The black and gold are set to kick off their first training camp practice at The Greenbrier on Thursday, July 28, and fans couldn’t be happier after going through the dullest point of football’s offseason. We have four positional groups left to look at, and today’s focus is on the linebacking corps, who received a big makeover in the past several months.
James Laurinaitis, 8th season
The Saints are banking on James Laurinaitis to be the next coming of Jonathan Vilma, and they may just get their wish. I watched some of his plays last season, and it’s clear that the veteran still has keen recognition and can wrap up defenders with ease.