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Saints News, 9/1/14: It's Falcons Week!

Finally! The regular season starts this week.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It&#39;s Falcons week! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsATL?src=hash">#NOvsATL</a> <a href="http://t.co/HEJNDYybpz">http://t.co/HEJNDYybpz</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/506424218771152896">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jonathan Goodwin will now wear No. 55. Other <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> jersey number changes: <a href="http://t.co/Qms6X77VZv">http://t.co/Qms6X77VZv</a> <a href="http://t.co/RMs7vrQitr">pic.twitter.com/RMs7vrQitr</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/506494038774542336">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>My buddy <a href="https://twitter.com/alexmack55">@alexmack55</a> had 55 in Cle. So I opted for the dopest/ugliest alternative w/ 99. Also Rick Vaughn&#39;s number! <a href="https://twitter.com/WhoDatDad6">@WhoDatDad6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51">@JonVilma51</a></p>&mdash; Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/statuses/506542882774609920">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rams sign 10 to practice squad, none of them Michael Sam <a href="http://t.co/SA6iXsXfKv">http://t.co/SA6iXsXfKv</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/506540722070106112">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Richard Sherman on if the NFL rules emphasis affects him: &quot;Obviously not.&quot;</p>&mdash; Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) <a href="https://twitter.com/TyDunne/statuses/506531949918580736">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> go with a guard that began his career with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash">#Ravens</a> in 2012 and Ravens go with a G that began his career with Saints in 2012.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/506524436170690561">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/jgoody59">@jgoody59</a> Goody, your old friend <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55">@sfujita55</a> has a message for ya about your new jersey number <a href="https://t.co/bOhkCaQYZD">https://t.co/bOhkCaQYZD</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/506518977896407040">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>PHOTOS: Sean Payton at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsCamp?src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a>: <a href="http://t.co/mRtu2TxCyV">http://t.co/mRtu2TxCyV</a> <a href="http://t.co/7rBTmu5cwb">pic.twitter.com/7rBTmu5cwb</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/506512901318799360">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints full 10 player practice squad has been announced, and it includes Pierre Warren: <a href="http://t.co/zWptp5I9G9">http://t.co/zWptp5I9G9</a></p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/506489272623308800">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>They just keep getting bigger and bigger...11&#39;1 baby <a href="http://t.co/2Wr1LVtYla">http://t.co/2Wr1LVtYla</a></p>&mdash; Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/statuses/506484448376811520">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Finally, Real college football starts tonight...CANES baby!! Oh and we WILL beat fsu this year. Boom</p>&mdash; Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/506483152022691840">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>In addition to 7 names previously reported, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> signed S Pierre Warren, TE Nic Jacobs and G Antoine McClain to practice squad ...</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/506463917204185089">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>McClain the only one who wasn&#39;t in camp with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a>. Released by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash">#Bills</a>, he has also spent time with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raves?src=hash">#Raves</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raiders?src=hash">#Raiders</a> since 2012</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/506464534337294337">September 1, 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> sign 10 players to practice squad: <a href="http://t.co/LOr2HbAE3B">http://t.co/LOr2HbAE3B</a> <a href="http://t.co/xWFY3gnVrS">pic.twitter.com/xWFY3gnVrS</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/506459449137983488">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Good chance <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> stick Keenan Lewis (stud) on Julio while Roddy gets a lot of Patrick Robinson (sux) in Week 1. Im <a href="https://twitter.com/FanDuel">@FanDuel</a> ing Roddy.</p>&mdash; Evan Silva (@evansilva) <a href="https://twitter.com/evansilva/statuses/506444644377714688">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFL doesn&#39;t seem inclined to press tampering issue with Jerry Jones <a href="http://t.co/4K2ze1XQUn">http://t.co/4K2ze1XQUn</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/506447547557507073">September 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

NFL Week 1 odds: Saints open season as 2.5-point favorite at Falcons | NOLA.com
Does Vegas have it right?

Welcome to Atlanta Falcons Hate Week: Part One | New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints sign 10 players to practice squad
Mickey Loomis announced the moves Monday morning

New Orleans Saints fans vote Kenny Vaccaro as team's preseason defensive MVP
Kenny Vaccaro had seven tackles, two pass deflections, sack, interception and a forced fumble in the preseason

New Orleans Saints jersey number changes
Jonathan Goodwin is now No. 55

Is Saints Rookie CB Brian Dixon Fixing to Take P-Rob's Job?
Who Dat Dish Staff Writer Barry Hirstius looks at the sudden emergence of Saints rookie CB Brian Dixon

Ravens Add Marcel Jones To Practice Squad
The Ravens signed finished setting their practice squad by signing Saints offensive lineman Marcel Jones.

How the New Orleans Saints built their 53-man roster | NOLA.com
Saints have 12 undrafted rookie free agents on the roster

New Orleans Saints 2014 Player Ranks: No. 6, Keenan Lewis
John Hendrix helps bring you closer to Week One against Atlanta by providing a list of his New Orleans Saints 2014 Player Ranks. No. 6, Keenan Lewis

New Orleans Saints players on Twitter
New Orleans Saints players on Twitter as of Saturday, August 30, 2014

New Orleans Saints cut-down analysis - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Most significant move: Releasing cornerback Champ Bailey was the New Orleans Saints' biggest bombshell. But it ultimately shouldn't come as a shock. B

Saints keep two undrafted rookies - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Once again, the New Orleans Saints lived up to their reputation as a team that doesn’t care where you came from. They kept two undrafted rookies

Derrius Brooks joins Tampa Bay’s practice squad after spending training camp with Saints | Black and Gold

New Orleans Saints mailbag: Champ Bailey's exit - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints’ next media availability will be Wednesday. That’s also when we’ll get our first injury report leading up to

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NFL News

Mike Tice: Falcons’ O-line "won’t be punked over by anybody" | ProFootballTalk
The toughness of the Falcons' offensive line has been questioned often in the last year, most notably by owner Arthur Blank, who said he was bothered when none of the Falcons' offensive linemen reacted to a hit on quarterback Matt Ryan.

Report: Panthers have ex-Jets WR Stephen Hill in for a workout | ProFootballTalk
A logical potential suitor has reportedly emerged for ex-Jets wide receiver Stephen Hill. According to Adam Caplan of ESPN, the Panthers are putting Hill through a workout on Monday. If nothing else, the 23-year-old Hill would add a little more experience to the Panthers' receiving corps.

Cowboys bringing in new defensive options | ProFootballTalk
The Cowboys defense has been the subject of nothing but pessimistic prognostications, but the team is working to find improvement over the players they kept on the initial 53-man roster. They're looking to the NFC West for two additions. According to multiple reports, former 49ers safety C.J.

Rob Gronkowski says he’s a go for Week One | ProFootballTalk
The Patriots started last season without tight end Rob Gronkowski on the field. It doesn't look like they'll find themselves in the same predicament this time around.

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Video

VIDEO: Kenny Vaccaro on the Saints' defense
New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro talks about the team's defense heading into week 1.

VIDEO: Junior Galette talks about the Saints' defense
New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Junior Galette talks about the team's defense as it prepares for Week 1 of the NFL season.

VIDEO: Sean Payton on the importance of fast starts
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton on Friday, Aug. 29 talked about the importance of getting off to a good start each season.

VIDEO: Sean Payton on Drew Brees
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton on Friday talked about having Drew Brees as his quarterback for his entire tenure with the Saints.