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Saints News, 4/28/15: Mickey Loomis to Hold Pre-Draft Press Conference Wednesday

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis will be available to the media on Wednesday, April 29, at 10 a.m. to discuss the team’s preparations for the 2015 NFL Draft

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>4 years ago today, the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> drafted Pro Bowlers <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22">@MarkIngram22</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94">@CamJordan94</a> in the 1st round of the <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> Draft <a href="http://t.co/XusdDFKC9t">pic.twitter.com/XusdDFKC9t</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/593051599569854464">April 28, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So blessed to have this opportunity. Love this job! Take care of the process and the results will… <a href="https://t.co/k5oUhWZqiJ">https://t.co/k5oUhWZqiJ</a></p>&mdash; Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/status/593048560821772288">April 28, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;Shane Ray’s pot citation changes his stock dramatically. He could drop to the 3rd or 4th round.&quot; - <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkdominikESPN">@MarkdominikESPN</a> <a href="http://t.co/jwB2OypNYV">pic.twitter.com/jwB2OypNYV</a></p>&mdash; Mike &amp; Mike (@MikeAndMike) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeAndMike/status/593032667836329985">April 28, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mizzou?src=hash">#Mizzou</a> pass-rusher Shane Ray speaks on his legal situation. He begins with an apology <a href="http://t.co/dZ2KFXUsdx">pic.twitter.com/dZ2KFXUsdx</a></p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/592913894634606592">April 28, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Don&#39;t let the actions of a few spoil the dreams of the masses... Awesome scene of peaceful… <a href="https://t.co/GL9absJ6t0">https://t.co/GL9absJ6t0</a></p>&mdash; Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/status/593010889810419713">April 28, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Oh look, Jon Stewart is highlighting the disconnect between our news as entertainment and the actual events happening in our country.</p>&mdash; Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisWarcraft/status/592901716720357376">April 28, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/brandincooks">@brandincooks</a> I got somebody for you. holler at me tomorrow.</p>&mdash; Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/status/592871101996343296">April 28, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I always feel weird when people say &quot;sorry I didn&#39;t recognize you.&quot; I guess I always feel like I&#39;m just another guy! It&#39;s just me no biggie</p>&mdash; Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReggieBush/status/592874887397638146">April 28, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Well, Shane Ray just ruined:&#10;a my mock draft.&#10;b his chance at the first round.&#10;—&#10;Arrested at 6:07 am 3 days before draft. Pot, bad driving.</p>&mdash; Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) <a href="https://twitter.com/SI_PeterKing/status/592867560640618497">April 28, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>They not showing this on the news <a href="https://t.co/EZSNdhGbLy">https://t.co/EZSNdhGbLy</a></p>&mdash; J Cole (@itsrealcole) <a href="https://twitter.com/itsrealcole/status/592826042060034048">April 27, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Falling train cars, a torn-off roof, a collapsed house and messed-up flights: New Orleans&#39; stormy Monday | <a href="http://t.co/l15UzHeTOm">http://t.co/l15UzHeTOm</a></p>&mdash; Ramon Antonio Vargas (@RVargasAdvocate) <a href="https://twitter.com/RVargasAdvocate/status/592836614122041345">April 27, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

Mickey Loomis to hold pre-draft press conference 10 a.m. Wednesday
NewOrleansSaints.com will provide live coverage

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New red flags for Shane Ray could change Saints' draft plans - Black and Gold

NFL draft prospect Shane Ray cited for marijuana possession, reports say | NOLA.com
He has been linked to the Saints as a potential draft pick

Saints should add depth at TE in draft | New Orleans Saints | The Sun Herald
Expect Saints tight end Josh Hill to be named to numerous 2015 breakout lists, which makes sense after his 176-yard, five-touchdown season as Jimmy Graham's backup.

Ranking Saints draft needs: No. 3 Wide receiver - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The only reason I rank receiver this low is because I believe in the Saints' theory that they can make their offense work even without elite talent.

Saints Fans Need to Keep an Eye on Eli Harold
Fans of the New Orleans Saints should keep an eye on Virginia edge pass rusher Eli Harold on the opening night of the 2015 NFL Draft

New Orleans Saints' top 5 first-round picks of all time | NOLA.com
Scroll to the last slide and vote in our poll.

Week-by-Week Predictions For The Saints In 2015 | The Saints Nation

Brandin Cooks Unfiltered on being smaller | The Saints Nation

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NFL News

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As Shane Ray’s stock plummets, talk that he could fall to Round 4 | ProFootballTalk
Just a few weeks ago, stories about Missouri pass rusher Shane Ray routinely called him a potential Top 5 pick. That now feels like a long time ago. Ray's draft stock began to fall when teams showed increasing concern about a foot injury he suffered in the final game of his college career, and no...