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Saints News, 2/6/15: Two-day Hearing over Tom Benson Family Trust Concludes

From ESPN.com: As chronicled by both NOLA.com and The New Orleans Advocate, the judge decided to keep a temporary freeze on the assets. He also brought in former San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger and estate lawyer Art Bayern to oversee the assets while continuing to work with the parties involved. Hardberger's name might ring a bell to New Orleans Saints fans. He was the mayor who openly courted the Saints after they were displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He's also a former chief justice of the Texas 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/jcasillas52">@jcasillas52</a>! So jealous and inspired. Happy for u my brotha!</p>&mdash; Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/status/563694862172975105">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett">@davebirkett</a>: Drew Brees: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash">#Lions</a>&#39; offense mimicked <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> so much &quot;I could call 95% of the plays&quot; <a href="http://t.co/vDVvN0CF93">http://t.co/vDVvN0CF93</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/freep">@freep</a></p>&mdash; Pro Football Writers (@PFWAwriters) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFWAwriters/status/563685770972901376">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Turned into Legion of Wound: Earl Thomas played with torn labrum, Richard Sherman with torn elbow ligaments, Kam Chancellor with torn MCL.</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/563691464547639296">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Before Jerry Rice suggested applying an asterisk to the Pats&#39; Lombardi, he admitted to applying stickum to his gloves <a href="http://t.co/cNDbHE5TU0">http://t.co/cNDbHE5TU0</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/563691076536770560">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> LB Curtis Lofton excited to work with Rob Ryan, Dennis Allen <a href="http://t.co/1W8ALGTmm5">http://t.co/1W8ALGTmm5</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/563689667589967874">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Who recognized the dome in the new Will Smith movie</p>&mdash; Brandin Cooks (@brandincooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandincooks/status/563571953861017600">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No More, the NFL&#39;s domestic violence partner, is a sham <a href="http://t.co/0ujoHm6HO6">http://t.co/0ujoHm6HO6</a></p>&mdash; Deadspin (@Deadspin) <a href="https://twitter.com/Deadspin/status/563520805196537858">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Benson legal drama prompts paths of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/saints?src=hash">#saints</a> observers and ex-San Antonio mayor Phil Hardberger to cross once again | <a href="http://t.co/b4leXP8Ush">http://t.co/b4leXP8Ush</a></p>&mdash; Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) <a href="https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/status/563516473478746112">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tom Benson never intended to testify in San Antonio lawsuit involving his ongoing family feud <a href="http://t.co/5w2TJcbhwh">http://t.co/5w2TJcbhwh</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/563509117294100480">February 6, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Biggest crock of shit allegation I&#39;ve ever heard. Unreal that DQ has to deal with this crap. <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk">@ProFootballTalk</a></p>&mdash; Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) <a href="https://twitter.com/sfujita55/status/563455247968792577">February 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The man <a href="https://twitter.com/philiphanselmo">@philiphanselmo</a> and I talking and at <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> facility in our linebacker meeting room. Good times <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TBT?src=hash">#TBT</a> <a href="http://t.co/qlR91LeoZ1">pic.twitter.com/qlR91LeoZ1</a></p>&mdash; Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/status/563453071141789696">February 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Q&amp;A with <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50">@CurtisLofton50</a>. How much money do you have? &quot;I have $20 in my pocket right now.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KidsSayTheDarndestThings?src=hash">#KidsSayTheDarndestThings</a> <a href="http://t.co/giPbO4x1SJ">pic.twitter.com/giPbO4x1SJ</a></p>&mdash; Samantha McLain (@samanthamclain) <a href="https://twitter.com/samanthamclain/status/563434434838294528">February 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

Two-day hearing over Tom Benson family trust concludes - ESPN
No real finality at end of two-day hearing in San Antonio over status of a Tom Benson family trust

Benson never intended to testify in San Antonio lawsuit | ProFootballTalk
A hearing this week in San Antonio provided the latest venue for the Benson Family Feud.  But some found it odd that Saints owner Tom Benson opted not to testify in a hearing regarding his competence to manage a trust that holds various of his properties other than the sports teams he owns.

Drew Brees: Detroit Lions' offense mimicked Saints in many ways
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Judge names ex-San Antonio mayor to 'assist' in Tom Benson family feud, leaves restraining order in place | NOLA.com
SAN ANTONIO -- A Texas judge Thursday appointed former San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger to "assist" in Tom Benson's family feud, and left in place an order preventing Benson from banning his heirs from his car dealerships, a bank and other property.

New Orleans Saints' 2009-10 season was one for the ages | NOLA.com
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Saints hang onto backup quarterback Luke McCown | ProFootballTalk
There's going to be at least one McCown in the NFC South next year. According to Alex Marvez of FOX Sports, the Saints have re-signed backup quarterback Luke McCown to a one-year deal.

Where QBs come from: New Orleans Saints in line league-wide trends - ESPN
METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has always gone against the grain -- overcoming major injuries and thriving in the NFL desp

Saints' Curtis Lofton excited to work with Rob Ryan, Dennis Allen - ESPN
New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton said the addition of Dennis Allen to the defensive staff is "definitely gonna help us improve."

Curtis Lofton visited Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff Elementary as part of Rotolo's Literacy Program
By Annie Hills

Five free agents the Saints could target | The Saints Nation

New Orleans Saints fans share their Super Bowl XLIV memories part 4
Saturday, Feb. 7 is five-year anniversary of Saints triumph

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NFL News

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Titans waive Michael Oher | ProFootballTalk
The Titans are parting ways with their starting right tackle. Tennessee has waived/injured Michael Oher, the club said Thursday. The 28-year-old Oher started all 11 games in which he played for Tennessee in 2014 before landing on injured reserve with a toe injury.

Kraft "really upset" and "ticked off" about Deflategate investigation | ProFootballTalk
Patriots owner Robert Kraft made a surprising statement at the start of Super Bowl week, demanding that the NFL apologize if it turns out that the Deflategate story is a bunch of hot air. Kraft now says that statement was a matter of his anger boiling over.