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With more than 1,000 fans in attendance (according to Saints officials) at the Saints' Airline Highway facility, the pressure was on the team's skill players not to goof up.

For the most part that was true. There were very few drops in 7-on-7 or team. (Continued...)

>> Continue reading: Few drops highlight Saturday morning practice

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The big question heading into Friday's opening practice of the Saints' minicamp was if Charles Grant and Will Smith would be fully participatory.

Well, the answer is yes.

Grant declined to speak to the media after, but Smith wasn't nearly as hesitant.

Smith said the difference between minicamp and OTA's is that the minicamp is mandatory. He said he felt like he needed to separate the business and football side of things...

>> Continue reading: Smith, Grant present at minicamp

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From the Associated Press:

Five months before the Saints and Chargers kick off at Wembley Stadium, tickets already are going fast.

The first 40,000 tickets made available for the NFL's second overseas regular-season game were sold in 90 minutes Thursday. The game will be Oct. 26, a Saints home game.

Because of the demand, the NFL released an additional 5,000 to go on sale immediately.

"We are delighted ...

>> Continue reading: Saints-Chargers London game tickets going fast

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Clark Judge of CBS Sportsline.com says the Saints defensive acquisitions make them the favorite in the NFC South.

>> Continue reading: CBS Sportsline: Saints should be favorite in NFC South

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Count Pete Prisco of CBSSportsline.com among those who thinks the Saints can turn it around and look like 2006 again.

His power ratings have them in the playoffs.

>> Continue reading: CBS Sportsline: Another on board for a Saints turnaround

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Linebacker Dan Morgan has decided to retire, it was announced today by the New Orleans Saints. Morgan, who signed with the Saints March 11 as a free agent, played in the NFL for seven seasons, all with the Carolina Panthers.

Morgan missed the final 13 games of 2007 with a partial tear of an Achilles tendon, and had battled through other injuries in recent seasons.

"When we signed Dan, he was committed to making a fresh start...

>> Continue reading: LB Dan Morgan retires

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The Saints have apparently given up pursuit of tight end Jeremy Shockey, saying the price was too high.

>> Continue reading: Saints end attempt to land Shockey

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ESPN's power rankings have the Saints 11th overall, but much higher among NFC teams. The experts at the sports giant say the Saints will be one of the biggest turnarounds as a potent offense adds some defensive improvements.

>> Continue reading: Saints projected as one of '08's biggest turnarounds

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Broadcasting and Cable's Michael Malone describes Saints owner Tom Benson's foray into television ownership.

>> Continue reading: Benson buys TV station

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Of course, as pointed out in the article, Bush and Sedrick Ellis played together at USC. But, while he may be biased, he also knows Ellis well and practiced against him.

>> Continue reading: Reggie Bush ecstatic over Saints top pick

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