06:45 Sportscast, August 1st, 2017

 

LSU’s first practice of preseason camp was Monday afternoon. Head coach Ed Orgeron says senior quarterback Danny Etling looks healthy following back surgery…:
Cut 18 (08) “very healthy”
Orgeron says creating more turnovers is a focus on defense this year.:
Cut 19 (18) “last year”
LSU will have two number 18s on the field this season as both defensive end Christian LaCouture and fullback J.D. Moore will wear the jersey that is synonymous with success, both on and off the field.

On the heels of a study indicating 99% of former NFL players suffered the potentially fatal brain damage called CTE, former LSU defensive back Jamal Adams said in a question and answer that the football field is the perfect place to die. New York Jets first-round draft pick made the comments while talking about player safety seated alongside teammate and Louisiana native Matt Forte as well as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Adams implied he isn’t a huge fan of NFL rules that often protect offensive players.

The Saints wrapped up their fifth practice of training camp Monday morning before a day off today. Coach Sean Payton says the team is already showing improvement day to day…:

CUT 25 (16) “better practice”
Adrian Peterson, Zach Strief and Manti Te’o all returned to the field after taking Sunday off.