Before the Saints opened their rookie minicamp on Friday, Sean Payton told the 67 players assembled that he’s not worried about how they arrived in New Orleans.
All Payton wants to know is whether or not the newcomers can help the Saints.
For five veterans participating in this weekend’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, Payton’s words serve as a reminder that New Orleans has taken tryout veterans and turned them into key members of the roster before.
Former Saints tight end Billy Miller, who caught 86 passes over three seasons, was a veteran invited in for a tryout.