Day Four Notebook

Practice Notebook, 8/3 P.M Edition – The Saints returned indoors for the afternoon workout – a scheduled trip to the club's indoor practice facility rather than being driven under the roof by rain as has been the case in previous afternoons…The team practiced in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts, with over 200 suite holders in attendance…FB Pierre Thomas/Heath Evans.aspx'>Heath Evans – quick on his feet, a more than able receiver and a solid blocker in space – has given the offense a new threat at the position…In the first team portion of practice, DE Bobby McCray stripped QB Mark Brunell – working again with the second unit – as the lefty passer pulled the ball back to throw. Brunell rallied on the next down, finding WR Lynell Hamilton/Skyler Green.aspx'>Skyler Green on a long completion…K Garrett Hartley went a perfect six-for-six on his field goal attempts, including a long of 50…QB Drew Brees threaded a deep pass over LB Scott Shanle and beneath the arms of S Usa