My last chance at camp this yr.  Very sad that it had to come to an end on a day I had to leave early to meet my 4yr old daughters teacher.  Doesn't St. Charles Parish know I like going to camp, they could have started a week earlier ;) or at least plan meetings and orientations for like 3pm?!  Anywho....I drug my hubby along with me, he doesn't like it very much.  But he knows better than to tell me no ;)  He helps me carry things! hehe (he doesn't read my blog).

So, we walked in, and camp was gonna take place on the other field we were told, so we found a spot to stand (i sat on the ground) and I quickly realized how much my pictures were going to suck so we moved to the bleachers for a better viewing area.  Which worked well, bc they didn't have many people there and we could move around like we wanted.

Stretches....I don't watch anyone else, just Cam Jordan....bc he doesn't stretch.  He kinda observes and does his own thing.  Notice everyone else in the picture is doing the same thing...not Cam hes original!  Again, hes gonna thrive in Spags system!

We had a good view of Drew and the WR's.  They worked quite awhile right infront of us so I was able to get some good shots of the offense.  Brees looked good one-on-one with the guys.  Its amazing to me to watch him lean back and throw the ball down the field.  Look even McCown was impressed ;)

 Lance and Joe making catches while working with Drew, Chase, and company.  From what I read Joe dropped passes today but while i was there i didn't see him drop anything.  The chemistry between Lance and Drew is easy to see.  I think Lance might out due Colston this yr with TD's!

 Andy Tanner makes this team.  I still haven't seem him drop a ball yet in camp.  He makes plays and makes the best of his opportunities.  Before we had to leave he was working on special teams and (who i assume was) the special teams coach was spending extra time with Andy as a gunner.  So maybe Roby gets that #4 WR spot and they try to make Andy a gunner.  The coach was telling him to go with his gut, and if it felt right to do it.

 I'm very interested in seeing Marquis Clark in some gametime action.  He has good hands also.  He wont make the team, but maybe the saints can play him so another team can get a look at him.

The RB's came over to get some work in with Drew also.  Pierre was himself in practice.  But seeing this guy in gametime situations is amazing to me.  The yards after contact the he racks up is incredible.  He wont go down after the first hit.  He runs with purpose and heart!

Travaris Cadet needs to make this team!  He is a younger, cheaper, better version of Chris Ivory!

He has good hands, is tough, and finds holes.  Here are my current issues with Chris.  Health!!!  Ball security!!  HEALTH!!  And the fact that the 2 games I've watched him play so far this preseason he runs straight into the line-man.  FIND A LANE CHRIS!  Oh, and he fumbles....

DB DRILLS!!  These were fun to watch and we had a great view (not alot of pics bc refs and other players always got in my way for my "money shot")

 Johnny Patrick did ok in these drills we watched.  He had good coverage on both Henderson and Morgan on these plays.








My fav. part of the day was from Jabari Greer!  Even though he is injured he was still helping our boys.  During DB drills he was coaching up the young players and letting them know what they did wrong and praising them when they did right!  He was very vocal today!  Even yelling out "We Ballin' outchea" when one of the DB's (Johnson) made a play!  It was great to see him still wanting to contribute even though he couldnt physically get on the field and play!

The last series of 3 pictures was a great play. Lance had Johnny Patrick running all over the endzone and Johnny stayed with him.  A perfectly thrown Brees (i think) pass got through Johnny P's hand to Lance.  Lance gave us a little celebration dance after that one!

We Left shortly after this.  We caught a little bit of special teams drills.  Thomas Morstead was booming his punts of course, no one could return them, so a coach would have to throw in a ball so they could practice the return.  It was actually quite entertaining.  That's how my camp yr ended.  Bittersweet!  I'm very blessed to be able to be a stay-at-hom mommy and be able to make the 3 that i did.  Our boys look good this yr and I'm pretty excited about what this yr will bring!!

See ya in the DOME :)



The football season has begun! Can i get an Amen?!

I wish we would volunteer to play in the HOF game every year.  Playing football in the beginning of August makes the off-season seem less torturous (sp?)  Got home from shopping and begin to watch 4 hrs of pre-game.  I love the guys at nfl network, the have great chemistry and don't say things to please the audience, they say how they feel....even if it hurts your feelings ;)

Before I get started with my game notes (yes i took notes, had to if i was going to take this blogging thing seriously), let me just say a big CONGRATS!  to one of my fav. all-time Saints, Willie Roaf.  O-lineman aren't flashy, don't beg for attention....they just go out and do their job.  And Willie did his job well!  Im very proud to have been able to watch him play as a Saint and even meet him :)

(this picture is old, i just had Mckenzie, so i look horrible, but still...)

So, before the game started they showed Brees in a huddle with the guys.  I didn't write down what was said but it gave me chills.  Brees is undeniably the best guy for this team, this job to rally the team throughout the year and to deal with the adversity we have to.  His pre-games speeches/chants make ME feel like I can got out and get 20qb sacks this yr!

The new jerseys, I like them.  I was a little afraid that Nike might go all "Maryland" (if u dont know what i am referring to google Maryland 2011 uniforms) on the logo and uniforms.  But the guys look great in them!

Before the game started Steve Mauriucci (sp?, im to lazy to google it) made me so proud.  He said Who Dat Nation would have the Saints back.  Big shout-out to us, and the dedication and passion we have for this team!

On to the game...

Brees has swagger!  I couldn't help but laugh, but this QB who was told he was to short filled with so much swag and confidence.  He just looked locked in, intense and at ease all in one.  "Everybodys watching because they want some football, so lets give it to em, ok?!"  Love it!

So, our starters only played one series on offense, may not seem like alot to observe, but, i have one word for our run game....NASTY!  Nasty, nasty, nasty!  Who is gonna cover Sproles on a screen?  Pierre YAC will be off the charts this yr, marks my words!  Ingram also looked good and made good cuts, kept the legs moving!  6th rank run team last yr...look for us to be at the top this yr.  To many weapons.

Chris Ivory needs to look for open lanes, I found, tonight, to many times he was just trying to run over people when he could have sidestepped and gained more yardage....in the NFL you will not steam roll every player you contact!

Starters on defense look really good.  One of our DB's actually caught an INT....yaya Malcolm :)  Pass rush will help pressure the qb, increasing our TO's this yr.  Lofton does a great job reading the run game and i look for him to have a great yr with us.

Thomas Morstead earns every cent of the money he gets paid!  Field position is very important in football and Thomas is the best!

Travaris Cadet impressed me yet again! He has the vision and speed and good hands!  He's making a name for himself, but with our loaded backfield i dont know if we could keep him, unless we can somehow use him in special teams.

Chase, oh Chase!  Thank god for u, bc if it were only Canfield....lord help us!  Chase is a great qb.  He makes smart decisions and is mobile and isnt afraid to run for yardage....with Drew as a mentor he can do great things!  I really hope we can keep him around for a few more yrs, but he is only under contract for 1yr.  Mayock said Chase had, "touch, accuracy, and toughness" and i agree 100%

Im starting to wonder if Higgins would be a better #2 TE option!  I LOVE Thomas but hes aging.  And Higgins is young.

Other players i was impressed with were

 Martez Wilson.
Junior Galette
Charles Brown

The late game highlight had to be the shot of Brees singing and dancing to "Play that Funky Music".  I dont think I've ever seen him so relaxed....but i guess 100mil will do that to you! 

Mike Mayock ruined this highlight by thinking he could sing that same song....OMG that was the worse thing ive heard in quite some time!

All in all it was a win. A good win.  Had our starters been playing, or it have been a reg. season game.  It may have been ugly.  We had no problem marching right down the field on AZ.  Patriots next right?  Is it wrong of me to wish injury on an un-named player ;)  Just kidding......