The Saints are back at it today in West Virginia as they get closer to Friday’s preseason opener in St. Louis against the Rams. Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has been impressed with veteran cornerback Keenan Lewis. He thinks Lews is on the cusp of becoming an annual Pro-Bowl player. In fact, Ryan believes Lewis should have made the Pro Bowl last year…
cut 17 (13) “….knows that”

Quarterback Drew Brees was not in pads today as he continues to recover from an oblique injury. Coach Sean Payton says Brees is feeling better, but they’ve yet to decide if he’ll play Friday. And Saints spokesperson Greg Bensel says owner Tom Benson has returned to New Orleans after he was hospitalized yesterday for having trouble breathing. Bensel says Benson is feeling better.

The LSU Tigers hold their final day of split squad practices. Most of the freshmen class are working the afternoon and Coach Les Miles likes what he’s seen from the 2014 recruiting class…
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Today, running back Leonard Fournette was working out with the veteran players. He highlights the 2014 recruiting class, which was ranked as high as second in the country on national signing day.

It’s in the early stages of preseason camp, but Louisiana Tech Head Coach Skip Holtz can already he has more talent than last year’s team. Holtz says he can see as the team goes through its passing drills…
cut 30 (12) “…accuracy”
Today’s practice will be the first in shells for the Bulldogs, while Friday the team will put the pads on.