For LSU’s offense to become a consistent scoring machine, they’ll need good play from their young group of wide receivers. Texas Tech transfer Johnathan Giles says during the first few days of August camp, there’s been a lot of work on technique with passing game coordinator Jerry Sullivan..
Cut 14 (17) “footwork”
Giles is wearing number seven for the Tigers. The jersey number goes to LSU’s best playmaker. He had 69 catches for 1,158 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2016, his last season with the Red Raiders.
Ohio State announces its investigation will be completed in the next 14 days into what Urban Meyer knew about the domestic abuse allegations against former Buckeye assistant football coach Zach Smith.
Saints rookie running back Boston Scott says he’s looking to make the team anyway possible through offense or special teams, possibly as a returner. The former Louisiana Tech standout has been compared to Darren Sproles and Scott says that’s a humbling comparison….
Cut 17 (13) “Boston Scott”
Former LSU safety Rickey Jefferson has been added to the Saints 90-man roster. Jefferson signed a reserve-futures contract with the Saints after the draft, but he was released after the rookie minicamp in May.
The Saints have also released receiver Brandon Coleman after he failed a physical. Coleman suffered a neck injury in the playoff loss to Minnesota. During camp, Coleman has been on the sidelines working with trainers, but still needs more time to get healthy.