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By Josh KatzensteinMeritocracy is a word coaches frequently use during NFL training camps. Every position is an open competition, and the best players will play, the coaches say.New Orleans Saints coaches and scouts will begin their month-long process of determining their best players when...

By Mike Triplett | ESPN Staff WriterFor the New Orleans Saints to contend for the playoffs this season, here are the five most important players who can help make that happen:Drew Brees, quarterback: This one's pretty obvious. Quarterback is the most important position on the field for any...

By Mike Triplett | ESPN Staff writerMETAIRIE, La. -- Trivia question: Who holds the NFL record for most receptions over the first two years of his career?All right, the headline of this story probably gave it away. But file that one away to stump your buddies who aren't the most die-hard New...

By Nick UnderhillThe Saints need to figure out how to use all of their weapons this summer.It’s a nice change from last year when Michael Thomas was lining up all over the field, and Ted Ginn Jr. was the only other high-powered receiver Drew Brees had to target. But after signing Cam...

Sports Talk with Bobby HebertThere's no doubt that one of the fiercest battles to watch in Saints training camp this summer will be the competition at wide receiver. After Wednesday's minicamp practice, WWL's Bobby Hebert and...

By Amos Morale IIIThe New Orleans Saints opened Thursday's OTA practice to media, and at least one Saints player thinks his teammate was showing off for the press.The NFL's defensive rookie of the year, Marshon Lattimore found himself matched up with Pro Bowl receiver Michael Thomas. With...

By Brent St. Germain / Sports EditorNew Orleans Saints Pro Bowl wide receiver Michael Thomas admits that he is not familiar with the city of Houma.Thomas has never been to Houma and didn’t hear much about the city until just recently.But that is about to change.Next week, Thomas will be...