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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A healthy <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFL&src=hash">#NFL</a> locker room is the key to on field success. It's the same way in life. Read my new blog: Cancer Free <a href="http://t.co/AYF62abZOJ">http://t.co/AYF62abZOJ</a></p>— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/478621466733191168">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Why NFL teams don't pay RBs: Per <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF">@PFF</a>, Khiry Robinson forced more missed tackles on 76 regular-season snaps than Ray Rice did on 730.</p>— Chris Wesseling (@ChrisWesseling) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisWesseling/statuses/478590828567609344">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RIP Tony Gwynn...Sad</p>— jairus byrd (@jairusbyrd) <a href="https://twitter.com/jairusbyrd/statuses/478587054196928513">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gwynn had cancer and suspected (or more than suspected) that it was caused by chewing tobacco: <a href="http://t.co/NKKab288Bk">http://t.co/NKKab288Bk</a></p>— Big League Stew (@bigleaguestew) <a href="https://twitter.com/bigleaguestew/statuses/478560621357584386">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Aaron Hernandez/Odin Lloyd trial is set to begin Oct. 6 in Fall River, MA. The night prior, the Patriots will host the Bengals on SNF.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/478584303031316480">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Good luck Cleveland! Johnny Manziel Clowns with Money Stack, Can't Hear You over All This Paper <a href="http://t.co/JrPp3KsSDi">http://t.co/JrPp3KsSDi</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/BleacherReport">@bleacherreport</a></p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/478581953273147392">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ten teams and counting calling about Brandon Flowers <a href="http://t.co/uB9PwIIYSc">http://t.co/uB9PwIIYSc</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/478574201956483072">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pierre Thomas thought <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> would release or trade him this year. He's glad he was wrong: <a href="http://t.co/q1KVEmfKeW">http://t.co/q1KVEmfKeW</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/478572584598925313">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>CBA system arbitrator Stephen Burbank will hear the Jimmy Graham grievance. The Penn law professor has heard several key <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> cases ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/478549758488092672">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Burbank also ruled in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> QB Drew Brees' favor on franchise grievance in 2012 (saying he was a 2nd-time franchise player) ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/478550010762887168">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>And Burbank ruled in NFL's favor, saying Goodell had authority to impose bounty sanctions against <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> in 2012.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/478550258017116160">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Here is Aaron Hernandez in court as his attorneys argue to have the Odin Lloyd murder charge dropped <a href="http://t.co/y5cEtOaIaC">pic.twitter.com/y5cEtOaIaC</a></p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/478528980405211137">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>How much will NFL's TV deals change after 2022, when the current broadcast contracts expire? <a href="http://t.co/mgLTItnx6I">http://t.co/mgLTItnx6I</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/478508663355613184">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54">@wherring54</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51">@JonVilma51</a> Make sure you watch your step bro! Lol! <a href="http://t.co/L7h6dE8AvG">pic.twitter.com/L7h6dE8AvG</a></p>— Will Herring (@wherring54) <a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54/statuses/478379882104111104">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54">@wherring54</a> Lmao I just wanted 7 games like last year.</p>— Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/478386178266116096">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I'm beat but can't sleep when this funny shit is on!! Lol <a href="http://t.co/iy4tMXg1Sc">http://t.co/iy4tMXg1Sc</a></p>— Jeremy Shockey (@JeremyShockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyShockey/statuses/478385553541705728">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Have to be honest the Spurs just wanted it more its like no matter what they shot it went in had to be the highest shot percentage in finals</p>— Travaris Cadet (@TravarisCadet39) <a href="https://twitter.com/TravarisCadet39/statuses/478382131396501504">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"<a href="https://twitter.com/AUKB18">@AUKB18</a>: Team photo of the Heat hahahahhahaha <a href="http://t.co/0mFpBp9UvH">pic.twitter.com/0mFpBp9UvH</a>"" Man that's harsh! Funny, but harsh.</p>— Will Herring (@wherring54) <a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54/statuses/478376104919461889">June 16, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
All NFL teams may be using head impact sensors by 2015 | wwltv.com New Orleans
Kevin Guskiewicz, a University of North Carolina researcher who's a member of league and union safety committees, told USA TODAY Sports two companies are "fine-tuning" their head accelerometer devices based on researchers' feedback in anticipation of wider deployment this fall, with expansion to all 32 teams possible as soon as 2015.
Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints should strike deal now - ESPN
It’s probably fair to paint Jimmy Graham as the underdog in his long-awaited grievance hearing, which is scheduled to begin Tuesday. However, I
Jimmy Graham's grievance hearing caps final week of New Orleans Saints' OTAs | NOLA.com
Burbank has ruled against the Saints twice before. In 2012 he agreed that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had the authority to impose discipline on Saints players for their role in the Saints' alleged bounty program, and also ruled in favor of Drew Brees in his franchise tag designation grievance.
Brees should have many more receiving options in 2014 | wwltv.com New Orleans
Perhaps the raging argument of Jimmy Graham being considered a tight end or a wide receiver would have never started had New Orleans had more wide receivers playing like wide receivers last season.
Saints mailbag: Any weaknesses? - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Thanks for all of your New Orleans Saints questions on Twitter this week. Send ‘em my way anytime @MikeTriplett:
Still a New Orleans Saint: Pierre Thomas glad he was wrong - ESPN
"I didn't want to go and learn a new system. I was comfortable where I was at. The fans here have been nice to me. But you've always gotta think that it's a business. So no matter what, if I would've went somewhere else, I would've showed them what I was about, I would've showed everybody who I am, who is Pierre Thomas, if that would've came to that situation. But it didn't. I'm here with the Who Dat nation and with the Saints organization, and I'm happy."
New Orleans Saints Spotlight | Get to know wide receiver Charles Hawkins | NOLA.com
A brief Q&A with Saints WR Charles Hawkins
The Top 10 Most Valuable Saints In 2014 | The Saints Nation
Tylertown wins New Orleans Saints HSPD 7-on-7 Tournament
Nineteen high school teams competed in the Saints annual HSPD 7-on-7 Regional Tournament presented by the Louisiana National Guard
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NFL News
Attorney claims feds tried to lure Joe Montana into a sting | ProFootballTalk
Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana was known for his poise on the field. He should be now known for having keen judgment off the field. According to Philip Matier and Andrew Ross of the San Francisco Chronicle, the FBI used an undercover agent posing as a real estate investor to lure Montana ...
Andre Johnson is committed to his position, but would he retire for it? | ProFootballTalk
Veteran wideout Andre Johnson already has forfeited a $1 million roster bonus by not participating in the offseason program. It's a no-brainer that he'll risk another $70,000 in fines by not reporting for mandatory minicamp.
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Video
VIDEO: NFL HSPD 7-on-7 Regional Tournament
The New Orleans Saints on Saturday hosted an NFL HSPD 7-on-7 Regional Tournament. Tylertown, Miss., came away with the title.
VIDEO: Inside the Greenbrier: Louisiana connections
The Greenbrier, where the New Orleans Saints will hold part of their training camp this summer, has plenty of connections to Louisiana.