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Found August 05, 2012 on The Saints Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Willie Roaf,  Sean Payton,  Trent Green,  Kevin Mawae,  Drew Brees
TEAMS: New Orleans Saints,  Tennessee Titans
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It's been an amazing weekend for me so far in Canton. I've included some pictures on twitter if you follow my feed to share the experience as much as possible with you. I met several players, staff members and coaches and most were very friendly and accomodating. I have to say Joe Vitt was probably the best experience of the bunch (pictured). He was very engaging, asked me where I was from, and we talked for a good 5 minutes. I can see why the Saints picked him to fill in for Sean Payton. He's got great conversational skills and you can tell he's an honest and bright guy. I have zero doubts the players respond to him with the utmost of respect. He's a guy you can't help but like.More importantly, the reason I was there last night, was the enshrinement ceremony of Willie Roaf - one of the greatest all time Saints in history , if not the greatest. I have to say, it was a bit of an emotional ceremony for any Saints fan. You could tell how much the honor meant...
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