WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. -- The mere presence of football players actually wearing pads ramped up the intensity considerably on Day 3 of New Orleans Saints training camp. The real judgments can begin.
"Today was the first day we could practice football," defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said after Saturday's session.
Guard Tim Lelito added a line about not playing in his pajamas anymore. Safety Kenny Vaccaro made that point loud and clear when he blasted fullback Sione Houma during the first live team running-play drills. The hit brought a loud reaction from the onlookers, including myself.