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New Orleans Saints injury report, preseason Game 1

 

Name Pos. 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 31st 1st 2nd 4th 5th 6th GAME1 INJURY

Drew Brees QB OUT OUT OUT OUT left oblique

Andy Tanner WR OUT OUT undisclosed

Steve Hull WR LTD OUT OUTOUTMIA IR undisclosed

A.J. Davis CB IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR IR undisclosed

Champ Bailey CB LTD MIA MIA OUT OUT OUT possible ankle

Terrence Frederick CB LTD OUT OUT undisclosed

Erik Lorig FB MIA MIA MIA undisclosed

Ben Grubbs G OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT undisclosed

Jahri Evans G LTD MIA undisclosed

Ty Nsekhe OT MIA MIA OUT MIA MIA undisclosed

Kenny Stills WR OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT LTD LTD LTD quadriceps

Je'Ron Hamm TE LTD OUT MIA OUT undisclosed

Victor Butler OLB MIA MIA MIA undisclosed

John Jenkins NT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT pectoral

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I hate the Rams.

Homophobe. ;)

:baabaa:

So did they actually show any of the game or did they just talk about Sam the whole time?

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I hate the Rams.

Homophobe. ;)

:baabaa:

So did they actually show any of the game or did they just talk about Sam the whole time?

They talked about Sam and his one tackle and Johnny Manziel, but to be fair the Rams commentators commentated on the rest of the Rams as well and sometimes mentioned that other team they were playing too, they weren't quite sure who that was it appeared...

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5 Saints rookies who must make a good impression in Superdome debut on Friday

 

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When the New Orleans Saints play the Tennessee Titans on Friday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, it will be the first chance for rookies to win over a fan base that has grown accustomed to training camp heroes beating the odds to make the roster.

 

While the Saints' 2014 camp might not produce as many undrafted free agent Cinderella stories as a year ago, there are plenty of rookies primed to play important roles and a handful scrapping to make the roster.

 

With that in mind, here are five Saints' rookies for whom Friday night is especially important.

 

1. Linebacker Ronald Powell. The Saints' fifth-round draft pick has flashed his impressive speed and size at times in camp, but he had a rocky debut last week at St. Louis. Special teams miscues also stood out, particularly for a young linebacker who will have to play as much special teams as anyone on the 53-man roster -- if he makes the roster. No one's saying he's on the bubble, but a bounce-back game against the Titans would erase any lingering concerns.

 

(It's worth noting that Powell was banged up in the morning practice session on Wednesday in West Virginia, but he returned and looked fine in the afternoon walk-through. Still, his status is worth monitoring leading up to game time).

 

2. Tight end Nic Jacobs. No one knows -- or is saying -- what the extent of the injury to fullback Erik Lorig is. But let's say that it's enough to sideline him for the start of the season. And let's say the Saints consider keeping an extra tight end to support Lorig's replacement at fullback (presumably Austin Johnson or veteran free agent Greg Jones). If everything falls into place, Jacobs has a golden opportunity in front of him. The undrafted free agent from McNeese State (via LSU) will get to make his case on Friday.

 

3. Receiver Brandon Coleman. The undrafted rookie from Rutgers is in need of a bounce-back game -- or maybe a bounce-back week. Coleman looks like an NFL receiver, which is why so many were surprised that he went undrafted. But his inconsistency in practice spilled over to last Friday's opener in St. Louis, when a pass bounced off his hands and turned into an easy interception. A big play might help erase that ugly memory.

 

4. Safety Pierre Warren. The undrafted free agent from Jacksonville (Ala.) State had a solid debut after turning heads in camp and organized team activities. He turns 22 on Saturday. His top competitor for the last safety spot, Marcus Ball, turned 27 just before the start of camp. Both are rookies (and will come cheap), so Warren has to show that he has the maturity and intelligence to play on defense, and the toughness to make an impact on special teams.

 

5. Receiver Seantavius Jones: If there's a roster spot or practice squad opportunity left open for a rookie receiver (and there might not be), Jones will be battling Coleman for it. In that sense, Coleman's recent misfortune could open a door for Jones. If Jones avoids drops, makes a head-turning catch and chases down a returner on special teams, it will be a good Friday night for him.

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Brandon Coleman Has a Big Future With the New Orleans Saints

 

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Although it was very surprising to see Brandon Coleman go undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, the big wide receiver was signed into a very good situation by the New Orleans Saints. Coleman has always had the talent to be a great player, but now in New Orleans, he will receive the coaching and structure he needs to really reach his full potential. If everything goes as planned, Coleman will have a very big future with the Saints.

 

Standing at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Coleman brings a certain physical presence to the field that other Saints receivers just don’t have. Coleman is a serious asset in the red zone, as he is able to use his size and jumping ability to out-jump defenders for the ball and make a play. Not to mention, with his size and strength, Coleman is a formidable blocker, and that alone will get him on the field.

 

With that said, there are areas where Coleman needs to improve. First and foremost is the hands; Coleman is very inconsistent catching the ball, and that needs to improve. Also, while he does have decent speed for his size, he just isn’t quite fast enough to gain a lot of separation from opposing defensive backs. Instead, Coleman must rely upon his size. Also, let’s not forget with Marques Colston, Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks and Nick Toon all on the roster, Coleman will really need to show improvement as the preseason continues.

 

Overall, however, Coleman’s best football is still ahead of him. Sure, the hands need to improve for him to become a real impact player, but with better focus and coaching in the NFL, Coleman will improve with time in that area. He may start out as nothing more than a role player, but with time, Coleman should be a great receiver for the Saints.

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Brandon Coleman Has a Big Future With the New Orleans Saints

 

http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/files/2014/08/Brandon-Coleman-Saints.jpg

 

Although it was very surprising to see Brandon Coleman go undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, the big wide receiver was signed into a very good situation by the New Orleans Saints. Coleman has always had the talent to be a great player, but now in New Orleans, he will receive the coaching and structure he needs to really reach his full potential. If everything goes as planned, Coleman will have a very big future with the Saints.

 

Standing at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Coleman brings a certain physical presence to the field that other Saints receivers just don’t have. Coleman is a serious asset in the red zone, as he is able to use his size and jumping ability to out-jump defenders for the ball and make a play. Not to mention, with his size and strength, Coleman is a formidable blocker, and that alone will get him on the field.

 

With that said, there are areas where Coleman needs to improve. First and foremost is the hands; Coleman is very inconsistent catching the ball, and that needs to improve. Also, while he does have decent speed for his size, he just isn’t quite fast enough to gain a lot of separation from opposing defensive backs. Instead, Coleman must rely upon his size. Also, let’s not forget with Marques Colston, Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks and Nick Toon all on the roster, Coleman will really need to show improvement as the preseason continues.

 

Overall, however, Coleman’s best football is still ahead of him. Sure, the hands need to improve for him to become a real impact player, but with better focus and coaching in the NFL, Coleman will improve with time in that area. He may start out as nothing more than a role player, but with time, Coleman should be a great receiver for the Saints.

6'6" 225 and he's considered a receiver. Now there's a kid with foresight...

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Brandon Coleman Has a Big Future With the New Orleans Saints

 

http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/files/2014/08/Brandon-Coleman-Saints.jpg

 

Although it was very surprising to see Brandon Coleman go undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, the big wide receiver was signed into a very good situation by the New Orleans Saints. Coleman has always had the talent to be a great player, but now in New Orleans, he will receive the coaching and structure he needs to really reach his full potential. If everything goes as planned, Coleman will have a very big future with the Saints.

 

Standing at 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Coleman brings a certain physical presence to the field that other Saints receivers just don’t have. Coleman is a serious asset in the red zone, as he is able to use his size and jumping ability to out-jump defenders for the ball and make a play. Not to mention, with his size and strength, Coleman is a formidable blocker, and that alone will get him on the field.

 

With that said, there are areas where Coleman needs to improve. First and foremost is the hands; Coleman is very inconsistent catching the ball, and that needs to improve. Also, while he does have decent speed for his size, he just isn’t quite fast enough to gain a lot of separation from opposing defensive backs. Instead, Coleman must rely upon his size. Also, let’s not forget with Marques Colston, Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks and Nick Toon all on the roster, Coleman will really need to show improvement as the preseason continues.

 

Overall, however, Coleman’s best football is still ahead of him. Sure, the hands need to improve for him to become a real impact player, but with better focus and coaching in the NFL, Coleman will improve with time in that area. He may start out as nothing more than a role player, but with time, Coleman should be a great receiver for the Saints.

6'6" 225 and he's considered a receiver. Now there's a kid with foresight...

He's already looking for the tag...

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