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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No great surprise, but the Saints will use their franchise tag on tight end Jimmy Graham before Monday’s deadline, per a league source.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/439469200718192640">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ESPN reports that the Saints will give Jimmy Graham the franchise tag by Monday. <a href="http://t.co/IervLR0CoX">http://t.co/IervLR0CoX</a></p>— The Advocate Sports (@AdvocateSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdvocateSports/statuses/439483839337861120">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Signing autographs March 8 in Houston. Sproles, Ingram, Cam Jordan, Beckham Jr. and 30+ stars. See <a href="http://t.co/WBUrx4KHzb">http://t.co/WBUrx4KHzb</a> for info</p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/439464478661300224">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It's safe to say Jimmy Graham is looking for at least twice as much as what Dennis Pitta just received.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/439461790276403200">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Dennis Pitta's five-year contract is worth $32 million, according to a league source.</p>— Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/statuses/439460215608856576">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pitta and Graham are same age. Pitta 122 catches, Graham 301. Pitta 11 career TDs, Graham 41. Hard to argue Graham shouldn't command double</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/439461937479692288">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ravens re-sign TE Pitta b/w $6.5-$7 mil per year. Sounds like a fair deal and he had more wide/slot % snaps than Graham.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/439460596518776832">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle.</p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/439483677072826368">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>My MardiGras plans..... <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23EatSleepPartyRepeat&src=hash">#EatSleepPartyRepeat</a> <a href="http://t.co/tQrITRtTIi">pic.twitter.com/tQrITRtTIi</a></p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/439483954882572288">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Deke: Saints 2014 schedule 8th easiest; or is it? <a href="http://t.co/MVq124HfzT">http://t.co/MVq124HfzT</a></p>— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/439513722466598912">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If U Embrace Struggle Imagine What u Will Do W/ Success..... <a href="http://t.co/msjy0Z1wNg">pic.twitter.com/msjy0Z1wNg</a></p>— SACKMAN (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/439506943464325120">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thanks for the new car babe! Taking it for a spin. You da you da best! <a href="http://t.co/KTm1PUcOZq">pic.twitter.com/KTm1PUcOZq</a></p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/439483629031284736">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Haven't drove my <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ferrari&src=hash">#ferrari</a> in a while, just realize how much I miss driving her!!!!! #458 <a href="http://t.co/zkkJgtI9NR">http://t.co/zkkJgtI9NR</a></p>— Will Smith (@iWillSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/iWillSmith/statuses/439482481704980481">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>We taking ova this Sat @ Lumen "rt <a href="https://twitter.com/LumenChicago">@LumenChicago</a> Party w ur favorite local stars turned NFL pros <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeBuke99">@MikeBuke99</a> Pierre Thomas& <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertHughesND">@RobertHughesND</a>"</p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/439480996501921793">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Albeit suspended, accused serial rapist Darren Sharper is somehow still an employee of the National Football League <a href="http://t.co/7O9EONy9Ld">http://t.co/7O9EONy9Ld</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/439478925467856896">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFL suspended Ben Roethlisberger four games even though he was never even arrested for sexual assault.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/439479701560901632">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> QB Jeff Blake & <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23LSU&src=hash">#LSU</a> QB Zach Mettenberger on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast <a href="http://t.co/S9XjQ4kN7g">http://t.co/S9XjQ4kN7g</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOLA&src=hash">#NOLA</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/439475072378474497">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Came back from dentist and THIS was sitting in my driveway!! Get off my new leather boy! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23surprise&src=hash">#surprise</a> <a href="http://t.co/eOW2rVrnpk">http://t.co/eOW2rVrnpk</a></p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/439459714691510272">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins">@MalcolmJenkins</a> at the 44th Annual "Greasing of the Poles" event to help kickoff Mardi Gras! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOLA&src=hash">#NOLA</a> <a href="http://t.co/5UVvVIvc8O">pic.twitter.com/5UVvVIvc8O</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/439452532788584448">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chef John Folse, Laura Cayouette, and the <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins">@MalcolmJenkins</a> are judges for the Greasing of the Poles this year. <a href="http://t.co/KjfAveclIg">pic.twitter.com/KjfAveclIg</a></p>— Antwan Harris (@antwanharris) <a href="https://twitter.com/antwanharris/statuses/439441871224324096">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just got done judging The Greasing of the Poles at the Royal Sonesta Hotel!!! So much fun! Happy Mardi… <a href="http://t.co/jCdh6pjyun">http://t.co/jCdh6pjyun</a></p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/439453570833072128">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/jdrescher88">@jdrescher88</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Armstead72">@T_Armstead72</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead">@thomasmorstead</a> at the 44th Annual "Greasing of the Poles" event at the Royal Sonesta <a href="http://t.co/yituxhQx1X">pic.twitter.com/yituxhQx1X</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/439434823040393216">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>You will never influence the world by being like it. Dare to be different!</p>— Nick Toon (@Nick2oon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nick2oon/statuses/439425454173618176">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Darren Sharper in a Los Angeles jail after NOPD issues aggravated rape warrant <a href="http://t.co/kW8KLUy5wt">http://t.co/kW8KLUy5wt</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/439419549473984512">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Salary cap projected to rise to about $133 million this year, expected to break $140 million next year and $150 million by 2016, per source</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/439423607211851776">February 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Jimmy Graham to receive franchise tag from New Orleans Saints - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints will use their franchise tag on star tight end Jimmy Graham before Monday's deadline, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Saints will hand franchise tag to Jimmy Graham before Monday deadline, ESPN reports | Black and Gold
Free-agent spotlight: CB Jabari Greer - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints have 13 players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents on March 11, plus the three players they released this month. Here
Saints mailbag: If Pierre Thomas leaves ... - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- Thanks for all of your New Orleans Saints questions on Twitter this week. Send ‘em my way anytime @MikeTriplett:
Louis Delmas visits New Orleans Saints - ESPN
Veteran safety Louis Delmas has visited with the New Orleans Saints, according to published reports. The Saints could be in the market for a safety b
Dale Hoffpauir has had one of the best seats in the house as New Orleans clock operator | NOLA.com
UNO's longtime clock operator will officiate his last game Saturday at Lakefront Arena when the Privateers face Northwestern State University
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Darren Sharper, WTF!?
Darren Sharper surrenders to police after warrant issued on two more rapes | ProFootballTalk
Former NFL star Darren Sharper has once again been arrested on charges of rape.According to NBC News, Sharper surrendered to police in Los Angeles late Thursday night after a warrant was issued for his arrest in New Orleans earlier in the day.
Darren Sharper surrenders to police on rape charges - ESPN
Former NFL safety Darren Sharper has surrendered to police for the alleged rapes of two women in New Orleans last year.
Accused Darren Sharper co-suspect Erik Nunez booked with 2 aggravated rapes | NOLA.com
New Orleans police say Erik Nunez, 26, is in custody after turning himself in to the Orleans District Attorney's Office around 9 a.m. Friday. New Orleans police obtained arrest warrants Thursday for Nunez and former Saints star Darren Sharper, both accused of raping two women in the same apartment in September.
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NFL News
NFL plans to test eight-official crews in the preseason | ProFootballTalk
After a rash of high-profile bad calls in the 2013 preseason, the NFL plans to test something different in 2014: Adding an eighth official to the crew.
Two weeks later, NFL and players remain quiet about Wells report | ProFootballTalk
Two weeks ago, the 144-page Ted Wells report landed in the collective laps of the football-following world. Since then, the Dolphins have fired offensive line coach Jim Turner and head trainer Kevin O'Neill. As to the three players accused of wrongdoing in the report, there has been nothing.
The NFL's salary cap could break $150 million by 2016 - ESPN
The NFL's salary cap could break $150 million by 2016, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.