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Today is the first day of OTA's the media can attend so let's post their updates here.

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Don't mean to say I told you so but, I TOLD YOU SO! Peat is going to be the starting left guard!

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I think most people would agree with you, I wouldn't call that a I told you so moment

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Jairus Byrd out with knee injury, expected back for training camp | NOLA.com

https://collegecandy.files.wordpress...88&w=656&h=369

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Heard Byrd didn't participate because of a knee injury.........

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Yeah, I heard the same. All I can do is roll my eyes and hope for the best with him at this point.

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That's interesting.

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Step right up Vonn Bell, now is your chance to take the starting spot!!

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Anyone has any news related to CJ Spiller in OTA's? Hopefully he gets back to 100% this season.

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Triplett says he's looking very good. New Orleans Saints Football - Saints News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More - ESPN

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God cutting g this guy would be a ****ing dream come true

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Idk how ppl could be surprised seeing Byrd out for his back or knee. Its the same old song and dance, should of made him take a pay cut before it was guaranteed.

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Bummer. Maybe he's just sitting out of OTA's as a precautionary measure. That knee hasn't been right since he left Buffalo.

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Sounds like someone really didn't do any homework on Byrd before we threw the bank at him.

Just because it worked out with Brees does not mean Byrd will be the same.

He will laugh it up as he takes every dime we guaranteed him and won't make any impact towards our team.

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I understand it but I would hope RG is were he ends up. More training for him moving to RT.

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Notes and observations from Thursday's organized team activity - Black and Gold

A few highlights:

Safety look: With Jairus Byrd sideline, Erik Harris and Vonn Bell played the deep safety role in nickel packages with Kenny Vaccaro roaming the box. Vaccaro was all over the field. He often blitzed, covered slot receivers and played deep as the strong safety. Vaccaro had a few nice blitzes in nickel looks with Stephone Anthony and Dannell Ellerbe handling the linebacker duties.

Defensive end shuffle: Hau’oli Kikaha and Davis Tull received their work with the defensive ends during individual drills. Kikaha played Jack during team drills. Obum Gwacham worked some as the strongside defensive end. Kikaha recorded sacks on back-to-back plays at one point working against a second-team offensive lineman.

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Another tidbit from Nick Underhill in the link I posted:

Offensive line shuffle: Andrus Peat received snaps at right guard with Senio Kelemete working at left guard. Payton said Peat has been receiving work at both positions.

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Byrd REALLY, do want to play or what. Give back the money you stole.

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- I'm coming for you Ryan!

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It's nice to see that laurinitus got everyone lined up quickly and correctly, that's been a lot of the problem recently.

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Yeah that is good to hear. Ryan was such a genius how out thought everyone and people couldn't get lined up or know when they were supposed ot be on the field.

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I spent many a Saints game the past 2 years saying "Here come's a blown coverage and a touchdown" because the entire defense looked confused. No one knew where to line up. I think Laurinitus will really help out in this aspect. They are not the fastest defense in the NFL so they need to be the smartest.

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I like that Grayson is feeling more comfortable & confident. I don't know why but I have a good feeling about him.

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Good news. Stay healthy everybody. :smile:

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Actually, he'll probably start on the right side next to Strief from what I've been readingm

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