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In franchise history, there may be no one better at taking “no’’ for an answer than New Orleans Saints wide receiver Andy Tanner, who’s been cut/released/waived more often than he cares to remember.

His biography in the team’s media guide reflects 34 transactions of here today, gone tomorrow and brought back again since May 2010.

Until now, the diminutive 26-year-old from Rockwall, Texas, has remained steadfast in trying to reach his goal of playing in the NFL. To date, he has not played in a regular season game. In July, he will participate in his fifth training camp with the Saints, and the chances of him making the opening-game roster appear to be slim.

In his mind, that’s all the chance he needs.

“I know this can be the end or the beginning of my career right here,’’ he said after the last of five minicamp practices Thursday. “This is the year. I’m ready for either way. I hope it can be staying here.’’

Read more: Tanner continues quest to make Saints | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA

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Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.

All little common sense goes a long way.