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Sean Payton, Saints value their home-field edge at Senior Bowl

MOBILE, Ala. -- The New Orleans Saints drafted four players who appeared in the Senior Bowl last season (LBs Stephone Anthony and Hau'oli Kikaha, QB Garrett Grayson and RB Marcus Murphy).

Sean Payton said that was mostly a coincidence. But he stressed how valuable this week is for all NFL teams in the evaluation process -- especially the Saints, who bring their entire contingent of coaches and scouts most years since they are just two hours away.

“This environment is so different because really you get to see ‘em in contact, you get to see ‘em in one-on-ones.