New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's crew got the best of it Saturday in the
Black and Gold scrimmage conducted at the team's training facility in Metairie. It was one of the
largest crowds ever with over 5,000 fans in attendance seeing the defense create three
turnovers with two interceptions and a fumble recovery to go with five sacks.
The Saints' "D" only allowed two scores on 12 drives with fourth-year linebacker Junior
Galette turning in a standout performance with two sacks along with a stop for a loss. Galette,
who has only started two games for the team said, "I feel like today was a big step."
Mark Ingram scored on a one-yard run and third-string QB Ryan Griffin out of Tulane
connected with fullback Austin Johnson on a third-and-goal situation on a fade pass to
account for the offense's two scores in the controlled scrimmage dominated by the defense.
Wide receiver Joe Morgan suffered a left leg injury, while receiver Andy Tanner had a
shoulder issue, while running back Travaris Cadet incurred an unspecified injury.
Today's Saints' practice is closed to the public. The Saints get their preseason underway
Friday, hosting the Kansas City Chiefs.
The NFL Hall of Fame game kicked off the preseason last night in Canton, Ohio with the
Dallas Cowboys hanging on for a 24-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins in an entertaining
contest. The Cowboys played without starter Tony Romo, but came away with a solid running game,
which gained 171 yards. The Hall of Fame's 50th anniversary newest seven members were inducted
over the weekend, including coach Bill Parcells, wide receiver Cris Carter, offensive linemen
Larry Allen and Jonathan Ogden with defensive lineman Warren Sapp along with a pair of senior
selections including defensive tackle Curly Culp and linebacker Dave Robinson.
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