Photos: Saints return to the practice field for day 2 of minicamp
First, let’s get the obligatory line out of the way: It’s very early, and that makes it difficult to get a true evaluation of players at this point in time.
Got it? Okay, here we go: Derek Carr looks very much like a man who is ready to change his reputation in New Orleans.
Here’s everything you need to know from Wednesday’s practice session, leading with the New Orleans Saints starting quarterback and his evident comfort in this new offensive scheme.
Saints observations: Derek Carr looks like the player the Saints wanted him to be
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The ball bounces off the fingers of New Orleans Saints safety Johnathan Abram (24) during a pass during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Sponsors watch from above as New Orleans Saints players participate in the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) gets up after a warmup during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen walks across the practice field during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive end Carl Granderson (96) participates in a drill during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) dances during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints players participate in the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (6) dances during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints safety J.T. Gray (48) participates in a drill during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) holds the ball during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) runs for a ball during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints safeties Tyrann Mathieu (32), Jordan Howden and Johnathan Abram (24) run backward during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Wide receiver coach Keith Williams works with players during the second day of New Orleans Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) catches a pass during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints players push equipment during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints Millard Bradford (38) catches a pass during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) loses the ball during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) watches teammates during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Rejzohn Wright (28) and New Orleans Saints safety Ugo Amadi (0) participate in the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) cools off during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jermaine Jackson (80) sprints during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints Kool-Aid McKinstry (34) runs on the side of the practice field during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) talks to teammates before a practice play during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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Players participate in drills during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) puts on his helmet during the second day of Saints minicamp practice at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)