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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Surprisingly the scouts don't tell the Social Media team :) <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23StayTuned&src=hash">#StayTuned</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/_TroyJr">@_TroyJr</a> who are our top prospects in this draft :)?</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/464412836697866240">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>PHOTOS: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> 1st round picks under Sean Payton: <a href="http://t.co/aNe7vlThDX">http://t.co/aNe7vlThDX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsDraft&src=hash">#SaintsDraft</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TBT&src=hash">#TBT</a> <a href="http://t.co/OO8z9mg6kW">pic.twitter.com/OO8z9mg6kW</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/464464316675411969">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The NFL draft may be the most over hyped sports event there is but need something to keep 24/7 sports media busy. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23waitandseeitonthefield&src=hash">#waitandseeitonthefield</a></p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/464476428575051776">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sources: If the Saints can't land Football in the 1st, they're going with Janeane Garofalo in the 2nd. I'd be fine with that. VALUE!</p>— Grandmaester Warg (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/464484191758192640">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Looks clean! RT <a href="https://twitter.com/DjayDesign1">@DjayDesign1</a>: So who’s trying to grab that <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16">@LanceMoore16</a> jersey for my bday?! <a href="http://t.co/ea0mYfXqF9">pic.twitter.com/ea0mYfXqF9</a></p>— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/464483601426685952">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/MadsonOfAmerica">@MadsonOfAmerica</a> for the new shades! <a href="https://twitter.com/JwPalms">@JwPalms</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23classico&src=hash">#classico</a> <a href="http://t.co/QskVNui7qz">pic.twitter.com/QskVNui7qz</a></p>— Brian de la Puente (@BriandelaPuente) <a href="https://twitter.com/BriandelaPuente/statuses/464482588053475328">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As a fan think about how many players you get over excited about because the media told you to! Just be patient and watch it on the field</p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/464481449815449600">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thankyou <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthwestAir">@SouthwestAir</a> for giving Maxwell his wings <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FirstFlight&src=hash">#FirstFlight</a> <a href="http://t.co/r7VFIXuTmp">pic.twitter.com/r7VFIXuTmp</a></p>— Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/464479777836249089">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/ZacEfron">@ZacEfron</a> - thanks for the shout out on <a href="https://twitter.com/FallonTonight">@FallonTonight</a> last night! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="https://t.co/8WikVl7K3p">https://t.co/8WikVl7K3p</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/464476161566060544">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just take him? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23clapyell&src=hash">#clapyell</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/Boat_Lawyer">@Boat_Lawyer</a>: I really hope Manziel falls to #27 just to what Loomis could do with that leverage.</p>— Grandmaester Warg (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/464462450373701632">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Me n my bro <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94">@camjordan94</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TBT&src=hash">#TBT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DraftDay&src=hash">#DraftDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OhhhKillEm&src=hash">#OhhhKillEm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23DemBoysFresh&src=hash">#DemBoysFresh</a> <a href="http://t.co/CPWodaBt3o">pic.twitter.com/CPWodaBt3o</a></p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/464456977574531072">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I love when people point to a draft prospects's highlight video and talk about how good he is. No s**t! It's a f***ing highlight reel!!</p>— Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/statuses/464456470097321984">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Leftovers from Loomis press conference, including: Will <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> buck trend of drafting def. players with top pick? <a href="http://t.co/Jcx5jHXHrZ">http://t.co/Jcx5jHXHrZ</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/464450741793341440">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ESPN analyst: Johnny Manziel's the top player on Cowboys' draft board <a href="http://t.co/cC9Q77ymKQ">http://t.co/cC9Q77ymKQ</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/464433338372337664">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TBT&src=hash">#TBT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@DrewBrees</a> waiting to be picked in the 2001 <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> Draft <a href="http://t.co/scbVZwQjvN">http://t.co/scbVZwQjvN</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/SInow">@SInow</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsDraft&src=hash">#SaintsDraft</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/464425931944112130">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Change to draft format this year: each draft pick in attendance will have selected a walk-up song to be played when he is selected.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/464422572608598019">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Teams with some level of interest in trading BACK include OAK, TB, TENN, BALT, MIA, NE (surprise, surprise).</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/464417304475095040">May 8, 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> Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanPayton">@SeanPayton</a> sat down with <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@blackbluereport</a> gang for an insightful interview Wednesday. Listen here: <a href="http://t.co/SwcMUSsXJl">http://t.co/SwcMUSsXJl</a></p>— DougTatum (@DougTatum) <a href="https://twitter.com/DougTatum/statuses/464416363562278912">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Great operations meeting yesterday w our <a href="https://twitter.com/jimmyjohns">@JimmyJohns</a> GMs, and who showed up to share love and wisdom...Jimmy himself! <a href="http://t.co/t7jNfqgyzJ">pic.twitter.com/t7jNfqgyzJ</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/464389736887373825">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Good luck to all the Men who entered the draft and those that have the honor to even have a chance to be drafted... <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23goodluckmydudes&src=hash">#goodluckmydudes</a></p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/464386013595729920">May 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Will New Orleans Saints buck defensive trend in NFL draft? - ESPN
For the past six years in a row, the Saints' top pick has been a defensive player. Loomis said that's not exactly a coincidence, since the Saints had more needs on defense during most of those years. But those needs can change from year to year.
Saints’ 1st pick may be on offense for first time since 2007 | wwltv.com New Orleans
The Saints have shown interest in center Weston Richburg of Colorado State and Marcus Martin of USC, though both are projected to be second round picks.
Hebert, Garic discuss NFL draft day and what moves Saints could make | wwltv.com New Orleans
T-Bob Hebert and Kristian Garic from 3WL 1350 AM join Mike Hoss to break down draft day for the Saints and what they think the team should do with their pick Thursday.
Mock roundup: All over the map - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
ESPN NFL draft analysts Mel Kiper and Todd McShay turned in their final mock drafts this morning. Kiper went with a bit of a wild card , vaulting BYU
NFLPA lambasts New Orleans Saints-backed workers' comp bill | NOLA.com
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said legislation which was pushed by Saints owner Tom Benson, and which passed the Louisiana House of Representatives on Wednesday, "specifically targets professional athletes, to take away or limit their workers' compensation benefits."
NFL Draft percentages based on betting odds | NOLA.com
From RJ Bell of Pregame.com
Pierre Thomas or Sammy Knight? Ranking the best college free agents in Saints history | NOLA.com
Saints have long history of finding quality players from the undrafted free agent ranks
Mickey Loomis on New Orleans Saints trade philosophy - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints' NFL draft strategy over the past seven years has definitely been quality over quantity. In each of those dra
Loomis: Draft delay doesn't change much - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- If New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis had his choice, he would probably keep the draft in late April. But he said the e
Ranking Saints draft needs: No. 1 WR - 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: Marques Colston, s
Saints prediction: Trade up or take Verrett - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
I've made two predictions for the New Orleans Saints so far during the pre-draft process. And now that Round 1 is finally upon us, I'm sticking with b
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NFL News
Report: Texans are locked in on pick, not expecting trade | ProFootballTalk
With the clock creeping slowly toward the first pick in the draft, the Texans have reportedly made up their mind. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Texans are "locked in" on their player of choice, and "not expecting a trade.
A quick look at how the top 10 could unfold | ProFootballTalk
Between interviewing prospects and posting content and prepping for PFT Live and having lunch with Mrs. PFT, I've been trying to get a feel for how the top of the 2014 draft will unfold. Here's the best info we currently have for the first 10 picks. 1.
If Bills draft a WR, Stevie Johnson could be on the block | ProFootballTalk
The Bills have been rumored to be one of the teams looking to move up in the NFL Draft tonight. But if they do, one of their current stars might have a new address.
Dear NFL teams, beware trading up | ProFootballTalk
After covering the NFL on a daily basis for the last 13-plus years, I've noticed a few trends. When it comes to the draft, the biggest trend is that, no matter how much teams analyze it and how much the media tries to crack the code (or to create the perception there's a code to even crack), it's...
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Video
VIDEO: New Orleans Saints draft needs
Daniel Jeremiah reveals who the New Orleans Saints should target in the 2014 NFL Draft.