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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> . Great atmosphere <a href="https://twitter.com/SmoothieKingCtr">@SmoothieKingCtr</a> tonight. # airborne <a href="http://t.co/U3rVKUphES">pic.twitter.com/U3rVKUphES</a></p>— Sean Payton (@SeanPayton) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanPayton/status/588562097547649024">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ranking <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> draft needs: No. 8 Offensive tackle <a href="http://t.co/0IgsAD9A1X">http://t.co/0IgsAD9A1X</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/588705886001987584">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Honest thoughts on how he never really knew Darren Sharper <a href="https://t.co/zpIFv7NbaT">https://t.co/zpIFv7NbaT</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/588704553224142848">April 16, 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/vi2vTplMBv">http://t.co/vi2vTplMBv</a> <a href="http://t.co/K5YqwBvqvS">pic.twitter.com/K5YqwBvqvS</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/588698757891395584">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Pelicans wouldn't have clinched a playoff spot last night had Anthony Davis not hit this shot back in February. " <a href="http://t.co/zZJ16jrzzK">http://t.co/zZJ16jrzzK</a></p>— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/588681460405694464">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pelicans?src=hash">#Pelicans</a> 'Play On' to 2015 Playoffs |Tix on sale at 8am <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TakeFlight?src=hash">#TakeFlight</a> <a href="http://t.co/w0xRdCtr9K">http://t.co/w0xRdCtr9K</a> <a href="http://t.co/SDQCampM4l">pic.twitter.com/SDQCampM4l</a></p>— WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/status/588658933893615616">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>What a seriously fantastic win last night by <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a>. Congrats on the trip to the playoffs, we're all behind you!</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/588652842111598592">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats to the <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> I see yall boys!</p>— Brandin Cooks (@brandincooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/brandincooks/status/588556505529520128">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS ARE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS. <a href="http://t.co/XQzXIrXSBi">http://t.co/XQzXIrXSBi</a> <a href="https://t.co/QcVoV9AvCs">https://t.co/QcVoV9AvCs</a></p>— SB Nation (@SBNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/SBNation/status/588529665926508544">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Spurs brought an 11 game win streak into New Orleans <a href="https://twitter.com/thebirdwrites">@thebirdwrites</a> (h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/JPFAmaral">@JPFAmaral</a>) <a href="http://t.co/GmAUcPfcj1">pic.twitter.com/GmAUcPfcj1</a></p>— Pod KATT (@valleyshook) <a href="https://twitter.com/valleyshook/status/588531733181640704">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pelicans clinch their 1st playoff appearance since trading away Chris Paul in 2011. <a href="http://t.co/m3cT3VIsvr">pic.twitter.com/m3cT3VIsvr</a></p>— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/588530849148235777">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> YOU KNOW IT!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TakeFlight?src=hash">#TakeFlight</a> <a href="http://t.co/zkQ1d278u5">pic.twitter.com/zkQ1d278u5</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/588529662004858881">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Flying over Jurassic Park. Island hopping on a beautiful day in Hawaii! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flyitlikeustoleit?src=hash">#flyitlikeustoleit</a> @ Molokai,… <a href="https://t.co/GpTDY5K7Zb">https://t.co/GpTDY5K7Zb</a></p>— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJimmyGraham/status/588530848091283456">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tom Benson: "Man it took 4 quarters for my Saints to win this one." <a href="https://t.co/dmEPt6h8fd">https://t.co/dmEPt6h8fd</a></p>— Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/status/588530603147984896">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Congrats to the <a href="https://twitter.com/PelicansNBA">@PelicansNBA</a> on their playoff birth</p>— jairus byrd (@jairusbyrd) <a href="https://twitter.com/jairusbyrd/status/588529805701713922">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pelicans clinch 8-seed with 108-101 win vs Spurs. With New Orleans victory, OKC officially eliminated. <a href="http://t.co/gj1UFrqVgz">pic.twitter.com/gj1UFrqVgz</a></p>— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/588529394219503616">April 16, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Drafting defenders who can play right away will be important, Sean Payton tells WWL | NOLA.com
Character will also be a point of emphasis in draft
Sean Payton: We need to draft defenders who play right away | ProFootballTalk
The Saints own a pair of first-round picks after trading tight end Jimmy Graham to the Seahawks and they have five picks overall in the first three rounds, which puts them in position to add some talent to the roster after a 7-9 season.
Sean Payton: Figuring out how to deal with character issues is not an exact science - Black and Gold
"One of the points of emphasis for us and it’s been something that I would say since we got here back in ’06, valuing that character, toughness and intelligence," Payton said during an interview with WWL radio. "That, I think, is important especially with some of these tough decisions early in the draft, whether it’s your 13th pick or the 31st pick or onto the second round.
Saints, Buccaneers among teams with most riding on NFL draft - NFL.com
Gil Brandt identifies franchises under intense pressure to ace the 2015 NFL Draft -- like Drew Brees' New Orleans Saints, who must make the most of their chance to boost a struggling defense.
Tulane product Dante Butler to work out for New Orleans Saints Friday | NOLA.com
Former Tulane running back Dante Butler will work out for the New Orleans Saints on Friday, Butler confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
What to Expect from the Saints’ Wide Receivers - New Orleans Saints - NFL News - Pro Football Spot - Forums
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Saints bring defensive end Corey Wootton in for a visit | ProFootballTalk
The Saints continue to try to add to a defense which sorely needs it, and have brought in a pass-rush prospect. Via Katherine Terrell of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Saints are hosting free agent defensive end Corey Wootton today.
New Orleans Saints Draft Prospects: Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon - Who Dat Dish - A New Orleans Saints Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
The New Orleans Saints hosted Oregon tackle Jake Fisher for a visit and the versatile lineman may fall to the Saints at 31st overall.
Rumor Mill: Will the New Orleans Saints trade up in the first round? | New Orleans Saints
2015 New Orleans Saintsations team announced
The 36-member squad is divided into appearance, field teams
Saints agree to terms with center Mike Golic Jr. - Black and Gold
Source: Corey Wootton meets with Saints, does not receive contract offer - Black and Gold
Tulane will have strong presence at Saints' local pro day - Black and Gold
New Orleans Saints' Zach Strief, Tim Lelito to coach lawmakers in partisan clash at Tiger Stadium | NOLA.com
New Orleans Saints players will trade black and gold for blue and red Sunday (April 19) to coach state lawmakers in a charity flag football game that pits political foes against each other in Death Valley.
NFL mock draft roundup: Washington DT Danny Shelton may fall to New Orleans Saints at No. 13 | NOLA.com
Picks for the Saints in this year's NFL draft remain all over the map
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NFL News
Furtado, Abreu families await justice in second Hernandez trial | ProFootballTalk
Now that a Bristol County, Massachusetts jury has convicted former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez of first-degree murder in connection with the death of Odin Lloyd in June 2013, a Suffolk County, Massachusetts jury can focus on whether Hernandez killed Safiro Furtado and Daniel de Abreu eleven m...
Jurors were shocked by concession that Hernandez witnessed the murder | ProFootballTalk
The jurors who determined that former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez killed Odin Lloyd conducted a joint press conference on Wednesday, making plenty of interesting observations about the process that ended with Hernandez being convicted.
Mara realizes playoffs will be expanding | ProFootballTalk
Giants co-owner John Mara doesn't talk very much. When he does, he says plenty. Often to the website owned by the team that he owns. (Exclusive!) Via Giants.com, Mara spoke recently about the inevitability that the playoff field will expand from 12 to 14 teams.
Schedule is ready, could be released before next Thursday | ProFootballTalk
The NFL currently plans to release the schedule on Thursday, April 23. Per multiple sources, however, that could be accelerated. The schedule is ready to be unveiled. And there's a chance it will be rolled out earlier than next Thursday. Wednesday could become the new target.