There is nothing better on Earth than football under the lights. The Saints went under the lights at Tulane’s Yullman stadium and gave the twelve thousand plus fans in attendance a show. The Cajun Cannon Bobby Hebert continues to point out the play of one rookie. “Two days in a row Saquan Hampton has come up with an interception. Drew forced that ball in there,” Hebert said. Hampton has had an extraordinary camp so far.
The offense focused on two minute offense, and the defense forced field goals in both two minute team periods. “That’s a good sign. Situational football is so important in the NFL. Teams win or lose games in those moments,” Hebert pointed out.
Saints kicker Wil Lutz continues to build on a great coming out party from last season. I watched and charted Lutz’s kicks in the team portion of special teams. He went 7-7 on his attempts with a long kick of 60 yards. I know kickers aren’t really that appreciated until you need one, but Lutz is quickly becoming a true staple and steady weapon for the Saints.
You’ve heard of the term making it rain? Punter Thomas Morstead was making it rain in a different way at practice. Morstead is unbelievable. He was booming punts that might have moisture on the football from going so high in the air possibly touching some clouds. I’m exaggerating a bit, but I think you get the point. His average hang time was right around the 4.7 second mark.
Morstead also dropped some dimes on the five yard line. I counted four perfectly placed punts that the punt team would have downed inside the five yard line. Morstead told me after practice, “this was the first day of camp I felt like I was in a groove.” Yeah T-Mo, I’d say you found your stroke.