2014 Saints Training Camp

zachsaints52 · 07-26-2014, 08:37 AM

Overall, its kinda sad but the first practice there was only about 300ish fans there, about a 5th from New Orleans it seems. Second practice even less, maybe 150. The players were nice, friendly, taking time to sign for people and pictures. Today I am going to a "Picnic with the Saints", where we get to grab autos and pictures, and have hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, cookies, and drinks for $10

jeanpierre · 07-26-2014, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by zachsaints52

Overall, its kinda sad but the first practice there was only about 300ish fans there, about a 5th from New Orleans it seems. Second practice even less, maybe 150. The players were nice, friendly, taking time to sign for people and pictures. Today I am going to a "Picnic with the Saints", where we get to grab autos and pictures, and have hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, cookies, and drinks for $10

You lucky dawg...you...

Hanging out with Ryan at a BBQ would be a trip!!!

K Major · 07-26-2014, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by zachsaints52

Overall, its kinda sad but the first practice there was only about 300ish fans there, about a 5th from New Orleans it seems. Second practice even less, maybe 150. The players were nice, friendly, taking time to sign for people and pictures. Today I am going to a "Picnic with the Saints", where we get to grab autos and pictures, and have hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, cookies, and drinks for $10

Hi ZachS52,
Would love to see some of those snapshots. Please upload and share with us if you can. I have yet to see any coverage on NFLN.

zachsaints52 · 07-26-2014, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by billyt81

From your list, JeanPierre, I don't see Tim Flanders making the team. I'm sure he's a serviceable back though. Brandon Coleman is an interesting prospect as is Steve Hull though Hull has a serious uphill battle unless he can be a special team contributor. He did play safety in college so I'm sure he could cover kicks or return em. Gotta love Brandon Coleman's size but does he have good enough hands to be an NFL possession receiver? Toon is probably better than either of these guys. I'm pulling for Ryan Griffin but not overly interested. Stanley Jean Baptiste better be good because Jarvis Landry was on the board when we picked him.

I guess because PT23 hasnt been with the team drills much, Flanders has been rotating in quite a lot with the 1st teamers. Looking good, looking fast. If he doesnt end up with us, he will make a team.

Originally Posted by hagan714

how are these two guys looking?

S Pierre Warren
CB Brian Dixon

To be honest, its hard to watch the later players play due to the dimensions of the way it is set up. We have up close look at 1st and 2nd teamers, but the guys later down on the DC its harder to get looks at.

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

You lucky dawg...you...

Hanging out with Ryan at a BBQ would be a trip!!!

Actually, I didnt get to get near, but I included some of the guys I did get to meet

Originally Posted by K Major

Hi ZachS52,
Would love to see some of those snapshots. Please upload and share with us if you can. I have yet to see any coverage on NFLN.

I think I figured it out.

billyt81 · 07-27-2014, 12:49 AM

Hearing that Flanders is looking good is awesome news. I guess my mindset is that they can't land another good UFA back. I am not big on Cadet so if he takes his spot I'm cool with that but could he seriously pass up Robinson, Ingram or Thomas? And are they in full pads yet because lots of guys can shine in limited contact drills?

|Mitch| · 07-27-2014, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by billyt81

And are they in full pads yet because lots of guys can shine in limited contact drills?

First padded practice is tomorrow(Sunday)

Crusader · 07-27-2014, 04:28 AM

Originally Posted by zachsaints52

I guess because PT23 hasnt been with the team drills much, Flanders has been rotating in quite a lot with the 1st teamers. Looking good, looking fast. If he doesnt end up with us, he will make a team.

To be honest, its hard to watch the later players play due to the dimensions of the way it is set up. We have up close look at 1st and 2nd teamers, but the guys later down on the DC its harder to get looks at.

Actually, I didnt get to get near, but I included some of the guys I did get to meet

I think I figured it out.

Great pics!

zachsaints52 · 07-27-2014, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by billyt81

Hearing that Flanders is looking good is awesome news. I guess my mindset is that they can't land another good UFA back. I am not big on Cadet so if he takes his spot I'm cool with that but could he seriously pass up Robinson, Ingram or Thomas? And are they in full pads yet because lots of guys can shine in limited contact drills?

I dont think he could pass up Khiry, Ingram, nor Thomas. Havent we before carried 5 RBs on the 53 man? Cadet has been running with 1st team KO and punt teams, so he is hoping for that at least.

Originally Posted by Crusader

We might have fewer heat related hammy pulls and such. That is always a concern when its really hot.

Friday I noticed after an hour or so each they stopped and did stretches again, and another time did wind sprints to stay loose.

Originally Posted by Crusader

Great pics!

Thank you! I am very blessed to get all of these. I dont know how TCs are in NOLA or how it was in Oxnard, but overall I am like a kid in a candy store. Loving it.

jeanpierre · 07-27-2014, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by zachsaints52

I guess because PT23 hasnt been with the team drills much, Flanders has been rotating in quite a lot with the 1st teamers. Looking good, looking fast. If he doesnt end up with us, he will make a team.

To be honest, its hard to watch the later players play due to the dimensions of the way it is set up. We have up close look at 1st and 2nd teamers, but the guys later down on the DC its harder to get looks at.

Actually, I didnt get to get near, but I included some of the guys I did get to meet

I think I figured it out.

Brother, you're having a great time...you lucky dawg...great smiles...

good times...yes, good times...

Thanks for the On Location Reporting!

TwistedTiger · 07-29-2014, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by zachsaints52

Overall, its kinda sad but the first practice there was only about 300ish fans there, about a 5th from New Orleans it seems. Second practice even less, maybe 150. The players were nice, friendly, taking time to sign for people and pictures. Today I am going to a "Picnic with the Saints", where we get to grab autos and pictures, and have hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, cookies, and drinks for $10

Well Virginia isn't exactly Saints country. I understand the reason for getting out of La in July and August, but you can't expect Saints fans to travel several states away for a month just to watch practice. I wish I could, but that just isn't a possibility. I'm sure the players understand. It's a trade off, they have to do what benefits the team in quest for wins.

07-26-2014, 08:37 AM	#1
zachsaints52 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 522	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Overall, its kinda sad but the first practice there was only about 300ish fans there, about a 5th from New Orleans it seems. Second practice even less, maybe 150. The players were nice, friendly, taking time to sign for people and pictures. Today I am going to a "Picnic with the Saints", where we get to grab autos and pictures, and have hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, cookies, and drinks for $10 jeanpierre and K Major like this.

07-26-2014, 08:45 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by zachsaints52 Overall, its kinda sad but the first practice there was only about 300ish fans there, about a 5th from New Orleans it seems. Second practice even less, maybe 150. The players were nice, friendly, taking time to sign for people and pictures. Today I am going to a "Picnic with the Saints", where we get to grab autos and pictures, and have hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, cookies, and drinks for $10 You lucky dawg...you... Hanging out with Ryan at a BBQ would be a trip!!! K Major likes this.

07-26-2014, 10:25 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by zachsaints52 Overall, its kinda sad but the first practice there was only about 300ish fans there, about a 5th from New Orleans it seems. Second practice even less, maybe 150. The players were nice, friendly, taking time to sign for people and pictures. Today I am going to a "Picnic with the Saints", where we get to grab autos and pictures, and have hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, cookies, and drinks for $10 Hi ZachS52, Would love to see some of those snapshots. Please upload and share with us if you can. I have yet to see any coverage on NFLN. Crusader likes this.

07-26-2014, 11:47 PM	#4
zachsaints52 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 522	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by billyt81 From your list, JeanPierre, I don't see Tim Flanders making the team. I'm sure he's a serviceable back though. Brandon Coleman is an interesting prospect as is Steve Hull though Hull has a serious uphill battle unless he can be a special team contributor. He did play safety in college so I'm sure he could cover kicks or return em. Gotta love Brandon Coleman's size but does he have good enough hands to be an NFL possession receiver? Toon is probably better than either of these guys. I'm pulling for Ryan Griffin but not overly interested. Stanley Jean Baptiste better be good because Jarvis Landry was on the board when we picked him. I guess because PT23 hasnt been with the team drills much, Flanders has been rotating in quite a lot with the 1st teamers. Looking good, looking fast. If he doesnt end up with us, he will make a team. Originally Posted by hagan714 how are these two guys looking? S Pierre Warren CB Brian Dixon To be honest, its hard to watch the later players play due to the dimensions of the way it is set up. We have up close look at 1st and 2nd teamers, but the guys later down on the DC its harder to get looks at. Originally Posted by jeanpierre You lucky dawg...you... Hanging out with Ryan at a BBQ would be a trip!!! Actually, I didnt get to get near, but I included some of the guys I did get to meet Originally Posted by K Major Hi ZachS52, Would love to see some of those snapshots. Please upload and share with us if you can. I have yet to see any coverage on NFLN. I think I figured it out. Attached Thumbnails Crusader, hagan714, jeanpierre and 2 others like this.

07-27-2014, 12:49 AM	#5
billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Hearing that Flanders is looking good is awesome news. I guess my mindset is that they can't land another good UFA back. I am not big on Cadet so if he takes his spot I'm cool with that but could he seriously pass up Robinson, Ingram or Thomas? And are they in full pads yet because lots of guys can shine in limited contact drills?

07-27-2014, 12:51 AM	#6
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by billyt81 And are they in full pads yet because lots of guys can shine in limited contact drills? First padded practice is tomorrow(Sunday)

07-27-2014, 04:28 AM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,030	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by zachsaints52 I guess because PT23 hasnt been with the team drills much, Flanders has been rotating in quite a lot with the 1st teamers. Looking good, looking fast. If he doesnt end up with us, he will make a team. To be honest, its hard to watch the later players play due to the dimensions of the way it is set up. We have up close look at 1st and 2nd teamers, but the guys later down on the DC its harder to get looks at. Actually, I didnt get to get near, but I included some of the guys I did get to meet I think I figured it out. Great pics! K Major likes this.

07-27-2014, 08:00 AM	#8
zachsaints52 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 522	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by billyt81 Hearing that Flanders is looking good is awesome news. I guess my mindset is that they can't land another good UFA back. I am not big on Cadet so if he takes his spot I'm cool with that but could he seriously pass up Robinson, Ingram or Thomas? And are they in full pads yet because lots of guys can shine in limited contact drills? I dont think he could pass up Khiry, Ingram, nor Thomas. Havent we before carried 5 RBs on the 53 man? Cadet has been running with 1st team KO and punt teams, so he is hoping for that at least. Originally Posted by Crusader We might have fewer heat related hammy pulls and such. That is always a concern when its really hot. Friday I noticed after an hour or so each they stopped and did stretches again, and another time did wind sprints to stay loose. Originally Posted by Crusader Great pics! Thank you! I am very blessed to get all of these. I dont know how TCs are in NOLA or how it was in Oxnard, but overall I am like a kid in a candy store. Loving it. K Major likes this.

07-27-2014, 09:00 PM	#9
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by zachsaints52 I guess because PT23 hasnt been with the team drills much, Flanders has been rotating in quite a lot with the 1st teamers. Looking good, looking fast. If he doesnt end up with us, he will make a team. To be honest, its hard to watch the later players play due to the dimensions of the way it is set up. We have up close look at 1st and 2nd teamers, but the guys later down on the DC its harder to get looks at. Actually, I didnt get to get near, but I included some of the guys I did get to meet I think I figured it out. Brother, you're having a great time...you lucky dawg...great smiles... good times...yes, good times... Thanks for the On Location Reporting! zachsaints52 likes this.

07-29-2014, 05:30 PM	#10
TwistedTiger 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 180	Re: 2014 Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by zachsaints52 Overall, its kinda sad but the first practice there was only about 300ish fans there, about a 5th from New Orleans it seems. Second practice even less, maybe 150. The players were nice, friendly, taking time to sign for people and pictures. Today I am going to a "Picnic with the Saints", where we get to grab autos and pictures, and have hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, cookies, and drinks for $10 Well Virginia isn't exactly Saints country. I understand the reason for getting out of La in July and August, but you can't expect Saints fans to travel several states away for a month just to watch practice. I wish I could, but that just isn't a possibility. I'm sure the players understand. It's a trade off, they have to do what benefits the team in quest for wins.
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