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On Andrus Peat:
Peat is predominantly working on right side
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) May 16, 2015
#Saints Payton: Peats 'primary' spot for now at RT. But cross training at LT as well.
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric1) May 16, 2015
Saints O line coach Bret Ingalls said he's never seen a player with such huge legs be as agile as Andrus Peat.
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) May 16, 2015
Payton says Peat worked out at both tackle spots the last two days. Envisions him playing more at right tackle.
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) May 16, 2015
I'd say historically for the Saints anyway you could add running back to that:
Payton says receiver, corner are historically the UDFAs with best chance to make roster. But too soon to tell for this team
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) May 16, 2015
On CBs:
Payton said there's a plan in place as to which type of players they want, bigger CBs for one, but it's mostly about good football players
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) May 16, 2015
Three guys at CB that have stood Swann, Breaux, Williams. #Saints Payton said
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric1) May 16, 2015
Williams and Swann are going to have a chance to compete at nickel corner. Payton has singled out Breaux a few times
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) May 16, 2015
Breaux will play on the outside
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) May 16, 2015
#Saints Sean Payton made a point to emphasize 5th-rd CB Damian Swann twice when asked about fellow rookie PJ Williams, nickel CB candidates
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) May 16, 2015
On Davis Tull:
Davis Tull not participating in rookie camp rehabilitating shoulder injury #Saints
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric1) May 16, 2015
Linebackers:
Stephone Anthony:
Payton said one of Hawthorne's strengths is his ability to communicate. Same with Anthony, he said.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) May 16, 2015
Size and stature was another big plus with Anthony. Ryan and Payton see him as a Mike LB, could make the calls.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) May 16, 2015
Ryan said he's had a rookie LB make the calls before, wouldn't have a problem doing that
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) May 16, 2015
Hau'oli Kikawa:
This one will help Stuart with the unpronounceable meme...
Hau'oli Kikawa goes by "Hau" (pronounced "how"), according to Payton.
— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) May 16, 2015
Payton says Kikaha is working at SAM. But says to toss out base. Will factor into the sub rush
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) May 16, 2015
Kikaha would be the edge rusher in sub packages. In the base he'll play strong LB. #Saints
— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) May 16, 2015
Sean Payton said Kikaha is playing at the Sam spot in a base, but with 70 percent of snaps being in nickel that Kikaha is an edge guy.
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) May 16, 2015
On QB Garrett Grayson:
#Saints Payton on Grayson "quick study, sharp, very accurate"
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric1) May 16, 2015
Miscellaneous:
UDFA WR R.J Harris has stood out according to Payton
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric1) May 16, 2015
#Saints Payton says the "make up" of a player was big emphases this offseason in other words character & maturity
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric1) May 16, 2015
Dennis Allen made it known that Rob Ryan is running the show on defense. #Saints
— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) May 16, 2015
Payton said there's a plan in place as to which type of players they want, bigger CBs for one, but it's mostly about good football players
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) May 16, 2015
Meaning they don't necessarily draft players that fit their scheme, that evolves throughout the process
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) May 16, 2015
There are specific traits they look for in players -- how does he compete? Is he tough?
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) May 16, 2015
Payton used Bush and Spiller as examples. They weren't necessarily players they needed, but they worked/will work around that.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) May 16, 2015
Drew Brees is here. Payton says he's watching practice but also "babysitting" his kids who love running around the field.
— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) May 16, 2015
Sean Payton said #Saints paid close attention to leadership qualities, hard workers with no gray areas in draft class. Looked back to '06.
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) May 16, 2015
#Saints Sean Payton said he knew question was coming about #Patriots punishments. Said went through similar process but focus is on own team
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) May 16, 2015
#Saints rookies will be cross-trained but initial places they will likely line up for installation: Peat at RT, Kikaha SOLB, Anthony MILB
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) May 16, 2015
5 takeaways from Sean Payton's rookie minicamp press conference http://t.co/mzahqprTsk #Saints pic.twitter.com/TonsBgKjBb
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 16, 2015
Sean Payton's rookie minicamp press conference (VIDEO) http://t.co/TdYYW96yO9 #Saints pic.twitter.com/M9DGrm2tIg
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 16, 2015