2018 New Orleans Saints Training Camp

jeanpierre · 08-02-2018, 12:17 AM

jeanpierre · 08-02-2018, 02:09 AM

Take One: Practice goes indoors

Wet fields forced the Saints to move practice indoors. For fans wishing to attend practice, their ticket for Wednesday is valid for Thursday...

Take Two: Participation Report

Ben Watson, Marcus Davenport, Shane Vereen and Kamrin Moore did not practice Wednesday. The Saints waived/injured Josh Smith and Eldridge Massington and placed Travin Dural on injured reserve. These were the corresponding moves to the signings of: Brandon Tate, Michael Floyd and Don Barclay.

Tate and Floyd were present at practice Wednesday. Tight end Michael Hoomanawanui officially came off PUP and practiced for the first time all camp.

Take Three: Plays of the Day

...Taysom Hill hit Dan Arnold on a deep out route during seven-on-sevens...

Kurt Coleman nearly picked off Brees early in team drills on a pass intended for Michael Thomas...

Woodrow Hamilton, who’s in the mix for the team’s fourth defensive tackle spot, helped himself when he batted down J.T. Barrett’s pass at the line of scrimmage...

Hill made his best throw of camp when he connected with Keith Kirkwood on a nine route on the sideline...

Sheldon Rankins has been battling David Onyemata for starting defensive tackle...

Take Four: Lutz stays steady

The Saints did not bring in a kicker this offseason to camp for good reason. Lutz has remained steady throughout camp. By my count, Lutz went 7-8 on field goal attempts with a long of 55 yards. His only miss came off a 53-yard attempt that went off the upright...

Take Five: Other Observations

Trey Hendrickson is quietly having a strong camp. He seems quicker off the snap and came very close to a sack Wednesday. With Hendrickson,

Cam Jordan, Alex Okafor and Davenport the Saints on the surface appear to have some quality depth at what’s been a vulnerable position for them in the past.
DeVante Harris nearly had an interception Wednesday.
Josh LeRibeus was back at left guard Wednesday. He also had a bad snap when he took some reps at center.
Natrell Jamerson had a PBU on the final team period.
Cam Meredith had an impressive back shoulder catch over P.J. Williams during individual drills. He also caught an out route from Hill. After a slow start, perhaps Meredith is getting comfortable in this offense.

The Dude · 08-02-2018, 02:53 AM

Ouch don’t like Davenport and Watson out. We have been lucky on the injury front so far. Let’s hope it stays that way.

jeanpierre · 08-02-2018, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Ouch don’t like Davenport and Watson out. We have been lucky on the injury front so far. Let’s hope it stays that way.

Wow - seeing you point that out just hit me, even harder when I scan the depth chart...

The Dude · 08-02-2018, 02:59 AM

From all I’ve read and heard this Saints defense looks better at this point than it ever has. Several players, coaches, and media personnel have said the same.
I hope it’s not a matter of our offense not getting it done . Offense usually has the advantage at this point in camp.

The Dude · 08-02-2018, 03:00 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Wow - seeing you point that out just hit me, even harder when I scan the depth chart...

I really like Arnold but apparently he just can’t block.

AsylumGuido · 08-02-2018, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Ouch don’t like Davenport and Watson out. We have been lucky on the injury front so far. Let’s hope it stays that way.

I wouldn't be concerned unless they miss several days, especially with Watson. Veterans tend to see more down days during camp.

jeanpierre · 08-02-2018, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I really like Arnold but apparently he just can’t block.

Well, to be fair, he did just become a Tight End a few weeks ago; and in the NFL no less; let's give Coach Campbell and the PT guys a chance to work some magic...

jeanpierre · 08-02-2018, 09:22 AM

K Major · 08-02-2018, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

[*]Cam Meredith had an impressive back shoulder catch over P.J. Williams during individual drills. He also caught an out route from Hill. After a slow start, perhaps Meredith is getting comfortable in this offense.[/LIST]

Last couple of days ... I've seen explosion & burst off the line, even on his cuts. From the untrained eye, Meredith is close to being "himself" again. Strong, powerful route running WR.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2018 New Orleans Saints Training Camp Twitter Take One: Practice goes indoors Wet fields forced the Saints to move practice indoors. For fans wishing to attend practice, their ticket for Wednesday is valid for Thursday... Take Two: Participation Report Ben Watson, Marcus Davenport, Shane Vereen and Kamrin Moore did not practice Wednesday. The Saints waived/injured Josh Smith and Eldridge Massington and placed Travin Dural on injured reserve. These were the corresponding moves to the signings of: Brandon Tate, Michael Floyd and Don Barclay. Tate and Floyd were present at practice Wednesday. Tight end Michael Hoomanawanui officially came off PUP and practiced for the first time all camp. Take Three: Plays of the Day ...Taysom Hill hit Dan Arnold on a deep out route during seven-on-sevens... Kurt Coleman nearly picked off Brees early in team drills on a pass intended for Michael Thomas... Woodrow Hamilton, who’s in the mix for the team’s fourth defensive tackle spot, helped himself when he batted down J.T. Barrett’s pass at the line of scrimmage... Hill made his best throw of camp when he connected with Keith Kirkwood on a nine route on the sideline... Sheldon Rankins has been battling David Onyemata for starting defensive tackle... Take Four: Lutz stays steady The Saints did not bring in a kicker this offseason to camp for good reason. Lutz has remained steady throughout camp. By my count, Lutz went 7-8 on field goal attempts with a long of 55 yards. His only miss came off a 53-yard attempt that went off the upright... Take Five: Other Observations *Trey Hendrickson is quietly having a strong camp. He seems quicker off the snap and came very close to a sack Wednesday. With Hendrickson,* *Cam Jordan, Alex Okafor and Davenport the Saints on the surface appear to have some quality depth at what’s been a vulnerable position for them in the past.* *DeVante Harris nearly had an interception Wednesday.* *Josh LeRibeus was back at left guard Wednesday. He also had a bad snap when he took some reps at center.* *Natrell Jamerson had a PBU on the final team period.* Cam Meredith had an impressive back shoulder catch over P.J. Williams during individual drills. He also caught an out route from Hill. After a slow start, perhaps Meredith is getting comfortable in this offense.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: 2018 New Orleans Saints Training Camp Ouch don’t like Davenport and Watson out. We have been lucky on the injury front so far. Let’s hope it stays that way.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2018 New Orleans Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by The Dude Ouch don’t like Davenport and *Watson out. We have been lucky on the injury front so far. Let’s hope it stays that way. Wow - seeing you point that out just hit me, even harder when I scan the depth chart...*

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,241	Re: 2018 New Orleans Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by The Dude Ouch don’t like Davenport and Watson out. We have been lucky on the injury front so far. Let’s hope it stays that way. I wouldn't be concerned unless they miss several days, especially with Watson. Veterans tend to see more down days during camp.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2018 New Orleans Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by The Dude I really like Arnold but apparently he just can’t block. Well, to be fair, he did just become a Tight End a few weeks ago; and in the NFL no less; let's give Coach Campbell and the PT guys a chance to work some magic...

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2018 New Orleans Saints Training Camp Originally Posted by jeanpierre []Cam Meredith* had an impressive back shoulder catch over P.J. Williams during individual drills. He also caught an out route from Hill. After a slow start, perhaps Meredith is getting comfortable in this offense.[/LIST] Last couple of days ... I've seen explosion & burst off the line, even on his cuts. From the untrained eye, Meredith is close to being "himself" again. Strong, powerful route running WR.

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