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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett">@MikeTriplett</a> Here's my interview with Cooks' coach, who compared him to someone Saints fans know well, Steve Smith: <a href="http://t.co/IZsfgot1WR">http://t.co/IZsfgot1WR</a></p>— Zoltán Buday (@zoltan_buday) <a href="https://twitter.com/zoltan_buday/statuses/463763736076242944">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> truly want to move up, would roughly cost 3rd-rounder to get to 21. ... So I paid 3rd + 6th to get to 19.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/463751536334876672">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>For our <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFLNationMock&src=hash">#NFLNationMock</a> trade, <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesWalkerNFL">@JamesWalkerNFL</a> and I looked at recent comps to come up with price tag. (NE moving up in '12 and SF last year)</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/463751202145329152">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Started talking with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Dolphins&src=hash">#Dolphins</a> reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesWalkerNFL">@JamesWalkerNFL</a> in advance. Worked out plan if Beckham or Cooks was still there and his guys werent.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/463750156794339328">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I got aggressive on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> behalf in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFLNationmock&src=hash">#NFLNationmock</a>. Moved up to No. 19 to select WR Brandin Cooks: <a href="http://t.co/oSr8oxXoR4">http://t.co/oSr8oxXoR4</a>.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/463749915987165185">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>please explain why the chargers logo looks like your haircut <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AskCommish&src=hash">#AskCommish</a> <a href="http://t.co/XewuYbBDO7">pic.twitter.com/XewuYbBDO7</a></p>— Lindsey (@Lahlahlindsey) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lahlahlindsey/statuses/463742416554835968">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Welcome to the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23teamadidas&src=hash">#teamadidas</a> family <a href="https://twitter.com/elguapo">@elguapo</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/sammywatkins">@sammywatkins</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%233stripelife&src=hash">#3stripelife</a></p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/statuses/463765145890877440">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Y'all come and turn up with me and my teammates for my 24th birthday this Friday May 9th @ Club Prive.… <a href="http://t.co/jlPg0e9Fo4">http://t.co/jlPg0e9Fo4</a></p>— Corey White (@CoreyWhiteJr3) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoreyWhiteJr3/statuses/463764620105089025">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle">@scottshanle</a> A first round pick who was a kicker. Haha!</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/463759958216294400">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Why in the hell would the warriors fire Marc Jackson????</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/463759298552557568">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Monday,May 12 at <a href="https://twitter.com/MixedUpBurgers">@MixedUpBurgers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Kaufmann">@T_Kaufmann</a> and former Dallas Cowboys <a href="https://twitter.com/CoryProcter">@CoryProcter</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle">@scottshanle</a> will host the post <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFLDraft&src=hash">#NFLDraft</a> show</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/463754895141904384">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pescetarian Diet Day 6: It has been an interesting journey so far. I am definitely surprised by the amount of... <a href="http://t.co/1leI9MNMfJ">http://t.co/1leI9MNMfJ</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/463753185694203904">May 6, 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> draft prospect Teddy Bridgewater gave his cancer-surviving mom a pink Cadillac Escalade: <a href="http://t.co/3o1PTOUW1O">http://t.co/3o1PTOUW1O</a> <a href="http://t.co/nRrUv1isOV">pic.twitter.com/nRrUv1isOV</a></p>— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports/statuses/463751397046231040">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will induct <a href="https://twitter.com/DBrooks55">@DBrooks55</a> into the Ring of Honor and retire his No. 55 on 9/14 vs St Louis. <a href="http://t.co/4etLHOhjU8">pic.twitter.com/4etLHOhjU8</a></p>— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL/statuses/463733552396247040">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Never worry about those talking behind your back... It just means you're ahead of them..</p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/463737307128795136">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/nflcommish">@nflcommish</a> Does Jane ever talk about me? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23AskCommish&src=hash">#AskCommish</a></p>— Grandmaester Warg (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/463733004649902081">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Joe Vitt said 1st! "<a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL">@ESPNNFL</a>: "Some people born on 3rd base & go through life thinking they hit a triple." - Barry Switzer" cc: <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle">@scottshanle</a></p>— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/statuses/463687798940520448">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>1970 top pick in NFL Draft Terry Bradshaw in Pittsburgh w/ dad William & Coach Chuck Noll (center). <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ProFootballHOF&src=hash">#ProFootballHOF</a> <a href="http://t.co/6KR8r5JnJ4">pic.twitter.com/6KR8r5JnJ4</a></p>— Greg Aiello (@gregaiello) <a href="https://twitter.com/gregaiello/statuses/463421659677229058">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Roger Goodell sees no need to talk to owners about Donald Sterling <a href="http://t.co/pzCCs2Vj7Q">http://t.co/pzCCs2Vj7Q</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/463778768394653697">May 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Mock review: Why I see Saints trading up - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
All 32 of ESPN’s team reporters got together Tuesday for our NFL Nation mock draft, where we took our best stabs at what our teams will do on Thursday night. I decided to get aggressive on behalf of the New Orleans Saints, trading up eight spots to snag Oregon State receiver Brandin Cooks.
NFC South Draft: What do the Bucs, Falcons, Panthers and Saints need? | wwltv.com New Orleans
Signing Jairus Byrd transformed the Saints’ secondary. Now, they can focus on strengthening other parts of the defense.
New Orleans Saints' draft booms | No. 2 all-time | NOLA.com
Willie Roaf and Rickey Jackson stand next to each other as best picks in Saints history.
New Orleans Saints' draft busts | No. 2 all-time | NOLA.com
2003 first-round pick Johnathan Sullivan seems like the consensus.
Receiver and lineman top offensive draft projections for New Orleans Saints | Black and Gold Today | NOLA.com
Airs daily during football season
Vargas calls the shots: With their 7 picks, Saints should take these players | Black and Gold
Under my orders, the team will first take two players to strengthen the defense: Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier and Lindenwood cornerback Pierre Desir. Then, the remaining five may boost the offense over both the short- and long-term futures: Alabama wide receiver Kevin Norwood, Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray, Florida State center Bryan Stork, Purdue tackle Kevin Pamphile and Tulane wide receiver Ryan Grant.
10 prospects Saints could target in later rounds of 2014 draft | The Saints Nation
New Orleans Saints draft history: 2011 draft
Taking a look back at the 2011 draft
New Orleans Saints 2014 draft projections | CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste could be the pick in the second round | NOLA.com
Baptiste is a former wide receiver and a long, rangy corner who could learn under Champ Bailey and be a potential fit next to Keenan Lewis in the future.
Atlanta Falcons trade for top pick as New Orleans Saints take Oregon St. WR Brandin Cooks at No. 27 | Katherine Terrell's final 2014 NFL mock draft | NOLA.com
Draft starts Thursday
Ranking Saints draft needs: No. 4 OLB - 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: Junior Galette, si
Ranking Saints draft needs: No. 3 C/G - 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: G Jahri Evans, sign
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NFL News
Alabama hoping for a sixth straight draft with a Top 10 pick | ProFootballTalk
Pretty soon, Saban will have sent enough Alabama players to the NFL to assemble a full NFL team. A team that would probably be better than the real NFL team that Saban coached in Miami.
Aldon Smith: Eventually you will overcome your immediate problems | ProFootballTalk
Before Monday night, 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith's last tweet was sent on April 13. That was the same day that Smith was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport and it was the last time we heard anything from Smith publicly. The silent treatment has come to an end.
Jerry Jones: Quarterback is the strength of our team | ProFootballTalk
The Cowboys' first-string quarterback, Tony Romo, is rehabbing from back surgery, and their second-string quarterback, Kyle Orton, has skipped all of the team's offseason work. But Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says that the quarterback position is the strongest position on the roster.
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Video
VIDEO: Sammy Watkins: First Draft
Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins appears in the top 10 in nearly every mock draft, but why is the former Tigers wide receiver receiving high praise? Get an inside look at Watkins' path to the draft.
VIDEO: Odell Beckham Jr. - First Draft
LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. shares one of his first football moments and also discusses the current NFL wide receivers that he looks up to the most.
VIDEO: First Draft: Kelvin Benjamin
Find out what makes Florida State wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin one of the most explosive playmakers in the 2014 NFL Draft.
VIDEO: First Draft: Lamarcus Joyner
Florida State defensive back Lamarcus Joyner discusses the physicality that he brings to the field and also his purpose in life outside of football.
VIDEO: First Draft: Dee Ford
Former Auburn defensive end Dee Ford discusses which pass-rushing legends he models his game after and explains why he doesn't think he will cry when he gets drafted.