Saints Camp Week One: Duncan’s Early Takeaways
Jeff Duncan’s first-week take: a high-energy, mostly positive vibe with standout performers Chase Young, Kool-Aid McKinstry, Erik McCoy, Juwan Johnson and Kelvin Banks Jr.; the offense is still ironing out kinks after offseason additions, while the defense has impressed; Ryan Wright’s punting upgrade and a tight kicking competition between Charlie Smyth and Tanner Brown stand out; Kamara and Etienne are being deployed flexibly in the backfield, with deeper competition behind them; the team is faster and better conditioned, but sloppy plays and limited big plays persist. A joint practice with the Jaguars next week will be a key gauge.
