Payton lauds first female official: 'She's ready'

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  • Covered Saints for eight years at New Orleans Times-Picayune
  • Previously covered LSU football, San Francisco 49ers
  • Iowa native and University of Iowa graduate
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METAIRIE, La. -- Sarah Thomas was back in a familiar position this week, working as an official during the New Orleans Saints' minicamp practices.