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Sean Kelley | NewOrleansSaints.com
The New Orleans Saints conducted their second practice of training camp Friday and they did it without Coach Sean Payton and some of his staff. Payton and several assistants - including defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael - were in Minnesota attending funeral services for Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Tony Sparano. Saints defensive assistant Aaron Glenn was in charge of Friday’s practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Here are some observations from the non-padded practice:
The return of Benjamin Watson is a big deal. The veteran tight end had a very strong practice Friday; one that saw him showcase his ability to catch the football in tight spaces and leverage his size in designed mismatches. The Saints have struggled to have such a reliable player at the position over the last two seasons. His reception while being tightly covered by linebacker Alex Anzalone particularly stood out during Friday’s practice.
Receiver Michael Thomas scored a 50-yard touchdown in full 11-11 work. The catch and yards following were the work of a top tier NFL wide receiver and it came at the expense of Thomas’ friend and fellow Ohio State Buckeye, Marshon Lattimore. The competition between the two is one of my favorite watches during camp dating to last year. Thomas noted after practice that he expects Lattimore to return the favor soon. I can’t wait. ...
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Sean Kelley | NewOrleansSaints.com
The New Orleans Saints conducted their second practice of training camp Friday and they did it without Coach Sean Payton and some of his staff. Payton and several assistants - including defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael - were in Minnesota attending funeral services for Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Tony Sparano. Saints defensive assistant Aaron Glenn was in charge of Friday’s practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Here are some observations from the non-padded practice:
The return of Benjamin Watson is a big deal. The veteran tight end had a very strong practice Friday; one that saw him showcase his ability to catch the football in tight spaces and leverage his size in designed mismatches. The Saints have struggled to have such a reliable player at the position over the last two seasons. His reception while being tightly covered by linebacker Alex Anzalone particularly stood out during Friday’s practice.
Receiver Michael Thomas scored a 50-yard touchdown in full 11-11 work. The catch and yards following were the work of a top tier NFL wide receiver and it came at the expense of Thomas’ friend and fellow Ohio State Buckeye, Marshon Lattimore. The competition between the two is one of my favorite watches during camp dating to last year. Thomas noted after practice that he expects Lattimore to return the favor soon. I can’t wait. ...
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