By Nick Underhill -- Advocate
METAIRIE -- Here are some things to keep an eye on when the New Orleans Saints open training camp next week:
BURNING ISSUES
Settling secondary
The New Orleans secondary was one of the strengths of the defense and a big reason for optimism heading into the 2018 campaign. Marshon Lattimore should continue his ascent toward becoming one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, and safety Marcus Williams should start competing for Pro Bowl honors as soon as this season.
But there are some areas where the team can improve, and it’s easy to see where safety Kurt Coleman and slot cornerback Patrick Robinson, who both joined the roster this offseason, can help that effort.
Despite reaching new heights after struggling for several years, there were times last season where organization and communication were an issue for the defense. This showed up quite often when this young secondary had to sort out and defend against bunch formations, against which it surrendered 22 receptions on 25 targets for 187 yards last season.
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