will enter training camp with an open competition for their starting left tackle job.
It's far from an ideal situation, but with Terron Armstead undergoing surgery in June to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder, the Saints have no choice but to focus on finding the best replacement.
The team is fortunate to have a few options as it tries to fill a void that will remain at least through October, and coach Sean Payton explained how the Saints are viewing the competition during an interview Monday with the "Dunc & Holder" show on Sports 1280 AM.