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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) hugs New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) after participating in a joint NFL football practice, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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Saints QB Carr getting to know new teammates better with cross-country trip
By JOE REEDY - AP Sports Writer
Thu,08/17/23-8:24PM , 256 Reads
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Even though Derek Carr continues to get acclimated playing for his new team, Thursday seemed like old times for the veteran quarterback.
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New Orleans Saints running backs Alvin Kamara (41) and Kendre Miller (25) go through drills at the NFL team's football training camp in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

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Saints add running back Darrell Williams, say Kendre Miller might return from injury by Sunday
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Tue,08/15/23-9:23PM , 253 Reads
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Veteran running back and former LSU standout Darrell Williams signed with New Orleans and practiced on Tuesday night, two days after Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller left a preseason game with a sprained knee.
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LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Malik Nabers (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. LSU opens their season at Florida State on Sept. 3. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

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For No. 5 LSU, expectations for the Tigers are soaring in Year 2 of the Brian Kelly era
By BRETT MARTEL - AP Sports Writer
Tue,08/15/23-11:47AM , 240 Reads
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — At least Brian Kelly had one season at LSU where expectations were easier than usual to exceed.

No one is overlooking the defending SEC West champions now.
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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws in the first half of Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Coach Kirby Smart has made it clear that Carson Beck is the quarterback to beat. (AP Photo/Brett Davis, File)

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Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next
By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer
Mon,08/14/23-10:58AM , 408 Reads
Georgia will begin its drive for an unprecedented college football championship three-peat as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press preseason Top 25.
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