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Reggie Bush 's contract holdout not withstanding, the New Orleans Saints ' season could hinge most on the recoveries of marquee veterans Drew Brees and Deuce McAllister. The opening practice of training camp provided what head coach Sean Payton viewed as encouraging signs for the new starting quarterback and stalwart running back.
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Brees fired 25-yard passes over the middle -- accurately -- on several occasions and showed finesse on a 30-yard fade along the sideline that was hauled in nicely by sure-handed rookie Mike Hass. McAllister, wearing a black sleeve on his surgically repaired right knee, took part in all first-team drills. But more telling for Payton was a set of timed 300-yard shuttle runs earlier in the day. "I was pleased with how [McAllister] ran. I was pretty excited about it," Payton said. "I don't know if he's 100 percent yet, but he's progressing. ... Brees said he could play immediately.
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