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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>' Lewis still getting used to new team, system; confident he'll be ready by Sept. 8 | <a href="http://t.co/vzoG4DuELv">http://t.co/vzoG4DuELv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFL&src=hash">#NFL</a></p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/372816512962154496">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Do watch NFL football? or ESPN? read this: <a href="http://t.co/Ot8iD4BKia">http://t.co/Ot8iD4BKia</a> -SG</p>— steve gleason (@team_gleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/team_gleason/statuses/372802662393475072">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/perryboud">@perryboud</a>: Looking sharp thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins">@MalcolmJenkins</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RockAveBowTies">@RockAveBowTies</a> <a href="http://t.co/Ch4yKVQfyT">pic.twitter.com/Ch4yKVQfyT</a>" nice!!! </p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/372802519707435009">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Drew Brees on 'stud' receiver Andy Tanner: video <a href="http://t.co/4bunLY7HPP">http://t.co/4bunLY7HPP</a></p>— NOLA.com (@NOLAnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/NOLAnews/statuses/372788894091063296">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"rt <a href="https://twitter.com/paytonsun">@paytonsun</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23IHaveADream&src=hash">#IHaveADream</a> <a href="http://t.co/8j7EWyvRrv">pic.twitter.com/8j7EWyvRrv</a>"</p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/372795798846574592">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Patriots sanitized visiting locker room at Gillette Stadium as well as equipment Bucs used during joint practices to prevent MRSA.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/372789831178649601">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Darrelle Revis on Richard Sherman: Stop attaching your career to mine <a href="http://t.co/pKZQ7o8wQ5">http://t.co/pKZQ7o8wQ5</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk">@ProFootballTalk</a> ..maturity and immaturity</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/372787969247023104">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Happy bday to my beautiful wife <a href="https://twitter.com/RB_LiLmama">@RB_LiLmama</a> and her triplet set Sonya and Edward</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/372781650318733312">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Almost.... <a href="http://t.co/Pc3YzYzRHP">pic.twitter.com/Pc3YzYzRHP</a></p>— NuLa C.E.O. (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/372773101509296128">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast: New York Times' <a href="https://twitter.com/RichSandomir">@RichSandomir</a>, Miami Herald's <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHBeasley">@AdamHBeasley</a>, and Khiry Robinson: <a href="http://t.co/1uBJDscAmX">http://t.co/1uBJDscAmX</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/372771003786489856">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>NFL wants to enhance in-stadium experience with player and coach microphones, per <a href="https://twitter.com/dkaplanSBJ">@dkaplanSBJ</a> <a href="http://t.co/9nMT7MPHl3">http://t.co/9nMT7MPHl3</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/372769563613474817">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>This would be a great social media app! CC: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/dvoted2Him">@dvoted2Him</a> Someone posted this on Tumblr <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23JimmyGraham&src=hash">#JimmyGraham</a> <a href="http://t.co/6wOahUq50G">pic.twitter.com/6wOahUq50G</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/372763955472519168">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Lady at airport check-in just said to me: "But you aren't Japanese?" If I had a dollar for every time...</p>— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/statuses/372756447593254912">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Parys Haralson fills need for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> after Will Smith’s season-ending injury <a href="http://t.co/NlnFewC0w3">http://t.co/NlnFewC0w3</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnDeShazier">@JohnDeShazier</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/372756288595169282">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> near the top of the NFL for Social Media Equity = excellent fan support on Twitter - <a href="http://t.co/VYXE3IvndN">http://t.co/VYXE3IvndN</a></p>— Sports Mkt Analytics (@sportsmktprof) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportsmktprof/statuses/372743066102542336">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Never give up! <a href="http://t.co/juiKPDcc63">pic.twitter.com/juiKPDcc63</a></p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/372730185990160385">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Looking at roster I see 43 spots completely 100% certain for Saints & 10 guys w/ no shot. That leaves 22 "bubble" players for 10 spots</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/372729167080869888">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"The Saints got Payton back but the defense sucked last year so meh, 9-7" - writer that ESPN pays money to</p>— Angry Who Dat (@angrywhodat) <a href="https://twitter.com/angrywhodat/statuses/372727210714476544">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wow! 30 years old today! Guess I'm officially a grown up. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23timeflies&src=hash">#timeflies</a></p>— Will Herring (@wherring54) <a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54/statuses/372705300932866048">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Today is National Bow Tie Day!!! Bring out your bow ties! If you don't have one go get one <a href="http://t.co/tvnsskKamU">http://t.co/tvnsskKamU</a> <a href="http://t.co/uQflmZLlUK">pic.twitter.com/uQflmZLlUK</a></p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/372711094587891712">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"Pain nourishes courage. You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you." -Mary Tyler Moore Perfect to wrap up <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Camp&src=hash">#Camp</a></p>— Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/statuses/372702901459644416">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"A look back March on Washington & MLK Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech 50 years later: <a href="http://t.co/J3xBHEM9LN">http://t.co/J3xBHEM9LN</a>" Incredible moment in history.</p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/372700475046785024">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Who's working....</p>— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/372681413918601216">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> are about to take off for Miami. We close out the preseason tomorrow (6:30 pm CT) vs <a href="https://twitter.com/MiamiDolphins">@MiamiDolphins</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsMIA&src=hash">#NOvsMIA</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/372818543051431936">August 28, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Who dat talkin' 'bout dem Saints?
Saints' Lewis still getting used to new team, confident he'll 'be ready' | wwltv.com New Orleans
"I’m still trying to get the hang of the playbook," Lewis said. "I’m still adjusting to the speed that I usually play. I knew that coming in. It’s like being a rookie again. You learn a new system."
Brees says offense accomplished what it needed to in preseason | wwltv.com New Orleans
Drew Brees is a half-glass full kind of guy. So when asked Tuesday how he felt with his preseason finished New Orleans’ Mr. Everything QB said the Saints got what they wanted from training camp.
Tanner has put himself in good position to make Saints final roster | wwltv.com New Orleans
If all else fails for Andy Tanner in his quest to make the Saints’ 53-man roster, he should at least hire quarterback Drew Brees to be his personal spokesman.
Under-the-radar impact rookies: Kenbrell Thompkins, Kenny Stills, Bacarri Rambo | Audibles - SI.com
Though the NFL draft remains a very inexact science for teams trying to bolster their rosters, the perception is that players taken in rounds 1 through 3 should be able to step in and compete for jobs immediately.
NFL Expert Picks: Bandwagon filling up but can Bengals win it all? - CBSSports.com
CBSSports.com's NFL experts pick every division winner, playoff team and the eventual Super Bowl champion for the 2013 season.
moosedenied " Blog Archive " Throw Thoze Yellow Fingas Up
Goodnight, Fat Prince. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest in Bel Air Belize. Or in other words, yo homes, smell ya later!
Five things to know about the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, August 28
The team will travel to Miami this afternoon for its fourth and final preseason game against the Dolphins
New Orleans Saints vs. Miami Dolphins game preview
The New Orleans Saints will play their fourth and final preseason contest Thursday night in Sun Life Stadium
John DeShazier: New Orleans Saints final preseason game could impact a few roster spots
Most starters aren't expected to play but reserves will be battling for a spot on 53-man roster
New Orleans Saints introduce free mobile app
Saints app presented by Verizon can be downloaded on iTunes and Google Play
Drew Brees, Andy Tanner, New Orleans Saints, Wide Receiver Battle
After the nationally televised Texans-Saints game, there seems to be even more buzz about Andy Tanner. Those of us who have followed the Saints for quite s
Sean Payton discusses roster moves
Coach Payton addressed the media after Tuesday's practice
Parys Haralson fills need for New Orleans Saints after Will Smith’s season-ending injury
The New Orleans Saints traded for LB Parys Haralson on Monday
Saints Nation: Thoughts on Saints' Roster Moves
A few minutes with ... John Jenkins | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Rookie defensive tackle John Jenkins, a.k.a. the "Big Dog" to his teammates, talks about an earlier visit to New Orleans, getting his weigh…
Saints receiver Roby makes his mark on special teams | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
New Orleans Saints game announcers haven’t mentioned Courtney Roby’s name this preseason as much as they have other younger players at the …
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Around the league
ESPN Journalists Speak Out on Concussion Documentary | The Nation
Leading ESPN journalists say the business side of the network always trumps journalism, even when it comes to players' safety.
Rolling Stone story goes hard on Patriots’ handling of Hernandez | ProFootballTalk
The massive Rolling Stone investigation of Aaron Hernandez is now online, and one of the major takeaways of the piece is that the Patriots shoulder a lot of the blame for looking the other way about Hernandez's off-field issues, and failing to see that Hernandez was a legal mess waiting to happen.
Aaron Curry retires | ProFootballTalk
Aaron Curry, one of the biggest draft busts in recent memory, is calling it a career. Curry, who was cut by the Giants on Sunday, wrote on Twitter on Wednesday that he has decided that he's done playing football. "After a lot of prayer. Consulting with God.
Johnny Manziel suspended for 30 minutes | ProFootballTalk
As Johnny Manziel starts what will surely be his final season playing football under the strictures of the NCAA, he will do so on the sidelines. For 30 minutes.
Nicks, Tynes making progress for Bucs - NFC South Blog - ESPN
"They’re responding well,’’ Schiano said. "Carl, I know more about because he’s here. Carl’s healing up. Timeline, I don’t know. I can’t put a definite date on it. But he is healing, he’s recovering. Lawrence, he’s not in town. But everything that can be done is being done to make sure everybody recovers.’’
Carolina Panthers needed Jonathan Stewart to avoid another slow start - ESPN
Jonathan Stewart turned as he made his way down the winding sidewalk that leads to the Carolina Panthers' practice fields on Tuesday, raised his hand and said, "See you guys later."
Steelers’ Ryan Clark: "I’m so disgusted with the NFL right now" | ProFootballTalk
"I remember a hit I had on Victor Cruz last year, which was clearly legal, but it gave up seven points," Clark said. "I hurt my team by doing something I deemed legal and something the NFL also deemed legal by not fining me. So you go to the other extreme. The guys know there is no way possible [to] get fined if [they] go low. It will be one or the other. Guys will hit up high and maybe risk getting a concussion or hurting a shoulder. When you get hit low, the season is going to be over. If they decide to change this rule, they might as well put flags on."
NFL reiterates that a closer look will be taken at low hits | ProFootballTalk
Last week, it was Dustin Keller. This week, it was Kevin Williams. Next week, it'll be some young player who was fighting to make the roster during the last preseason game. The following week, it could be a Pro Bowler in prime time.
Peyton Manning, Broncos fans not happy about Joe Flacco banners in Denver | ProFootballTalk
"It doesn’t seem like it makes sense that the Denver Broncos have to have an opposing player on their stadium," Manning said, during an appearance on 850 KOA.
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Video
VIDEO: Andy Tanner's training camp perspective
VIDEO: Are the Saints playoff-bound? - NFL Videos
LaDainian Tomlinson and Willie McGinest dissect the New Orleans Saints' offensive and defensive sides of the ball.
VIDEO: New Orleans Saints Morning Report: August 28
New Orleans Saints Senior writer John Deshazier talks with WR Andy Tanner for the New Orleans Saints Morning Report on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.