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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — What a mess on the Saints interior line.

Neither second-year pro Tim Lelito nor veteran Jonathan Goodwin have stepped forward during the first nine days of training camp to become the front-runner at center, holding back defensive teammates during drills, as well as each other.

One spot over, Pro Bowl left guard Ben Grubbs on Monday evening missed his sixth consecutive practice with an undisclosed injury, leaving doubt on coach Sean Payton’s recent statement that Grubbs’ injury is minor.

Perhaps the best, new option is Senio Kelemete, a former fifth-round draft pick of Arizona in the 2012. Kelemete, whose versatility allows him to play guard and tackle, earned first-team snaps Monday at center.

“He’s had a ton of reps, and I would say he’s been pretty impressive,” Payton said in advance of Friday night’s preseason opener at St. Louis. “Because of the injury up front — we’re waiting for Grubbs to get back — listen, he knows what to do, and I think he’s handled it pretty well.”

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