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Saints News, 4/1/15: Rob Ryan To Head First Manned Mission To Mars

Yep. It's April Fools Day. It's your own fault if you were temporarily stunned by my ridiculous title, which was inspired by the Arthur C. Clarke novels I've been reading lately. Now to infinity and beyond, uh....Saints news.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Falcons have won a Super Bowl ha ha April Fool&#39;s am I doing this right</p>&mdash; Alex Welch (@alexmwelch) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexmwelch/status/583255197595672576">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rent is still due today. Ain&#39;t no April fools Bih!</p>&mdash; Corey White (@CoreyWhiteJr3) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoreyWhiteJr3/status/583254241629712384">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy Birthday <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SeanTaylor?src=hash">#SeanTaylor</a> #21 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a></p>&mdash; Brandon Coleman (@B_Cole16) <a href="https://twitter.com/B_Cole16/status/583267557227933698">April 1, 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> and NFL headlines in the Morning Break <a href="http://t.co/WaXZqOkUsq">http://t.co/WaXZqOkUsq</a> <a href="http://t.co/knYvCwUj8S">pic.twitter.com/knYvCwUj8S</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/583264864904196096">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Drew Brees Ducks for cover &quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/AroundTheNFL">@AroundTheNFL</a>: Romo: I would have taken a pay cut to help keep DeMarco Murray <a href="http://t.co/MXmQAM790M">http://t.co/MXmQAM790M</a>"</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/583241393574932480">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Everyone is bad at April Fools. Including you. You&#39;re bad at April Fools.</p>&mdash; Go Laundry (@angrywhodat) <a href="https://twitter.com/angrywhodat/status/583240763686846465">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Breaking news: Saints trade 13th, 31st picks and Cam Jordan to Bucs for 1st pick overall: <a href="http://t.co/JZ4OtKXBb3">http://t.co/JZ4OtKXBb3</a></p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/583224800958636035">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Great mission on offday with <a href="https://twitter.com/angelflightsoar">@angelflightsoar</a> transporting this sweet couple to treatment!600nm of nothing but smiles <a href="http://t.co/u5j6zrei98">pic.twitter.com/u5j6zrei98</a></p>&mdash; Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/581172738326446080">March 26, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson">@BenjaminSWatson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/angelflightsoar">@angelflightsoar</a> trying to be like u big bro. I&#39;m just following your lead.</p>&mdash; Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/583119539019239424">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Loool &quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/JeffSchultzAJC">@JeffSchultzAJC</a>: About that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Falcons?src=hash">#Falcons</a>&#39; &quot;noise&quot; penalty, through the eyes of <a href="https://twitter.com/mluckovichajc">@mluckovichajc</a>: <a href="http://t.co/PdtWeZMyGV">pic.twitter.com/PdtWeZMyGV</a>&quot;</p>&mdash; Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/status/583101842323718145">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I don&#39;t know how to express myself. 4 long years, and now we are all back together. Extremely blessed… <a href="https://t.co/F7j034yzgC">https://t.co/F7j034yzgC</a></p>&mdash; Brandin Cooks (@brandincooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandincooks/status/583063510655086592">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Will Jameis&#39; physique limit him to just two Super Bowls? <a href="http://t.co/VjWa8jxp3l">pic.twitter.com/VjWa8jxp3l</a></p>&mdash; Seth Payne (@PayneNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/PayneNFL/status/583045863372554240">March 31, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>My video report: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a>&#39; biggest &#39;need&#39; at No. 13? A Pro Bowl-caliber talent <a href="http://t.co/WppMEaAM85">http://t.co/WppMEaAM85</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/583275167545221121">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>AFC exec on Winston: &quot;He&#39;s really good when everything&#39;s right ... Could see how live his arm is.&quot; Said issues arise when off-kilter.</p>&mdash; Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/583275611956854784">April 1, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

Mark Ingram "looking forward" to splitting time with C.J. Spiller | ProFootballTalk
Mark Ingram got the most work of his NFL career during the 2014 season and responded with 964 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in the final year of his rookie contract.

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Aggressiveness Index 2014
Football Outsiders is the internet home for Innovative Statistics and Intelligent Analysis of professional and college football. Our writers, lead by Aaron Schatz, also write Pro Football Prospectus.

Florida State CB Ronald Darby meeting with Saints
After a solid pro day, Florida State cornerback Ronald Darby is scheduled to meet and work out with the New Orleans Saints.

New Orleans Saints kept 1 of 3 restricted free agents: Should they have tendered the others? | NOLA.com
The team re-signed Bryce Harris earlier this month, while running back Travaris Cadet and defensive lineman Tyrunn Walker left for other clubs.

New Orleans Saints need the Brandon Browner who shut down Calvin Johnson: Film Study | NOLA.com
The 6-foot-4, 221-pound cornerback turned 'Megatron' into a non-factor en route to the Patriots' 34-9 win over Detroit last season

New Orleans Saints' Josh Hill on Jimmy Graham: 'He was always there for me' | NOLA.com
Hill emerged as an unexpected weapon last season and is likely to see a bigger role after Saints traded Graham to the Seattle Seahawks earlier this month.

Saints columnist Larry Holder breaks down Brandon Browner's skillset: Podcast | NOLA.com
Brandon Browner staved off Calvin Johnson in Week 12

Sean Payton, Rob Ryan taking in Florida State Pro Day - Black and Gold

Saints to have dinner with Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman and wide receiver Phillip Dorsett - Black and Gold

Saints tight end Josh Hill looking to continue to grow in his role
Hill spoke to the media during his visit to Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

Josh Hill speaks at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary Junior Training Camp
The New Orleans Saints and Gatorade hosted a junior training camp at Ethel Schoeffner Elementary on Tuesday

New Orleans Saints salary-cap breakdown: Offense - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints are about $850,000 under the salary cap after their flurry of trades and free-agent moves. They’ll likely need about $2 million more to sign their draft picks, plus additional space if they plan to add any more free agents above the minimum salary.

Saints TE Josh Hill flattered by Sean Payton's praise, but still drive - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The role of the New Orleans Saints' Josh Hill is expected to expand this year in the wake of the team trading tight end Jimmy Graham.

New York Giants: Cameron Jordan a trade target?
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly willing to jettison defense end Cameron Jordan. Should the New York Giants be interested?

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NFL News

Bruce Irvin’s April Fool’s gag is a false DUI confession | ProFootballTalk
Well, that escalated quickly. Earlier in the morning, we pointed out that free-agent receiver Greg Jennings teased that he'd be announcing his next time on social media at 1:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday.

Joe Lombardi: Matthew Stafford will take more chances this year | ProFootballTalk
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford threw 12 interceptions in 16 games during the 2014 regular season, the lowest full-season total during his NFL career. Stafford also set a new career low in net yards per pass attempt during Joe Lombardi's first year as the offensive coordinator in Detroit.

St. Louis County taxpayers won’t commit money to keep the Rams | ProFootballTalk
In what may be another step toward the Rams moving to Los Angeles, St. Louis County has said it will not devote $6 million of taxpayer money toward a new stadium. With Rams owner Stan Kroenke planning to build a Los Angeles stadium, St.

How did QB Jameis Winston perform at Florida State's Pro Day? | NOLA.com
Saints coach Sean Payton attended Tuesday