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Much of the attention during Saints training camp has been on the battle for starting quarterback between Taysom Hill and Jameis Winston. There hasn’t been much talk about the defense. Safety Malcolm Jenkins is entering his 13th season and likes what he sees…
cut 30 (30) “…this year”
The Saints host Jacksonville for the second preseason game on Monday.

The Saints say if season ticket holders decide not to be vaccinated against COVID or get tested 72 hours prior to a home football game, they will not be able to get a refund for their tickets. The Saints are also not giving season ticket holders the opportunity to opt-out like they did last season.

LSU has been waiting for former five-star running back John Emery to emerge as a real threat on offense. Last season the former Destrehan star only rushed for 378 yards and three touchdowns. Emery says he’s motivated to have a big junior campaign…
cut 19 (16) “…very successful so”
LSU is 17 days away from its season opener at UCLA. And because of a local ordinance, fans will be required to wear masks while they watch the game in the Rose Bowl.

Former LSU star Jamal Adams is the highest-paid safety in the NFL after signing a four-year contract extension worth up to 70-million dollars.

The Pelicans finished the Summer League undefeated as New Orleans defeated the Timberwolves 87 to 59. Six-foot-seven forward Naji Marshall had five points, ten rebounds, and ten assists.