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By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateSheldon Rankins believes that it is his fault when he doesn’t win a repetition.It doesn’t matter who is lined up against him. If he is doing the things he is supposed to do, the Saints defensive tackle feels like he should win every rush.“I definitely feel...

By Nick Underhill | The Advocate1. The linebacker shuffle continuesMaybe it was just because Manti Te’o was out of action, or perhaps the New Orleans Saints are allowing him to compete at the position, but it was interesting to see Alex Anzalone competing with the first-team defense at...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateThis is a different team.In each of the past four seasons, the New Orleans Saints roster had a lot of spots in flux. The middle class was lacking, which meant that just about anything was possible. Sometimes players came in from out of nowhere and won...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateYou should bet on David Onyemata.When there is a fight at practice, and people are guessing who might be at the center of the scrum, there is a good chance that the Saints defensive tackle wearing No. 93 will be right in the thick of things.It's borderline...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateMarcus Davenport has been sidelined for more practices than he has participated in this training camp.Monday’s session marked the sixth session he has missed due to what a source called a minor muscle pull. Any missed time could be viewed as cause for concern...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateDress code: Shorts and shellsAttendance: WR Tommy Lewis, LB Manti Te’o, C Cameron Tom (chest) and DE Trey Hendrickson were not spotted. TE Ben Watson, DE Marcus Davenport, WR Austin Carr and S J.T Gray were spotted but limited.Overview: It was a somewhat...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateDuring a recent practice, Dan Arnold found himself up against a defensive end, trying to clear a hole for the running back.It was probably the first time Arnold ever encountered this specific scenario. A converted wide receiver who is playing tight end for the...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateDress code: Shorts and shellsAttendance: LB Manti Te’o, WR Austin Carr, Marcus Davenport, TE Benjamin Watson, WR Cameron Meredith (recovery from ACL), TE Michael Hoomanawanui, S Kamrin Moore (hamstring), C Cameron Tom (shoulder) and S J.T. Gray did not...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateDress code: PadsAttendance: TE Ben Watson, TE Michael Hoomanawanui, DE Marcus Davenport, RB Shane Vereen, S Kamrin Moore (hamstring), WR Cam Meredith, C Cameron Tom (chest), OL John Fullington. DE Cam Jordan and DE Alex Okafor were limited.Overview: One of...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateDress code: PadsAttendance: Tight end Benjamin Watson, rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport, wide receiver Cameron Meredith (recovery from torn ACL), tight end Garrett Griffin, center Cameron Tom (shoulder), rookie safety Kamrin Moore (hamstring), wide...

By Nick UnderhillDress code: PadsAttendance: DE Marcus Davenport, TE Benjamin Watson, RB Shane Vereen, S Kamrin Moore (hamstring), WR Brandon Coleman and center Cameron Tom (shoulder) did not practice.Overview: The Saints spent a good amount of practice working on their red-zone plays. The...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateNotable observations from New Orleans Saints training camp, Day 7 from The Advocate's Nick Underhill:Dress code: Shorts and shellsAttendance: S Kamrin Moore (hamstring), OL Cameron Tom (chest), DE Marcus Davenport, TE Ben Watson, RB Shane Vereen and WR...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateTerron Armstead was confused.He couldn’t get healthy. Summer hope only led to the fall of optimism, as the Saints left tackle endured a seemingly endless run of ailments the last few years. Armstead had no idea why it was happening. He traveled the country...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateTaysom Hill has spent a lot of time looking at Drew Brees’ feet.How Brees moves, the length of his strides and how they’re timed is the key to everything. If Hill can figure out how to walk three steps in Brees’ shoes, and get it all right, whenever he...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateNotable observations from New Orleans Saints training camp, Day 5 from The Advocate's Nick Underhill:Dress code: PadsAttendance: WR Brandon Coleman, TE Michael Hoomanawanui, WR Travin Dural, S Kamrin Moore and C Cameron Tom did not practice. Dural (broken...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateAttendance: Wide receiver Brandon Coleman and tight end Michael Hoomanawanui were the only players who did not practice. Center Cameron Tom (shoulder) and wide receiver Travin Dural (broken humerus, according to sources) left the session early. Some veteran...

By Nick Underhill | The AdvocateNotes and observations from Saturday's practice.Dress code: PadsAttendance: Wide receiver Brandon Coleman and tight end Michael Hoomanawanui were out of action.Overview: The first day of pads did not disappoint. This practice provided the first look at the...

By Nick UnderhillNotes and observations form Day 2 of training campDress code: Shorts and shellsOverview: Friday’s session was a little bit more spirited. The offense started off strong, but the defense took over during team drills. Without Sean Payton and several other coaches present due...

By Nick UnderhillFootball is back.Almost.In this episode of "Saints Talk," Kevin Washington and I discuss a number of topics ahead of training camp, including:-What to expect from Mashon Lattimore and Marcus Williams in their second seasons.-How the Saints will replace Mark Ingram, and...

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...

By Nick UnderhillThe Saints are headed out for the summer.With organized team activities and minicamp in the books, New Orleans got its first look at what the team it assembled this summer might look like once the season starts. It’s too soon to make any bold proclamations about anything...

By Nick UnderhillNotes and observations from Wednesday’s minicamp practice.Attendance: Cam Jordan and Michael Thomas were not spotted.Limited: Tre’quan Smith, Cam Meredith, Brandon Coleman, Deon Yelder, Daniel Lasco, Trey Hendrickson, Alex Okafor, Marcus DavenportDifferent pace: After...

By Nick UnderhillNotes and observations from Tuesday's minicamp practice.Absent from practice: DE Trey Hendrickson, DE Cam Jordan (birth of child) and WR Michael Thomas were not spotted.Recovery crew: OL Andrus Peat, DE Alex Okafor, WR Tre’Quan Smith and WR Cam Meredith and tight end Deon...