Joe Sloan takes over play-calling duties for the LSU Tigers after serving the last two seasons as the quarterbacks coach. Sloan was promoted to co-offensive coordinator along with Cortez Hankton, when last year’s O-C, Mike Denbrock, went back to Notre Dame. Sloan says it’s a group effort when it comes to running the offense
Cut 16 (19) “… they can execute.”
Tackle Will Campbell and receiver Kyren Lacy both have said it’s a different offense this year. The Tigers are using different blocking schemes so that the running backs can lead the run game this year, not the quarterback.

Also, wide receiver Chris Hilton who was used mainly as a deep threat last season and has been running more underneath routes and he’s lined up as a slot receiver.

All Pro Safety Justin Simmons visited the Saints yesterday at their training camp facilities in southern California. Simmons spent eight years with the Broncos and was a second team All-Pro selection four different times, including each of the past three seasons. Simmons had 70 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defensed for Denver last season, but was released for salary cap reasons. Tyrann Mathieu is set to start at one of the safety positions. Johnathan Abram, Jordan Howden and Will Harris are battling for the other starting spot. Coach Dennis Allen…
cut 26 (25) “…at there”
The Saints first preseason game is Saturday night in Arizona against the Cardinals.