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SI.com’s Don Banks’ visited the Saints camp and make some key observations:

1. …Saints should now be able to create some real pressure on opposing passing games with the additions of free-agent defensive end Bobby McCray (from Jacksonville) and first-round defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (USC)

2. The Deuce is not loose … yet. After missing all but three games of 2007 due to his second ACL injury of the past three seasons, Deuce McAllister has to rate as something of a question mark these days. The Saints are going a bit slowly with their lead running back — he won’t play in their exhibition opener at Arizona Thursday night — but there are also some encouraging signs. For one, McAllister appears to be in great shape, checking in at 226 pounds this camp, almost 10 pounds lighter than he has been in the past. The new playing weight has made a noticeable difference, Saints quarterback Drew Brees told me.”

“I’ve even seen what I’ve never seen from Deuce,” Brees said. “Some top-end speed, some explosion. I think he looks great.’

3. No more expectations. Look at what Payton had to say- “We didn’t play well enough to be a playoff team last year, in a lot of areas,” Payton told me. “That’s the bottom line.”

4. …It’s too early to make predictions, but Saints 2007 first-round pick Robert Meachem is quietly inspiring some confidence these days.

5. …I saw new Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey walk through the team’s cafeteria, and I almost didn’t recognize him. Talk about a guy trying hard to blend into his surroundings.

I respect Don Banks and Peter King at SI.com a lot. They give honest and too the point commentary on the Saints. Did you notice, not one mention of Reggie Bush or Colston. Umhhhh????

Source: Saints training camp postcard - Don Banks - SI.com

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