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2theadvocate.com | Saints | Weather hampers Saints' practice -- Baton Rouge, LA

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Quarter for starters

Payton said Thursday he expects his starters to work about a quarter or a little less in the Hall of Fame game on Sunday night in Canton, Ohio.

Payton said his starting units will likely get about 15 plays in the exhibition opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He said veterans with several years in the NFL may get fewer snaps.

“My thought is to give 15 plays to the starters and go from there as I work the young guys in,” Payton said. “We’re going to meet on that matter tonight as it pertains to the second group and third group.”

Drew Brees will start at quarterback and play most of the first quarter before Jamie Martin finishes the first half. Jason Fife and rookie Tyler Palko will likely split playing time in the second half.

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InToX

I'm looking forward to seeing Tyler Palko, I find hima very interesting prospect and I want to see what Sean Payton can make of him if he stays on the team.

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noballer07

It's good that they're only playing for a bit. It would be nice to see Palko and Fife really compete for the 3rd spot. Fife has been on the practice squad but has never made it, but I like Palko.

RoyWilliams

I guess thats good enough for now lol.

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UCFNoleFan

They will play more later on in the preseason, but 1 quarter is exactly right for game #1. Just get out with no injuries and let the depth guys show what they got.

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