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Saints News, 2/18/15: Saints Need to Replenish Offensive Line

ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says New Orleans has several needs to consider at the scouting combine, but one priority should be the offensive line, where stalwarts Jahri Evans and Ben Grubbs are both in their 30s.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Combine at hand. Which players have the GRIT to come be a part of a team who relentlessly competes for one another....can&#39;t wait!</p>&mdash; Dan Quinn (@FalconsDQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/FalconsDQ/status/568047694062747648">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Competitors have an intensity level that other people do not understand. It is a mentality of intense focus. Heading to Indy today!</p>&mdash; Dan Quinn (@FalconsDQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/FalconsDQ/status/568047465234083840">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lovie Smith said he&#39;s comfortable with making Jameis Winston the face of the franchise. Also said he likes Marcus Mariota.</p>&mdash; Pat Yasinskas (@PatYazESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/PatYazESPN/status/568060529966759936">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ha! Lovie gonna Love. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/PatYazESPN">@PatYazESPN</a>: Lovie Smith said he&#39;s comfortable with making Jameis Winston the face of the franchise.</p>&mdash; Fred DiBiase (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/status/568066540911910912">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So the insurance company that creeped everyone out during the Super Bowl by talking about fatal accidents now supports a NASCAR ride?</p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/567911799405674496">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mort&#39;s report of 11 balls two pounds under minimum was taken as gospel truth. Now, ESPN is disputing his report. <a href="http://t.co/oPVc8UMU3c">http://t.co/oPVc8UMU3c</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/567906471444377601">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Had an incredible time in the city with Strief and all the guys on float 26. Nobody can throw like us. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bacchus2015?src=hash">#Bacchus2015</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyMardiGras?src=hash">#HappyMardiGras</a></p>&mdash; Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/567796569320468480">February 17, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

New Orleans Saints need to replenish offensive line - ESPN
ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett says New Orleans has several needs to consider at the scouting combine, but one priority should be the offen

PFT Live: Time for Saints to begin thinking of Brees’ successor | ProFootballTalk
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10 offensive players to watch at 2015 NFL Combine | NOLA.com
When the NFL Scouting Combine begins this week in Indianapolis, scouts for the New Orleans Saints will likely focus on offensive linemen more than players at the skill positions.

A couple of New Orleans hosted Super Bowls received high rankings in Top 50 ranking | NOLA.com
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NFL Draft Simulator Results for 2015 | The Saints Nation

Countdown to Combine: New Orleans Saints - ESPN
A closer look at the areas the New Orleans Saints could address in the draft.

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NFL News

2015 NFL Scouting Combine kicks off Tuesday: Schedule and TV information | NOLA.com
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Browns expected to unveil new logo next week | ProFootballTalk
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In recent years, the highest profile quarterback prospects have elected to forgo taking part in throwing drills at the NFL Scouting Combine in favor of waiting for their Pro Day workouts when they can work with receivers they are much more familiar with.

New ESPN report conflicts with prior claim of football deflation | ProFootballTalk
Buried in the latest curveball from the #DeflateGate investigation is a brand-new case of ESPN-on-ESPN crime. In her item primarily focusing on the alleged attempt by a Patriots locker-room attendant to give a non-special teams football to officials during the AFC title game, Kelly Naqi of ESPN.

Colts hope suspension voids Richardson’s guaranteed pay for 2015 | ProFootballTalk
It's now clear that the two-game suspension imposed by the Colts on running back Trent Richardson before the AFC title game had a broader purpose.  The suspension, if it sticks, voids the $3.