Official Rookie Minicamp Thread

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The Saints rookie minicamp is in the books and here are some articles from NewOrleansSaints.com. Feel free to discuss :)

Going (Mini) Camping (May 11th):
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news...articleid=3448

Payton's First Impressions (May 13th):
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news...articleid=3449

Minicamp Notebook (May 13th):
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news...articleid=3450

Saints Sign Three Defenders (May 15th):
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news...articleid=3453


Important notes:

Head Coach Sean Payton was especially pleased with the performances turned in by his pair of draft pick cornerbacks Usama Young and David Jones in their first few practices in New Orleans.

Payton was also pleased in what he saw from young offensive linemen Andy Alleman and Jermon Bushrod, although he did say it's tough to tell a whole lot before the linemen are able to get out on the field in shoulder pads and put in some full-contact sessions.

The coach did single out Bushrod as one player who doesn't seem to be affected by the heat and humidity that plagued some of his new teammates. "Bushrod is handling it pretty well. He's come in here and he's carrying a fair amount of weight but carrying it pretty well. He's working at left tackle and we'll probably keep him there for now. I don't want move these guys all around."

Free agent defensive tackle Walter Thomas had one of the shorter stays in Saints camp that anyone around the team could remember. The massive lineman lasted less than 15 minutes into the first practice Saturday before leaving the field and not being able to continue in the warm conditions.

Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced the signing of veteran NFL defensive linemen Lance Legree and Anton Palepoi, along with rookie free agent linebacker Desmond Sims.