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There aren’t many players with more to prove at New Orleans Saints training camp than Cesar Ruiz, and the other two players in that conversation — Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas — are counting on him to make their jobs easier with improved blocking up front. If Ruiz can’t keep Winston clean, he won’t be able to get the ball to Thomas, and neither of them will be able to help the team. So it’s good to see teammates lauding Ruiz after a few weeks of practices in Metairie.

Ruiz received an unprompted from defensive lineman Kentavius Street on Aug. 2, telling Boot Krewe Media’s Jack Culotta Jr.: “One person that has really stuck out for me is Cesar so far. I really like how athletic he is at the offensive guard position, he forces me to really be on my P’s and Q’s every single day.” Street emphasized that Ruiz’s lateral agility is uncommon to see among guards around the league, requiring opponents to, “Beat his hands and his feet.”

That message was echoed by left guard Andrus Peat on Aug. 3, who commented to Nola.com’s Rod Walker that, “I think he’s made the biggest improvement of anybody,” at this summer’s training camp.

So that’s encouraging to say the least. The Saints made an effort to get more support for Ruiz this offseason, surrounding their 2020 first round pick with a new position coach in Doug Marrone, who is arguably overqualified for the job as a two-time NFL head coach, and bringing in longtime All-Pro right guard Jahri Evans for camp as a coaching intern. Combine them with assistant line coach Zach Strief and Ruiz has a wealth of experience to lean on.

Hopefully it’s paying off as well as teammates are observing in practice. Ruiz has spoken about his emphasis on active hand usage, noting Evans’ stressing the importance of putting force behind a strike, not just placing it well. It’s all aiming to help him put together more consistency and respond more effectively to what opponents throw at him. It’s early, too early to say his issues are all cleaned up, but this is some real optimism to build off of as the Saints prepare for their preseason games. Let’s see if the improved vibes yield positive results.

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 955780) Indoor practice with AC, free parking inside the garage :p? Can't beat that one. Smash, are you gonna make this one?

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 955789) Not sure yet... I have lots of outside projects going on at the house.

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 955786) https://twitter.com/i/status/1555566712958947328

Originally Posted by iceshack149 (Post 955795) This made me wonder... are the Saints no longer doing the QB Challenge now that Brees is retired?

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 955790) Speaking of projects, earlier this summer I replaced my grass (Bermuda) with sod (St. Augustine) for the entire back yard. It's been so damn hot here, it really hadn't had a chance to grow to its potential. Even with adequate watering, it feels & looks like hay. I'm actually looking forward to the fall and cooler temperatures ... and I'm not a fan of cold weather :disgust:.

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 955790) Speaking of projects, earlier this summer I replaced my grass (Bermuda) with sod (St. Augustine) for the entire back yard. It's been so damn hot here, it really hadn't had a chance to grow to its potential. Even with adequate watering, it feels & looks like hay. I'm actually looking forward to the fall and cooler temperatures ... and I'm not a fan of cold weather :disgust:.

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 955806) Zoysia is where it's at. :bng:

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 955806) Zoysia is where it's at. :bng:

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 955806) Zoysia is where it's at. :bng:

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 955812) Zoysia is so tight is prevents weeds from poking through. And it's fine blades and takes a little less hydration than all other types of grass. If I chose to cut my grass short, you could probably use it as a putting green. https://hgic.clemson.edu/wp-content/...-green-tu.jpeg

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 955812) Zoysia is so tight is prevents weeds from poking through. And it's fine blades and takes a little less hydration than all other types of grass. If I chose to cut my grass short, you could probably use it as a putting green. https://hgic.clemson.edu/wp-content/...-green-tu.jpeg

Originally Posted by Boston Saint (Post 955816) Very nice. It’s hard to have a lawn like that up here in the northeast.

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 955814) Aw hell, now you’re just showing off :p. That looks fantastic :bng:

Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 955815) I was about to make a comment about old men and their lawns but damn man, that grass looks awesome. Makes me want to lay down some sod next year. Great job man.

Originally Posted by Boston Saint (Post 955816) Very nice. It’s hard to have a lawn like that up here in the northeast.

Originally Posted by jnormand (Post 955817) Bahahahaha! Same bro! I live in desert of Idaho. I'd show everyone a pic of my lawn, but I'm afraid someone would make a go fund me for it. Lol!

Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 955812) Zoysia is so tight is prevents weeds from poking through. And it's fine blades and takes a little less hydration than all other types of grass. If I chose to cut my grass short, you could probably use it as a putting green. https://hgic.clemson.edu/wp-content/...-green-tu.jpeg

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Originally Posted by K Major (Post 955835) Practice transitioned indoors folks. Ingram and Kamara ⛈.

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