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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notes from Sean Payton's Wednesday conference call <a href="http://t.co/jNTOWDNC5b">http://t.co/jNTOWDNC5b</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/NePqEJHsHg">pic.twitter.com/NePqEJHsHg</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/641618906868785152">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New Orleans THANK YOU! I want to thank my saints teammates, coaches, fans, and everybody and anybody… <a href="https://t.co/SPJXthBpzn">https://t.co/SPJXthBpzn</a></p>— Nick Toon (@Nick2oon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nick2oon/status/641369673611767808">September 8, 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> changing media access to coaches. Sean Payton will only talk via conference calls at 8:30 each a.m. Coordinators via phone Fridays.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/641365017347014657">September 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Payton said the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a>' tryouts Tuesday, which included WR Hakeem Nicks and Ks Nick Novak and Caleb Sturgis... <a href="http://t.co/Lba4rAY1jS">http://t.co/Lba4rAY1jS</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/641616153907867648">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Would Sean Payton sign off on Drew Brees hunting gators with Bear Grylls again: 'No! No! No!' <a href="http://t.co/GVYT2lBEip">http://t.co/GVYT2lBEip</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/NOLAnews">@nolanews</a></p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/641615952648343552">September 9, 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> Sean Payton was caught off guard by the extent of Drew Brees' survival expedition on the Bear Grylls show... <a href="http://t.co/zA18BLXQaR">http://t.co/zA18BLXQaR</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/641615773044047872">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Three reasons for optimism heading into <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a>' season <a href="http://t.co/Nh5bfu0BEh">http://t.co/Nh5bfu0BEh</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/641615531296972800">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Payton's Wednesday conference call (AUDIO) <a href="http://t.co/44z7LupQNw">http://t.co/44z7LupQNw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOvsAZ?src=hash">#NOvsAZ</a> <a href="http://t.co/zd0FBkBzAE">pic.twitter.com/zd0FBkBzAE</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/641613666157244416">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Said <a href="https://twitter.com/Rodney_Harrison">@Rodney_Harrison</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a>: "Brothers don't do that. I ain't jumping on no crocodile." <a href="http://t.co/ZrdafatfpD">http://t.co/ZrdafatfpD</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/641611114741153792">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton joked when he first heard of Brees jumping on a crocodile he thought it would be a "Sea World atmosphere" not Panama</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/641607961421475840">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Payton on the report about Cameron Jordan: "We are gathering the information. We are aware of it. I am anxious to find out more"</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/641606453732708352">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton: SJB didn't make enough strides. It was frustrating.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/641606134097387520">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> have signed TE Blake Annen, S Don Jones & DT Ashaad Mabry to the practice squad.</p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/641605105356251138">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looks like we can assume Jairus Byrd is out week 1 per that Ed Werder report. If so Rafael Bush is only healthy free safety on roster</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/641591583415103488">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Source: Saints converted $3M of C Max Unger's $4.5M base salary into a signing bonus. Creates $1.5M in cap room for cap needy team.</p>— Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/641585064527196160">September 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Jairus Byrd of New Orleans Saints not expected back until Week 2 or 3
New Orleans Saints safety Jairus Byrd is expected to return to the lineup around Week 2 or 3, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Ed Werder.
Report: Saints' Jairus Byrd expected to miss season opener
According to several reports, New Orleans Saints safety Jairus Byrd is not expected to play in the season opener, but he could return to practice this week.
Source: Max Unger reworks contract to free up cap space - Black and Gold
Sean Payton said team is still gathering information on Cam Jordan's incident at a nightclub | NOLA.com
Jordan is under investigation for an incident at a nightclub, according to NOPD
Cameron Jordan: Saints DE Being Investigated for Alleged Nightclub Incident | The Big Lead
Story is in preliminary phase.
Forecast: Season heavily dependent on Brees, Spiller and Rob Ryan
New Orleans' source for complete news coverage of the Saints football team with schedules, scores and stats. WWLTV.com
New Orleans Saints announce roster moves on Wednesday
The Saints have reached an injury settlement and waived WR Nick Toon
What Spiller Absence Means For Saints Against Cardinals
With New Orleans Saints RB C.J. Spiller said to be missing Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, what will the game-plan be to fill the void?
New Orleans Saints try out two kickers in Nick Novak and Caleb Sturgis - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The Saints are bringing in veteran kickers Nick Novak and Caleb Sturgis, among possible others, for tryouts on Tuesday, according to sources.
Vikings overrated, Saints underrated in Week 1 Power Rankings - NFL
Which teams are too high and too low in ESPN's Week 1 Power Rankings? ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) examines the Vikings, Saints and others.
Report: C.J. Spiller won’t play in season opener for Saints | ProFootballTalk
There had been optimism that running back C.J. Spiller would be ready for the start of the regular season after undergoing minor knee surgery in mid-August. Apparently that optimism has been somewhat overstated.
Saints' C.J. Spiller likely ready to play Week 2, per report
According to a report, New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller will sit out Week 1 in Arizona, but he should be ready to return to action Week 2.
Rodney Harrison reacts to Drew Brees wrestling a crocodile | ProFootballTalk
On a recent episode of Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Saints quarterback Drew Brees pounced on a crocodile. On Tuesday's Pro Football Talk on NBCSN, Rodney Harrison pounced on Brees for pouncing on the croc.
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PFT’s Week One Power Rankings | ProFootballTalk
1. Patriots (0-0): Winning the Super Bowl comes with two benefits: Hosting the game that opens the season (unless the local baseball team has a game and refuses to change it . . . we’re still looking at you, Orioles) and occupying the top spot in the next year’s initial power rankings.