4:45 LRN Sportscast August 5

At Saints training camp today, the defense had the better of it than the offense. According to the team’s website, defensive end Marcus Davenport had four sacks while going up against backup offensive tackle James Hurst. Coach Sean Payton was asked about Davenport after practice…
cut 20 (20) “…with him”
Based on media reports, it’s hard to say who is winning the quarterback battle. A week from Saturday, New Orleans is at Baltimore for the first preseason game.

The Hall of Fame Game is tonight as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dallas Quarterback Dak Prescott did not travel with the team to Canton, Ohio as he’s nursing a muscle strain in his throwing shoulder.

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan is recovering from surgery on his broken arm. His father Owen Brennan says Myles suffered the severe injury when he fell down while preparing for a fishing trip in Grand Isle. Owen also told WWL Radio that one of the first phone calls he received was from Brad Johnson, the father of Max Johnson…..
cut 11 (11) dad to dad”
Max Johnson goes into the season as LSU’s starting quarterback, but Owen Myles says his son plans to get back on the field soon to compete for starting quarterback duties.

LSU players report for preseason camp today and Tiger Rag Assistant Editor William Weathers says LSU has a lot of depth on the defensive line…
cut 18 (24) “….full season”