Saints defense is dominating training camp
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The first recording is a four-practice checkpoint on the Saints offense, followed by a review of Day 4 practice video. The central point is that the Saints have improved their skill group, but the new pieces are not operating on the same timetable yet. Tyler Shough and Jordyn Tyson are still developing their timing. Chris Olave is only two team-practice days into his return. Noah Fant, Oscar Delp, David Edwards and other additions are still settling into the offense. The defense has played with more cohesion and has been able to exploit those loose connections. The passing and red-zone results are the concern to monitor. The first-team offense went 3-of-13 in team drills on Day 4 and produced much better results in 7-on-7 than it did against a pass rush. The offense is under 50 percent in team passing through four practices. Nick does not treat that as a reason to panic, but he does treat it as a trend that needs to change. His next checkpoint is after the first padded practices, with Thursday identified as a useful time to reassess it. Pads should also provide a better evaluation of Vernon Broughton, David Edwards, Jeremiah Wright, Christen Miller, the run game, receiver-defensive back contact and the offensive line as a whole.
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