Day 18 of Saints training camp was missing a good bit of players, and we run those down and talk plenty of action.
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00:00 What's going on everybody John Hendricks happy to be back home coming at you with another edition of training camp recaps
00:08 day 18
00:09 Moved indoors came back from California get into much more of that here soon
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00:39 Day 18. Let's get it right, right?
00:42 Before we get into practice. Let's talk about California. That was interesting. I
00:48 Experienced my first earthquake now a lot of people that were there and so if I were like
00:53 I didn't even feel it and stuff now. Let me just tell you I'm a southern, Louisiana guy
00:57 I was up in the press box and it started doing this. I started doing this a swaying back and forth and
01:03 Like, you know somebody that's at church getting into that worship music and stuff that kind of sway
01:08 And I'm like what in the world's going on and all sudden here comes the emergency alert for a earthquake
01:14 I don't know what to do. Nobody's really panicking. So again, it was like a five point one magnitude
01:19 Again, I'll go happily the rest of my life without having to experience that ever again
01:25 But it was still a fun time out there
01:27 You obviously saw our joint practice recaps and stuff all the stuff that we put out on Saints that media and the preseason game all the
01:34 Recaps stuff what we learned so be sure to check those out. But let's talk about day 18 of Saints training camp
01:39 We're getting close to the end
01:40 It's hard to believe that we were like
01:42 I'm football starve to get a little bit of action - here's the brief low and in such till training camp returns
01:49 Training camps here and we have gone through it really quickly to preseason games
01:54 But 14 players not in attendance. Let's start there as we always do for today
01:59 So let's run down everybody right in the first one. It will point out is Brian Edwards. He got waves today
02:05 so he wasn't at practice, but again, this is not really a total shock because
02:10 We can't commit offensive pass interference two of them wipe away touchdowns
02:15 You know not make catches when you are supposed to and then expect to make this team again. He had a rough start to training camp
02:23 He came on within the last week and a half I believe but this might have just done them in and so I think it's
02:29 a tip to not
02:31 To the hat tip of the cap to guys like Shaq Davis or John Trey Kirkland
02:36 Some of the guys that are really doing what they're supposed to a T Perry
02:39 I mean
02:39 This is two veterans that were brought in him and James
02:41 Washington that we thought we're gonna actually be able to do something at some point even make the some actually believe in you make the
02:47 Final roster and ain't happening. So good news for them. So
02:52 He wasn't at camp. Let's talk about some of the others. Say some Hill
02:54 He's been out with that oblique strain. Like we said last week you as was it charges joint practices on Friday?
03:01 So that's a good sign
03:02 but obviously he's not expected Trey quants myth still dealing with the groin injury and you're gonna find a common theme that a
03:08 Lot of Saints players are dealing with groin injuries. It's kind of a weird thing
03:12 I think it's something worth asking Dennis Allen, but of course, he's not like a medical guy
03:17 So, I mean, it's probably I'm gonna have too much insight
03:20 But again, we haven't seen Trey quants myth since day nine of training camp. That's a long time
03:25 He's been out a good bit. And so I don't like his chances, you know, Jesse James wasn't there
03:30 He's been out since day 12. He's also dealing with the groin
03:32 You've got Rashid Shaheed that's been out again. He was last week. They're gonna ease him back into action
03:39 He's got a groin injury Marshall Adam or with the knee again Dennis Allen reiterating that it was nothing significant based on last week
03:46 So we're expecting to see him back sooner rather than later again
03:49 I don't think there's any reason to roll him out there
03:52 But make sure these right 100% right for the season Kirk Merritt dealing with that hamstring
03:57 For now, he only played three snaps against the Chargers
04:01 And so one was on offense two was on special teams and he was working
04:05 I was noticing him doing stuff off to the sideline. It doesn't seem like he's right
04:09 You know, he got one pass and then had the two special teams rep
04:12 That's a concern for sure
04:14 But it also paves the way for guys like Ellis Merriweather and perhaps Darrell Williams to make this raw
04:19 To make things a little bit interesting
04:21 I won't say make the roster but at least practice squad smoke Monday was out for a personal reason excuse today Ryan Connolly
04:28 Had a significant knee injury that's gonna require him to miss some time as Dennis Allen told us
04:34 That's tough because I thought he played really well. He played well well in the preseason game
04:37 I thought he could be new Andrew Dow, but that's tough to see see him go down
04:42 You know those types of things unfortunately happen
04:45 Nico Lalo's also dealing with the groin injury. So again, he's a
04:51 One of those that's that stood out in the preseason, you know, he was held out today
04:55 But again, he should expect he's day-to-day him and guys like Darrell Williams who left practice
05:00 They're expected to be day to day and we'll come back. So don't worry about that
05:04 Landon Young still out with the MCL injury Calvin Throckmorton. He left Sunday's game with a rib injury
05:09 He wasn't out there Jimmy Graham. We know this kind of dealing with some personal things right now
05:14 But the encouraging thing something Dennis Allen told us after practice is that he expects him back on the practice field as early as tomorrow
05:20 Which would be Wednesday. We'll see what happens. But obviously the medical test things that happen out in
05:26 California, you know, it's not totally get muddy and go into all the stuff
05:31 But look the bottom line is that Jimmy she is expected to be okay, and he's expected to play football for this team
05:36 So I think that's really encouraging again. We've touched on Jesse James and then Lynn Bowden jr. Is another one just dealing with injuries
05:42 you know, so
05:45 Injuries they suck on the good news the good front to Mario Davis
05:51 Andres Pete and Cesar Ruiz all were back in the mix doing team drills super encouraging sign
05:57 I know they were just in shells today, but that is an encouraging sign step forward
06:01 I think - Mario kind of hinted at that the earlier today saying back to business
06:05 But that's a good thing seeing him back in there
06:07 Interesting, you know as far as today goes the flow
06:12 So one of the things I put in my notes and recap is that you know, there's just a different flow
06:16 It just didn't have the spirited energy that we usually see now. Look this team is coming back from the West Coast
06:22 This is their first practice since they played a game on Sunday, right?
06:25 And you know, believe me they got in my understanding 3 3 30 in the morning on Monday morning
06:31 So, you know get the day off and then come back to work
06:33 So what I mean by not a spirit, I think the offense was going pretty high tempo today the defense not necessarily matching it
06:41 I think that was maybe by design it planned out, you know
06:44 But like guys like Lonnie Johnson jr
06:46 Had a real chance to make an interception or other guys have a chance to make pretty big hits or something past breakups
06:52 I mean there's things like that that happen. So I'm not too too worried about those types of stuff
06:56 But you know, it's um, just interesting. We got to see a lot of team periods
07:00 Look, I tell you what Shaq Davis has continued to look really good, you know caught up with him after
07:05 His big day against the Chargers again. I think he's just playing with a lot of confidence
07:11 He knows the playbook and I think that's a big deal for him
07:14 And now he's just kind of going out there and also talked to him today because he's doing some special teams work him and a T
07:19 Perry and I think those are two that you know
07:22 Keep an eye on because I believe a T Perry's gonna make this roster Shaq Davis is an interesting one
07:26 I don't know if they're gonna keep six receivers
07:28 But right now if I had to pick outside of Rasheed Shaheed Michael Thomas in and obviously Chris Alave
07:34 It's Keith Kirkwood then a T Perry, but Shaq Davis is making a case. I don't know if he's gonna make the roster
07:40 Definitely priority practice squad, but look he made some really good plays again today a really good throw from Jameis on us
07:47 It's actually a safety blitz from Jordan Howden
07:50 So that was one of those plays where could have went for a sack play was allowed to develop
07:55 Also Lonnie Johnson jr. Could have probably made the pick way. He was in positioning
07:59 He actually made it a point to come tell us like you're gonna chalk that as a pick, right?
08:02 Cuz he was in the positioning for it. So that's just kind of speaks to what happened for today
08:06 But he had a good day of practice, you know
08:08 Derek are missed him down the seam a little bit of an overthrow. But again, I liked what I've seen from Shaq Davis
08:15 I think he's somebody to keep an eye on
08:17 Another one that stood out today Tyron Matthew again. We talked about Tyron
08:21 I think when Tyron plays and just some of the things that we've seen from him when it comes to the end zone and it
08:27 Just just plays Tyron's the guy he made some the other week in practice. He made one today breaking up a
08:35 Route to Juwan Johnson in the end zone
08:38 It looked like I mean Juwan could had it but Tyron goes up puts a hand on it and bats it up
08:42 And I mean, that's that's some other players. It might have been a touchdown. So that's always good to see that
08:48 You know somewhat lethargic another big play
08:51 That didn't happen but was almost is in team. We had
08:56 Jameis Winston throwing a ball. It was intended for Foster Morrow
09:00 So Morrow and Zach Vaughn both went up for the ball Vaughn had it
09:04 It was an interception, but Morrow played some really good defense to knock it away at the last second
09:09 But kind of one of those whoo. Thank goodness. It didn't happen
09:12 But you know, it's all the things that you would come to expect Chris Alave had a big catch
09:17 Some a deep one down the middle about 34 yards is what I charted for that one
09:22 They did red zone, you know again another one that I say stood out again
09:27 I really liked his preseason game that he had and I think he's just continuing to build on each day
09:32 You know how players say that 1% every bit better every day type thing Brian Berset is a perfect example of that
09:39 He's playing with a ton of confidence right now. He's getting into the backfield. He's blowing up plays. I think this guy is
09:46 Maybe a little underrated
09:48 But I also feel like he's going to show everybody like that
09:52 He's better than what people thought he was gonna be and so again, I'm not gonna say let's get on the hype train
09:57 I just feel like that defensive line
09:59 And the interior the way it's come together a is more athletic and that's no secret
10:05 B is gonna be much better against the run and see I think you're gonna see more of a pass rush here from the interior
10:11 Which I think they got they need they have to have that
10:14 You know talk to Peyton Turner speaking to pass rush, you know asking about his big play
10:18 He's just playing with a lot of confidence
10:20 And I think that's the biggest thing with a lot of these guys in training camp a lot of these guys that need to play
10:25 Certain ways they got to play with confidence and you know, it's one of those that
10:30 That's the only way that they're you're gonna continue to get better
10:34 And I think Turner's a great example that Brian Berset is another one of that another example of that
10:40 Jordan Howden's another one a T Perry
10:42 I mean these are you could keep going on and on and I'm not gonna sit here and go through the whole rookie class yet
10:47 But Jake Hainer's another one. He had a couple of good plays today
10:50 He man his the way he throws on the run is just pretty nuts and you saw it against the Chargers
10:56 But we didn't see it today a boot, right?
10:59 Find somebody with ease the way he runs and is able to throw on the run
11:03 It's all good things to see, you know, I just feel like
11:07 This Saints team is coming together really quickly. I don't think there's as many
11:13 Surprises or shocks that are gonna happen to this final roster when it comes time
11:18 I did put out a final roster prediction on Tuesday or sorry on Monday before we left for that flight out of California
11:25 Which all the Saints writers were all the beat reporters pretty much all of the contingent was left in Los Angeles
11:31 Everybody was there and the TV crews
11:33 Saints guys as far as the writers like team writers and such and their social media guys and stuff
11:39 Nick was on the plane to Brooke all those guys and we were all there and so thankfully we all got home
11:46 But quite an experience but just thankful to be back home and you know
11:51 I don't say I missed the hot weather, but it beats the heck out of a tropical storm and an earthquake. So
11:56 Huh? It's just one of those things but look today kind of a not a big deal practice
12:03 Again, it matters right because they still work on special teams work on things. But you know, look
12:08 The biggest takeaways I'd say is you know, we have a good Jimmy Graham update. That's encouraging Davis
12:15 Ruiz Pete back at practice. That's a good one speaking of Pete second team left guard
12:20 That's where he's at. And what's interesting is Nick Saltavery ran over to right guard when Pete came back in
12:26 So before it was Lewis kid and Nick Saltavery just observation. It's out of very moved to right guard
12:32 I know they like his versatility. That'll be something to pay attention to especially in the last preseason game
12:37 But look it's what we believe is gonna be the starting off its Alliance pinning James Hurst
12:42 Eric McCoy then Ruiz and then obviously Ram check and so I feel really strong strongly about it
12:48 I just don't know if they're gonna make it 17 games and I think that depth has got to be shored up
12:53 so we'll see how things go, but
12:55 We'll get more practice. So get a couple more this week. We'll get one on Wednesday Thursday Friday
13:01 They should be in the Superdome Saturday is gonna be a walk-through the Texans come Sunday, you know
13:05 By the way, if you haven't heard they cancel joint practices is a mutual decision between the coaches
13:10 But you know D'Amico Ryan's talking about this Texas teams dealing with a lot of injuries
13:15 And so wanting to rehab some of his guys at the facility that they have out there and such and look it's it would have
13:20 Been great to see more joint practices. I think each team should have to set to joint practices. They're more
13:26 Valuable than I believe some of the the preseason action has been especially for the starters because I mean again
13:32 I can point it out on Friday Justin Herbert. I mean he got had 25 passes. He took over 30 plus snaps
13:38 I mean, this is not just a little ole thing
13:41 I mean, this is valuable insight that you're getting in valuable reps and experience. So we'll see how it plays out
13:47 But again tomorrow we'll be back at it. I think we'll have a little bit more up-tempo practice
13:52 We're gonna be looking out for some of these injured guys teams at 89 players on the roster
13:56 I don't know if they're gonna backfill that Ryan Edwards spot, but there are some legitimate concerns
14:00 Oh, by the way, one last thing I'll say is Jalen Smith. I think he's somebody that's coming on really strong
14:05 I think he had a good game. He had some good practice last week
14:08 He's somebody that again has probably got to learn a little bit more the special teams aspect
14:12 But I feel like he's gonna carve himself a spot on the roster and we'll talk more about that soon enough
14:18 And again, I gave you my thoughts on it. Be sure to go to Saints dot media
14:22 Check out all the work that we done that we did. I didn't even talk about Marcus May
14:27 That is another one and Kai Harley. Jeez, just thinking through the back of the day. That's just kind of how my mind works again
14:34 There is no structure. There is no rehearsal. There is no thing. This is all organic
14:38 This is what you get when you have feet covering this stuff
14:41 But first, let me just say Kai Harley getting promoted to assistant general manager, man
14:45 That's it's great. Kai Harley is an amazing individual
14:48 Um, I very much encourage you guys to go check out the video that we have on Saints News Network talking about autism awareness
14:55 And kind of what he's doing to pilot some of those efforts, but he's just a great human being great story. He's super smart
15:02 I don't want to say the Saints may be setting themselves up for the future
15:06 I don't and again, I don't know if you're gonna tell you that Mickey Loomis is gonna walk away
15:10 I think Mickey Loomis still has a lot of years left him, but he's the longest tenured GM. I believe right now
15:15 he's been with his team for a long time and
15:17 Look, I think when it's all said and done either him Kai Harley or Jeff Ireland. They may take the reins
15:24 I would expect Jeff Ireland to get some calls next offseason
15:27 Maybe Kai Harley, but I think Kai would like to stay in New Orleans
15:30 And I know Jeff has found his niche in New Orleans as well and the work that they've been doing but uh, you know
15:36 Congratulations to him. It's a great accomplishment. It just speaks to who he is and the Saints
15:41 I mean again incredible story look it up go into it later and then obviously Marcus May as another big one
15:48 His February 2021 DUI arrest that's all resolved now. It was when he was with the Jets
15:55 Had to deal with it was an incident in Florida where he got arrested
15:59 It's the outcome is that it's a six-month probation his six months on his suspended license again
16:07 You know, so we'll have to see what happens. NFL is gonna come in near their discipline
16:11 I believe it's gonna be a three-game suspension
16:14 That's usually the baseline for a DUI unless something else comes up that compels them or something
16:18 But again taking a plea deal here
16:20 Getting some probation and obviously he's gonna have to serve some community service 50 hours is what it is. And so
16:27 You know
16:29 That's not gonna be too good for the Saints
16:32 I mean, I know the first three games a lot of people like oh, no big deal Alvin Kamara
16:36 But Marcus May he's played extremely well this training camp. He's healthy
16:39 I think him and Tyron Matthew have got a better cohesion together and that back in
16:44 So again, that could be a Jordan Howden. That could be a Lonnie Johnson jr
16:48 I think those two are probably you guys that are gonna take those snaps
16:50 We'll see but that's gonna do it for day 18 of Saints training camp a lot to download a lot to take in again
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