Saints First-Team Offense Stalls in 11th Camp Practice as Defense Dominates Red Zone
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Updated · NOLA.com · Aug 12
Saints First-Team Offense Stalls in 11th Camp Practice as Defense Dominates Red Zone
3 articles · Updated · NOLA.com · Aug 12
Summary
Three team periods produced little rhythm for New Orleans’ first-team offense, which again struggled in its 11th training camp practice and finished its last four red-zone snaps without a breakthrough.
Tyler Shough opened 2-for-2, then missed his final 4 attempts under heavy pressure; the sequence ended with a Chase Young sack as Carl Granderson, Nathan Shepherd and Khristian Boyd also disrupted plays.
Chris Olave was targeted on 2 of those incompletions, underscoring an uneven connection since his return from a contract-related hold-in, while center-snap issues also resurfaced with Erik McCoy and Zach Wilson.
Kellen Moore called the inconsistency a work in progress, and Thursday’s joint practice with Jacksonville should offer a clearer gauge after a lighter, sub-90-minute indoor session.
Most Saints starters are expected to sit out the preseason opener against the Jaguars, making the upcoming joint-practice reps more important as the team tries to validate hopes for an improved offense.