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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Conditioning test done!! Now let's play some ball!!!</p>— Mark Ingram (@MarkIngram22) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/status/626499228324503552">July 29, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Austin Johnson got ball on first play with starters. In tight battle with Erik Lorig for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Starting FB job. <a href="https://t.co/1w3rzuhdND">https://t.co/1w3rzuhdND</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626761047039455233">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saints wasted no time giving Junior Galette's number away. Kevin Williams is now 93.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/626737052495781888">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Redskins are bringing ex-Saints OLB Junior Galette to Richmond for a visit tomorrow. He'll take a physical and meet with team officials.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/626600844558008320">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Conditioning test ✅</p>— Joseph Morgan (@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/626498591557844992">July 29, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mostly run plays today for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a>. Brees hit Brandon Coleman with slant route on other pass attempts. WRs rotating in and out.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626760643123769344">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deep interception by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> CB Keenan Lewis against Luke McCown in 7 on 7 drills</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626758222549000192">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Luke McCown predictably has been running with the twos.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/626757292390789120">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sounds like long snapper Justin Drescher is missing from practice today which would explain the signing of another.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/626757081375318017">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">drizzly first day at Saints training camp, but still heck of a view <a href="http://t.co/3hcQnJq41q">pic.twitter.com/3hcQnJq41q</a></p>— Steve Geller (@SteveGellerWWL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveGellerWWL/status/626756592558559233">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Play of the day so far in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> practice: Brandon Browner blocks FG attempt by Zach Hocker</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626756560132419584">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From colleague <a href="https://twitter.com/john_keim">@john_keim</a>: former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Junior Galette would bring talent, other potential issues to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash">#Redskins</a> <a href="http://t.co/16SXXdVLnE">http://t.co/16SXXdVLnE</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626754706380079104">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> first day in pads is Saturday</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626752738274213888">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> starting team drills. Mark Ingram running with authority on long run around corner. But no pads or live tackling.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626752554827915265">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saints D line working on proper technique <a href="http://t.co/cVRovs70cQ">pic.twitter.com/cVRovs70cQ</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/626749075510161408">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rain has slowed. Now here's an offensive line workout photo. <a href="http://t.co/HtYVUVIJEJ">pic.twitter.com/HtYVUVIJEJ</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/626747179508584449">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yes. See Colston out there watching this am <a href="https://t.co/vZpu1D1Ktk">https://t.co/vZpu1D1Ktk</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626745316138708992">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> showing 4-3 front with base D in walk-through (Jordan, Hicks at DE; Williams, Jenkins at DT; Spencer at LB). Could change in nickel</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626743770734837760">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Delvin Breaux and Stanley Jean-Baptiste working as second-string corners, rotating in with 1s during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> walk-through</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626743059997425664">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good Morning from Day 1 of New Orleans <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> Training Camp! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhoDat?src=hash">#WhoDat</a> <a href="http://t.co/nHnEvsVRLc">pic.twitter.com/nHnEvsVRLc</a></p>— The Greenbrier (@The_Greenbrier) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Greenbrier/status/626737844715978752">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> draft picks Andrus Peat, Stephone Anthony, Hau'oli Kikaha with second team in walk-through as expected ...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626741531270098945">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">First walkthrough portion had Hicks, Jenkins, Williams, Jordan in front four. Spencer, Hawthorne, Ellerbe. Second CBs: SJB, Breaux.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/626741340685094912">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tom and Gayle Benson at the first practice of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsCamp?src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a> <a href="http://t.co/L6D3wWUAtj">pic.twitter.com/L6D3wWUAtj</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/626739006370390017">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">For those interested in seeing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> practice, here's the full training camp schedule: <a href="http://t.co/poQ7q5dNVo">http://t.co/poQ7q5dNVo</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626736499564916736">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Drew Brees would've been sacked twice in this drill if live tackling. Fired off two passes that got broken up by DBs Instead.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/626762162099363841">July 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Payton, Loomis admit mistake with Galette contract; plan to move on
"We signed that contract last September and with the information that we had I thought that was a good contract," Loomis said. "I thought, look this was a player that's had a lot of production for us, done a lot of really good things and felt like the arrow was up. So at the time I thought this was a good deal for us. It's unfortunate what happened and we just have to move forward from that."
Saints' Mickey Loomis on dead money: We’ll overcome it - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The Saints now have roughly $30 million in "dead money" counting against this year's cap.
Mickey Loomis on "expecting to win"
Loomis talks about the team's mentality and expecting to win in Wednesday's opening press conference at The Greenbrier. Video by Ashley Amoss (New Orleans Saints Video).
Ranking the NFC South Positional Groups: Cornerbacks | The Saints Nation
Report: Junior Galette to meet with Redskins - Black and Gold
Washington Redskins Junior Galette interest makes no sense
The Washington Redskins interest in former New Orleans Saints star Junior Galette is both confounding and disturbing, because they literally do not check off
Training Camp Will Make or Break These 5 Saints
The Saints hold their very 1st practice session of Training Camp this morning, and these 5 players' performances will "make or break" their roster chances
New Orleans Saints open training camp: Live updates | NOLA.com
Follow along in the comment stream below for the latest and stay with NOLA.com for post-practice reports, interview, video and more.
Drew Brees, Cam Jordan, are best Saints players, NFL.com writes | NOLA.com
Drew Brees still on top despite down year, writes Gil Brandt
Vine highlights from Saints practice
The top vine highlights from practice on Thursday, July 30, 2015:
No one has experience edge in New Orleans Saints' kicker battle - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The Saints are holding an open competition that feels like a reality show: "Who Wants to Be a NFL Kicker?"
New Orleans Saints' full training camp practice schedule - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The Saints are to kick off their first training camp practice at The Greenbrier resort today in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia.
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NFL News
2009 Jets-Patriots incident becomes issue in Brady case | ProFootballTalk
From SpyGate to #DeflateGate to tampering allegations to two (and sometimes three) games per season, the Jets and Patriots have had a combustible relationship in recent years. Fittingly, a previously unknown chapter in the rivalry has made its way into the Tom Brady suspension litigation.
NFLPA sues NFL and Management Council in Minnesota | ProFootballTalk
On Tuesday, the NFL filed a four-page lawsuit against the NFLPA in Manhattan. On Wednesday, the NFLPA filed a much longer lawsuit against the NFL and the NFL Management Council in Minnesota.
Brady testimony: No one said I’d be disciplined for not producing phone | ProFootballTalk
The four-page lawsuit filed Tuesday by the NFL in Manhattan says nothing about the nuts and bolts of the Tom Brady suspension. The 54-page lawsuit filed Wednesday in Minnesota by the NFLPA says plenty.
Le’Veon Bell unsure why suspension was reduced to two games | ProFootballTalk
Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell doesn't know why his suspension was reduced from three games to two. He's just glad it was. "I just want to go out there and continue to practice with my team as long as I can," Bell said, via Ralph Paulk of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
NFLPA hopes other owners will follow in Kraft’s footsteps | ProFootballTalk
Patriots owner Robert Kraft took an unusual step this week when he publicly criticized the league office, saying Commissioner Roger Goodell was wrong to suspend Tom Brady and saying that the Patriots were wrong to trust the league office to handle Deflategate appropriately.