By Nick Underhill
The 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 since these practices are primarily a passing camp without contact, but the sessions did give us a first look at what some of the newcomers look like on the field.
Here are a handful of things we were able to learn watching summer practices:
Depth stands out: The Saints finished 11-5 last season and didn’t face an injury they couldn’t overcome. So, saying this team is deep isn’t exactly breaking new ground, but the depth seems to stand out, even more, this summer.
Are there any legitimate battles for significant playing time? Vonn Bell and Kurt Coleman could compete at strong safety, and Cam Meredith, Ted Ginn Jr. and Tre’quan Smith might fight for playing time at wide receiver. We’ll pay attention to what’s happening at running back, but that’s more by default than design. In most instances, it looks like the starters are locked in. ...
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