nick Toon will also see alot of time, especially with first team <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/367680412249645056">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton didn't say why Vilma wasn't at practice.</p>— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/statuses/367679507395641344">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton, when asked about Vilma, said he won't give any update on any player who didn't practice today.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/367679635469139968">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Payton said Charles Brown is currently ahead of the others in the left tackle battle <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/367679557739876353">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints not doing a walkthrough practice this afternoon. Payton wants to slow down the schedule a bit.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/367678886638678019">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Pierre Thomas said he is ready to play on Friday <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsCamp&src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/367678013078380544">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Rob Ryan not pleased. Cursing at D for not stopping O at goal line.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/367661563282341888">August 14, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
Saints ILB Vilma misses practice for 6th time in 8 sessions | wwltv.com New Orleans
Seven players, including inside linebacker Jonathan Vilma, didn’t practice Wednesday in New Orleans’ final full padded session before Friday’s second preseason game.
Jonathan Vilma getting second opinion on something | ProFootballTalk
While the Saints are getting closer to getting some of their edge-rushers healthy again, they're missing the man in the middle of their defense. According to Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma misses practice Wednesday | NOLA.com
Saints coach Sean Payton did not give a reason for the absence
Saints have spirited two-minute drill in Tuesday practice | Black and Gold
Saints Rufus Johnson Continuing to Make Case for Final Roster - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Credit: Bill Haber/Associated PressNew Orleans Saints linebacker Rufus Johnson (59) takes a drink during NFL football practice at the team’s t
New Orleans Saints rookie report: Ray Shipman
Saints rookie linebacker Ray Shipman met with NewOrleansSaints.com after Tuesday's practice
Black and Gold Today: Jonathan Vilma absent, Pierre Thomas on being in full pads, Jerry Romig memories - Video | NOLA.com
Sports reporter Rachel Whittaker and Saints beat writer Larry Holder discuss Saints LBs Jonathan Vilma and Junior Galette missing practice Wednesday and the chance of bringing back WR Devery Henderson. Also watch Pierre Thomas speak about being healthy again, and reader comments on retiring P.A. announcer Jerry Romig. Tune in to NOLA.com every weekday for your daily snapshot of all things New Orleans Saints.
Camp Confidential: Jeff Duncan's impressions of New Orleans Saints' practice on Wednesday | NOLA.com
Thomas Morstead, Patrick Crayton have good days
Saints getting a few guys healthy again | ProFootballTalk
Wilson has missed the last two weeks, but said there’s "no doubt" he’ll be ready for the regular season opener. Galette’s not practicing yet, but there are indications he could return next week.
Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, August, 14
The NFL's Highest-Paid Players 2013 - Forbes
Drew Brees leads the way as the NFL’s top earner between June 2012 and June 2013 with $51 million. Brees signed a five-year, $100 million contract extension last summer with the New Orleans Saints that included a $37 million signing bonus and a $3 million salary for the 2012 season. Brees was rewarded for his six Pro Bowl selections and Super Bowl win since he joined the Saints in 2006. He holds numerous NFL records including most consecutive games with a TD pass (54), single season passing yards (5,476) and highest single season completion percentage (71.2%).
Saints Nation Podcast: Saints Chiefs Recap, LB problems, & Romig retires | August | 2013 Articles
Sean Payton's Play Calling vs Kansas City Chiefs: Coach Is Back! - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
We missed him an awful lot during the 2012 season, we were glad to see him back with the guys on the practice field but last Friday we finally saw him where he belongs: on the Saints sideline, headset on. Of course his presence is fundamental from a psychological standpoint but there’s another important aspect of his personality that we’ve been missing: the Sean Payton play calling style.
This Week in Saints History: August 14-20
1962—Associated Press reports the Dallas Texans of the AFL are considering moving to New Orleans following the season' but the team eventually becomes the Kansas City Chiefs in '63.
Saints offense is not a guaranteed juggernaut
The offense has gone largely ignored. The left tackle spot, where Charles Brown will replace the departed Jermon Bushrod, has gotten its share of media attention. That seemed like the only potential trouble spot.
Saints public address announcer Jerry Romig to call last game Friday night
After serving as the public address announcer for the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for 44 years and calling 445 games, long-time announcer Jerry Romig will call his final game on Friday, Aug. 16, as the New Orleans Saints face off against the Oakland Raiders in a preseason match-up. Jerry’s son, Mark, will continue the Romig legacy as he will begin his stint as PA announcer at the Saints’ regular season opener against Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 8.
Saints offense gets best of defense in goal-line drill | wwltv.com New Orleans
Sean Payton began the week expecting to run just one full-scale full-contact drill before Friday’s second preseason game against Oakland.
Saints DE Hicks remains humble as he battles for starting job | wwltv.com New Orleans
It’s not that Akiem Hicks doesn’t believe in himself. That the first-team snaps he’s getting in practice aren’t some sort of vision into the future.
Forecast: Youth will - and should - be served on 2013 Saints | wwltv.com New Orleans
Watching the Saints first team defense get lit up by Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs on the opening drive of the preseason convinced me of one thing; one way or another youth will be served in 2013 for the Saints.
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Around the league
Redskins terminate the contract of WR Henderson
The Washington Redskins terminated the contract of wide receiver Devery Henderson.
Redskins Released Devery Henderson. Could Saints Be Interested? - NFL Spin Zone - A General NFL Blog providing you all the NFL News, Rumors, Updates, and National Football League News.
Jul 30, 2013; Richmond, VA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Devery Henderson (87) attempts to catch the ball as Redskins defensive back Jerome Murp
Raiders Set to Travel to Big Easy
The Oakland Raiders travel to New Orleans this week to face the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in preseason action.
Tom Brady leaves practice, looking at knee | ProFootballTalk
Every heart in New England just skipped a beat. According to multiple reports, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady just felt something in his left knee in practice, and then left the field after consulting with coach Bill Belichick.
Don’t be alarmed if Jamaal Charles misses preseason game | ProFootballTalk
When the Chiefs said X-rays were negative on running back Jamaal Charles' foot, we pointed out that negative (which is positive) X-rays may not be dispositive. Since then, we've reported that Charles' foot is "fine.
NFL thinks some face masks encourage players to use their heads | ProFootballTalk
The NFL took some players by surprise recently when it announced a new rule prohibiting non-standard face masks, specifically those masks that have dozens of bars. NFL V.P.
Report: Former players to get HGH as part of study | ProFootballTalk
While the NFLPA and the NFL creep closer to a deal on HGH testing, there’s a plan in place to use former players as glorified lab rats. According to Tom Pelissero of USA Today, a group of around 100 former players will participate in a study, with two thirds of the group receiving HGH and the o...
Jo-Lonn Dunbar suspended for four games | ProFootballTalk
The NFL announced that Jo-Lonn Dunbar has been suspended for four games for violating the league policy on performance enhancing drugs. Dunbar will be allowed to practice for the rest of the summer and play in preseason games, but he’ll be out of action in the regular season until after the Rams play the 49ers on September 26.
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Video
VIDEO: Sean Payton: focus is on the Oakland Raiders
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton talks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, August 14, 2013.
VIDEO: Akiem Hicks Talks About Goal Line Drills
New Orleans Saints DE Akiem Hicks talks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, August 14, 2013.
VIDEO: Pierre Thomas: "I am ready for Friday"
New Orleans Saints RB Pierre Thomas speaks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, August 14, 2013.
VIDEO: Kenny Stills focused on playing mistake free
New Orleans Saints rookie WR Kenny Stills talks with reporters after practice on Wednesday, August 14, 2013.