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Saints News, 4/15/14: Saints Host Five Defensive Back Prospects Today

Cornerbacks Justin Gilbert (Oklahoma State), Bradley Roby (Ohio State), Stanley Jean-Baptiste (Nebraska), Pierre Desir (Lindenwood), Aaron Colvin (Oklahoma) and Demetri Goodson (Baylor) all visited the Saints, a source told The Advocate. So did safety Calvin Pryor (Louisville).

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Visiting Saints today, according to a source: Bradley Roby, Pierre Desir, Stanley Jean-Baptiste, Aaron Colvin and Calvin Pryor</p>&mdash; Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) <a href="https://twitter.com/RavensInsider/statuses/456145827459653634">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ICYMI, my morning report on the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> eyeing defensive backs in the draft; WR Sidney Rice in free agency <a href="http://t.co/Y3gVKzUP56">http://t.co/Y3gVKzUP56</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/456156389195268096">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nick Saban and Mark Ingram once again pair up for <a href="https://twitter.com/chickfilabowl">@chickfilabowl</a> Challenge &#10;<a href="http://t.co/Wc5jLBe7TP">http://t.co/Wc5jLBe7TP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RollTide&amp;src=hash">#RollTide</a> <a href="http://t.co/4j7Yiskpci">pic.twitter.com/4j7Yiskpci</a></p>&mdash; Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlabamaFTBL/statuses/456155136432156672">April 15, 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> turn to secondary for latest 2014 NFL draft visits <a href="http://t.co/htQ7IzKfH9">http://t.co/htQ7IzKfH9</a></p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/456153241823109121">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source said 5 CBs visiting <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> today are: Justin Gilbert, Bradley Roby, Aaron Colvin, Pierre Desir, and Demetri Goodson.</p>&mdash; Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) <a href="https://twitter.com/caplannfl/statuses/456143634446811137">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kate Upton wants smaller boobs, thinks Cameron Diaz has perfect body. If you&#39;ll excuse me... /wanders the desert seeking sense //FAILS</p>&mdash; Sean Orleans (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/statuses/456131363125882880">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Any man can win when things go his way,it&#39;s the man that overcomes adversity that is the true champion! <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Armstead72">@T_Armstead72</a> <a href="http://t.co/O4Z0WAX2AS">pic.twitter.com/O4Z0WAX2AS</a></p>&mdash; MsMayHemDat (@msmayhemfamous) <a href="https://twitter.com/msmayhemfamous/statuses/456072742354182144">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast talking <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> is up! <a href="http://t.co/y4FxId4fEv">http://t.co/y4FxId4fEv</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/456117272785199106">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Our little one is only 2 weeks away... What are your baby name suggestions? We don&#39;t know if it&#39;s a boy or a girl so tell us both.</p>&mdash; Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/455458019115945984">April 13, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ICYMI: LCD Hat Allows Fans to Switch Logos at the Touch of a Button -&gt; <a href="http://t.co/93JgTXkCXd">http://t.co/93JgTXkCXd</a> <a href="http://t.co/jz0GrHzXFC">pic.twitter.com/jz0GrHzXFC</a></p>&mdash; Phil Hecken (@PhilHecken) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilHecken/statuses/456084770896621569">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheToughnessCrusade&amp;src=hash">#TheToughnessCrusade</a> <a href="http://t.co/zOaQflRK">pic.twitter.com/zOaQflRK</a></p>&mdash; AWD (@angrywhodat) <a href="https://twitter.com/angrywhodat/statuses/456109322963914753">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That stomach bug had me down for a good 12 hrs I might have my soul out what the hell did I eat I&#39;m good now</p>&mdash; rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/456107485083222017">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thank you to Coach Caldwell and the entire <a href="https://twitter.com/DetroitLionsNFL">@DetroitLionsNFL</a> staff for welcoming my little girl to the family <a href="http://t.co/8EEmF3s3CH">pic.twitter.com/8EEmF3s3CH</a></p>&mdash; Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/statuses/456093322457513984">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just started eating these <a href="https://twitter.com/ModernOats">@ModernOats</a> occasionally in the morning. Really good, Gluten Free <a href="http://t.co/prT8goXt6P">pic.twitter.com/prT8goXt6P</a></p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/456078671023841281">April 15, 2014</a></blockquote>

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