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Additions, continuity make secondary stronger

By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Thursday, August 11, 2005

METAIRIE, La. -- Here are five observations on the New Orleans Saints, based on their Aug. 9 practice: 1. When the Saints opened the 2004 season with a home loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the starting secondary included cornerbacks Ashley Ambrose and Fred Thomas, strong safety Jay Bellamy and free safety Tebucky Jones. We know it's trite but, yep, what a difference a year makes. Assuming everyone stays healthy through the preseason, the starters for the Sept. 11 opener at Carolina will be Mike M ...

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