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Saints News, 6/26/14: No Decision Yet On Jimmy Graham Grievance

NFL system arbitrator Stephen Burbank took less than a week to issue his rulings in his first two cases involving the league. Not with the Jimmy Graham case, however. None of the parties involved in Graham’s grievance case over whether he should be classified a tight end or a wide receiver had any news Wednesday, a week after Graham’s hearing was conducted in a Metairie hotel, although NFLPA communications director Carl Francis said it shouldn’t be too much longer. I assume that Graham posing for SNF pictures today while in a Saints uniform is at least a good sign.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhoDat?src=hash">#WhoDat</a> Nation you&#39;ll have <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> repping the <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> again this season in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SNFopen?src=hash">#SNFopen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SNF?src=hash">#SNF</a> <a href="http://t.co/rD1wh5k0iy">pic.twitter.com/rD1wh5k0iy</a></p>&mdash; SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/statuses/482204933077233664">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>When <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> Stars collide: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham">@TheJimmyGraham</a> chats w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/DeMarcusWare">@DeMarcusWare</a> on set for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SNFopen?src=hash">#SNFopen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SNF?src=hash">#SNF</a> <a href="http://t.co/AYF3EqjRaY">pic.twitter.com/AYF3EqjRaY</a></p>&mdash; SNF on NBC (@SNFonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/statuses/482211099530371074">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/TeamGleason">@TeamGleason</a> announces &quot;Answer ALS&quot;: a collaborative initiative to raise funds for ALS research <a href="http://t.co/Dps5WgMoMH">pic.twitter.com/Dps5WgMoMH</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/482240823216463872">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The goal of &quot;Answer ALS&quot; is to raise $125 million annually over 5 years in an effort to end ALS in our lifetime</p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/482241012492808192">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>With USA advancing to the round of 16... I&#39;m on chill now Jus hangn facebook (literally) <a href="http://t.co/kdBYto25u2">http://t.co/kdBYto25u2</a></p>&mdash; cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/482239393055256576">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Awesome 1st day of Brees Passing Academy &amp; 7 on 7 Tourney at Disney Thanks 2 <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryFitzgerald">@LarryFitzgerald</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenSproles">@DarrenSproles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Revis24">@Revis24</a> <a href="http://t.co/0EyrVU1FGX">pic.twitter.com/0EyrVU1FGX</a></p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/482237984465354752">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>On to the next round!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/ussoccer">@ussoccer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCup?src=hash">#WorldCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USA?src=hash">#USA</a></p>&mdash; Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/482234225181990912">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Family time at training camp in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cleveland?src=hash">#Cleveland</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TBT?src=hash">#TBT</a> <a href="http://t.co/cdZcv10tWM">http://t.co/cdZcv10tWM</a></p>&mdash; Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/482229788199759872">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>USA defeated 1-0, still advances in World Cup <a href="http://t.co/gEw4CzSdLP">http://t.co/gEw4CzSdLP</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/482221283758047232">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Well done boys!! Keep fighting the fight <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash">#USMNT</a> on to Rd of 16 </p>&mdash; Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/statuses/482220643149033473">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rally Kid Drew had a blast today hanging out with NFL players like Rally Spokesman <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50">@CurtisLofton50</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RallyOn?src=hash">#RallyOn</a>! <a href="http://t.co/pmaD5kyqPG">pic.twitter.com/pmaD5kyqPG</a></p>&mdash; Rally Foundation (@RallyFoundation) <a href="https://twitter.com/RallyFoundation/statuses/482209664852295680">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Excited to be joining my <a href="https://twitter.com/CoxSportsTV">@CoxSportsTV</a> family again this year to give you an insider&#39;s view of our boys in Black and Gold</p>&mdash; deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26/statuses/482214238220341248">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So umm... Facebook verified ✔️ <a href="http://t.co/aXQH3w47wp">pic.twitter.com/aXQH3w47wp</a></p>&mdash; cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/482209344281276416">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ACC referee Brad Allen replaces Mike Carey as NFL referee <a href="http://t.co/Vj16vr1Yue">http://t.co/Vj16vr1Yue</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/482209064949018624">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Where Am I? <a href="http://t.co/pahDVCkmmO">pic.twitter.com/pahDVCkmmO</a></p>&mdash; SACKMAN (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/482206181985759232">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just interviewed <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a> at his passing academy. He says <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> have as good shot as any other team winning SB <a href="http://t.co/0MRuvRZqXs">pic.twitter.com/0MRuvRZqXs</a></p>&mdash; Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Edwerderespn/statuses/482130641224339456">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> lost twice in Seattle last year as offense struggled. <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a> tells me they&#39;ve focused on ways to play better on road, in noise.</p>&mdash; Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Edwerderespn/statuses/482159222025515008">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Darren Sproles calls receiver perception &quot;crazy&quot;: <a href="http://t.co/iZBDEHv5XI">http://t.co/iZBDEHv5XI</a></p>&mdash; NFL: AroundTheLeague (@NFL_ATL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL_ATL/statuses/482162310857781248">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you handle it.</p>&mdash; Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/482173407782387712">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Yikes! MT <a href="https://twitter.com/ussoccer">@ussoccer</a> Flooding in Recife. Teddy Goalsevelt guiding our car through the tough waters. <a href="http://t.co/HfrvZIROkO">pic.twitter.com/HfrvZIROkO</a></p>&mdash; Laura Buchtel (@Laura_Buchtel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Laura_Buchtel/statuses/482149909026455554">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@DrewBrees</a> Pregame Huddle for <a href="https://twitter.com/ussoccer">@USSoccer</a> (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/ZgAY1Prgw1">http://t.co/ZgAY1Prgw1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsDoThis?src=hash">#LetsDoThis</a> <a href="http://t.co/w2KmqMPKyv">pic.twitter.com/w2KmqMPKyv</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/482146440873914368">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Full interview with <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a> scheduled to be Sunday Conversation on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SportsCenter?src=hash">#SportsCenter</a>. Clips on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLInsiders?src=hash">#NFLInsiders</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLLive?src=hash">#NFLLive</a> <a href="http://t.co/nLlQWPg9n1">pic.twitter.com/nLlQWPg9n1</a></p>&mdash; Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Edwerderespn/statuses/482130929456934913">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>. <a href="https://twitter.com/billburr">@billburr</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RicFlairNatrBoy">@RicFlairNatrBoy</a> together last night! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/66Golf?src=hash">#66Golf</a> <a href="http://t.co/gUMM75rUf5">pic.twitter.com/gUMM75rUf5</a></p>&mdash; Mario Lemieux (@MarioLemieuxFdn) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarioLemieuxFdn/statuses/482132165187342336">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Manaus was an awesome host city for <a href="https://twitter.com/FIFAWorldCup">@FIFAWorldCup</a>!! Next stop, Recife!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoUSA?src=hash">#GoUSA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FifaWorldCup?src=hash">#FifaWorldCup</a> <a href="http://t.co/Q9gEawvhkS">pic.twitter.com/Q9gEawvhkS</a></p>&mdash; Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/482073074142310401">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

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The New Orleans Saints have a number of heated positional battles that will be taking place at training camp. Today, we highlight the kickers.

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NFL News

Brad Allen replaces Mike Carey as NFL referee | ProFootballTalk
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Julio Jones: Falcons have best receiver duo in football | ProFootballTalk
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A’s claim they have a new lease, which could mean Raiders will have a new town | ProFootballTalk
The travesty apparently will continue. That's the word Raiders owner Mark Davis has applied to the lingering reality that his team plays many of its games with a giant dirt baseball infield superimposed on what otherwise would be green grass made extra lush by the top-quality fertilizer flowing f...

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The Washington Redskins aren't the only NFL team whose name bothers some Native Americans. The Kansas City Chiefs should also change their name to avoid giving offense, according to Amanda Blackhorse, the lead plaintiff in the case that the U.S.

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The 49ers are preparing to move into a gleaming new stadium. But some legends are planning one final game at the old one. Via Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and many other stars are scheduled to play in the upcoming Legends of Candlestick flag football game.

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Video

VIDEO: Drew Brees Pregame Huddle for U.S. Soccer
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