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Saints&src=hash">#Saints playing paintball today ... Can Jimmy Graham choose trial by combat? #GameOfThrones — Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) June 17, 2014

The Jimmy Graham grievance hearing is actually taking place in New Orleans area, so it's likely that's why agent Jimmy Sexton is in town. — Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) June 17, 2014

Paintball W/ My Team Today I Got Shot About 100x Still Got Some #BodyBags Tho http://t.co/1sTwK5Qwy0 — SACKMAN (@JuniorG93) June 17, 2014

Got lit up like a Christmas tree pic.twitter.com/ALDf7d6hVF — Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) June 17, 2014

Top-10 photos of the #Saints defense from Minicamp: http://t.co/7dSVT0B8Tk #SaintsCamp pic.twitter.com/Sla0Kwv5LC — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) June 17, 2014

With Jimmy Graham's hearing today, can say NFLPA sees a stronger case here than Suggs' was in 2008. And NFL was compelled to settle that one — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) June 17, 2014

Ill be talking #Saints and Graham on todays episode of NFL Nation TV at noon CT. Join in with your questions/comments http://t.co/4tXaoLc6bd — Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) June 17, 2014

Obviously Brees. Hes probably mastered the game & teammates prob afraid to hit him RT @epoillion: Who would Saints choose as their champion? — Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) June 17, 2014

Thanks to Bowfishing Unlimited for seeking out those redfish for the @Saints QBs last night! pic.twitter.com/8TMbhoz5eU — Drew Brees (@drewbrees) June 17, 2014

#SAINTS PAINTBALL pic.twitter.com/wREVNbdVYA — Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) June 17, 2014

Twenty years ago today: The Juice on the loose... pic.twitter.com/MuCcs0LfR7 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 17, 2014

ICYMI: Why Graham, #Saints should strike their own deal before arbitrator rules. http://t.co/9PMUuM7Fxm — Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) June 17, 2014

A settlement in the Jimmy Graham system arbitration is unlikely, from what I’m told. Sounds like he’ll have his day(s) in court. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 17, 2014

Jimmy Graham grievance hearing begins today. As I've said before, the issue is not the franchise tag, it's about long term leverage. — Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) June 17, 2014

A healthy #NFL locker room is the key to on field success. It's the same way in life. Read my new blog: Cancer Free http://t.co/AYF62abZOJ — Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) June 16, 2014

Big day for Jimmy Graham as he'll make his case before an arbitrator about his actual position. At stake is at least 5 million dollars. — WWL-TV (@WWLTV) June 17, 2014

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Saints News

Jimmy Graham's agent in town to negotiate with New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com

Sexton flew to New Orleans for face-to-face negotiations with the Saints

Grievance hearing for Jimmy Graham of New Orleans Saints begins Tuesday - ESPN

Arbitrator Stephen Burbank will hear arguments from the NFL Players Association and the NFL Management Council to determine if Graham should be officially labeled as a tight end or a wide receiver for franchise-tag purposes. The proceedings will be held privately. And it's unclear how long it will take Burbank to issue a ruling, though one week is a fair guess based on past arbitration hearings.

Jimmy Graham Arbitration Simplified | The Saints Nation

Arbitrator to decide Jimmy Graham’s grievance with Saints | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA

When his grievance hearing scheduled to start Tuesday gets going, star tight end Jimmy Graham will carry the burden of proof as he argues t…

NFL Nation TV: Jimmy Graham, Aaron Rodgers, Chuck Noll - ESPN

Join us today at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, for ESPN's NFL Nation TV's Spreecast episode No. 10. Host Coley Harvey (Cincinnati Bengals reporter) and guests

New Orleans Saints Spotlight | Get to know kicker Derek Dimke | NOLA.com

Dimke said Saints are unlike any other team he's been around

New Orleans Saints Spotlight | Get to know safety Vinnie Sunseri | NOLA.com

Sunneri says he's learning from defensive backs

New Orleans Saints Spotlight | Get to know running back Tim Flanders | NOLA.com

Flanders say he feel like he's being graded on everything he does

Saints' final OTA to feature Brandin Cooks: Black and Gold Today - Video | NOLA.com

Rachel Whittaker and Jeff Duncan tell you what to watch for in the Saints last week of OTAs, plus how the outcome of Jimmy Graham's grievance hearing will affect the team.

New Orleans Saints to conclude OTAs with some questions | Black and Gold Today | NOLA.com

Your snapshot of all things New Orleans Saints

Fantasy Football 2014 - Who Do You Draft: Brandin Cooks or Kenny Stills?

Fantasy Football owners can benefit greatly from the New Orleans Saints, but who do you target when it comes down to Kenny Stills and Brandin Cooks?

Saints take aim at each other, renew paintball tradition | Black and Gold

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Eagles say Sproles will run the ball first, catch it second | ProFootballTalk

New Eagles running back Darren Sproles had more catches than runs in each of his last two seasons in New Orleans, and there's been some talk that Sproles will effectively serve as a replacement to departed wide receiver DeSean Jackson in Philadelphia.

League explains "Sideline Viewing System" regarding tablet use | ProFootballTalk

In response to the blurb based on the blurb from JoeBucsFan.com that was based on the blurb in the Tampa Bay Business Journal, the league has given us enough information to craft yet another blurb. (I need a thesaurus.

Bill Belichick "absolutely" wants draft moved back to April | ProFootballTalk

When Bill Belichick goes beyond his terse, half-mumbled phrases to answer a question, you can tell the answer is of some interest to him. So it's worth pointing out that he went on at a bit of length about his displeasure with having the NFL Draft in May, and losing time.

NFL launches clumsy effort to defend blackout rule | ProFootballTalk

At a time when the NFL faces the potential elimination of its blackout rule, the league has embarked on an effort to prevent limitations on the ability to refuse to telecast games in the local market if those contests aren't "sold out." (More on what "sold out" actually means later.

Marvin Harrison: I was just minding my own business | ProFootballTalk

After news broke that someone shot at former Colts receiver Marvin Harrison last week, Harrison faced some questions about whether he had been involved in some kind of wrongdoing to precipitate the shooting. Harrison insists that's not the case.