Observations from New Orleans Saints OTA

If we were busting out our "Who's Hot" award today, I'd give it to third-year receiver Robert Meachem. Meachem made at least two spectacular catches while consistently getting open and reeling in the ball. His best catch came on a deep ball against new cornerback Jabari Greer, who would have been flagged for pass interference on the "tight" coverage if it were a real game.

Later in practice, Meachem landed hard on his shoulder after making a terrific diving catch on a deep ball behind cornerback Tracy Porter. It took him a few seconds to get up and get the feeling back in his fingers, but he made it back into the huddle just fine...

This was the first time we've ever seen linebacker Dan Morgan on the practice field and he looked pretty good to me, running around fluidly and showing some aggressiveness. He jarred a pass loose from tight end Dan Campbell at one point and batted down another while rushing to the line of scrimmage...

It's extremely hard to evaluate the running backs in a practice like this, with no pads and no live tackling. Plus, the Saints were working on nickel packages Thursday, so there weren't many running plays called. But Lynell Hamilton did catch my eye a few times.

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The offense and defense were getting after each other, with new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ influence being seen and heard. He was constantly encouraging aggressive play from the defensive players, who scooped up every ball that hit the turf and ran toward the end zone.

No tackling was allowed during the session, but Williams kept letting defenders know that if it was live action, it would be their job to level the offensive players.

I LOVE THIS GUY!!! The D is already sounding more aggressive.

Go Saints!!!! Deuce may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

by David "Satch" Kelly on May 21, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions

Urgency in the air

at the training facility, like the fact that Brees hooked up w/ AA, we need that guy on the field. GW sounds encouraging and enthusiastic…Who-Dat…

You think you know, and you don't know, and you never, ever will know..Jim Mora Sr.

by metryman on May 21, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions

One name not mentioned that I want to hear more about

…DeMario Pressley. I have confidence that Meachem and Arrington will develop, that Young can make the transition to safety, that Dan Morgan can still play (whether he can stay healthy is another matter).

But I want to know if Pressley is going to live up to his talent, or his reputation. With Gregg Williams, if you take off plays, you get cut. Will Pressley make it?

Come home, Stuart...

by MtnExile on May 21, 2009 2:49 PM CDT reply actions

I love this man

After a short completion in the left flat, Williams praised an on-rushing defensive back: “That’s OK! That’s fine in practice. If it happens in a ballgame he’s carted off,” Williams said of the receiver.

by SaintBevo on May 22, 2009 10:07 AM CDT reply actions

I have no doubt...

After watching Thomas play last year, we have found the next Duece. I would even say that he is the next Dalton Hilliard. I am so not worried about the RB position on this team. I believe between Pierre and Reggie, with a good FB thrown in, we can keep the opposing defense guessing as to when the Drew will be unleashed.

I am so amped for this season.

There is nobody so irritating as someone who is less intelligent than us and yet is wiser.

by Tigernut on May 22, 2009 4:39 PM CDT reply actions