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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rafael Bush fined $21,000 for hit that knocked out Percy Harvin <a href="http://t.co/5DrrJMG7Rk">http://t.co/5DrrJMG7Rk</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/424291421550419968">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/KennyVaccaro4">@KennyVaccaro4</a> they coming full throttle lmao</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/424290939377446912">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Anybody know me knows I play fast and physical but it’s all good y’all have a blessed day</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/424289432376573952">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Should the Seahawks win, they have every reason to believe Harvin would be back for the Super Bowl. His presence certainly alters things</p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/424290455040585728">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pete Carroll has confirmed that Percy Harvin will not play in the NFC Championship vs. San Fran. <a href="http://t.co/tflEoUtdV1">http://t.co/tflEoUtdV1</a></p>— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSports/statuses/424289462013952000">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Percy Harvin has played a total of 40 snaps as a Seahawk. 19 on offense, 2 on special teams on 11/17. And 19, all on offense, last Saturday.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/424290257928871936">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/hwkbgr">@hwkbgr</a>: I generally avoid direct mentions when talking about players, but not <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36">@rbush36</a>. F*ck that guy." Don’t be disrespect</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/424288289449717760">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>What’s up with all the ppl in my mentions all the seahawks fans should y’all worry about the 49ers??</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/424288482266472448">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Dang they salty</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/424288200765341696">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Use failure as motivation to work harder!!</p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/424287520948359168">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pete Carroll on Percy Harvin’s status: "He will not make it through the doctor’s protocol." …Harvin is OUT.</p>— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDarlington/statuses/424286030062055425">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Future is bright for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> defense, but one glaring area for improvement: Forcing turnovers <a href="http://t.co/bxvgw8SlcJ">http://t.co/bxvgw8SlcJ</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/424272976108732417">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16">@LanceMoore16</a> incase you were looking for a new TD dance: <a href="http://t.co/u7BlzxYg3H">http://t.co/u7BlzxYg3H</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/424271043394424834">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>First day of piano lessons! Starting from square one. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NewChallenge&src=hash">#NewChallenge</a> <a href="http://t.co/kDIUjNU2TJ">pic.twitter.com/kDIUjNU2TJ</a></p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/424255860375048192">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I nominate <a href="https://t.co/2UGyFCna5f">https://t.co/2UGyFCna5f</a> for the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23VineOfTheYear&src=hash">#VineOfTheYear</a> Shorty Award because Steve Gleason shows Awesome Ain't Easy <a href="http://t.co/CD780hkcKj">http://t.co/CD780hkcKj</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/424291975391899648">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Interesting note here: Looking up some stuff on Vaccaro. Easily the most impact of any of the top 15 picks. 1 of top 3 in impact from 1st rd</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/424228637882077185">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Vaccaro finished with 77 tackles, 1 sack, 4 TFL, 3 QB hits, 1 INT, 8 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble. Other than OL ahead of him (they're..</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/424229012596998144">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>...hard to quantify), no one ahead of him contributed more. At least, in my opinion. Probably can make a case for Star Lotulelei.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/424229210987585537">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>And the thing w/ Vaccaro is that when you weren't hearing his name called, it was a good. Helped shut down some of the top TEs they played.</p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/424229775352156160">January 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Saints safety fined $21,000 for hit that knocked out Harvin | ProFootballTalk
Even if it's less costly than what the Seahawks have to endure, last week's hit on wide receiver Percy Harvin will still cost the guy who hit him. The league office tells PFT that Saints safety Rafael Bush was fined $21,000 for his shot to a defenseless Harvin.
This offseason critical for the New Orleans Saints' immediate future | NOLA.com
Saints can't strike out this spring
Saints appear set at left tackle with Terron Armstead's emergence | wwltv.com New Orleans
When it was Terron Armstead’s time to come out of the tunnel at CenturyLink Field this past Saturday, he didn’t cower in fear.
Rookie Vaccaro turned out to be a big bargain for Saints | wwltv.com New Orleans
One after another, names were called out at the NFL draft in April and one after another, players not named Kenny Vaccaro left the green room, large smiles plastered on their faces.
Film study: Reviewing New Orleans Saints defense - ESPN
There was a lot to like about the New Orleans Saints' defense in their 23-15 playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks. They held Seattle to 277 yards, 103
Saints defense's one big regret: Lack of turnovers - ESPN
Saints defense offers one area where there is still glaring room for improvement heading into 2014: Turnovers
Packers voted as NFC North team Saints fans are most excited about facing in 2014
The New Orleans Saints will face teams from the NFC North in 2014
New Orleans Saints Fact of the Day: January 17, 2014
The New Orleans Saints 2013 draft class combined for 52 games played in the regular season
Saints Nation's 2013 Player Awards
Get to Know 2013 New Orleans Saintsation Alixx
Video bio, photos and Q&A with 2013 New Orleans Saintsaiton Alixx
Drew Brees named 2014 Pro Bowl captain
Drew Brees is one of four captains for the 2014 Pro Bowl
Re-signing Jimmy Graham is Saints’ top priority | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
This early in the offseason, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis is sure about only two things. New Orleans wants to keep Jimmy Graham. Ji…
New Orleans Saints riding youth movement on defense | NOLA.com
Saints could have no defenders left from Super Bowl team next season
Ten burning topics for the New Orleans Saints heading into the offseason: analysis | NOLA.com
Ground game, takeaways, Drew Brees among the hot issues (and, of course, Jimmy Graham)
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NFL News
Packers announce Kevin Greene’s leaving coaching staff | ProFootballTalk
Packers assistant coach and Hall of Fame finalist Kevin Greene is leaving the team's coaching staff, the team announced Friday. "I am stepping away from the NFL at this time in order to spend more time with my wife, Tara, and our children, Gavin and Gabrielle," Greene said in a statement rele...
Haslett is indeed staying with the Redskins | ProFootballTalk
A Pittsburgh native, Haslett played linebacker for the Bills from 1979 through 1986, and he has coached at the NFL level from 1993 through 2008 and 2010 through the present, working for the Raiders, Saints, Steelers, and Rams. He served as head coach of the Saints from 2000 through 2005.
Patriots rule one out with illness, to keep germs at bay | ProFootballTalk
The Patriots have already ruled one player out for Sunday's AFC Championship Game, likely to keep him away from the rest of the team on the long plane ride. According to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, linebacker Steve Beauharnais has been ruled out with an illness.
Goodell says fantasy football isn’t about wagering | ProFootballTalk
Commissioner Roger Goodell's appearance on CNBC touched on various topics. One topic in particular is one that the NFL typically tries to tap dance around. The unprecedented growth of pro football over the last 20 years has resulted in large part from the ascension of fantasy football.
Kellen Winslow: I was just changing clothes | ProFootballTalk
Jets tight end Kellen Winslow has responded to an allegation that the self-proclaimed soldier was performing training exercises in a Target parking lot before he was arrested for possession of synthetic marijuana last November. According to a report from the East Hanover, N.J.
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Video
VIDEO: Best of Drew Brees' 2013 pregame huddle
Highlights from New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees' pregame huddles from the 2013 season (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO: Benjamin Watson talks about Jimmy Graham
New Orleans Saints TE Benjamin Watson talks about Jimmy Graham on Monday, January 13, 2014 (New Orleans Saints video)
VIDEO: Terron Armstead on his rookie season
New Orleans Saints LT Terron Arstead talks with reporters on Monday, January 13, 2014 (New Orleans Saints video)