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Saints News, 10/22/14: Saints Bring Back Guard/Center Eric Olsen

From Mike Triplett at ESPN.com: The New Orleans Saints brought back guard/center Eric Olsen on Tuesday -- a possible sign that they're expecting starting center Jonathan Goodwin to miss some time with an unspecified leg injury. Olsen was with the Saints in 2012, playing in all 16 games and making four starts as an extra lineman. He lost his backup swingman job to rookie Tim Lelito last year, however, after being placed on injured reserve with an unspecified injury at the start of the 2013 season.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If Carolina loses to Seattle on Sunday, Saints could lose to Packers , beat Panthers Thursday, and be in first place in NFC South at 3-5</p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/524747282445766658">October 22, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints go 6-10, win NFC South, worst playoff record ever and Goodell gets so pissed playoff rules changed following season. Dream scenario</p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/524748563407175680">October 22, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>*Goodell fuming* RT <a href="https://twitter.com/steven3210">@steven3210</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsForecast">@SaintsForecast</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg">@SaintsNationBlg</a> 6 wins hosting an 11 win wildcard team in the playoffs would be sweet.</p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/524749265118437376">October 22, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg">@SaintsNationBlg</a> the final score from 6-10 Saints defeating the 12-4 Cowboys in a playoff game would go on my tombstone.</p>&mdash; Ralph Malbrough (@SaintsForecast) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsForecast/status/524749259501887490">October 22, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Off day today, hanging out in my <a href="https://twitter.com/LEVIS">@Levis</a> 541&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiveinLevis?src=hash">#LiveinLevis</a> <a href="http://t.co/oFko3gtl4g">pic.twitter.com/oFko3gtl4g</a></p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/status/524755998821867520">October 22, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Chip on my shoulder just got a little bit bigger...&quot; -- Eric Olsen&#39;s tweet on Sept. 9 last year, the day he was waived w/ injury settlement</p>&mdash; Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kat_Terrell/status/524694478947250176">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Scoot: Why it&#39;s wrong to call Saints loss &quot;unfortunate&quot; <a href="http://t.co/KLYWWbXp9M">http://t.co/KLYWWbXp9M</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/524702183833739264">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hollering <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhoDat?src=hash">#WhoDat</a> @ Da New Neighbors <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blessed?src=hash">#Blessed</a> <a href="http://t.co/0u9ATfgoer">pic.twitter.com/0u9ATfgoer</a></p>&mdash; SACKMAN (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/524689634714849281">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Michael Sam got cut, with Glenn Foster on IR the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> need a pass rusher Come on <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanPayton">@SeanPayton</a> let&#39;s do this!</p>&mdash; Ralph Malbrough (@SaintsForecast) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsForecast/status/524666127444484096">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Idk how to Act *TysonVoice <a href="http://t.co/MhHK2BZoRT">pic.twitter.com/MhHK2BZoRT</a></p>&mdash; SACKMAN (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/status/524686798568443904">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> also added OT DeMarcus Love to practice squad and released C Alex Parsons from practice squad</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/524681819577675776">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> signed G/C Eric Olsen. A possible sign that they&#39;re preparing to be without C Jonathan Goodwin for at least short term ...</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/524680816551792640">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Meanwhile, a good sign that Goodwin hasn&#39;t been placed on IR. ... No specific updates available on Goodwin&#39;s injury yet.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/524680924349628416">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/saints?src=hash">#saints</a> C Tim Lelito said he spoke to veteran Jon Goodwin today. Goodwin &#39;is doing well&#39; after leaving Sunday&#39;s game hurt, Lelito said.</p>&mdash; Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) <a href="https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/status/524678051536592896">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Stopped in for lunch at the new <a href="https://twitter.com/eatcitygreens">@eatcitygreens</a> restaurant in Elmwood...the food and juice were… <a href="http://t.co/lyy2DlMld6">http://t.co/lyy2DlMld6</a></p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/524655456481193985">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;These guys grow up thugs and the NFL likes thugs&quot;- <a href="https://twitter.com/terrycrews">@terrycrews</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/theviewtv">@theviewtv</a>. Thanks for the support Mr. &quot;NFL Alum&quot;.(yes I watch The View)</p>&mdash; Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/status/524642815272157184">October 21, 2014</a></blockquote>

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