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re: Saints Mini Camp Starts Today...
Posted on 6/4/13 at 2:30 pm to Hoodoo Man
Posted on 6/4/13 at 2:30 pm to Hoodoo Man
Jimmy Graham, Rufus Johnson, rotating D and colorful Rob Ryan among New Orleans Saints minicamp standouts
Graham was the most impressive player on the field during Tuesday's minicamp practice, leaping up for an outstanding one-handed touchdown grab at one point. He also caught a strike through traffic up the middle during team drills, among other plays.
Graham is obviously coming along well after having wrist surgery at the end of last season. I'm hoping to catch up with him in the locker room today for the first time this offseason to talk about his health and his attitude after a "down season" compared to his lofty standards in 2012.
Once again, it was hard to keep up with all of the rotating personnel on the Saints' defense during three sets of team drills Tuesday. Toward the end of practice, they were using a dime package with six defensive backs on the field (including an appearance by cornerback A.J. Davis with the first string since Keenan Lewis was out with injury).
At other times during Tuesday's practice, rookie defensive tackle John Jenkins, rookie safety Kenny Vaccaro and second-year defensive lineman Akiem Hicks took turns with the first string.
One guy who passed the "eyeball test" for me on Tuesday was rookie outside linebacker Rufus Johnson. He's a long, lean pass rusher, listed at 6-5, 272 pounds. He looks fluid and athletic, and he reached up to bat down a pass by rookie quarterback Ryan Griffin at one point. Obviously the rookie from Tarleton State will face a steep learning curve in his first NFL season, especially since he's changing positions from defensive end in college. But he's got a good athletic makeup to start with.
Graham was the most impressive player on the field during Tuesday's minicamp practice, leaping up for an outstanding one-handed touchdown grab at one point. He also caught a strike through traffic up the middle during team drills, among other plays.
Graham is obviously coming along well after having wrist surgery at the end of last season. I'm hoping to catch up with him in the locker room today for the first time this offseason to talk about his health and his attitude after a "down season" compared to his lofty standards in 2012.
Once again, it was hard to keep up with all of the rotating personnel on the Saints' defense during three sets of team drills Tuesday. Toward the end of practice, they were using a dime package with six defensive backs on the field (including an appearance by cornerback A.J. Davis with the first string since Keenan Lewis was out with injury).
At other times during Tuesday's practice, rookie defensive tackle John Jenkins, rookie safety Kenny Vaccaro and second-year defensive lineman Akiem Hicks took turns with the first string.
One guy who passed the "eyeball test" for me on Tuesday was rookie outside linebacker Rufus Johnson. He's a long, lean pass rusher, listed at 6-5, 272 pounds. He looks fluid and athletic, and he reached up to bat down a pass by rookie quarterback Ryan Griffin at one point. Obviously the rookie from Tarleton State will face a steep learning curve in his first NFL season, especially since he's changing positions from defensive end in college. But he's got a good athletic makeup to start with.
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Posted on 6/4/13 at 2:47 pm to sicboy
Great job guys. This thread rocks. Camp threads have always been full of great updates/pics.
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