Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis already realize that this year's New Orleans Saints training camp will be different.
For the first time since those two joined the Saints, Payton in 2006 and Loomis in 2000, longtime owner Tom Benson was around, either roaming the sidelines during practice or waiting to discuss the roster in meetings with the coach or general manager.
Benson died in March at age 90, and although Payton and Loomis lauded Gayle Benson on Wednesday for her leadership the past few months, they recognize that this year's training camp won't be the same as previous years.