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The New Orleans Saints have numerous free agents to sign this offseason. First on the list is quarterback Drew Brees. Among the remaining free agents priorities is All Pro left guard Carl Nicks. Nicks says he would love to stay in New Orleans according to Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune alhtough he realizes the Saints have a lot of free agents to sign. Nicks, a fifth-round draft pick in 2008 has developed into the best guards in the NFL.

Source: The Redzone
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