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Saints News, 1/15/14: Happy Birthday Drew & Baylen Brees!

Drew turns 35 and Baylen turns 5 today. I hope the Saints' current star QB and the Saints' future star QB both have great days today. In other somewhat sad news, Himself (aka MtnExile) wrote yesterday that he is shutting down his Who Dat Social Club due to his disgust with NFL management. Please go over and read his article that I have linked first for you below. As always, he provides an excellent and thoughtful read. If he stops posting articles over there, I hope he will occasionally return here and share his wisdom as he once did.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Another one? RT <a href="https://twitter.com/NOLAnews">@NOLAnews</a>: Filming in New Orleans: Terminator 5 to bring Arnold Schwarzenegger back to Crescent City <a href="http://t.co/tE5TAumsuu">http://t.co/tE5TAumsuu</a></p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/423560897575940096">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Defeat Hunger Bowl! Drop off a non-perishable food item from now until February 2nd at any of the 84... <a href="http://t.co/UjVKg2TiAP">http://t.co/UjVKg2TiAP</a></p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/423562049059176448">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Being dirty, having terrible feet and rough hands is out! Get 1 ur girl would appreciate! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23truemanRT&amp;src=hash">#truemanRT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/danwho">@DanWho</a>… <a href="http://t.co/YLrbhDmzir">http://t.co/YLrbhDmzir</a></p>&mdash; Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/statuses/423549558887432193">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Had to get my feet right, so I can wear sandals again-lol <a href="http://t.co/GJlFG2jQFU">http://t.co/GJlFG2jQFU</a></p>&mdash; Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/statuses/423545683023376384">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees Birthday Contest: for a chance to win a Brees signed pic, tweet your best 140 character rhyme about Brees. Must have <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BreesBDay&amp;src=hash">#BreesBDay</a> in it</p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/423535775905361920">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Watching some future stars <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLPABowl">@NFLPABowl</a> practice on <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNU">@ESPNU</a>!</p>&mdash; Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/423523861456764929">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast is up! Listen: <a href="http://t.co/8h9tSMlJ4X">http://t.co/8h9tSMlJ4X</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOLA&amp;src=hash">#NOLA</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/423521070641971200">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>(cc <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a>) RT <a href="https://twitter.com/nottjmiller">@nottjmiller</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/reallordbyron">@reallordbyron</a>: I don&#39;t think I&#39;ve ever been in a Jimmy John&#39;s that has more customers than employees.</p>&mdash; Fred Chicken (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/423504213205729280">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th, 1929. He would have been 85 today.</p>&mdash; UberFacts (@UberFacts) <a href="https://twitter.com/UberFacts/statuses/423501104731533312">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Should be called &quot;Beats by Baylen&quot; headphones :) RT <a href="https://twitter.com/Julia_In_NYC">@Julia_In_NYC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a> always love those headphones! <a href="http://t.co/ua7bOApmoO">pic.twitter.com/ua7bOApmoO</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/423502111494533120">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If you chase your dreams enough.. They will come true!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Dream&amp;src=hash">#Dream</a></p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/423475894540189696">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>My body and mind is so confused as to why the alarm clock hasn&#39;t gone off and why I&#39;m still laying in bed with nothing to be up for...</p>&mdash; David Hawthorne (@D_Hawthorne57) <a href="https://twitter.com/D_Hawthorne57/statuses/423445379645198337">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@DrewBrees</a> turns 35 and his son Baylen turns 5 today <a href="http://t.co/psZh6vWlbM">http://t.co/psZh6vWlbM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BreesBirthday&amp;src=hash">#BreesBirthday</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/423445483839688704">January 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Who Dat Social Club

Goodbye To All That
This is my last post here, because I’m done with the NFL.

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Saints News

Happy Birthday Drew Brees!
Wednesday is New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and his son Baylen’s birthday. Comment below with birthday wishes for the Brees boys

New Orleans Saints' Victor Butler looks to make impact after lost season | NOLA.com
Buterl tore his ACL in offseason workouts

New Orleans Saints season wrap-up - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Arrow indicates direction team is trending. Final Power Ranking: 6 Preseason Power Ranking: 14 Biggest surprise: Definitely the defense. Heading i

Kiper mock 1.0 reaction: Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Mel Kiper Jr. has the New Orleans Saints selecting massive Tennessee offensive tackle Antonio "Tiny" Richardson with the 27th pick in his

Saints' youth movement could have team successful for years to come | wwltv.com New Orleans
Sean Payton stood inside the Saints’ indoor practice facility at the team’s Metairie headquarters Monday, facing TV cameras and reporters’ questions one last time before publicly putting the 2013 season to bed.

Defensive adjustment: Ryan guides unit to biggest turnaround in NFL | wwltv.com New Orleans
When Sean Payton’s suspension from the NFL finally was lifted on Jan. 22, 2013, there was one dark cloud still hanging over his program from the failed 2012 season. New Orleans’ defense was bad. Like, historically bad.

Win a Drew Brees autographed photo
You could win a Drew Brees autographed photo today

Get to Know 2013 New Orleans Saintsation Willnelda
Video bio, photos and Q&A with 2013 New Orleans Saintsation Willnelda

Saints’ Kenny Vaccaro named to all-rookie team | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
A New Orleans Saints player earned postseason honors from the Professional Football Writers of America for the second day in a row Tuesday …

Graham, Brees, Vaccaro honored by PFWA - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, quarterback Drew Brees and safety Kenny Vaccaro were all honored by the Pro Football Write

Worth repeating: Sean Payton and Drew Brees - ESPN
A couple of great, reflective Saints quotes from Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees that stood out

Saints sign five practice-squad players - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints signed five members from their practice squad to reserve/futures contracts on Tuesday -- a common practice aro

Jimmy Graham: Tight end or receiver? - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham could emerge as the biggest hot-button topic in the NFL this offseason, with two critical q

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NFL News

On the status of Gregg Williams with the Tennessee Titans - ESPN
Williams is a fan favorite to a level that’s incomprehensible to me. On The Midday 180 in Nashville, we took a ton of calls since the season ended about whether Williams would return as the team’s coordinator. Once Munchak was fired, some of those people even called for Williams as head coach.

Redskins lure Jets special teams coach away | ProFootballTalk
Since he didn't have a contract with the Jets, special teams coach Ben Kotwica was effectively a free agent. And as the Redskins have done so many times, they bought a free agent to address a glaring need.

Ray Horton reportedly top choice for Titans defensive coordinator | ProFootballTalk
The Browns have given defensive coordinator Ray Horton permission to seek employment elsewhere and the Titans are reportedly ready to take advantage of that opportunity.

Vikings hire Mike Zimmer as next head coach | ProFootballTalk
The Minnesota Vikings have their next head coach in Mike Zimmer. Zimmer, who has spent the last two days in Minnesota interviewing with the team, will be hired today, according to Adam Schefter and Jay Glazer.

Terry McAulay will referee Super Bowl XLVIII | ProFootballTalk
The NFL has announced the name of the referee who will be in charge of the action on the field for Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2 at MetLife Stadium. Terry McAulay has gotten the nod for the third time in his career.

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Video

VIDEO: Zach Strief reflects on 2013
New Orleans Saints Zach Strief speaks with reporters on Monday, January 13, 2014 (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO: Malcolm Jenkins: "This defense has improved a lot"
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with reporters on Monday, January 13, 2014 (New Orleans Saints video)