saints training camp day 5

Staff Report | The Advocate / PicayuneThe New Orleans Saints have completed their first set of five training camp practices and, though it's early, several storylines have become clear.There's a notable absence, surprise player, key position battles and more.Here's a recap of what's making...

Photo - USA Today Sports Kick and punt return spots are up for grabs at training campBy Seth Dunlop| WWL RadioTwo of the most intriguing battles unfolding at Saints training camp are those for the kick and punt return jobs. Head coach Sean Payton has been open about his desire...

By Amie Just | The Advocate / PicayuneRobert “Fat Rob” Kelley doesn’t shy away from his nickname.@FatRob32 is his Twitter handle. “Fat Rob” has been inscribed on his backpack since his senior year at Tulane.But to get a chance with the Saints, the former Washington Redskins running back...

By Kristian Garic | WWL RadioEarly in training camp it’s never a good idea to formulate concrete opinions on any one player or coach… except for the stars. However, there have been some interesting observations that could lead to a finite conclusion at the end of training camp. Here are...

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)By Brett Martel | APMETAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport wears new diamond studs on his nose and ears and speaks with an easy, confident manner about meeting the expectations of a first-round draft choice in his second pro season...

By Herbie Teope | The Advocate / PicayuneFive days of Saints training camp down and many more to go before the start of the regular season.But is five days of camp practices — or any amount for that matter — enough to get a full grasp on where the Saints stand before the first preseason...

(Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)Staff Report| The Advocate / PicayuneA pair of injuries to Saints players opened the door for local additions to the roster.Veteran running back Javorius "Buck" Allen was placed on injured reserve and defensive back Chris Campbell...

New Orleans Saints Youtube channelNew Orleans Saints

Advocate Staff photo by SOPHIA GERMERBy Amie Just | The Advocate / PicayuneA familiar face to Saints and LSU fans made his way back to the practice facility on Tuesday: wide receiver Travin Dural. He was most recently with the team this summer, and was waived in June.Soon after Dural was...

NOLA STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELDBy Amie Just | The Advocate / PicayuneSaints starting safety Vonn Bell is a little larger these days, as he said he gained 10 pounds of muscle in the offseason to get up to 215 pounds.Adding that weight was a conscious effort, he said, as the goal was to...

By John Sigler | Saints WireThe New Orleans Saints have seen plenty to be encouraged about from rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Butler, a Northern Arizona product who has strung together a series of tough catches in each practice of training camp. He’s certainly caught the attention of Saints...

By Steve Geller | WWL RadioThe Saints made some roster moves on the 5th day of training camp. Former LSU Tiger Travin Dural is back. The wide receiver spent the last 2 years in New Orleans on the practice squad. Another product from a local school joined the Black & Gold as former Tulane...