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Saints Training Camp 2015 Day 6 Recap: Jairus Byrd Expected Back 'Sooner Than Later'

Everything you need to know about the Saints' practice today at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Next practice will be tomorrow.

By David "Satch" Kelly
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A Byrd on the PUP is worth -2 in the bush

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton : Byrd progressing well. Think we will see him sooner then later <a href="http://t.co/R7rggI29ei">pic.twitter.com/R7rggI29ei</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628952887679414272">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton: We&#39;re going to see Jairus Byrd sooner, not later <a href="http://t.co/RtxnjJsYJz">http://t.co/RtxnjJsYJz</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628998753047986176">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I asked Payton if Jairus Byrd is still dealing with his knee injury. Payton: &quot;Next question.&quot;</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/628954471461187584">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Silver lining with Byrd being out is that Rafael Bush is healthy, Kenny Phillips looks good and Pierre Warren is a year along. Depth exists</p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/628960046395863040">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I also asked about concern w:Byrd not being out here at this point: Progressing well. Sooner than later we can see him. Being smart about it</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/628958430083063808">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a>&#39; Keenan Lewis leaves practice early, Jairus Byrd still not back, Terron Armstead limited <a href="http://t.co/6nWVJgIARS">http://t.co/6nWVJgIARS</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628997366427820032">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kenny Philips: asked if he came here for chance to start...responds came here cause it was only team who wanted him <a href="http://t.co/r3HfRN95jO">pic.twitter.com/r3HfRN95jO</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628951810661842944">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kenny Phillips: I came here because no one else wanted me. I&#39;m putting all of my eggs in one basket.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/628951565731237888">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Camp observations: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a>&#39; Benjamin Watson leading the charge at tight end <a href="http://t.co/w1FJEkEn0G">http://t.co/w1FJEkEn0G</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/NOLAnews">@nolanews</a></p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/status/628979185395060736">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mark Ingram : Big difference between saying you can do it and proving you can do it <a href="http://t.co/8WJDZIiKBO">pic.twitter.com/8WJDZIiKBO</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628957233947217921">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sentavious Jones : WR Coach takes everything seriously. If it touches your hands you&#39;ve got to catch it <a href="http://t.co/lcgz2PlMvm">pic.twitter.com/lcgz2PlMvm</a></p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628955951169732608">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jones : me and Coleman both trying to make team but cool with each other. we are roommates so we are everywhere together</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628956128496492544">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton : Sentavious Jones has so much upside. length and good hands</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628954522308751360">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton : SJB is further along right now. like his length. a lot better and more consistent at the line</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628953495522156544">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Payton : one of our better classes at defensive line. lots of really good undrafted free agent talent</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628953129124515842">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Haven&#39;t seen <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> WR Brandon Coleman out here for a while. Was out here at beginning.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628946199073157121">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Play by Play

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> CJ Spiller had a step on Vaccaro out of the slot but Brees couldn&#39;t connect with him. Could&#39;ve been huge gain.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628945657785675776">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Interception by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> rookie QB Garrett Grayson in team drill. S Vinnie Sunseri snagged overthrown ball</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628941789437800448">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WR Seantavius Jones says someone else was at fault when he was called out at practice on Monday. Says coach apologized later.</p>&mdash; Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSaintsBeat/status/628956385645056000">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Payton : some up and downs at today&#39;s practice. finished well but middle was a little lackluster</p>&mdash; WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWLAMFM/status/628952547093520384">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Cam Jordan brought pressure/possible sacks on two plays in last team drill. Hau&#39;oli Kikaha once, too.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628946694781161472">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> WR Kyle Prater turns back to make great catch downfield. Second nice play in these drills.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628947596015464449">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> CJ Spiller had a step on Vaccaro out of the slot but Brees couldn&#39;t connect with him. Could&#39;ve been huge gain.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628945657785675776">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Once again, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> K Dustin Hopkins 4-for-4 and Zach Hocker 3-for-4 in full-team FG drills. Hopkins has early edge, but emphasis on early.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628944962512637952">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">One pretty throw from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> Drew Brees to Joe Morgan but missed him deep on another attempt</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628940622070743041">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> rookie Andrus Peat getting first snaps I&#39;ve seen at LT with third string. Cross-training him as Terron Armstead is sidelined today.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/628939022933590017">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Lagniappe

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/stephoneanthony">@StephoneAnthony</a> talks with <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanKelleyLive">@SeanKelleyLive</a> on today&#39;s @BlackAndBlueReport podcast: <a href="http://t.co/F99iT8huo6">http://t.co/F99iT8huo6</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/GYIMa9n0i1">pic.twitter.com/GYIMa9n0i1</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/628989913472593922">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Planning to sign and actually signing are two different things. As Houston and Pierre Thomas prove. <a href="https://t.co/dlAGi98jpG">https://t.co/dlAGi98jpG</a></p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/628985498741116929">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pierre Thomas was unable to agree to contract terms with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash">#Texans</a>, according to agent Lamont Smith</p>&mdash; Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Edwerderespn/status/628984790881030144">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Translation: &quot;He&#39;s not taking minimum.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/CYdvezfX7F">https://t.co/CYdvezfX7F</a></p>&mdash; Andrew Brandt (@adbrandt) <a href="https://twitter.com/adbrandt/status/628971855899164672">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sean Payton&#39;s Wednesday press conference (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/txAbYm4HPT">http://t.co/txAbYm4HPT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsCamp?src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a> <a href="http://t.co/yAgro4iY6x">pic.twitter.com/yAgro4iY6x</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/628978709131882496">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Top 50 photos of fans from the first week of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaintsCamp?src=hash">#SaintsCamp</a>: <a href="http://t.co/gYN1oqqYJn">http://t.co/gYN1oqqYJn</a> <a href="http://t.co/x2ultzCxR4">pic.twitter.com/x2ultzCxR4</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/628975185169936384">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees">@drewbrees</a> for the picture and autograph at the <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints">@Saints</a> camp!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/BoilerFootball">@BoilerFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhoDat?src=hash">#WhoDat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoilerUp?src=hash">#BoilerUp</a> <a href="http://t.co/Xr2W7TryVY">pic.twitter.com/Xr2W7TryVY</a></p>&mdash; Gerald (@_ncarr_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_ncarr_/status/628959678404407296">August 5, 2015</a></blockquote>

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