White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. - New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton and General Manager Mickey Loomis opened the team's training camp with back-to-back press conferences Wednesday evening. Practice begins Thursday at The Greenbrier Resort. Here are some quick takeaways from the event:
1. Loomis and Payton commented on Saints quarterback Drew Brees' contract situation. Loomis stated that no progress has been made. "My phone is on the hook and ready to be rung," Loomis said. Payton said that Brees' contract will take care of itself.
2. Payton is already preaching a sense of urgency.