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Saints News, 7/7/14: Saints Begin Move To West Virginia For Training Camp

In April, The Greenbrier began construction on three fields (two grass, one FieldTurf) and an adjoining 55,000 square-foot building that will house the team's meeting rooms, locker rooms, coaches' offices, training rooms, medical facilities, dining room and weight room. The Greenbrier had been actively pursuing the Washington Redskins' training camp for years. But when Saints coach Sean Payton caddied for PGA Tour pro and friend Ryan Palmer in last year's Greenbrier Classic, the wheels were instead set in motion for another team.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The turf field is halfway done for the 2014 <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@saints</a> training camp at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheGreenbrier?src=hash">#TheGreenbrier</a>! RT if you&#39;ll be joining us! <a href="http://t.co/cYOo1eVY8x">pic.twitter.com/cYOo1eVY8x</a></p>&mdash; The Greenbrier (@The_Greenbrier) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Greenbrier/statuses/486200318779490304">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Judge Brody has approved the motion for preliminary approval of the settlement in the concussion case. Big step for the NFL and players.</p>&mdash; Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/486243152441778176">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That workout with <a href="https://twitter.com/Realrclark25">@Realrclark25</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BossWard43">@BossWard43</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BMeriweather31">@BMeriweather31</a> was a beast!!!</p>&mdash; rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/486232169941966848">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Watching Stephen A. Smith Preach on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JoshGordon?src=hash">#JoshGordon</a> Is Priceless....</p>&mdash; SACKMAN (@JuniorG93) <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93/statuses/486210239172456448">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tony Gonzalez weighs in on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Graham: &#39;Discrimination&#39; against tight ends when it comes to their contracts <a href="http://t.co/yQjIvyq3Os">http://t.co/yQjIvyq3Os</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/486209157226168320">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Today&#39;s Best of <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> interview from last season: <a href="https://twitter.com/WendellPierce">@WendellPierce</a> <a href="http://t.co/DEGqmcpYK7">http://t.co/DEGqmcpYK7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/UjJNYrNtLS">pic.twitter.com/UjJNYrNtLS</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/486203612461150209">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kristian: Saints hold the leverage over Graham <a href="http://t.co/ySRQEGHWl6">http://t.co/ySRQEGHWl6</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/statuses/486185104507944960">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>9 Years in and still going strong! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OKE?src=hash">#OKE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeartAndHustle?src=hash">#HeartAndHustle</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LionBlood?src=hash">#LionBlood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/selfdiscipline">@selfdiscipline</a> <a href="http://t.co/hGHKCRke9b">http://t.co/hGHKCRke9b</a></p>&mdash; Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReggieBush/statuses/486182656917635072">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Is Jonah Hill on espn right now discussing Lebron?</p>&mdash; Sean Orleans (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/statuses/486179104434442240">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ESPN, maybe you should just have a crawl going that says, &quot;We assure you, this guy is NOT Jonah Hill, so stop asking.&quot; Just saying.</p>&mdash; Sean Orleans (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/statuses/486180250586722304">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Watching <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamGleason">@TeamGleason</a> in &quot;A Football Life&quot; for last jolt of inspiration before race. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoWhiteFlags?src=hash">#NoWhiteFlags</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GleasonIronman?src=hash">#GleasonIronman</a> <a href="http://t.co/cbWr8VAGGl">pic.twitter.com/cbWr8VAGGl</a></p>&mdash; GleasonIronman (@GleasonIronman) <a href="https://twitter.com/GleasonIronman/statuses/483021224147030016">June 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/Saintsations">@Saintsations</a> for sending my Jr Saintsations signed posters and cards. They can&#39;t wait to dance this season! <a href="http://t.co/5yr5aZtUTP">pic.twitter.com/5yr5aZtUTP</a></p>&mdash; Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/486147076749684736">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saintsation spotlight: Bailey (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/48zHVq1uUM">http://t.co/48zHVq1uUM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/cB9EUi39oo">pic.twitter.com/cB9EUi39oo</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/486134972244168705">July 7, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

New Orleans Saints move training camp to The Greenbrier
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Saints begin move to West Virginia for training camp | ProFootballTalk
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Thomas Morstead To Support Kidd’s Kids Fundraiser
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Drew Brees wants Jimmy Graham New Orleans Saints deal resolved - ESPN
Drew Brees told ESPN he wants the Jimmy Graham situation to be resolved so he has time on the field with his star tight end before the New Orleans Saints' season opens.

Tony Gonzalez: 'Discrimination' against TEs - ESPN
You won’t find a much better perspective -- or stronger commentary -- on Jimmy Graham's contract negotiations with the New Orleans Saints than

New Orleans Saints' top play: Steve Gleason's blocked punt - ESPN
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New Orleans Saints rankings: No. 10 LB Curtis Lofton - ESPN
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Talks between Saints and Jimmy Graham to continue this week | ProFootballTalk
With last week's grievance falling in their favor, the Saints have the upper hand in their negotiations with tight end Jimmy Graham. We should find out this week how heavily they want to wield that hand.

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NFL News

Could self-serve beer stations become next big thing at sporting events? | NOLA.com
Beer station made debut at Minnesota Twins' stadium over weekend

The holdout handbook: Exploring key issues for players, teams - NFL.com
What do Vernon Davis and Justin Houston have in common? Desire for a new contract. What's at stake for both stars? Albert Breer talks to agents and executives to get both sides of the story.

Monday marks 25th anniversary of action-packed 1989 supplemental draft | ProFootballTalk
There has never been an NFL supplemental draft like the one held 25 years ago Monday. Three players — Miami (Fla.) quarterback Steve Walsh, Washington State quarterback Timm Rosenbach and Alabama running back Bobby Humphrey — were selected with first-round picks.

Ben Hamilton: Concussion settlement objection is no cash grab | ProFootballTalk
Former Broncos offensive lineman Ben Hamilton is one of seven former players who are objecting to the proposed settlement of the concussion lawsuit against the NFL. But he says its not about the money.

Is the NFL thinking about a multi-city Draft? | ProFootballTalk
If the NFL has bad news, it comes out the day before a (preferably) long weekend. If the NFL has news it isn't quite sure about, it tends to come out a little at a time.

Preseason Power Rankings No. 32: Oakland Raiders | ProFootballTalk
In the best-case scenario, the 2014 Raiders prove engineered to win now. In the worst-case scenario, they are a collection of yesterday’s news. The Raiders shook up their roster in free agency, signing at least a half-dozen players who figure as starters.

Preseason Power Rankings No. 31: Miami Dolphins | ProFootballTalk
For most of the offseason, it looked like the Dolphins were on the way to better days. They signed Branden Albert and drafted Ja’Wuan James to shore up their sickly tackle position and hired offensive coordinator Bill Lazor in an attempt to ratchet up the production in quarterback Ryan Tannehil...

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Video

VIDEO: Inside The Greenbrier: Culinary challenge
Another one of our videos taking you inside The Greenbrier, where the New Orleans Saints will hold the first three weeks of their training camp.