Register All Albums FAQ Community Experience
Go Back   New Orleans Saints Forums - blackandgold.com > Main > Saints

What to watch when Saints training camp opens

this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; What to watch when Saints training camp opens WWL's resident pros and experts break down the Saints as training camp nears. JULY 17, 2017 - 8:59 PM Jordan Fiegel reporting Saints training camp is right around the corner. It starts ...

Like Tree20Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-18-2017, 01:43 PM   #1
Threaded by AsylumGuido
10000 POST CLUB
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bossier City, LA
Posts: 26,274

Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rating: (0 votes - average)

What to watch when Saints training camp opens



WWL's resident pros and experts break down the Saints as training camp nears.

JULY 17, 2017 - 8:59 PM
Jordan Fiegel reporting

Saints training camp is right around the corner. It starts on July 26th, and the first practice open to the public is on July 29th. After three straight 7-9 campaigns, the team has plenty of questions going into the 2017 season.

WWL's Saints color analyst Deuce McAllister is interested to see how the Black and Gold responds to the loss of Nick Fairley and Terron Armstead. Both players were entrenched starters on the defensive and offensive lines respectively. On the defensive side, 2016 first round pick Sheldon Rankins will be one of the defensive tackles; but someone will need to step up next to him. Players like Tyeler Davison, David Onyemata, Tony McDaniel, and Justin Zimmer will all have opportunities.

To replace Armstead, Andrus Peat and 2017 first round pick Ryan Ramczyk seem to be likely candidates. Peat spent time at left guard last season, but he also had to step in for Armstead at times. While Ramcyzk is a rookie, he was considered by many to be the top offensive tackle in the draft.

McAllister is also looking to see who the breakout player (or players) will be. The Saints brought in two new running backs - Adrian Peterson and Alvin Kamara - who will be vying for touches in the backfield in addition to Mark Ingram. With the departure of Brandin Cooks, another wide receiver will need to emerge along side Michael Thomas and Willie Snead. The secondary and the linebacking corps are both filled with plenty of new and returning faces, and someone could emerge there.

The Cajun Cannon Bobby Hebert is primarily zeroing in on the skill positions rather than the trenches. Hebert specifically identified Lattimore as one he's watching with the Saints need one of their cornerbacks to claim the spot opposite Delvin Breaux, and the rookie out of Ohio State is one to keep an eye on. The Cajon Cannon also had some praise for a certain quarterback.

“Drew Brees plays like he's still a young guy.”

More here ...
Views: 5087
Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2017, 01:51 PM   #2
10000 POST CLUB
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 11,482
Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens

Get ready to hear the following:

"I haven't seen the defense diving for loose balls and trying to create turnovers like this since training camp in '09!"

"(New Mike LB) is certainly making his presence felt barking out adjustments and it's a real chess match between he and Drew just like it was with Vilma!"

Every. Single. Year. It's a time of ultimate hyperbole.
foreverfan likes this.
ChrisXVI is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2017, 02:11 PM   #3
10000 POST CLUB
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bossier City, LA
Posts: 26,274
Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI View Post
Get ready to hear the following:

"I haven't seen the defense diving for loose balls and trying to create turnovers like this since training camp in '09!"

"(New Mike LB) is certainly making his presence felt barking out adjustments and it's a real chess match between he and Drew just like it was with Vilma!"

Every. Single. Year. It's a time of ultimate hyperbole.
This is true. But I do have more hope defensively than I have for several years. And the fact is, none of us will really know anything until the starters hit the field September 11th.
Rugby Saint II likes this.
AsylumGuido is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2017, 03:20 PM   #4
5000 POSTS! +
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana
Posts: 5,893
Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens

My eyes will be on the D to see if they get their ass handed to them again this season. The front line will make or break this season.
foreverfan likes this.
halloween 65 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2017, 04:17 PM   #5
Site Donor 2019
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bedford, TX
Posts: 24,622
Blog Entries: 3
Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido View Post
And the fact is, none of us will really know anything until the starters hit the field September 11th.
Coaches should have a good idea where we are headed as a group by game #2 of the pre season. As others have posted, all eyes on the defense.
K Major is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2017, 04:23 PM   #6
10000 POST CLUB
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bossier City, LA
Posts: 26,274
Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens

Originally Posted by K Major View Post
Coaches should have a good idea where we are headed as a group by game #2 of the pre season. As others have posted, all eyes on the defense.
I agree. The coaches will know, but WE won't. And, yes, I agree on where the eyes will be.
AsylumGuido is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2017, 05:07 PM   #7
100th Post
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: ICT Kansas
Posts: 183
Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens

My eyes will just be here ready y'alls opinions. I would like to take a trip down there sometime to watch some of the training camp.
Rugby Saint II likes this.
BusDriver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2017, 05:12 PM   #8
10000 POST CLUB
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bossier City, LA
Posts: 26,274
Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens

Originally Posted by BusDriver View Post
My eyes will just be here ready y'alls opinions. I would like to take a trip down there sometime to watch some of the training camp.
I went to a couple when my son would be swimming in the state tournament at UNO. This year they have made it much harder. Back then you just stood in line. This year you have to apply for tickets, which are free, but ...

First choice goes to current season ticket holders.

If any are left they go to people on the official waiting list for season tickets.

If any are left the general public gets them in what I think is the order of application received.
BusDriver likes this.
AsylumGuido is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2017, 05:27 PM   #9
10000 POST CLUB
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bossier City, LA
Posts: 26,274
Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens

Actually season ticket holders can pick up tickets Wednesday, waiting list Thursday and if any are left general public Friday. No application, just standing in line.
AsylumGuido is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-18-2017, 05:49 PM   #10
100th Post
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: ICT Kansas
Posts: 183
Re: What to watch when Saints training camp opens

Maybe I can sweet talk someone into getting me some next season. lol
BusDriver is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules

LinkBacks (?)
LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/83450-what-watch-when-saints-training-camp-opens.html
Posted By For Type Date Hits
The Latest Justin Zimmer News | SportSpyder This thread Refback 07-20-2017 08:06 PM 1
What to watch when Saints training camp opens This thread Refback 07-18-2017 02:02 PM 1


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:34 PM.


Copyright 1997 - 2020 - BlackandGold.com
no new posts