The LSU football team reports for fall camp today. WWL’s Mike Detillier says his biggest question mark this season is on the offensive line. Four of last year’s five starters left in the NFL Draft, with only center DJ Chester returning. Chester will likely move to the guard spot, where Detillier has questions on the interior. He is confident in young tackles Tyree Adams and Weston Davis, who saw playing time in last year’s bowl game.
Detillier also mentioned concerns in the defensive secondary. Will incoming transfers Mansoor Delane and Ja’keem Jackson patch holes in the Tigers’ cornerback room? Just how good is five-star freshman DJ Pickett? It’s time Tigers fans get their answers ahead of LSU’s August 30 opener at Clemson.
The Saints held a closed indoor practice today after putting the pads on for the first time yesterday. As the team moves from non-contact drills towards the start of preseason, the offensive and defensive lines come into focus. It was coordinator Brandon Staley’s defense that won the first day with notable performances from edge rushers Chase Young and Carl Granderson. Granderson says his rushing partner is poised for a big season.
Granderson also complimented the speed and confidence of young tackles Taliese Fuaga and Kelvin Banks. He says the pair is noticeably more comfortable since OTAs.
Four were killed in a New York office building shooting targeted at the NFL headquarters. Police said the gunman had a history of mental illness and found a note on him blaming the NFL for the CTE he suspected he suffered while playing high school football in California.