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Per source, Steve Gleason will be issuing a statement explaining that the filmmaker who captured the audio was not authorized to release it.

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With the seventh pick of the 2012 CSC Community Mock Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars (chosen by AcquiredPanic) select…

Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

The Jaguars could not have done any worse on the offensive side of the ball last year. They ranked dead last in YPG and passing YPG so it shouldn’t come as a shock that they only averaged 15 points per game en route to a 5-11 season. They have put their faith into last year’s first rounder, quarterback Blaine Gabbert, for at least one more season and they now have to give the guy somebody to throw the ball to.

Jacksonville does not have a number one receiver and in all honesty, they might not even have a number two. Their leading receiver last year came in the form of TE Marcedes Lewis and he only managed 460 yards. All of the previously mentioned stats have to change and I think taking WR Michael Floyd out of Notre Dame is the first step in the right direction.

I would argue that Michael Floyd is the better fit for the Jags even though Justin Blackmon is rated as the number one receiver in the draft. At nearly 6 foot 3 and 220 pounds, Floyd is big and would provide Gabbert with an excellent target to throw to. Floyd also didn’t have the benefit of having an elite quarterback last season and still put up solid numbers. He caught 100 balls for 1,147 yards and 9 touchdowns from three different quarterbacks.

There is risk involved in that recent Notre Dame players typically haven’t transitioned well to the NFL but I think it is a risk that the Jags have to to take since Blaine Gabbert’s future as a Jaguar might come down to how he performs this season.

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Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports just wrote an article about the speech defensive coordinator Gregg Williams made to Saints players the night before their matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in the post-season. That speech is slightly incriminating, including references to injuring specific opponents.

Here is the actual abridged audio referenced in that article. This doesn’t sound too good.

Warning: Explicit language!!!! Lots of it!!

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Dave rejoices over the Saints signing linebackers who have a pulse. Kevin tries to figure out if the Saints have anyone on staff who can help them comply with the Rooney Rule. The guys also discuss if the Saints have quietly had a fantastic off-season (hint: HELL YES!).

Could hiring Bill Parcells in a consultant role be a good idea? Also they rumor monger about a Drew Brees contract extension and Kevin rambles about a fat Val Kilmer and Ghost and the Darkness.

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Warning: explicit language and adult content.

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Gregg Williams talking bounties to players

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All hell broke loose in Who Dat Nation a little over an hour ago when a rumor that Drew Brees had signed a 5-year, $115 million contract with the Saints spread like wildfire over the internet. But upon further examination, it looks like it’s all just a load of bunk that started from a single message board post. I thought it only fair to dedicate a separate post detailing how this wild and unconfirmed rumor started, then spread.

It appears the origin of all the chaos was this single Tiger Droppings post at 4:29pm CST.

Similar information was also posted on Saints Report at 5:20pm CST, almost an hour later. My presumption is that Saints Report post was merely a regurgitation from Tiger Droppings. Or the same person was the source of both postings.

But the rumor really spread like wildfire when Fleurty Girl claimed to have “good enough sources” and tweeted about the signing at 5:25pm CST. It was also retweeted by Fletcher Mackel, giving it the appearance of credibility.

Fleurty Girl then revealed that her source was simply the original Tiger Droppings post. Pfft.

UPDATE [04/04/12 7:05 PM CDT ]: As we thought, the rumor was completely untrue. Larry Holder and Jason La Canfora both confirm:

I can’t believe I’m tweeting this, but there is NO Brees deal in place according to my source who has never been wrong. My god.

For all those asking for the second time this week about rumor of Drew Brees signing with Saints – not true. Nothing to it

Score another one for Message Board Guy. This is why you and your forum have the reputation you do and why I stay the hell away from your garbage.

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A few unconfirmed sources are saying that the Saints have signed Drew Brees to a 5-year contract worth $115 million.

It’s mentioned on SaintsReport.com and also via a Fleurty Girl tweet (of all places), neither of which are legitimate sources.

Unconfirmed rumor, but good enough sources to share: Drew Brees signed 5 year, $115 million contract! Just made my day!!

That’s all we can find at this point. Again, this is just an unconfirmed rumor. People keep mentioning “sources” but I have no idea who these sources could possibly be. Let’s remain calm until more solid news is released.

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What’s your favorite new technology in sports over the past 5 years? Mine has to be the NFL app live streaming games. #Celebr8URStory

Just realized I hit 70,000 followers, pretty cool. Thanks! Love u all!!!

“@Saints: The Saints will face the Cardinals in the HOF game, at Patriots, vs Jaguars, vs Texans & at Titans in 2012 preseason”#WHODAT

“@Hogs4TheCause: Thank you to all that came out and supported Hogs… Amount raised: $320,000!” Wow that is amazing!

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DirecTV dropped WGN? On the plus side, the Cubs blow. But how the hell am I supposed to watch Matlock & Funniest Home Videos now?

Special thanks to my friends at @TrueReligion for contributing more style with comfort to my wardrobe..

Sean Payton’s appeals hearing will be Thursday morning, and will be held at the NFL offices in New York.

Saints pursue Parcells: ROONEY RULE MOCKERY. Vikings pursue Parcells, and tell him to “name his price:” crickets.

Every now and again I hit a day like this where I wake up and don’t feel like gettin outta bed lol no pain no gain #riseandgrind

For our fans that believe in the #MaddenCurse, you will be happy to know Brees did not advance in the Cover Bracket

Nothing Beats coming home from a Tough workout & your Girl has the Hot Tub Ready W A Hot Plate On Da Table S/o to @soliddsoul#WhoDatNation

SAINTS LINKS:

Saints Preseason Schedule: Four AFC Teams Among Five Opponents In 2012
The Saints will kick off the 2012 preseason when they play the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, August 5 in the 2012 Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

New Orleans Saints to play four AFC teams in the preseason – New Orleans Saints Football NFL News – NOLA.com
Saints will play Cardinals, Patriots, Jaguars, Texans and Titans

Senate panel passes resolution asking NFL to reconsider sanctions on New Orleans Saints | NOLA.com
It now heads to the full Senate for a final vote

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | The 2006 Draft: Six Years Later

Vikings deny report they’re courting Bill Parcells
The New York Post reports that the Saints aren’t the only team trying to convince Parcells to return to the NFL.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell shouldn’t lecture Saints fans: A letter to the editor | NOLA.com

NFL chose hypocrisy in Saints penalties: A letter to the editor | NOLA.com

Use New Orleans Saints ‘bounty-gate’ fine to help people: Editorial | NOLA.com
Lost in the fury over the Saints’ bounty scandal is the impact of their disgraceful behavior on the true victims: the people of our community

New Orleans Saints’ Jonathan Vilma and Sports Illustrated’s Peter King have it out on twitter – New Orleans Saints Football NFL News – NOLA.com
It came up over the bounty situation

Report: The Vikings Are Trying To Hire Bill Parcells
According to 1500 ESPN in the Twin Cities, Parcells’ offer from the Vikings—Wilf apparently told him to name his price—is not new. Tom Pelissero writes that the revelation in the Post is “nothing more than a leverage ploy.”

Saints on ‘Hard Knocks’? – NFL Nation Blog – ESPN
USA Today sports television writer Michael Hiestand throws out a fascinating suggestion, writing that the New Orleans Saints should be featured on HBO

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The pre-season schedule for the New Orleans Saints has officially been announced. Here is how it looks:

Hall of Fame Game – August 5th (7pm CST) – vs. Arizona Cardinals (in Canton, OH)

Week 1 – @ New England Patriots

Week 2 – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 3 – August 25th – vs. Houston Texans

Week 4 – August 30th – @ Tennessee Titans

Official Saints Release

The New Orleans Saints will face four AFC opponents in a five-game 2012 preseason schedule, including two contests that will be televised nationally in prime-time.

The Saints will kick off the 2012 preseason when they play the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, August 5 in the 2012 Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The game will be televised nationally on the NFL Network with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. CST. This will be the fifth time that the Saints have been one of the featured teams in the Hall of Fame game. The Saints and the Cardinals will take the field the day after the class of 2012 is formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during ceremonies. Among the enshrinees will be T William Roaf, who was a first round draft pick of the Saints in 1993. Roaf played for the Black and Gold for nine seasons and was an annual Pro Bowl selection at left tackle from 1994-2000, setting a franchise record with seven selections. New Orleans has a 1-3 record in their four previous Hall of Fame Game appearances and a 4-0 preseason record against the Cardinals.

In Week 1 of the NFL preseason slate, the Saints will travel to face the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. This will be the tenth time that the Saints and the Super Bowl XLVI finalists have faced off in the preseason, with the Patriots leading the series 5-4. The two teams last played in New England on August 12, 2010, a 27-24 Patriots win that was preceded by two days of joint practices. The last three preseason meetings between New Orleans and New England have taken place in Foxborough.

In Week 3, the Saints will host the Jacksonville Jaguars in the home opener at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. This will be the first preseason contest between the Saints and Jaguars, who began play in 1995. The Carolina Panthers are the only other team that the Saints have never played in the preseason. The Saints defeated the Jaguars, 23-10, last season, on October 2 at EverBank Field.

New Orleans will host the Houston Texans on Saturday, August 25 in a prime-time contest nationally televised on CBS. The Saints and Texans have played each other every preseason since 2008, with the clubs splitting the meetings, 2-2, and the Texans leading the series 3-2 overall. On September 25, 2011, the teams met in the Superdome, with the Saints coming out on top with a dramatic 40-33 fourth quarter come-from-behind victory.

The Saints will close out the preseason at LP Field against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday, August 30. With 28 previous meetings, the Houston Oilers/Titans franchise is New Orleans’ most common preseason opponent, with the Saints holding a 14-13-1 edge. The two teams have met for the preseason finales in 2010 and 2011 and the Saints pulled out 22-17 win in Nashville on December 11, 2011.
New Orleans went 2-2 in the 2011 preseason, having won at least two contests in every preseason since 2007.

The games that are not nationally televised will be regionally televised on CST and on WVUE FOX-8. All games can be heard on the New Orleans Saints Radio Network (WWL 870 AM and 105.3 FM locally). The dates and times for the New England, Jacksonville and Houston games will be announced at a future date.

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With the sixth pick of the 2012 CSC Community Mock Draft, the St. Louis Rams (chosen by GRIZZ) select…

Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Danario Alexander, Danny Amendola, Brandon Gibson, Nick Miller, Dominique Curry (and newly acquired Steve Smith…not that one..)…any of those ring a bell? That’s what Sam Bradford has to throw to…

“Sam Bradford needs some help!” is the only evidence I need to back this selection up. The Rams need more fire-power than an aging Steven Jackson, and I think Blackmon could be that needed addition. Some of my NFL comparisons for him include Hakeem Nicks, Anquan Boldin, and I have seen one comparison to Brandon Marshall (minus the height differential). The only other WR I considered was Michael Floyd from Notre Dame. I think they would also take Trent Richardson if he were available. Blackmon should be able to become a 1,000 YD/8 TD receiver in a few years and should pan out well for Sam Bradford and his Rams.

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