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"He's extremely excitable and can speak to people and make them want to run through a wall for them," Moore said. "That's the fiery guy, and he gives the energy when he speaks. When he speaks, people listen. I think it's a good fit for us."
Still looming are possible punishments for between 22 and 27 current and former Saints defenders that the NFL says participated in the crunch-for-cash bounty system that disgraced former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has apologized for running for the previous three seasons. An NFL report has said the system paid off-the-books bonuses for hits on targeted players that knocked them from games or left them needing help off the field.
Jenkins, a starter the past two seasons at free safety, said no one at the NFL has contacted him concerning the investigation.
Meanwhile, Brees still has not committed to showing up for workouts on Monday as he and the Saints continue to press for a long-term contract extension.
The Saints have placed the exclusive-rights franchise tag on Brees, locking him in for at least one more season. Brees, however, has said he does not want to play under the franchise tag, which amounts to a one-year deal with no long-term security in the case of an injury.
Saints owner Tom Benson, during his introduction as the new Hornets owner at NBA meetings in New York, said the Saints and Brees are "close" to a reaching a new contract
"It takes a little bit of time and patience and we have a few other things that are going on right now with the draft and players," said Benson, noting that he spoke with Brees by phone Friday morning. "But we have not forgotten about him."
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