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Saints News, 1/28/14: Drew Brees To Appear On Late Night TV This Week

He's scheduled to appear on "The Late Show with David Letterman" Wednesday. On Thursday he'll appear on "The Colbert Report" where he'll help Stephen Colbert continue his "Superb Owl XLVIII" coverage this week. See the video below for a good laugh.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Seeing that Super Bowl media day stuff brought back so many great memories, as well as a crazy hunger to get back there. It&#39;s been too long!</p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/428270485902618624">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Raising $ forSandy recovery-$2 raffle 4 unreal SB experience in NY includes airfare, 2 party &amp; SB tix incl lunch w me <a href="http://t.co/xmCCybMtHR">http://t.co/xmCCybMtHR</a></p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/428267532479655936">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Panthers announced HC Ron Rivera has signed a three-year contract extension.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/428262553727565824">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>heard that...I need one in Chicago &quot;rt <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS">@KSTiLLS</a> Need a yoga partner OD&quot;</p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/428258011195244544">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As long as u see progress you have nothing to worry about Spread Love And Praise The Higher Power</p>&mdash; SACKMAN (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/428256587023941632">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>First power outages are starting to be reported from Chalmette to Upper Ninth Ward</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/428255557334482945">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Day 1, 1:54 pm. I realize that all the original snowpocalypse jokes have been made. The inevitability of this moment offers no comfort.</p>&mdash; Angry Who Dat (@angrywhodat) <a href="https://twitter.com/angrywhodat/statuses/428255443383623680">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFL charged 7,000 fans $28.50 to attend today&#39;s media day (up from $25 last year). That&#39;s a cool $199,500 in NFL pockets.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/428253088768475136">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>How is it 25 degrees and still raining? Come on snow!</p>&mdash; Will Herring (@wherring54) <a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54/statuses/428247301971533824">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That marshawn lynch interview was 100 no faking on that one he was jus being himself I can respect that</p>&mdash; rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/428244467263754240">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Most bizarre Super Bowl media experience just ended w: Lynch leaving unceremoniously. Meanwhile, Richard Sherman leaves with a mob &amp; a smile</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/428239075104288769">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>First reaction from NFL office is that Marshawn Lynch complied with Media Day requirements and won&#39;t be fined. He only answered Q&#39;s for 6:28</p>&mdash; Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Edwerderespn/statuses/428240584261005312">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I know I&#39;m from Michigan but there isn&#39;t any snow or ice here in NO and almost everything closed down!!! Am I trippin? Or is it bad to yall?</p>&mdash; Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/428242016321818625">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Success happens when you stop talking and start doing. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23GoForIt&amp;src=hash">#GoForIt</a></p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/428233497380007936">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Richard Sherman: Comparisons to Muhammad Ali are &quot;very humbling&quot; <a href="http://t.co/m8WLUIhQPJ">http://t.co/m8WLUIhQPJ</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/428232746456977408">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Right or wrong, the NFL sees promoting the game as a responsibility for these guys. And as the NFL sees it, ... <a href="http://t.co/bNTodLqSG4">http://t.co/bNTodLqSG4</a></p>&mdash; Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/428232421893763072">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>This is going to be funny how the Super Bowl focus will go from a guy who talks too much to a guy who wants nothing to do with talking.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/428230821628358656">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>At least Marshawn Lynch is enjoying the festivities ... <a href="http://t.co/Br7LJsFN14">pic.twitter.com/Br7LJsFN14</a></p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/428230134865211392">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Jabari_Greer">@Jabari_Greer</a> is a guest on the <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast: <a href="http://t.co/0fW0iKmKgn">http://t.co/0fW0iKmKgn</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/428228719748984832">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

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How Would Jimmy Graham Look with the Green Bay Packers? - Yahoo Sports
There are quite a few high profile free agents on the market this coming offseason in the NFL, and one of those names is New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham. Expectations are very high that he will end up signing a new, long-term deal with the Saints, but what if he did end up with the Green Bay Packers? Obviously this is almost impossible, especially with the Packers' dislike for spending money in free agency, but it's interesting to think about it. How would he fit in with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers?

Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
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New Orleans Saints' Terron Armstead has 'minor hand surgery' - ESPN
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Brodrick Bunkley: 2013 season in review
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5 Insane (But Not Impossible) Predictions for 2014 New Orleans Saints
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New Orleans Saints fans vote Cameron Jordan as the team’s defensive MVP for 2013
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Jimmy Graham: 2013 season in review
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NFL News

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Former Lions running back Jahvid Best's NFL career was a brief one after a series of concussions forced him off the field in November 2011. Best was never able to get back to action, leading to his release last year and a role coaching at the University of California.

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Sapp says Strahan doesn’t belong in the Hall of Fame | ProFootballTalk
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Marshawn Lynch keeps low profile at Media Day, drops "S" bomb on NFLN | ProFootballTalk
No, Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch didn't stiff-arm Media Day. But he's keeping a very low profile. Multiple reports indicated that Lynch left Media Day after roughly six minutes. In reality, Lynch found a spot to hide, away from the cameras and reporters.

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