Coach Pete Update: Not Good on Davenport. Some on Hill and Bridgewater, Some Saints Good News also

It was reported that Davenport (MD), reported to camp having added 15 pounds of muscle. Coach Pete found out that 15 pounds was fat around his gut. The Saints did not assign a designated coach to MD during the offseason. He showed-up to camp very out of shape and is struggling to get caught up. DA was not very happy about this - at all. For those of you that noticed MD not playing as well as you would have liked, your group was spot-on.

Hendrickson is having a good camp and the coaches are aware and excited about that, but he will never be a disruptor. However, he may well be a top rotational player. With MD still not in pro level shape, expect Henrdickson to see more playing time.

Coach Pete is hearing from Saints coaches that this is the most talented Saints team since 2009. The coaches expect the defense to make major improvements. Apple js looking very good as well as Marcus Williams. Bell has taken another step. Besides MD, the coaches are very pleased with the D-line.

According to Coach Pete, Bridgewater is not the long term replacement for Brees. He's a solid average QB and good leader, but has some major weaknesses in passing. Taysom Hill has made a major step forward but is also likely not the future QB after Brees. And Hill adds so much value in so many areas, the coaches are satisfied with the roles he is playing. And Hill's roles will be expanded this year again. Hill is doing better this year at adjusting his speed to the ball speed in the air from passes. The coaches have developed a limited playbook for Hill to exploit the seam from the slot and TE. He will be involved in pass receiving this year and Pete expects him to throw a good deal more this season.

If Brees holds up the entire year, the coaches think a SB is very attainable with this team.