Two small scraps punctuated the Saints' practice session at the Greenbrier resort on Thursday, after defensive end Cam Jordan said there was a conscious effort to set a physical "tone" after an off day. Jordan was involved in one of the mini-scuffles, this one against rookie offensive tackle Tavon Rooks. The other tussle was between linebacker Curtis Lofton and running back Khiry Robinson. Drew Brees played peacemaker in that fight. In other news, be sure to check out the video interview between Mike Florio and Coach Payton. Interesting stuff including how Coach and his scouts don't plan to prepare for the Falcons by simply watching HBO's 'Hard Knocks.'
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Photo gallery from Saints?src=hash">#Saints camp, and yes, I got pictures of the fights. #WhoDat http://t.co/ccGDJkjC7B pic.twitter.com/UP270YDg6w
— Michael DeMocker (@MichaelDeMocker) July 31, 2014
If anyone is having more fun at training camp than #Saints Drew Brees and Sean Payton, it's hard to tell http://t.co/9glhQ1cueS
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) July 31, 2014
A literal verbatim quote from Rob Ryan on http://t.co/RVioDPqWIw: "I'm always ready to get weird".
— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) July 31, 2014
A lot of buzz around second-year #Saints LT Terron Armstead, who has a chance to be really special player http://t.co/5YsxZajO9S
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) July 31, 2014
Terron Armstead says he worked with former Saint/Hall of Famer Willie Roaf in the offseason. pic.twitter.com/WlO0P5nSpe
— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherMackel) July 31, 2014
Colston & @ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio on today's @BlackBlueReport: http://t.co/O4oAW21tZ5 by @SeanKelleyLive pic.twitter.com/pkf6vaUQNB
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 31, 2014
Sean Payton on Andy Tanner "he's a guy you don't bet against. He's got a lot of traits our team likes. Defenders respect him."
— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherMackel) July 31, 2014
Play of the Day: @DrewBrees goes DEEP to Nick Toon WATCH: http://t.co/RnoNH2aHoF #SaintsCamp pic.twitter.com/hxKsdIXTvE
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 31, 2014
Brees told us the other day they had Chevron patch put on Payton's T-shirt MT @drewbrees: Payton got me ... #Payback pic.twitter.com/P80MS1CZ57
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) July 31, 2014
What's wrong with this picture?! Sean Payton got me this morning. #Payback pic.twitter.com/vvcnqLnj1I
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) July 31, 2014
Oh, MAN! That's AWESOME!^^^^^^^^
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#Saints coverage WR Nick Toon joins us today at 4PM. Toon and the Cajun Cannon after practice. pic.twitter.com/OoEOUHp14y
— Deke Bellavia (@dekebigchief) July 31, 2013
Oodles of good stuff from post-practice interviews I'll be rolling out today and tomorrow ... Main topics: Armstead, Colston, Cam Jordan.
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) July 31, 2014
A LOT of buzz around Armstead's potential. Payton said he's not ticketed for Canton just yet but can be special. ...
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) July 31, 2014
Cam Jordan very intense about improving despite breakout year. Said he was bitter after losing early in playoffs, worked harder than ever.
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) July 31, 2014
Jordan funny describing how he plays with energy based on love of game. Guys next to him (Hicks,Bunkley) monsters. Intense, lots of grunting
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) July 31, 2014
On the injury front, Payton again said Grubbs is getting some rest, dealing with a couple unspecified things, should be back soon.
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) July 31, 2014
Cam Jordan on mini scrum with Tavon Rooks: "He was wearing a white jersey and he just happened to get in my way."
— Evan Woodbery (@TheSaintsBeat) July 31, 2014
Saints receiver battle standing out, with Nick Toon out in front | The Saints Nation http://t.co/SUEPvOlUMN
— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) July 31, 2014
Marques Colston just said he still uses the hyperbaric chamber every day
— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) July 31, 2014
The Quiet Storm @MarquesColston #SaintsCamp pic.twitter.com/KJmKWAHrEW
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 31, 2014
@andytanner14 hubby just sent this to me. Just amazing! Look how high you are off the ground, wow! #WhoDatStretching pic.twitter.com/y1CtyMkdOO
— Jubo (@JudyBoggan) July 31, 2014
Payton on J Goody "he'll go 6 or 7 weeks without a mental error. That's the kind of player he is".
— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) July 31, 2014
Sean Payton throwing Saintsreport bone after bone re: Andy Tanner. :usa:
— Grandmaster Wang (@moosedenied) July 31, 2014
Sean Payton clearly in a good mood dropping anectodal analogies.
— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) July 31, 2014
Payton: Morgan just working on getting into football shape, but he's running well
— WWL Radio (@WWLAMFM) July 31, 2014
Sean Payton on the mic right now. "It was hard to get Nick Toon involved (last year). Now you see he's having a fantastic camp"
— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) July 31, 2014
On Armstead "by the time we were in postseason you saw a player playing with confidence and now you're really seeing it ".
— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) July 31, 2014
Payton chatting with @ProFootballTalk for #PFTLive pic.twitter.com/38sC7Zjc66
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 31, 2014
Cam Jordan is definitely the player it'd be most fun to hang out with. That's one cool mofo.
— Grandmaster Wang (@moosedenied) July 31, 2014
Run @DrewBrees! run! He joked after the play "I GOT 2 YARDS!" #SaintsCamp https://t.co/XBYHdrdgsv
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 31, 2014
Ho-hum. Another routine diving catch by Cooks to snag overthrown ball by Kilgore to end practice. ... Great camp continues.
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) July 31, 2014
Payton is getting on the offense for too many false starts today. Four by his count.
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) July 31, 2014
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Saints News
New Orleans Saints try to set 'tone' in chippy practice; Cam Jordan OK after brief trip to sidelines | NOLA.com
"He was wearing a white jersey and happened to get in my way," Jordan said matter-of-factly.
New Orleans Saints get physical on Day 6 | 5 things to know for Thursday | NOLA.com
Skirmishes break out during run drills
PFT Live: Sean Payton sets the bar high for 2014 Saints | ProFootballTalk
ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio is joined by Saints coach Sean Payton at the team's camp to discuss the team's training facility in West Virginia, how his team felt about moving camp up north, Jimmy Graham's role on the team and his preparation for the season, the path to getting a deal done with Grah...
Terron Armstead s arrow pointing sky-high - ESPN
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. – The guy generating the most buzz at New Orleans Saints camp this summer has been rookie receiver Brandin Cooks &
Rob Ryan 'ready to get weird' with Saints defense - NFL.com
Coordinator Rob Ryan says he's "always ready to get weird" with the Saints defense. Will his unconventional three-safety scheme take the league by storm in 2014?
New Orleans Saints' Rob Ryan loves his safeties - ESPN
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan already proved how much he loves to feature safeties in his versatil
Nick Toon works on receiving skills to score roster spot | New Orleans | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Saints receiver Nick Toon said he realizes there’s more than one way to earn the quarterback’s trust, his pr…
Saints WR Nick Toon hoping patience pays off
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va — As the son former New York Jets All Pro wide receiver Al Toon, he's got an NFL pedigree. Check. At 6-feet-4, 218
Saints receiver battle standing out, with Nick Toon out in front | The Saints Nation
Saints Insider Report: Brees, team have plenty to be excited about | wwltv.com New Orleans
The 35-year-old, who recently made waves when he insisted he could play for another 10 years, said he’s serious and it can be done.
An early projection of the Saints final 53-man roster | wwltv.com New Orleans
It’s still early in camp, but it’s an off day, so I suppose it’s as good a time as any to project the Saints’ 53-man roster. Here goes….
Deuce McAllister inducted into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame | wwltv.com New Orleans
Deuce McAllister received a huge honor over the weekend, as he was enshrined into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIX & Division Odds Improve
The latest Super Bowl XLIX odds are up courtesy of Bovada. The Saints improved their odds from May, but where do they stack up to the rest of the NFL?
Pass-happy Saints believe in run game - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
ESPN.com New Orleans Saints reporter Mike Triplett says the most noticeable difference in the run game is the amount of confidence coaches and
Drew Brees: Pierre Thomas is NFL s best all-purpose back - ESPN
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- It’s still too early in New Orleans Saints training camp to judge exactly how they plan to split the workload am
Drew Brees 'rejuvenated' by young teammates - ESPN
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees looks around the field and the locker room this summer and recognizes more n
By the Numbers: Drew Brees shows off his rushing skills at Saints camp | NOLA.com
2: Training camp scuffles on Thursday. First Tavon Rooks and Cam Jordan got into a minor skirmish, then Curtis Lofton and Khiry Robinson shoved each other and rolled around on the ground during 7-on-7 drills. Drew Brees quickly broke up the fight
New Orleans Saints quarterback competitions for 2014 Training Camp
Check out the New Orleans Saints signal callers continue to compete after practice
New Orleans Saints mailbag: Could Champ Bailey get cut? - ESPN
Thanks for submitting your questions to me on Twitter during the New Orleans Saints' first off-day in training camp. And check here for live updates a
Saints DE Akiem Hicks Powers His Way to "Superstar" Status
Who Dat Dish Staff Writer Barry Hirstius looks at Saints defensive end Akiem Hicks, an emerging young "superstar" in his 3rd year in the NFL
Can Victor Butler Add To Saints Defense? - New Orleans Saints - NFL News - Pro Football Spot - Forums
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PFT on NBCSN invades Saints camp | ProFootballTalk
Pro Football Talk on NBCSN has moved temporarily (and technically partially) to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia for a two-day visit to Saints camp.
Replay of Thursday's New Orleans Saints training camp live updates
Follow along with the analysis of our experts
John DeShazier: Going into ninth season Marques Colston healthy, happy
Team's all-time leading receiving healthier than last training camp
Check out video highlights from the New Orleans Saints practice Thursday | NOLA.com
View a few video highlights via the team's Vine page
Saints flying high as Jairus Byrd lands on field for the first time | wwltv.com New Orleans
The waiting game is over, any anxiety gone. New Orleans' prized free-agent acquisition safety Jairus Byrd came off the PUP list Tuesday, working with the team for the first time since training camp practices began last Friday.
New Orleans Saints paid a visit by the 'King of Greenbrier' | NOLA.com
NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West is a local legdnd
Greetings from the Greenbrier | ProFootballTalk
Saints fans hopefully will have added interest in the shows. Fans of other NFC teams also may want to see what the Saints are up to, given that the Saints finally have found a way to win on the road in the postseason. After beating the Eagles in Philly, the Saints gave the Seahawks all they could handle in Seattle. If New Orleans can play like that on a consistent basis away from home in 2014, the road to the Super Bowl may once again go through the Superdome, making it much harder for anyone other than the Saints to qualify.
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NFL News
Falcons DT Peria Jerry to retire | ProFootballTalk
Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry, the club's first-round pick in 2009, will retire, the team announced Thursday. The 29-year-old Jerry recorded 67 tackles and 5.5 sacks in five seasons with Atlanta. The club re-signed him in March. Overall, Jerry played in 64 games, making 29 starts.
Report: Marshawn Lynch ending holdout | ProFootballTalk
It looks like Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has decided not to be all about that holdout, boss. Adam Schefter and Adam Caplan of ESPN reports that Lynch is expected to end his holdout in the next 24 hours and report to work with the Seahawks.
NFLPA monitoring evidence of collusion in light of cap increases | ProFootballTalk
In recent years, the salary cap hasn't been going up by much. Which means spending hasn't been going up much. With the cap going up, spending should go up, too. And the NFLPA is making sure that other forces, such as collusion, won't be holding spending down.
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