2025 Saints Training Camp

AsylumGuido · 07-31-2025, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Let's not forget that 2K rusher was Saquon Barkley, not just some random nobody. Plus the Eagles had one of the top O Lines.

We don't have either of those. So yes, I hope he can develop a running game with us.

I'm hearing really good things out of camp about how Kamara looks as quick and as fast as ever. I also feel that our offensive line is being greatly underestimated by some. Banks is getting kudos from the coaches at LT, while Penning should be able to handle manning LG. McCoy is one of the top centers in the league and Ruiz has supposedly been a bit of a blocking monster once the pads went on at RG. Fuaga is a stud and should excel at his natural position at RT.

I honestly think that we are set to have a dominant offensive line again for the next few years. Perhaps one of the team's better strengths.

dizzle88 · 07-31-2025, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I'm hearing really good things out of camp about how Kamara looks as quick and as fast as ever. I also feel that our offensive line is being greatly underestimated by some. Banks is getting kudos from the coaches at LT, while Penning should be able to handle manning LG. McCoy is one of the top centers in the league and Ruiz has supposedly been a bit of a blocking monster once the pads went on at RG. Fuaga is a stud and should excel at his natural position at RT.

I honestly think that we are set to have a dominant offensive line again for the next few years. Perhaps one of the team's better strengths.

That's fair, I have zero concerns about Kamara and I'm excited about Fuaga, McCoy and Banks.

It can't just be Kamara though, Kendre needs to show he can stay healthy or someone else needs to step up (hopefully Devin Neal if not Kendre).

My concerns are at guard and mainly with Ruiz.

I'd like to be proven wrong, but I really, categorically do not trust Cesar Ruiz one bit. Almost once a game he seems like he's never seen a stunt pass rush in his life. Heck, it happened on a Twitter video a few days ago where he ends up blocking no one whilst players run straight past him.

As I say, happy to be proven wrong, but to me, it seems like he's learnt nothing since whiffing on the play that escalated Brees's retirement.

SmashMouth · 07-30-2025, 05:44 PM

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K Major · 07-31-2025, 11:15 AM

Quick observation…

Notice how Coach Moore encourages these young men (Riley & Kool Aid) on a daily? I like the way this current coaching staff builds confidence.

Total opposite of that trash staff we had previously.

SmashMouth · 07-31-2025, 12:21 PM

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Dekkers waived. Still a practice squad guy?

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dizzle88 · 08-01-2025, 04:04 PM

The Shough / entire QB situation is going to be an interesting one to play out.

Will the QB pick and the spot being up for grabs, give Rattler the determination he needs to be the starter?

Will Shough overtake Rattler and become the starter?

Can Shough overcome the flappy tendencies?

Will they both fail and we end up picking another QB anyway?

rezburna · 08-01-2025, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

The Shough / entire QB situation is going to be an interesting one to play out.

Will the QB pick and the spot being up for grabs, give Rattler the determination he needs to be the starter?

Will Shough overtake Rattler and become the starter?

Can Shough overcome the flappy tendencies?

Will they both fail and we end up picking another QB anyway?

I have more faith in Rattler. He completed over 65% of his passes with both Oklahoma and South Carolina. He started in the Big 12 and the SEC. His final year at South Carolina he completed nearly 70% of his passes with a pedestrian offensive line in the hardest conference in college football. And even with all that he still might not be anything more than a sub-par to average NFL QB. I'm just saying if I was a betting man, I'd put my money on him.

07-31-2025, 03:16 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,817	Re: 2025 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by dizzle88 Let's not forget that 2K rusher was Saquon Barkley, not just some random nobody. Plus the Eagles had one of the top O Lines. We don't have either of those. So yes, I hope he can develop a running game with us. I'm hearing really good things out of camp about how Kamara looks as quick and as fast as ever. I also feel that our offensive line is being greatly underestimated by some. Banks is getting kudos from the coaches at LT, while Penning should be able to handle manning LG. McCoy is one of the top centers in the league and Ruiz has supposedly been a bit of a blocking monster once the pads went on at RG. Fuaga is a stud and should excel at his natural position at RT. I honestly think that we are set to have a dominant offensive line again for the next few years. Perhaps one of the team's better strengths. Danno and SmashMouth like this.
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07-31-2025, 03:57 PM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,557	Re: 2025 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I'm hearing really good things out of camp about how Kamara looks as quick and as fast as ever. I also feel that our offensive line is being greatly underestimated by some. Banks is getting kudos from the coaches at LT, while Penning should be able to handle manning LG. McCoy is one of the top centers in the league and Ruiz has supposedly been a bit of a blocking monster once the pads went on at RG. Fuaga is a stud and should excel at his natural position at RT. I honestly think that we are set to have a dominant offensive line again for the next few years. Perhaps one of the team's better strengths. That's fair, I have zero concerns about Kamara and I'm excited about Fuaga, McCoy and Banks. It can't just be Kamara though, Kendre needs to show he can stay healthy or someone else needs to step up (hopefully Devin Neal if not Kendre). My concerns are at guard and mainly with Ruiz. I'd like to be proven wrong, but I really, categorically do not trust Cesar Ruiz one bit. Almost once a game he seems like he's never seen a stunt pass rush in his life. Heck, it happened on a Twitter video a few days ago where he ends up blocking no one whilst players run straight past him. As I say, happy to be proven wrong, but to me, it seems like he's learnt nothing since whiffing on the play that escalated Brees's retirement.
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07-30-2025, 05:44 PM	#3
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,095 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2025 Saints Training Camp Twitter

07-31-2025, 11:15 AM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,860 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2025 Saints Training Camp Quick observation… Notice how Coach Moore encourages these young men (Riley & Kool Aid) on a daily? I like the way this current coaching staff builds confidence. Total opposite of that trash staff we had previously. SmashMouth likes this.

07-31-2025, 12:21 PM	#7
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,095 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2025 Saints Training Camp https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/s...5f1e887fb.html Dekkers waived. Still a practice squad guy?

08-01-2025, 04:04 PM	#9
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,557	Re: 2025 Saints Training Camp The Shough / entire QB situation is going to be an interesting one to play out. Will the QB pick and the spot being up for grabs, give Rattler the determination he needs to be the starter? Will Shough overtake Rattler and become the starter? Can Shough overcome the flappy tendencies? Will they both fail and we end up picking another QB anyway?

08-01-2025, 05:21 PM	#10
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,131	Re: 2025 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by dizzle88 The Shough / entire QB situation is going to be an interesting one to play out. Will the QB pick and the spot being up for grabs, give Rattler the determination he needs to be the starter? Will Shough overtake Rattler and become the starter? Can Shough overcome the flappy tendencies? Will they both fail and we end up picking another QB anyway? I have more faith in Rattler. He completed over 65% of his passes with both Oklahoma and South Carolina. He started in the Big 12 and the SEC. His final year at South Carolina he completed nearly 70% of his passes with a pedestrian offensive line in the hardest conference in college football. And even with all that he still might not be anything more than a sub-par to average NFL QB. I'm just saying if I was a betting man, I'd put my money on him. Crusader, SmashMouth and dizzle88 like this.