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Coaching Sessions Rolling On
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The New Orleans Saints are into their second week of mini camp and it shows.

Tuesday's workout was no way near as crisp as it should have been but you can probably figure fatigue has set in a bit. They worked hard last week for the first time since January. Then had four days off. Then practiced on the grass and in the heat.

It seems as though they have settled into the routine and the new players are learning how this team practices.

The QB's continue to throw downfield quite a bit and the overall talent at wide receiver is by far the best this team has ever had at one time.

The most interesting tid bit to come out of the second week of practice is defensive line coach John Pease. Pease is getting his players tuned in to what he expects. They all knew Pease would come in and work them at a much higher pace then they were used to. But what they did not know is Pease is spending a tremendous amount of time on fundamentals. Most notable TACKLING.

Not a bad idea considering that's what those guys do. But what is most surprising to the team is Pease telling them they must get quicker. And NOT to shed offensive lineman's blocks.

Pease wants these guys to be fast enough to chase down QB's and running backs. I have a feeling the defensive lineman have only just begun to grasp what kind of coach John Pease is.

By the way Jonathan Sullivan is still being completely broken down as a player by Pease but on Tuesday, Sullivan actually wanted some more reps at practice.