New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton
Training Camp Presented By Verizon
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Post-Practice Media Availability
What's been the best part about coming (to Tulane for a practice)?
"I think any time you change the routine up – push practice back, I thought they handled it well and the other thing is we get a great turnout. I think it's just another exposure for our fans. The facility is fantastic. You get a sense that the crowd is right on you here. Our training camp attendance has been great. I think (doing) this every year is a real good changeup. I think it's good for the fans and for us.
Is Saquan Hampton coming along faster than (you anticipated)?
"He made a big play tonight. He has good hands. He is one of those players the ball finds. I've been encouraged. He's smart."
I know we talked about it during the draft, but was (Saquan Hampton) particularly a special teams standout or that was an added (bonus)?
"When you read a vision for a player, you feel like he is a developing safety and the guy that we feel confident that is going to be able to come in and help right away. You are trying to read the vision in year one. That does not take anything away from him defensively. As you look at a rookie making the roster and what he can do in the first part of the season, that was the early vision."
What are the chances that (Alvin) Kamara could join a rare group and be a 1,000-yard receiver and ,1000-yard rusher?
"He has the flexibility. He excels in a lot of things. He has a really good balance and he's strong on his feet. A lot of it just depends on each week, where we see him and how we see him involved. The sum total still starts with winning. He has those traits to run and receive."
Have you seen a difference in (Alvin Kamara's) route running?
"He's a tireless worker. He's got very natural hands. He gives you a lot of flexibility when you put him in the passing game. He could be out in space in empty sets, he can come back in. Those are all real good traits for his position."
I know you're big on the history of the Saints and coming back here where they started, can you talk about what that's like just to know that this is where they started and the history of that.
"We've tried to in our 13 years really celebrate and pay attention to those who came before us. I think the (Tom and Gayle) Bensons have done a great job of really creating that culture for our alumni, not just our current players. There's a number of reasons it makes sense to be back here."
What's your thought process in to the timing into which guy gets a "vet day"?
"We kind of map it out prior to training camp. We look at peak loads and ramp up days. There are three different groups of players so some might be on a vet day or kind of a "wear and tear day." Some might not be. It is laid out and discussed and we actually meet on it before training camp begins."
The New Orleans Saints host their tenth day of training camp presented by Verizon, at Yulman Stadium. Fans came out to support their favorite members of the Black & Gold.
Saints owner Gayle Benson signs autographs as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Saints owner Gayle Benson signs autographs as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) catches a touchdown as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Saints owner Gayle Benson signs autographs as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Kids take in the action as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Centers Marcus Henry and Nick Easton battle as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints tight end Garrett Griffin (45) makes a catch as free safety Marcus Williams (43) defends as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) meets with players from the Football 'N' American program after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) meets with players from the Football 'N' American program after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) meets with players from the Football 'N' American program after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) meets with players from the Football 'N' American program after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints strong safety Vonn Bell (24) and free safety Marcus Williams (43) take a selfie with a fan after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) meets with players from the Football 'N' American program after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
The crowd watches the action as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Players sign autographs after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) meets with players from the Football 'N' American program after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Simmie Cobbs (15) makes a catch as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) makes a catch as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Simmie Cobbs (15) loses the handle on a pass as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Simmie Cobbs (15) catches a touchdown as New Orleans Saints defensive back Kayvon Webster (39) gives chase as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) makes a catch as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints defensive back Terrell Williams (38) breaks up a pass as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) makes a catch as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Tulane welcomes the Saints as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Matt Dayes (30) makes a catch as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) scores as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Drew Brees (9) and Taysom Hill (7) battle to be first as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints offensive guard Marshall Newhouse (77) works out as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) throws as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) warms up as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) meets with players from the Football 'N' American program after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton sports a Tulane visor as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) signs autographs as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) catches a touchdown as cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) defends as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) meets with players from the Football 'N' American program after the New Orleans Saints held a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Fans wave a flag as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rishard Matthews (12) signs autographs as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) intercepts a pass as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints fullback Zach Line (42) signs autographs as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Players and fans take selfies as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Saints owner Gayle Benson signs autographs as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Saints owner Gayle Benson waves to the crowd as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches his offense as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rishard Matthews (12) catches a touchdown as cornerback P.J. Williams (26) defends as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints tight end Jake Powell catches a touchdown as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) catches a touchdown as cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) defends as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple (25) tips a pass away from tight end Jared Cook (87) that is intercepted by linebacker Demario Davis (56) as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Devine Ozigbo (32) scores a touchdown as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cyril Grayson (83) catches a touchdown as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) catches a touchdown as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) breaks up a touchdown pass intended for wide receiver Rishard Matthews (12) as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
Superfans watch the action as the New Orleans Saints hold a 2019 training camp practice at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on Sunday evening, August 4, 2019.
