Saints News, 1/7/14: Saints CB Keenan Lewis Says He Expects To Play At Seattle

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Keenan Lewis: &quot;I&#39;ll be there Saturday. I&#39;ll be ready to go.&quot;</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/420669290799312897">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> CB Keenan Lewis said he expects to play. Was able to participate in practice - but Saints didn&#39;t specify how much. First report Wed.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/420666603198365696">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints place Parys Haralson on IR, cut Isa Abdul-Quddus <a href="http://t.co/lQUa0rQY6O">http://t.co/lQUa0rQY6O</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/420666196506066944">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> placed LB Parys Haralson on IR with torn pectoral, released S Isa Abdul-Quddus. Activated LB Rufus Johnson from practice squad.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/420665706200309760">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> are trying to simulate the environment they&#39;ll face Saturday &amp; have put Seahawks logos on their practice fields.</p>&mdash; WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/420663897570295808">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If they need help mimicking Seattle I&#39;ll be happy to wear a green shirt and berate Roman Harper</p>&mdash; Angry Who Dat (@angrywhodat) <a href="https://twitter.com/angrywhodat/statuses/420664199623090176">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints painted Seahawks logos on the practice field in case Remi Ayodele decided to visit.</p>&mdash; skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/statuses/420662313188724736">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pete Carroll: Tuesday&#39;s practice big for Harvin&#39;s chances of playing <a href="http://t.co/kNfLiOp5u5">http://t.co/kNfLiOp5u5</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/420662486086348800">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just interviewed <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanPayton">@SeanPayton</a> for today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/PFTonNBCSN">@PFTonNBCSN</a>. Airing at 5:30 p.m. ET. He provides update on LB Parys Haralson and CB Keenan Lewis.</p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/420667768136925184">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees on running game: &quot;We&#39;re running it better now than we were then... [Eagles win] certainly helped us gain confidence there&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420660679914176513">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees on underdog status: &quot;We have high expectations regardless of what seed we are&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420660853214429184">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees: &quot;We did make adjustments, but we were down 34-7 in the 3rd quarter. We had to go on 4th downs, had some errors getting lined up&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420661400801796096">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees on this offense: &quot;We are better this year in regards to ball security, top 5 in yards and points.. have made significant improvements&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420661952054956032">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>VIDEO: Carl says forecast for game time in Seattle will be miserable - gusty, rainy and cold. &#10;&#10;<a href="http://t.co/HX68QqfjFx">http://t.co/HX68QqfjFx</a></p>&mdash; WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/420661305066799104">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Excited to see Rufus Johnson, Saints 6th round pick, though. He may not be active for game. We&#39;ll see. He replaces Haralson, on IR</p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/420661011038089216">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees on his December performance: &quot;Like I said, we gotta give a lot of credit to them... they forced us to be that way.&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420660337201799169">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees: &quot;You make plays, you score points, take enough of a lead... that&#39;s how you take a crowd out.&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420660443867144193">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>At today&#39;s practice, Payton also had heroin junkies in flannel, tech nerds, guys tossing fish, and blasted Soundgarden to mimic Seattle</p>&mdash; BlackenedOut (@BlackenedOut) <a href="https://twitter.com/BlackenedOut/statuses/420660495482228736">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brees said his interpretation of the Seahawks logos as putting yourself in the moment.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/420660195446886400">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton: &quot;Once you&#39;re in the postseason, you lean on your veterans, you learn about your younger players.&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420659490472464384">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Richard Sherman chuckled when told how the Saints painted Seahawks logos on the practice fields. He said team must want to mimic Seattle.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/420659356544151552">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on changing kickers: &quot;He&#39;s come in and kicked very well the other night... each hit was solid, pure and great to see&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420658902120665088">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on routine shakeup: &quot;This is an important game, mostly we&#39;ll just focus on getting to play a real good football team&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420658508531372032">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton had the Seahawks logo painted on the Saints practice fields &quot;trying to create the exact environment&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsSEA&amp;src=hash">#NOvsSEA</a> <a href="http://t.co/BPw75vFg3O">pic.twitter.com/BPw75vFg3O</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/420657464434900992">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on crowd noise in Seattle: &quot;The way the stadium is structured, the sound gets turned in&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420657421581701120">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on Rob Ryan: &quot;His passion for teaching has been a big part of why we are here right now&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420657100625178624">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Isa Abdul-Quddus was waived for Jordan Pugh</p>&mdash; WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/420656978390548480">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Payton on signing Pugh: &quot;I dont know where he&#39;ll be this week, might be more of a special teams role&quot;</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/420656886019407872">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Richard Sherman said he doesn&#39;t feel like the Seahawks have a mental edge on the Saints because of the previous matchup.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/420652091539869696">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hey, <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a>! Not bad! (Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/NOLAnews">@NOLAnews</a>!) <a href="http://t.co/Baxcz98VCr">pic.twitter.com/Baxcz98VCr</a></p>&mdash; Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/statuses/420639946710343680">January 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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