Will we see a different Saints team when they take on the Steelers Friday? New Orleans is 0-2 in the preseason, and when asked about the struggling offensive line, coach Sean Payton says it’s a work in progress…:
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Payton says he has high expectations for rookie receiver Michael Thomas, and believes he’ll contribute early. He added that he doesn’t follow fantasy football, but adding Thomas to your team would be a good idea.

Recently released Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis reportedly met with Pittsburgh Tuesday. Lewis’ first four seasons in the NFL were with the Steelers.

As expected, UL-Lafayette coach Mark Hudspeth said he would name former LSU quarterback Anthony Jennings as the starter for the Ragin Cajuns to begin the season. He said their trio of QBs are performing well in practice, but Jennings is leading the pack.

With the 2016 college football season starting next week, ESPN released its preseason All-SEC team and it includes five LSU Tigers. Running back Leonard Fournette, center Ethan Pocic and guard Will Clapp lead the way for LSU’s offense. Defensive back Tre’Davious White and safety Jamal Adams represent the Tigers’ defense on the All-SEC team.

Fournette is expected to return to practice tomorrow as he is reportedly out of the boot after suffering a slight sprained ankle last Tuesday.

Former LSU basketball star and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is added to the list of those helping out flood victims in South Louisiana. Tiger coach Johnny Jones said Tuesday that all proceeds from a tournament he and Shaq are hosting September 16th will be donated to flood relief efforts.