The Saints preseason losing streak is now 10 games after losing to Cleveland 20-14 last night. TommyLee Lewis helped his case when it comes to making the roster has caught 10 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown. Rookie Alvin Kamara also looked good as he had four carries for 35 yards. The first team defense did not allow a touchdown in the first quarter, but the defense didn’t force any turnovers either. The Saints next preseason game is Sunday August 20th against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Former LSU running back Leonard Fournette carried the ball nine times for 31 yards and a touchdown in Jacksonville’s 31-24 win over New England. Afterwards, Fournette says playing in that game was easy for him, because he played in the SEC. Fournette didn’t feel the speed of the game was that different.

And former LSU wide receiver Malachi Dupre had to be carted off the field last night after taking a big hit. But Dupre tweeted this morning that he’ll be okay.

The LSU football team has to replace two first round draft picks in their secondary, as Jamal Adams and TreDavious White are both in the NFL. But cornerback Donte Jackson doesn’t expect much of a talent drop-off…
cut 19 (18) “…this fall”
Jackson says he’s also been impressed with the freshmen linebackers, Jacob Phillips, Patrick Queen and Tyler Taylor from Georgia.

ESPN says the Pelicans will host the defending champion Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center on October 20th as part of the network’s opening week of TV games. Also the team has unveiled it’s new Nike uniforms this year and New Orleans across the chest of the jersey is bolder and larger.