Matthew Paras

New Orleans Saints beat reporter for The Times-Picayune and The Advocate. Past: @WashTimes, @RTDsports, @TheDePaulia. DePaul alum

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“I always had a hard time in past places where you say, ‘Who’s the Player of the Game?’” Moore said. “It’s like one player, and you’re like, ‘OK I’ve got seven names I can give you right now.’”

Kellen Moore gives out game balls like Oprah gives out cars. Here’s why:
https://t.co/L4ae1MGhYs

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@Hobotron2000 I’ve seen a few orioles/panthers combinations in my replies. Is that because the Nats weren’t a thing when the Panthers launched and the closest was Baltimore?

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Alvin Kamara explains why he surprisingly showed up to OTAs: 'No beef' with Saints https://t.co/FfClzD8mOO via @nolanews

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Alvin Kamara was asked if he felt disrespected by how the Saints have been noncommittal toward his roster status:

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Some quick practice thoughts:

- Alvin Kamara was indeed back and worked into some individual stuff, but didn’t take any 7-on-7 reps.

- Tyler Shough with a pair of back-to-back great throws that captured his aggressiveness on third down. Throws were to Polk and Austin.

- Zach Wilson maybe had the throw of the day with a bomb to Bryce Lance, who beat his man with a double move.

- Chris Olave and Chase Young were notable absences.

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Here’s a quick article on Alvin Kamara’s unexpected visit

Alvin Kamara makes a surprise appearance at the Saints facility ahead of latest OTA session https://t.co/Hs7tuXzIsX via @nolanews

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"A little bit unexpected as part of his routine. ... It's good to see him," Kellen Moore said of Kamara.

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Alvin Kamara is in the building, Kellen Moore said.

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FWIW, extension dates for every draft pick since 2016 that got an extension:

Pete Werner: Aug. 8, 2024
Cesar Ruiz: Sept. 9, 2023
Erik McCoy: Sept. 8, 2022
Marshon Lattimore: Sept. 12, 2021
Ryan Ramczyk: June 30, 2021
Alvin Kamara: Sept. 12, 2020
Michael Thomas: July 31, 2019

[Ralph Malbrough 🥃 @SaintsForecast]

once the Saints didn’t trade Olave last year at the deadline, he needed to be paid, Whether i agree with paying Olave is irrelevant. the Saints are going to pay Olave and kind of botched it. But Loomis has historically waited on contracts. Not to egregious levels like Dallas but it’s not optimal business.

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Derrick Brown (#95) was insulted a TE was tasked with blocking him

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Something to watch with Chris Olave on the horizon

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The #Falcons and star WR Drake London have agreed to terms on a massive new contract extension, as he gets a four-year deal, sources say.

Atlanta’s former first-rounder has been a priority and now paid in a deal done by Andrew Kessler of @AthletesFirst.

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With A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett traded, Alvin Kamara and Brandon Aiyuk move into the spotlight for potential post-June 1 moves.

I spoke to Kamara’s agent, Brad Cicala, yesterday and he said, “We plan on playing for the #Saints in 2026.” From @gmfb 👇🏼

[Jeremy Reaves @JR1ERA]

Gotta say, as someone who did this for the early parts of my career... Can't agree with this. If that was the case, why even be a professional athlete? No competitor wants to sit on the side their entire career.

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Myles Garrett got traded before A.J. Brown did.

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Saints WR Chris Olave is pleased with contract talks. And hints when a deal could get done. https://t.co/HIUw5CKP55 via @nolanews

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Chet Holmgren, yikes

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@_SoleSoCole Fair. But get the call right the first time. (I am not an OKC person either)

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Giving a technical foul for the refs screwing up an obvious call that leads to a challenge is crazy. It happened to David Adelman earlier in the playoffs too.

“Our bad but please don’t yell at us”

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@FletcherWDSU The Detroit one is nonsensical for the Pistons, but the Phoenix and Milwaukee ones aren’t bad. Congrats

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Saints quarterback Tyler Shough seeing 'night and day' difference early in Year 2 https://t.co/DJxfib03Eu via @nolanews

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Fresh batch of OTA observations here. Get your fresh batch of OTA observations.

In the first observable OTA session of the year, I broke down what I thought had — and hadn't — changed about the Saints since we last saw them:
https://t.co/GwPrR14Ni5