Payton said after Monday's practice that it will take until the first couple of regular-season games to see whether the Saints' defense is meeting goals of being better at communicating,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, thwarting third-down plays and tightening inside its own 20.
Through the first five practices of training camp — three of them in full pads — the defense has come up with its share of highlights,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, from safety Roman Harper stripping running back Mark Ingram to a couple of interceptions of star quarterback Drew Brees. But the Saints' offense has produced some big plays as well during 11-on-11 drills.