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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>At Jimmy Graham grievance hearing, Butch Davis testified that Bucs drafted S Mark Barron specifically to stop Graham <a href="http://t.co/lr0o4X3bPL">http://t.co/lr0o4X3bPL</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/486533032439214080">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Buccaneers?src=hash">#Buccaneers</a> assistant Butch Davis: Barron was drafted because of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a>' Graham, per <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk">@ProFootballTalk</a> <a href="http://t.co/SoRKwmn8Qm">http://t.co/SoRKwmn8Qm</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/486596576140222464">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Let them know <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> fans RT <a href="https://twitter.com/EAMaddenNFL">@EAMaddenNFL</a> Which team will have the most dangerous pass-rushing duo in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Madden15?src=hash">#Madden15</a>?</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/486603402126700544">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Who y'all got in the Brazil vs Germany game? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCup?src=hash">#WorldCup</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/statuses/486593272736149504">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Too close to call so far on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> top play voting. All three plays within 6 percentage points <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLMostMemorable?src=hash">#NFLMostMemorable</a> <a href="http://t.co/Ul4uRCWCBs">http://t.co/Ul4uRCWCBs</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/486584709619544065">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Can't wait for this Germany vs Brazil match!! I'm locked in like </p>— Terron Armstead (@T_Armstead72) <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Armstead72/statuses/486569780007022592">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Headed to go get this work in!!!</p>— Terron Armstead (@T_Armstead72) <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Armstead72/statuses/486567045392130049">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>You shut your whore mouth, <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsForecast">@SaintsForecast</a>! The Who were awesome. (cc <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleypw">@bradleypw</a> ) Also, Ambush was a lucky break. Shouldn't have worked.</p>— Grandmaester Warg (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/486566368029192192">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Respect yourself to the standard you want to be respected</p>— Terron Armstead (@T_Armstead72) <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Armstead72/statuses/486564892942422016">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Today's Best of <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> interview: Joe Vitt during the NFL Draft (AUDIO) <a href="http://t.co/5QmQDZ0kuX">http://t.co/5QmQDZ0kuX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/ODXcHeHMEq">pic.twitter.com/ODXcHeHMEq</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/486540699538427904">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Drew Brees MVP odds: 11/2 via <a href="https://twitter.com/BovadaLV">@BovadaLV</a>. Second behind Peyton Manning at 3/1.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/486523931965542401">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Please tell me it's called the Boeing Donkadonk RT <a href="https://twitter.com/verge">@verge</a>: The world's largest aircraft will blow you away <a href="http://t.co/2hp26Uc8he">pic.twitter.com/2hp26Uc8he</a></p>— Grandmaester Warg (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/486512397826273282">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Well I'm gonna go about my daily activities now. This one is done! 5-0 in 30 min! Germany a machine I swear <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FifaWorldCup?src=hash">#FifaWorldCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrazilvsGermany?src=hash">#BrazilvsGermany</a></p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/statuses/486608588391985153">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Speechless... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrazilvsGermany?src=hash">#BrazilvsGermany</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldCup2014?src=hash">#WorldCup2014</a></p>— Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/statuses/486608379629285378">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I step away for 20 minutes and it's 5-0?!?!?!</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/486608568737882112">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisConnelly">@ChrisConnelly</a>: Mercy rule. Let's all get some pizza.</p>— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamGleason/statuses/486609022108573696">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BREAKING: World Cup Announcer One German Goal Away From Comparing Match To Holocaust</p>— Onion Sports Network (@OnionSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/OnionSports/statuses/486610702434828289">July 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Davis: Bucs drafted Barron specifically because of Graham | ProFootballTalk
The testimony ultimately was turned against Davis on cross examination by the NFL’s lawyers, when Davis was forced to admit that the Buccaneers didn’t draft a cornerback to cover Graham — and that the Bucs never would have drafted a safety to cover Lions receiver Calvin Johnson.
Saints training camp preview: three offensive players to watch | wwltv.com New Orleans
The New Orleans Saints have surrounded quarterback Drew Brees with a plethora weapons in recent years.
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25 reasons to get excited for 2014 Saints training camp: No. 18 Thomas Morstead
NewOrleansSaints.com will showcase one reason a day to get excited about the start of the 2014 New Orleans Saints Training Camp presented by Verizon. Today, No. 18 Thomas Morstead
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Bengals have been improving every season
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What national media are saying
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I'm ranking the top 20 New Orleans Saints players leading up to training camp. It's based on their current value -- meaning both past accomplishments
New Orleans Saints top plays: Ambush onside kick in Super Bowl - ESPN
This is one of three nominations for the most memorable play in New Orleans Saints history. The others are Steve Gleason’s blocked punt on the n
Vargas: Saints receivers catch big crowd for charity | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
With tidbits concerning Jimmy Graham’s ongoing contract dispute with the Saints flying around incessantly, and preseason training camp less…
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NFL News
Preseason Power Rankings No. 29: Jacksonville Jaguars | ProFootballTalk
Unlike in recent years, there’s at least reason for hope with the Jaguars in the preseason. They might be hanging around the bottom of the PFT Preseason Power Rankings, but the arrow is clearly pointing up for them after years of floundering about.
Preseason Power Rankings No. 30: Tennessee Titans | ProFootballTalk
The Titans have been decidedly solid yet uninteresting the last several years, floundering between six and nine wins for each of the last five. They responded by firing the solid coach, and perhaps the most interesting player in franchise history.
Judge Brody gives preliminary approval to concussion settlement | ProFootballTalk
The NFL and the lawyers representing a class that now encompasses all retired players as of July 8, 2014 have gotten what they've wanted for a while. Judge Anita Brody has given preliminary approval to the settlement.
Brown says 1964 title ring was stolen from him | ProFootballTalk
The auction for Jim Brown's 1964 NFL title ring has generated a little buzz. Not all of it would be regarded as positive. Via Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Brown claims that the ring being offered for sale is hot.