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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> GM Mickey Loomis talks salary-cap plan, Mark Ingram <a href="http://t.co/NjTYyd5e3j">http://t.co/NjTYyd5e3j</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/568411732542033920">February 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh's message to Jameis Winston this past week: "Be serious about being serious." Winston took weight issues seriously.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/568428223933104128">February 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tale of tapes: Jameis Winston measures in at 6-3 3/4, 231 pounds; Marcus Mariota 6-3 3/4, 222 pounds.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/568423188721471488">February 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jameis Winston started pre-combine training in San Diego at 248 lbs. Has been training with Prolific Athletes trainer Ryan Flaherty. Worked.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/568424126362333184">February 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>My column: Options aplenty for Saints at edge defender, including Kentucky's Bud Dupree <a href="http://t.co/MS7lc85Vta">http://t.co/MS7lc85Vta</a> <a href="http://t.co/MzfAOHsTZh">pic.twitter.com/MzfAOHsTZh</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/568422829550637056">February 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Man I’m tired of this cold weather I need to go somewhere hot for a few</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/status/568420486327209984">February 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sounds like Reggie Bush may get cut. Would you guys want him back? *ducks for cover*</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/568405604076630016">February 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Surprisingly it seems like most of you would welcome Reggie Bush back with open arms at right price</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/568417753582964737">February 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"I was runnin thru the 6 with my woes" in the streets of New Orleans during a fun and exciting Mardi… <a href="http://t.co/TvuB98ecES">http://t.co/TvuB98ecES</a></p>— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pierre_Thomas/status/568227540189503488">February 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tom Benson officially serves notice that he will appeal court decision to remove him as overseer of trust in Texas | <a href="http://t.co/WKhJmxzjfL">http://t.co/WKhJmxzjfL</a></p>— Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) <a href="https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/status/568196760738394113">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mickey Loomis: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> have salary cap 'plan,' 20-item checklist for offseason <a href="http://t.co/1SgGzMBzih">http://t.co/1SgGzMBzih</a></p>— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSaintsBeat/status/568156175570575360">February 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Saints' Mickey Loomis talks salary-cap plan, Mark Ingram - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
Mickey Loomis reiterated that the Saints have a plan for trimming the estimated $25 million in salary-cap space.
New Orleans Saints' burning questions: Drew Brees extension? - ESPN
Should the New Orleans Saints extend Drew Brees' contract?
New Orleans Saints NFL Draft Prospects: Eli Harold
With a strong upper body and NFL-caliber burst, Virginia DE/OLB Eli Harold is a compelling prospect for the New Orleans Saints in the 2015 NFL Draft.
Report: Salary cap could rise $10 million - Black and Gold
New Orleans Saints on hunt for guards at NFL Combine: Podcast with Evan Woodbery | NOLA.com
The New Orleans Saints might not draft a guard with their first overall pick, but there could be plenty of options in Round 2.
Ryan Pace talks about QB traits, Drew Brees
Former New Orleans Saints Director of Player Personnel Ryan Pace and current Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Pace talks about quarterback characteristics and QB Drew Brees. Video provided by NFL Media.
2015 NFL Combine Recap - Wednesday
Soundbites and photos from Wednesday at the 2015 NFL Combine
Five Free Agents the New Orleans Saints should pursue
I give you a list of five free agents that the New Orleans Saints should pursue when free agency starts on March 10. They aren't the flashiest, but work.
Options aplenty for New Orleans Saints at edge defender, including Kentucky's Bud Dupree: Larry Holder | NOLA.com
The prototype the Saints may be salivating over more than likely depends on what type of defense Rob Ryan and Dennis Allen will concoct after putting their heads together this offseason.
Tulane, LSU pro day workouts scheduled for March 26-27 | NOLA.com
Tulane pro day is March 26; LSU is March 27
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NFL News
NFLRA reacts to report that "league official" was fired | ProFootballTalk
On Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the NFL had fired an employee who sold footballs used in the AFC title game between the Colts and Patriots. On the air, Schefter referred to an unnamed "league official" who lost his job as a result of the infraction.
League hopes to tie expanded playoffs to Thursday night package | ProFootballTalk
Last year, the NFL nearly decided to expand the postseason in 2015. The league tapped the brakes for a year. Now, the league reportedly may be tapping the brakes for another year. But it hardly means the issue is dead.
Andy Reid decides to take a knee, an artificial one | ProFootballTalk
Chiefs coach Andy Reid has a knee. A new one, specifically. Reid's never one to talk much about injuries, but it was hard to avoid the topic when he took to the podium with a cane yesterday at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Ryan Pace says best practice is to fill needs through free agency so draft opens up - Black and Gold