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Saints News, 519/14: Undrafted Brandon Coleman Embraces Opportunity With Saints

"I’m just gonna play my game,” Coleman said during the Saints’ rookie minicamp this past weekend. “I don’t have any control over being drafted or not. But I did everything I could to prepare for it. And now it’s just, I’ve got an opportunity to play, and I’m gonna take advantage of that.” Mike Triplett says Coleman's big 6' 6" size really made him stand out last weekend in position drills. “He’s a big target,” Payton said. “With him, there’s just a handful of things were working on with regards to his transition. But he’s picked things up well, seems to be moving around well.” In other news, Brees' Saints contract forbids him from riding the motorcycle he just signed on to endorse.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Undrafted WR Brandon Coleman embraces opportunity with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> instead of dwelling on what didn&#39;t happen <a href="http://t.co/cinCOR8tI6">http://t.co/cinCOR8tI6</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/468479478474080256">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Drew Brees stars in a commercial for a product that he can&#39;t use: <a href="http://t.co/slQQ686ZSc">http://t.co/slQQ686ZSc</a></p>&mdash; ThePostGame.com (@Post_Game) <a href="https://twitter.com/Post_Game/statuses/468477037015859201">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy 65th birthday to Archie Manning! Archie and <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@DrewBrees</a> at a practice last season <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/Z4L7PM7Kyg">pic.twitter.com/Z4L7PM7Kyg</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/468486334328623104">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saw Jerry Jones said in Atlanta that he doesn&#39;t think the NFLPA has to sign off on playoff expansion. I can tell you the union disagrees.</p>&mdash; Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/468485982623641601">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The union&#39;s view on this is that added playoff games would constitute a change in working conditions, and thus must go thru them.</p>&mdash; Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/468486763078373376">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/TeamGleason">@TeamGleason</a> Thinking about ya friend <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NoWhiteFlags&amp;src=hash">#NoWhiteFlags</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/468477393812729857">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOLA&amp;src=hash">#NOLA</a> contingent feels good about its chances to host Super Bowl 52 <a href="http://t.co/jkjmJKJssj">http://t.co/jkjmJKJssj</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnDeShazier">@JohnDeShazier</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SB52&amp;src=hash">#SB52</a> <a href="http://t.co/dVpfPjdNDi">pic.twitter.com/dVpfPjdNDi</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/468472224165679104">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>New Orleans will present their Super Bowl LII bid pitch second on Tuesday. Minneapolis is first, Indy is third.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/468471477403406337">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Minneapolis group said while they have commitments from owners for their votes for Super Bowl LII, you never know since it&#39;s a secret ballot</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/468472125062664193">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Minneapolis group said it doesn&#39;t feel entitled to win the bid because of new stadium. &quot;We&#39;ll have to earn it,&quot; Bagley said.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/468469336097976321">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The host city for Super Bowl 52 (2018) will be announced tomorrow. <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnDeShazier">@JohnDeShazier</a> has a preview from Atlanta (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/sng6XNJjx9">http://t.co/sng6XNJjx9</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/468459455865036806">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I find that as a dad, fatigue is an equal opportunity employer ; ) <a href="http://t.co/0rfLZXPiuZ">pic.twitter.com/0rfLZXPiuZ</a></p>&mdash; Jabari Greer (@Jabari_Greer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jabari_Greer/statuses/468452353126170624">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints sign 4 players who tried out at Rookie Camp <a href="http://t.co/Q3RDbbEN5c">http://t.co/Q3RDbbEN5c</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/468449356878995456">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Well, social media did it&#39;s job...&#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RESPECT&amp;src=hash">#RESPECT</a> &#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&amp;src=hash">#WhoDat</a>&#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/3vtM8OCgdb">pic.twitter.com/3vtM8OCgdb</a></p>&mdash; Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/468439524100829186">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Listen to today&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> for a full recap of Saturday&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> rookie camp -&gt; <a href="http://t.co/T3S1bkKuGC">http://t.co/T3S1bkKuGC</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/468437917778444288">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Out here at saint HOF tourney and someone put a sand magnet in my ball! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23gottagetbetter&amp;src=hash">#gottagetbetter</a></p>&mdash; Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/statuses/468431523189096448">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>New Orleans Saints announce roster moves -&gt; <a href="http://t.co/9LhfPyGoqu">http://t.co/9LhfPyGoqu</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/468430321147334657">May 19, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

Undrafted Brandon Coleman embraces opportunity - ESPN
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Drew Brees of New Orleans Saints pitches motorcycle though contract forbids riding one - ESPN
"My football contract forbids me from riding a motorcycle, which is a problem because I really want to ride a Can-Am Spyder," Brees says in the company's commercial. "Luckily, I found a loophole: I'm going to retire."

Saints sign four after rookie minicamp tryouts | ProFootballTalk
The Saints signed four players who were in their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, including a former Mr. Irrelevant. The Saints signed former Bears outside linebacker Cheta Ozougwu (the final pick of the 2011 Draft by the Texans), wide receiver Steve Hull, running back Derrick Strozier and off...

Sean Payton-Brandin Cooks pairing beyond exciting - ESPN
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More than 2,000 votes cast in poll

Photos from Saints Hall of Fame golf tournament
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New Orleans Saints Do Something So Nice Even We Can't Make Fun Of It | Kissing Suzy Kolber

Saints sign top pick Cooks to 4-year deal - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
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New Orleans Saints sign paralyzed former Tulane player Devon Walker to contract - ESPN
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Jean-Baptiste signs deal, starts strong - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. – The first thing that stood out about cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste on the practice field during the New Orleans Saints’

Host with the most: NOLA's Super Bowl bid - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
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Brees hangs out with McConaughey and Pitt in NOLA

Brad Pitt Tosses A Beer To Matthew McConaughey Upon Realizing They Are Neighbors
No ridiculously good-looking famous actor to see here, folks. JK...

Drew Brees chilled with Matthew McConaughey and Brad Pitt this weekend | Blog of New Orleans | Gambit - New Orleans News and Entertainment
Via Buzzfeed we are giving this incredible series of photos showing quarterback Drew Brees hanging out with True Detective star Matthew McConaughey. Oh and Brad Pitt — who just happens to live across the street — tossed them what appears to be a can of NOLA Hopitoulas from his friggin' balcony because he's cool like that.

Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey Toss Beer, Chat On New Orleans Balconies
McConaughey was in town with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees to film a segment for "The Amazing Race," while Pitt and family own their home in the Crescent City.

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NFL News

NFL says Robert Mathis violated "crystal clear" policy | ProFootballTalk
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Robert Mathis’s agent accuses the NFL of misleading the public | ProFootballTalk
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NFL needs to tread lightly on playoff expansion | ProFootballTalk
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DirecTV purchase could hinge on NFL Sunday Ticket renewal | ProFootballTalk
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DirecTV sale won’t expand availability of NFL Sunday Ticket | ProFootballTalk
With AT&T buying DirecTV for the tidy sum of $48.5 billion, NFL fans have become fascinated with the prospect of getting access to NFL Sunday Ticket without having to buy a satellite dish. Fascination is about as far as it will go.