2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp

K Major · 08-05-2022, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/s...98067242487808

Indoor practice with AC, free parking inside the garage

?

Can't beat that one.

Smash, are you gonna make this one?

AsylumGuido · 08-05-2022, 09:59 AM

AsylumGuido · 08-05-2022, 10:00 AM

Underhill has the reason why Lattimore is out.

AsylumGuido · 08-05-2022, 10:06 AM

More good news about Ruiz.

(Copied and pasted actual story from above for those that do not themselves use Twitter)

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.

SmashMouth · 08-05-2022, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Indoor practice with AC, free parking inside the garage ?

Can't beat that one.

Smash, are you gonna make this one?

Not sure yet... I have lots of outside projects going on at the house.

K Major · 08-05-2022, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Not sure yet... I have lots of outside projects going on at the house.

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

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SmashMouth · 08-05-2022, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

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 .

Zoysia is where it's at.

AsylumGuido · 08-05-2022, 05:22 PM

AsylumGuido · 08-05-2022, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

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 .

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Zoysia is where it's at.

We've had St. Augustine for 30 years. It handles the heat well and is thick and plush right now with intermittent watering. It's been dry as hell here and 100 almost every day for 40 days. We have a lawn treatment service that handles fertilization and pest applications year round which helps. I mow to four inches which they said was best for St. Augustine and it does seem to be ideal for our climate here, for sure.

SmashMouth · 08-05-2022, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Zoysia is where it's at.

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.

08-05-2022, 09:16 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Originally Posted by SmashMouth https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/s...98067242487808 Indoor practice with AC, free parking inside the garage ? Can't beat that one. Smash, are you gonna make this one?

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08-05-2022, 10:06 AM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp More good news about Ruiz. Twitter (Copied and pasted actual story from above for those that do not themselves use Twitter) 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.
	“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” — Winston Churchill

08-05-2022, 10:41 AM	#5
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,553 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Originally Posted by K Major Indoor practice with AC, free parking inside the garage ? Can't beat that one. Smash, are you gonna make this one? Not sure yet... I have lots of outside projects going on at the house.

08-05-2022, 10:50 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Originally Posted by SmashMouth Not sure yet... I have lots of outside projects going on at the house. 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 .

08-05-2022, 05:19 PM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,553 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Originally Posted by K Major 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 . Zoysia is where it's at.

08-05-2022, 05:22 PM	#8
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08-05-2022, 05:43 PM	#9
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Originally Posted by K Major 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 . Originally Posted by SmashMouth Zoysia is where it's at. We've had St. Augustine for 30 years. It handles the heat well and is thick and plush right now with intermittent watering. It's been dry as hell here and 100 almost every day for 40 days. We have a lawn treatment service that handles fertilization and pest applications year round which helps. I mow to four inches which they said was best for St. Augustine and it does seem to be ideal for our climate here, for sure.

08-05-2022, 06:13 PM	#10
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,553 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Training Camp Originally Posted by SmashMouth Zoysia is where it's at. 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.