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Saints News, 4/24/15: Payton Says Team Draft Preparations Almost Complete

Appearing on ESPN's 'Mike & Mike in the Morning' today during a Kenny Chesney interview segment, Payton said he expects his staff to finish up pre-Draft player grades tomorrow night and then complete all preparations early next week. Payton said he, his coaches, and college scouts have been meeting every day from around 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM to meticulously discuss and evaluate players available in the 2015 NFL Draft, which begins Thursday night.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bill Belichick sporting his three Super Bowl rings. Thumbs down to Obama jokes. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bling?src=hash">#Bling</a> (Photo via <a href="https://twitter.com/USATODAYsports">@USATODAYsports</a>) <a href="http://t.co/8XkGwHgNtk">pic.twitter.com/8XkGwHgNtk</a></p>&mdash; Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikejurecki/status/591591016077004801">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>My swag on tilt them boys can&#39;t see my fly!! <a href="https://t.co/41vMhfYmYM">https://t.co/41vMhfYmYM</a></p>&mdash; Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/status/591479700083515393">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rebounds are optional <a href="http://t.co/Q3ibsZy8wB">pic.twitter.com/Q3ibsZy8wB</a></p>&mdash; skooks (@skooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooks/status/591466073339232256">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>After building lead on <a href="https://twitter.com/warriors">@Warriors</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pelicans?src=hash">#Pelicans</a> suffer ultimate heartbreaking loss in OT, 123-119: <a href="http://t.co/Pm0atqBorW">http://t.co/Pm0atqBorW</a> <a href="http://t.co/lE2xih26td">pic.twitter.com/lE2xih26td</a></p>&mdash; Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jim_Eichenhofer/status/591466223507902464">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Well that was disgusting</p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/591465805683916802">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Everybody in New Orleans looking like this right now <a href="http://t.co/JSj9C5G4tw">pic.twitter.com/JSj9C5G4tw</a></p>&mdash; DJ LAZY B DA GREAT (@LaZyBGETGREAT) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaZyBGETGREAT/status/591457043950608384">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Now we know why Drew was already getting drunk. He knew like we all did what was coming. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FireMonty?src=hash">#FireMonty</a> <a href="http://t.co/S0M33l72M9">pic.twitter.com/S0M33l72M9</a></p>&mdash; Bryant (@bwombat24) <a href="https://twitter.com/bwombat24/status/591464466081976321">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bourbon street is walking distance from the arena. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pelicans?src=hash">#Pelicans</a> <a href="http://t.co/3sdqfYzZfq">pic.twitter.com/3sdqfYzZfq</a></p>&mdash; Lolo Jones (@lolojones) <a href="https://twitter.com/lolojones/status/591463318608433152">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Also, to the ppl that are shocked: when did you buy your bandwagon ticket? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pelicans?src=hash">#Pelicans</a> have been doing this all year long. Still love y&#39;all! ☺</p>&mdash; Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/status/591463816690475008">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>couple of the year <a href="http://t.co/WHMdbuLW7R">pic.twitter.com/WHMdbuLW7R</a></p>&mdash; Mike Tunison (@xmasape) <a href="https://twitter.com/xmasape/status/591462520461795331">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Birdbrains need these prayers. <a href="http://t.co/gbiJ35ry8B">pic.twitter.com/gbiJ35ry8B</a></p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/591459974951272448">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Man are you kidding me</p>&mdash; rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/status/591456785472458753">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Feel the excitement <a href="http://t.co/WZzC9FaCPP">pic.twitter.com/WZzC9FaCPP</a></p>&mdash; Pod KATT (@valleyshook) <a href="https://twitter.com/valleyshook/status/591454829093892096">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Drew like &quot;Damn, now I see how these fans be in the dome....&quot; <a href="http://t.co/2TD5gYng7o">pic.twitter.com/2TD5gYng7o</a></p>&mdash; The Sundress Savage™ (@jay_gizzle) <a href="https://twitter.com/jay_gizzle/status/591456091889741828">April 24, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

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NFL Draft expert Mike Mayock on the Saints, Randy Gregory, Marcus Peters and more | NOLA.com
"In my head, he could go 13 or 31 to New Orleans. But these are the kind of deals where teams keep it real quiet, they don't let anybody know," Mayock said.

Jon Stinchcomb to announce Saints second-round pick
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New Orleans Saints Biggest Draft Misses: No. 6, Andy Alleman
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Saints Nation Mock Draft 4.0 | The Saints Nation

New Orleans Saints bring in prospects from all positions for visits - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints brought in players from virtually every position group for pre-draft visits and workouts this week.

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NFL News

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At least 10 players declined invitation to draft | ProFootballTalk
It's been known for weeks that quarterback Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota won't be attending the draft.  They won't be alone. Per a league source, at least 10 players declined the invitation to travel to Chicago and wait to hear their names called.

Some teams think Randy Gregory will slip to the late first round | ProFootballTalk
A few months ago, Nebraska pass rusher Randy Gregory looked like a sure thing to be a high first-round pick. But now there's increasing talk around the league that Gregory will still be available in the late first round.

Still waiting for #DeflateGate outcome | ProFootballTalk
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Bill Belichick uses White House trip to make larger points | ProFootballTalk
It's easy to view Patriots coach Bill Belichick as a football automaton, a man so focused on his job that saying "We're on to Cincinnati" isn't a tactic, it's a way of life. But in a pair of acts yesterday, Belichick established himself as a man with an emotional side as well.