Locked On Saints - Daily Podcast On The New Orleans Saints

Saints running back Alvin Kamara not attending practice amidst contract negotiations. Why it's not worth panicking for New Orleans Saints fans over Alvin Kamara's missed camp days and why it could actually be a good thing. How close are the Saints and Kamara's camp on a new deal? AK hypotheticals: What happens if the deal doesn't get done? Could Kamara pull a Melvin Gordon? Who would assume running back responsibilities? How much would we say Kamara's market is? From 5,000 yards of Drew Brees to league sack and interception leaders, Saints Twitter gives their bold predictions for the 2020 season in the Big Easy. Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints defenders continue to stand out, but the offense is beginning to rise to the occasion. Saints add three new faces to the offseason roster just a week before roster cuts. Two corresponding moves and a player to the reserve/COVID list followed. How's Gayle Benson following coronavirus diagnosis. Biggest takeaways from the New Orleans' Friday scrimmage and Saturday practice at the Superdome. Why to not panic over the lengthy list of those who missed practices. How Deonte Harris can have a larger role on the offense in addition to his all-pro level play as a return specialist. It's not all about the deep ball. Follow Ross on Twitter@RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints offense outworks the defense on Thursday's camp. While the defense wasn't without its flashes, the Saints offense shows up with the return of Drew Brees for team drills. Jameis Winston, Emmanuel Sanders, and others stand out. The Saints make their social justice statement by donning the name Jacob Blake on their helmets for camp. One action of a promised many. Facebook Friday includes: Jadeveon Clowney, Ty Montgomery, and which Saints player would make the best WWE talent? Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Door Dash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Roman Go to getroman.com/lockedonnfl TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first order of ED treatment. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints defense takes the day in camp yet again. New Orleans generates several turnovers, sacks, and pressure on Wednesday's practice. Drew Brees gets another breather, another offense weapon continues to find his groove, and a DL heads to IR. Taking a closer look at Wednesday's Camp star Keith Washington II, UDFA CB out of West Virginia. The Milwaukee Bucks boycotted, then so did the rest of the NBA followed by the WNBA and MLB. Meanwhile NFL teams are canceling practice to engage in social justice discourse. But will boycotts reach the NFL as well? Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Door Dash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Roman Go to getroman.com/lockedonnfl TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first order of ED treatment. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Johnson Bademosi on IR, Saints bring in a new defensive back. Scouting Kemon Hall, what he brings with him to New Orleans, and evaluating his chances of making the roster or practice squad in 2020. New Orleans Saints took the day off on Tuesday but are back at the practice facility on Wednesday for the second week of NFL Training Camp. How has momentum coming off of the rest day? The Saints have a strong connective tissue thanks to the culture they've created on and off the field. Where did that connection come from? Why is it important? And how can it help the Saints remain successful for years to come? Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Door Dash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Roman Go to getroman.com/lockedonnfl TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first order of ED treatment. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Orleans releases Nigel Bradham after just two weeks with the team. Breaking down caused his release, per Katherine Terrell. How the release affects the team and the young Linebackers left on the roster. Zack Baun left practice with an apparent leg injury, what reports have said about the injury while a different Saints defender heads to injured reserve. Twitter Tuesday: Saints upcoming scrimmage, which QB gets garbage time minutes? and whether or not the Saints may pursue another linebacker in free agency. Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Door Dash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Roman Go to getroman.com/lockedonnfl TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first order of ED treatment. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Saints defense has been incredible in camp, who else is standing out? Naming five standouts so far in Saints camp. Newcomers, vets taking on new roles, and promising displays. There's a lot to be excited about so far from the New Orleans Saints. Looking ahead to week 2. The players we're most excited to see more from. Some developing into their next step, others look at hold on to their veteran curve as camp progresses. And one big rejuvenation still awaiting display. Coach Sean Payton had high praise for third year wideout Tre'Quan Smith. Breaking down his value and physicality, and why we shouldn't be ready to give WR3 to someone else. Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Door Dash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. Roman Go to getroman.com/lockedonnfl TODAY. If approved, you’ll get fifteen dollars off your first order of ED treatment. Manscaped Go to Manscaped.com and use code LOCKED to get 20% Off and Free Shipping. Manscaped is #1 in men’s below the belt grooming and offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get $10 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints begin contract negotiations. Recapping the third day at Saints camp. Another big day for the defense. Pass rush, takeaways, and stand outs from both units. How Head Coach Sean Payton hopes to deal with tackling without a preseason. Alvin Kamara and the Saints have begun contract extension negotiations. But how close are they to landing on a deal? What are the major factors? And what could a contract look like for the former Offensive Rookie of the Year. Facebook Friday from the Locked On Saints Facebook Group! UDFAs, that could make the roster, U/O on Adam Trautman touchdowns, and much more! Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What WR Bennie Fowler does well and how he fits with the Saints Recapping the New Orleans Saints' second day back on the practice field in pads. Who stood out? Who got the center snaps? Defense continues to impress - one offensive weapon that's getting a lot of attention. Nigel Bradham said the Saints are a winning organization while his former teams are not. That made a lot of Philadelphia Eagles fans mad. What else factors into a "winning organization?" Scouting Bennie Fowler. Everyone has heard the story about Drew Brees vouching for him. But can he live up to the nod? What does he bring to the table outside of speed and size? How does he fit and where can he contribute? Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints Andrus Peat expected to miss two weeks with a thumb injury. How Peat's injury affects the Saints and who will step into his role until he returns. Discussing whether or not the former Stanford offensive lineman will be available for the New Orleans home opener against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Behind Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, which receivers can not only make the roster, but also show promise to produce on limited targets? Discussing the top five receiver options behind the Saints' top two. The Draft Network and Locked On NFL Draft's Trevor Sikkema joins to discuss whether or not Adam Trautman can be one of the rare tight ends that produces in his rookie year and how Tommy Stevens' new role in New Orleans favors his chances of making the roster. Follow Trevor on Twitter @TampaBayTre Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defense takes the day in the New Orleans Saints' first padded practice of 2020. Snippets from head coach Sean Payton on the first day, Josh Hill's injury, and the rotation of Cesar Ruiz and Erik McCoy. Updates on attendance, standout players, and big moments during the first padded day of Saints camp. The Saints have a multitude of weapons. Emmanuel Sanders, Adam Trautman, and Ty Montgomery all added to a steady group of Michael Thomas, Jared Cook, and Alvin Kamara. How can the Saints make sure they all get the share they need to contribute? Twitter Tuesday! WR3, Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill, and much more! Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Orleans Saints return specialist Deonte Harris comes back two days after being sent to the Reserve/Covid list. Johnson Bademosi returns from the PUP list, and Ryan Ramczyk talks offseason procedure and Cesar Ruiz. The Draft Network's Trevor Sikkema joins to preview Ruiz ahead of camp and talk about his fit at center with Erik McCoy at guard. The Locked On NFL Draft Co-host then helps break down how Zack Baun might contribute on defense in a Saints system that will allow him to play pretty much where ever he wants. Follow Trevor on Twitter @TampaBayTre Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best takeaways from media New Orleans Saints media availability. Saints head coach Sean Payton discusses the differences in camp with no preseason. The Saints will have no fans in the stands for at least their first two contests - possibly three. Marcus Williams sheds light on the value of adding a proven vet like Malcolm Jenkins and his plans to improve in 2020. Jared Cook talks about fixing the mistakes that haunted him last season and gives high praise for rookie TE Adam Trautman. Facebook Friday brings the fun with discussions on the Saints linebacking group, Tommy Stevens' position change, and the best name changes in sports. Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Orleans Saints HC Sean Payton preview camp with New Orleans media. Coach Payton discusses the plan in scouting collegiate talent without a 2020 college football season, previews three 2017 defensive selections and their next steps with the team, and gives some solid advice on how to remove a stain. Training Camp updates already coming in hot. No fans Week 1 Sheldon Rankins, Marcus Davenport, and Kaden Elliss attendance. Cesar Ruiz and Drew Brees getting work. Tommy Stevens changes positions. Patrick Conn of Locked On Longhorns joins to discuss Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Malcolm Roach. How they could contribute for the Saints in 2020 if they make the roster. Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Orleans isn't as far away from a top five defense as you might think. Helmets go on today and NFL clubs pick up the pace in their ramp up to a proper couple of weeks of training camp. What will be different? And what should fans expect moving forward? How the Big Ten and Pac-12's decisions to postpone their college football seasons affect not only the NFL, but the Saints. Which teams will draft well even without 2020 prospect film? Alex Anzalone said that the Saints' goal in 2020 is to be a top five defense across many metrics. Where have they already achieved it and how far away are they where they haven't? A lot closer than you might think. Follow Ross on Twitter @RossJacksonNOLA Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices