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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hearing set for June 17-18, per source, to determine whether <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Jimmy Graham is TE or WR <a href="http://t.co/fJuHbw7mSM">http://t.co/fJuHbw7mSM</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL">@espnnfl</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/465877119734530048">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> announce 2014 rookie free agent class <a href="http://t.co/ZJCEOKrrsQ">http://t.co/ZJCEOKrrsQ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsDraft&src=hash">#SaintsDraft</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/465894315487547392">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Saints add 17 undrafted free agents, including MTSU QB Logan Kilgore <a href="http://t.co/gYIEECkHj0">http://t.co/gYIEECkHj0</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/465912210800119808">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> is suspending <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rams&src=hash">#Rams</a> WR Stedman Bailey for 4 games for violating the league’s policy on performing enhancing substance, source says</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/465942631189454849">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So what's going on with jay z why she attacked him and why Beyoncé just stood there</p>— rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/465945686538989568">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bill Belichick "optimistic" Will Smith will be healthy enough to help Pats <a href="http://t.co/V1ME2GP8xs">http://t.co/V1ME2GP8xs</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/465943123193913344">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Its not the size of the step,its the direction!-Santa Ana Def took a step in the right direction today. Excited about whats to come.<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&src=hash">#whodat</a></p>— Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/statuses/465940013054951424">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Swagged out! Fam beach trip 2K14! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23cartopcarriersrock&src=hash">#cartopcarriersrock</a> <a href="http://t.co/GUbQZQr4pY">pic.twitter.com/GUbQZQr4pY</a></p>— Will Herring (@wherring54) <a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54/statuses/465930618032128000">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>D&B this Friday for the Jahri Evans Annual Fundraiser Bowling Party !!!! Make sure ya come thru!!! <a href="http://t.co/EqNePsxt9m">pic.twitter.com/EqNePsxt9m</a></p>— DJ Diamond Kuts (@djdiamondkuts) <a href="https://twitter.com/djdiamondkuts/statuses/465824600643743744">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A review of the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> draft on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> podcast <a href="http://t.co/T3JVbgDnVr">http://t.co/T3JVbgDnVr</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SaintsDraft&src=hash">#SaintsDraft</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/465910972633210880">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>NFL announces that -- across NFLN and ESPN's networks -- the draft drew 45.7 million viewers. Beats the 2010 record of 45.4 million. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23jff&src=hash">#jff</a></p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/465903558500442113">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jairus Byrd keychain I made in my drafting class! <a href="https://twitter.com/jairusbyrd">@jairusbyrd</a> <a href="http://t.co/HNShEDnWrz">pic.twitter.com/HNShEDnWrz</a></p>— John Morgan (@Jmorgggg) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jmorgggg/statuses/465862211647176705">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No surprise VY let go. Multiple Browns players told me Thigpen was far better than Young at minicamp and now with JFF in town, 2 many QBs</p>— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/statuses/465902629634076672">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mike Smith also confirmed ATL eliminated "F" spot (move TE) from offense. Will go in-line TE only. 3-wide base with Julio, Roddy, Harry.</p>— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamlevitan/statuses/465896831923544066">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>All names on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> list of undrafted rookies were previously reported. 2 they didn't announce - K Sergio Castillo and LB TraShaun Nixon...</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/465897544732917760">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That could mean that those players were invited on tryout basis only or plans changed or deals just haven't been announced yet.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/465897674953457664">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ESPN's Jeffri Chadiha ranks <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> and Cooks among best 'draft marriages' <a href="http://t.co/WIp8WXQJ8f">http://t.co/WIp8WXQJ8f</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL">@espnnfl</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/465891425674997760">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Top rookies for dynasty leagues also includes <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> Brandin Cooks (requires Insider access) <a href="http://t.co/oMoDPL1RVP">http://t.co/oMoDPL1RVP</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFantasy">@espnfantasy</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/465894365441687552">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>What you put out is what your going to get back in your life! Your attitude determines your altitude! <a href="http://t.co/MCnqpbAXsY">http://t.co/MCnqpbAXsY</a></p>— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReggieBush/statuses/465890797863174144">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I thought I loves my beats, my niece was cryin I put my wireless <a href="https://twitter.com/beatsbydre">@beatsbydre</a> and she calmed down so fast <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23iloveher&src=hash">#iloveher</a> <a href="http://t.co/rVw1o4mHpi">pic.twitter.com/rVw1o4mHpi</a></p>— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/465881488303882241">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>New <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> WR Brandon Coleman rated as top undrafted free agent by ESPN/Scouts Inc. (requires Insider access) <a href="http://t.co/AQxWEH4j9n">http://t.co/AQxWEH4j9n</a></p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/465873516244393984">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>When you’re committed to 'Passion and Purpose' you can’t be stopped... <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Truth&src=hash">#Truth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Commitment&src=hash">#Commitment</a></p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/465865541740011521">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Patriots leaked scouting report on Johnny Manziel : <a href="http://t.co/ADXARqWSFV">http://t.co/ADXARqWSFV</a></p>— Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/465864328088788993">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Patriots, NFL not talking about leaked Johnny Manziel scouting report <a href="http://t.co/9EUB0aPmUz">http://t.co/9EUB0aPmUz</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/465861169937276928">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I hope the next podcast w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsForecast">@SaintsForecast</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg">@SaintsNationBlg</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC">@SaintsCSC</a> we do get to talk about Michael Sam and the "OUTRAGE!1!1" over him.</p>— Sean Orleans (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/statuses/465816054099238913">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nice to see a fellow <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23UM&src=hash">#UM</a> grad <a href="https://twitter.com/JeremyShockey">@JeremyShockey</a> out on <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23miamibeach&src=hash">#miamibeach</a> .thanks for the support <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23zilberforjudge&src=hash">#zilberforjudge</a> <a href="http://t.co/IGO8eltqqu">pic.twitter.com/IGO8eltqqu</a></p>— Martin Zilber (@MartinZilber) <a href="https://twitter.com/MartinZilber/statuses/454050995623198720">April 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Baylen with his great Grandpa Akins getting some pointers on bull riding...showing a little swagger! <a href="http://t.co/8FX5IuQYl3">pic.twitter.com/8FX5IuQYl3</a></p>— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/statuses/465700408401620993">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

Grievance hearing on tag for Jimmy Graham of New Orleans Saints on June 17-18 - ESPN

We're one step closer to finding out whether the New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham should officially be considered a tight end or wide receiver.

New Orleans Saints announce list of 17 undrafted rookies - ESPN

The New Orleans Saints officially confirmed they have agreed to deals with 17 undrafted rookies -- a group that is headlined by Rutgers receiver Brand

New Orleans Saints announce 2014 rookie free agent class

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Monday that 17 undrafted rookie free agents have agreed to terms with the team following the conclusion of the NFL Draft. Joining the Saints will be offensive linemen Matthew Armstrong and Micajah Reynolds, wide receivers Brandon Coleman and Seantavius Jones, defensive back Brian Dixon, outside linebackers Kasim Edebali and Chidera Uzo- Diribe, running back Tim Flanders, linebacker Spencer Hadley, tight ends Je’Ron Hamm and Nic Jacobs, quarterback Logan Kilgore, defensive linemen Brandon McCray, George Uko and Lawrence Virgil and safeties Pierre Warren and Ty Zimmerman.

Breaking down the 2014 NFL draft class

A look at where the players came from

Forecast: Saints fans will love Cooks | wwltv.com New Orleans

Now that the New Orleans Saints 2014 NFL Draft is in the books, what should we think? If you read my draft preview column from last week you know there won’t be many complaints from me.

Senior Bowl 2014 Interview – Stanley Jean-Baptiste | Fanspeak's NFL Draft Blog

Second-team All-Big 12 selection, had four interceptions (returned for a total of 134 yards and a TD), and 11 pass breakups.

Leftover nuggets from New Orleans Saints draft - ESPN

METAIRIE, La. -- Some leftover news and notes from the New Orleans Saints' draft weekend: QBs considered: General manager Mickey Loomis and coach Sea

Mel Kiper Jr. gives New Orleans Saints a C-plus - ESPN

SATCH NOTE: Who f***ing cares? Who the f*** is Mel Kiper?

Malcolm Jenkins doles out college scholarships to seniors; Steve Gleason honored by Loyola: Saints community notes | Black and Gold

Saints' picks take roads less traveled - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

METAIRIE, La. -- One of the most surprising things about the New Orleans Saints' draft class was that I had actually heard of every school the players

Was New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan ranked too low in the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2014? | Poll | NOLA.com

Tell us what you think.

Ten takeaways from the NFL draft weekend for the New Orleans Saints | Larry Holder | NOLA.com

Is Brandin Cooks a replacement for Darren Sproles?

How the teams in the NFC South grade out for their work over the offseason | The Saints Nation

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NFC South draft review: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Taking a look at the players the Bucs selected in the 2014 draft

Browns players not ready to hand job to Johnny Manziel | ProFootballTalk

Browns players are happy to have Johnny Manziel, but for the moment, they've got Brian Hoyer's back. Several players said Monday they expected Manziel to add some energy and competition, but weren't ready to rule out Hoyer keeping the starting quarterback job.

Michael Sam: I should have gone in the first three rounds | ProFootballTalk

Rams defensive end Michael Sam believes he should have been drafted much, much earlier than he was. Sam, selected late in the seventh round, said NFL teams chickened out from drafting him, although he stopped short of saying that his draft stock dropped because he was the first openly gay prospec...

Patriots, league not talking about leaked Manziel scouting report | ProFootballTalk

If, as some believe, someone forged the supposedly leaked Patriots scouting report for Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, neither the Patriots nor the NFL are saying so. The league has no comment about the situation, and the Patriots for now have nothing to say.

Browns release Vince Young, four others | ProFootballTalk

The Vince Young era in Cleveland has turned out to be a short one. The Browns announced Monday that Young is one of five players they have cut loose from the roster. Young signed with the team less than two weeks ago along with Tyler Thigpen, who remains on the roster.