Payton: examined Evans and Grubbs closely. Trade talk with both of those players.

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

Payton said they arent moving a player unless they know how to fill it, re Lofton and Grubbs

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 25, 2015

Payton: Keenan Lewis was up in my office two days after being publicly upset and it all went away.

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

@SeanPayton: Goal is to put highly-motivated players in that locker room, getting the right type of guys.

— John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) March 25, 2015

Payton on Delvin Breaux: Had 15 or 16 tryouts throughout the league. Another big CB who can play at the line. Also likes Baptiste.

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

@SeanPayton: Sees Browner as the RCB, a bump-and-run player

— John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) March 25, 2015

@SeanPayton: You don't want to line up with 5-foot-8 CBs in NFC South, because of the proliferation of large receivers in division

— John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) March 25, 2015

Payton said he talked with Brees after the Graham trade. Said Brees handled the deal fine.

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

Payton sees two practice squad receivers being heavily involved. Coleman and Jones, likely.

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 25, 2015

Payton says Cadet would have come back if they didn't sign Spiller.

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 25, 2015

Payton: I saw we were trading Brees to the Jets. You ball that up and throw it away and hope you never see it again.

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

Payton on if last year's negotiations with Graham played a role in trade: "Zero. None."

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 25, 2015

Payton: Plan is to move Hawthorne over to Mike to replace Lofton.

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

Payton keeps mentioning TE Josh Hill. Look for him to play a bigger role for the Saints this season.

— Marc Sessler (@MarcSesslerNFL) March 25, 2015

Payton says they will draft one or two DL/edge guys.

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

Payton confirms former Cowboys DE Anthony Spencer visited the #Saints on Monday. No news on that front yet

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) March 25, 2015

Payton on drafting a QB early -- "Can't predict that."

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 25, 2015

Saints talking longterm with Cam Jordan's agent, per Payton

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 25, 2015

Payton said trading Grubbs isn't sign that couldn't play anymore. "Absolutely not." He knew the cap numbers meant both guards couldn't stay

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

@SeanPayton: On Tom Benson: "He's been awesome."

— John DeShazier (@JohnDeShazier) March 25, 2015

Payton on Benson: his leadership starts with his on hands approach. He's in the building daily.

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

Payton: Won't trade up for Marcus Mariota. "Won't happen."

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

Payton says Lofton in part was a business decision. Wouldn't take pay cut. Wanted improvement.

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 25, 2015

Payton: Jairus Byrd is fully recovered. Training with Spiller. Having a full healthy offseason will be important.

— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 25, 2015

Payton on if Unger as acquired to keep pocket clean for Brees: "Absolutely." Calls spot behind center most imporant property in football.

— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 25, 2015