The Saints have several veteran safeties that will be asked to play key roles this season and that includes Roman Harper, Kenny Vaccaro and Jairus Byrd. But Coach Sean Payton says rookie defensive back Vonn Bell is also pushing for lots of playing time this season…
cut 30 (16) “…opened some eyes”
Bell had seven tackles, a sack and a tackle for a loss in last Saturday’s preseason game against Houston. New Orleans next preseason game is Friday at home against Pittsburgh.

Recently released Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis is reportedly visiting with the Pittsburgh Steelers today. Lewis’ first four seasons in the NFL were in Pittsburgh.

In the NBA, the Pelicans say they will hold training camp this year at their practice facility in Metairie, instead of the Greenbrier at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

LSU is eleven days away from kick-off against the Wisconsin Badgers to begin the 2016 season and there’s quite a battle to see who will start at nose guard in defensive coordinator Dave Aranda’s three-four scheme. Greg Gilmore came into the season as a possible starter, but 350-pound Travonte Valentine has shown up and is eligible to play this season. Gilmore is impressed with what Valentine can do on the football field…
cut 29 (16) “…unstoppable”
LSU offensive lineman George Brown Junior is on the move as he’s reportedly transferring to another school.

A truck from South Alabama University filled with donations for hurricane victims arrived in Lafayette today. Former LSU baseball player Mikie Mahtook’s foundation will donate five-thousand dollars to help flood victims.