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Patriots training camp: 5 things to know about the New Orleans Saints

By Connor Fulton

Jun 2, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during organized team activities at the New Orleans Saints Indoor Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during organized team activities at the New Orleans Saints Indoor Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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October 4, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy (right) congratulates fullback John Kuhn (30) for scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi /

2. John Kuhn gets another year.

An injury to fullback Austin Johnson motivated the Saints to sign Kuhn, who publicly lobbied for another year in the NFL after the Green Bay Packers cut the veteran loose this offseason. This will mark the third consecutive year in which Kuhn plays under a one-year contract; the past two years haven’t been too shabby, as Kuhn made the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2015.

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Speaking of fullbacks, the Patriots have James Develin and Joey Iosefa contending for the power back/fullback role in the offense. It’s not guaranteed that either will make the team, but we know that both will not be suiting up in Week 1. Old-fashioned football fans who like good fullback play have no shortage of players to watch this week, from Kuhn to Develin to Iosefa. Hard-nosed football.

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