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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Masters of Shopping pulling your striiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiings, yeeeeeeeee-ah-heh: <a href="http://t.co/FZkoGGWcTL">pic.twitter.com/FZkoGGWcTL</a></p>— Andy (@bandersofarabia) <a href="https://twitter.com/bandersofarabia/statuses/463347485906198530">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Great landing spot for one of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> all-time greats MT <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeReiss">@MikeReiss</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates">@FieldYates</a>: Patriots are signing veteran DE Will Smith, per source.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/463385477555687424">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy for Will Smith that he'll play for a good team in Patriots. Best of luck to you <a href="https://twitter.com/iWillSmith">@iWillSmith</a></p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/463388005634691072">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Can confirm former <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> DE Will Smith has agree to term with New England, via league source.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/463389080047599616">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Felt good to put that work in this morning!!! Gotta get better!</p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/463392992288460801">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nobody's talking about it, but don't be surprised if the Saints trade 27 for Barkevious. Sources.</p>— Grandmaester Warg (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/463399176026730496">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy sweet 16 to my baby sis <a href="https://twitter.com/_Mia_Ingram">@_Mia_Ingram</a>!!! Love you sis,growing up on me fast!! Everyone go stop thru her page n show some love!!</p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/463395100408561664">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFL&src=hash">#NFL</a> legend Jim Brown rips the NCAA, calls the organization 'reprehensible' --> <a href="http://t.co/T0g76MuCLC">http://t.co/T0g76MuCLC</a></p>— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports/statuses/463379584285966336">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Main reason the draft is so deep this year is close to 100 juniors declared for the NFL Draft. Some good players will go undrafted <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFLDraft&src=hash">#NFLDraft</a></p>— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikejurecki/statuses/463376148932878336">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Teams around the league are calling possible undrafted free agents to let them know If they don't get drafted they would like to sign them.</p>— Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikejurecki/statuses/463376437970751489">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast is up! <a href="http://t.co/DkuQZB97kA">http://t.co/DkuQZB97kA</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/463372322615734272">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Finally got to get out on the field and actually play football! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23sameoldgame&src=hash">#sameoldgame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23eagles27&src=hash">#eagles27</a> <a href="http://t.co/i6lBda2VdN">pic.twitter.com/i6lBda2VdN</a></p>— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/463367976096653313">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>New <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> sign outside the facility today <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&src=hash">#WhoDat</a> <a href="http://t.co/qPkhTlcLql">pic.twitter.com/qPkhTlcLql</a></p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/463361686733213696">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Don't rule out Saints going with a tackle in round 1 if value isn't there at WR/CB/LB. I could see Morgan Moses being pick. Won't love it</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/463355409232044032">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lots of people saying draft is deep at WR and I agree, but it's even deeper at corner</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/463355567109857280">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>May the fifth be with you <a href="http://t.co/l8vUEhMWUs">pic.twitter.com/l8vUEhMWUs</a></p>— Mike Tunison (@xmasape) <a href="https://twitter.com/xmasape/statuses/463284593836060672">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a>’ 2014 regular season opener in Atlanta is road contest fans are most excited about <a href="http://t.co/gSF0kWbCka">http://t.co/gSF0kWbCka</a> <a href="http://t.co/6SMT5A8sFZ">pic.twitter.com/6SMT5A8sFZ</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/463310144592293888">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy cinco de mayo everybody!</p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/463264507528482816">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Leroy "Whistle Monsta" Mitchell to represent <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> at NFL Draft <a href="http://t.co/bU2TJ6M1zl">http://t.co/bU2TJ6M1zl</a> <a href="http://t.co/blDnVHftEz">pic.twitter.com/blDnVHftEz</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/463405998493802497">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just had a great lunch at Walk-Ons Bistreaux and Bar on Poydras. Can’t wait to try the new one in Towne Center Baton Rouge!</p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/463405119539650560">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Forecast: Saints should make bold move in draft to nab playmaking WR | wwltv.com New Orleans
So what are the Saints going to do Thursday night?
Only Mickey Loomis knows for sure but I hope they are going to be very aggressive and move to get one or two players.
Class of ’13 helps shape Saints offseason - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
They say it takes three years to properly rate a draft class. But it’s clear that the New Orleans Saints are already sold on many of last year&r
Ranking New Orleans Saints draft needs: No. 6 OT - ESPN
A position-by-position look at the New Orleans Saints' draft needs, ranked in order of importance from 1-12: Current depth chart: Zach Strief, signe
Ranking Saints draft needs: No. 5 ILB - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
A position-by-position look at the New Orleans Saints' draft needs, ranked in order of importance from 1-12: Current depth chart: Curtis Lofton, sig
Small-school players often have big-time impact with Saints | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
In an effort to find the next player or players who’ll help them win — now and in the future — the Saints, like most NFL teams, leave no st…
Saints’ 2014 regular season opener in Atlanta is road contest fans are most excited about
The New Orleans Saints will face the Atlanta Falcons in the Georgia Dome to open the 2014 regular season
Saints have history of finding hidden treasures | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
The Saints have found some key contributors in the unlikeliest places. Coach Sean Payton, General Manager Mickey Loomis and a scouting staf…
NFL draft history: A look at the players selected with the 27th pick
The Saints selected Robert Meachem at that spot in 2007
New Orleans Saints draft history: 2010 draft
Taking a look back at the 2010 draft
Tucked-away talent pool fresh waters for ’14 draft | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
INDIANAPOLIS — Zach Moore and Larry Webster found unconventional ways to reach NFL draft weekend. When Moore’s subpar high school grades sc…
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NFL News
New England Patriots agree with Will Smith - ESPN Boston
Smith was due $11.55 million in salary and bonuses in 2014, which contributed to the Saints' decision to release him. Terms of his deal with the Patriots were not announced.
Patriots signing veteran defensive end Will Smith | ProFootballTalk
The Patriots have made hay by taking on veterans, and they're giving it another shot with a productive pass-rusher. According to Mike Reiss and Field Yates of ESPNBoston.com, the Patriots are signing former Saints defensive end Will Smith.
Report: Tanard Jackson reinstated by NFL | ProFootballTalk
Safety Tanard Jackson hasn't played in an NFL game since the 2011 season, but he'll reportedly have a chance to resume his stalled career on Tuesday. Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports reports that the Redskins have been informed that Jackson will be reinstated from a suspension related to multiple vi...
Report: FBI was snooping around Joe Montana | ProFootballTalk
The recent FBI operation that generated indictments of numerous Bay Area professionals including an NFL agent also targeted, at one point, Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana.
Report: Johnny Manziel won’t fall past Browns at No. 4 | ProFootballTalk
Now things are starting to heat up. With the NFL Draft three days away, the quarterback intrigue that any draft needs is kicking in. Chris Mortensen of ESPN just reported that he expects the Browns to pick Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel at No. 4, if he's still there.
Roger Goodell: Chicago, Los Angeles in "very aggressive" pursuit of draft hosting duties | ProFootballTalk
Los Angeles doesn't have an NFL team, but they'd like to be the place that the NFL's future stars go to find out their teams. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told Rich Eisen of NFL Network that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has joined Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a "very aggressive" pursuit of...
Jameis Winston’s suspension ends (there was one?) | ProFootballTalk
Last week, Florida State took a firm stand with Jameis Winston, suspending him indefinitely from the team's baseball team after being caught shoplifting crab legs . . . or are you just happy to see me? (Yes, I've used that one a couple of times.