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Roman Harper hopes he can improve the air quality in the New Orleans Saints locker room this season -- metaphorically speaking, that is.The younger guys, they need to feel success, they need to know what it smells like, Harper said, alluding to the mantra, Smell greatness, from New Orleans 2009 championship season.The Saints -- who open training camp in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, on July 27 -- havent entirely stunk up the Superdome in recent seasons; theyve been competitive in many games.But in going 7-9 in both 2014 and 15, theyve fallen far short of the standard they set when they made the playoffs four times in five seasons from 2009 to 2013. Harper, entering his 11th NFL season, was part of all of those playoff teams before leaving in free agency for Carolina, which made the playoffs in 2014 and advanced to the Super Bowl last season.Some of New Orleans roster moves this offseason, such bringing back Harper and acquiring eighth-year middle linebacker James Laurinaitis from the Rams in free agency, were made with an eye toward finding a better balance of young talent and veteran leadership -- particularly on a defense that has ranked second-to-last in the NFL the past two seasons.When New Orleans concluded offseason workouts this summer, its most accomplished players sounded confident that the Saints were developing the kind of cohesion that can make the difference between climbing into the playoff picture and languishing in mediocrity.Everybody is talented, so what separates you? quarterback Drew Brees asked rhetorically. Its discipline. It is work ethic. It is togetherness. It is competitiveness. It is toughness. I feel like we have all that with the guys, both veteran and young.Here are some things to watch as the Saints assemble for camp at the Greenbrier Resort:DETERMINED DREW: Brees is in the last year of a five-year, $100 million contract and wants an extension, but has asserted that his contract status wont affect his performance. History backs him up. The previous time Brees went into the final year of a contract was 2011, when he passed for what was then an NFL-record 5,476 yards, as well as 46 touchdowns. And while Brees is getting older, he led the NFL in yards passing last season with 4,870 -- down from his career high, certainly, but still elite.Drews been in this situation before, Saints coach Sean Payton said. I dont envision it to be a distraction.ALLENS TIME: If defensive coordinator Dennis Allen can ensure the right number of players are on the field every play and are lined up properly, hell have fixed two problems Payton cited with the unit a year ago. Allen, who took over New Orleans defense after coordinator Rob Ryans firing in the second half of last season, is coming off his first full offseason in charge and has sought to adjust New Orleans scheme to promote better organization and suit the strengths of his players.Youre able to instill your scheme and youre able to instill your culture, Allen said. You are not quite as able to do that when you take over in the middle of a season. Like anything else, were starting from ground zero. Were going to be judged on what we do from this point forward.PEATS PERFORMANCE: Payton has said he envisions 2015 top draft pick Andrus Peat as a starter on the offensive line this season. The question is whether its at tackle, where he played at Stanford, or at guard, where the Saints need someone to step in for Jahri Evans, who was released during the offseason. The Saints have starting left tackle Terron Armstead and starting right tackle Zach Strief back this season. So Payton aims to determine whether starting Peat over Strief at right tackle makes more sense than starting Peat ahead of one of the young, relatively unproven linemen competing to step in at guard.YOUNG DEFENDERS: The Saints are eager to see if players from the past two draft classes can make regular contributions on a defense that needs help. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is competing for snaps after being drafted 12th overall this spring. Meanwhile, two draft choices from last year -- cornerback P.J. Williams and pass-rushing outside linebacker Davis Tull -- are both on track to make their NFL debuts after spending last season on injured reserve.CATCHING ON: Rookie receiver Michael Thomas showed promise in offseason workouts and could compete for a starting job that opened up with the release of franchise career receiving leader Marques Colston last winter.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFLswell Gourde . 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General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent.Walsall caretaker boss Jon Whitney could make changes as they try to recover from a 3-0 defeat at Barnsley in Thursday nights Sky Bet League One play-off semi-final second leg, live on Sky Sports 1.The Saddlers need to overcome the deficit after losing at Oakwell on Saturday and Jordy Hiwula and Sam Mantom could return after coming off the bench.Isaiah Osbourne is fit after being out for the season with a serious knee injury he suffered last summer. Romaine Sawyers could play his last game for the club with the forward out of contract at the end of the season along with several other players, including defender Andy Taylor. Highlights of the Sky Bet League 1 semi-final 1st leg between Barnsley and Walsall, which the hosts won 3-0 Barnsley caretaker boss Paul Heckingbottom declared a clean bill of health as his side bids for a swift return to Wembley after lifting the Johnstones Paint Trophy in April.Heckingbottom has no new injury or suspension problems and could name the same starting XI for the fifth straight game.Defenders James Bree and George Smith (both hamstring) are hoping to return to full training this week but are not expected to feature. Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom said his side still have work to do after they beat Walsall in the first leg of their Sky Bet play-off semi-final Winger Ryan Williams (groin) and striker Marley Watkins (broken jaw) are long-term absentees, while Harry Chapman, Ivan Toney and Aidy White are among those pushing for recalls.ddddddddddddOPTA STATSWalsall have won just two of their last 10 home league matches against Barnsley (D3 L5).Both teams have scored in each of the last 11 clashes between Walsall and Barnsley at the Bankss Stadium.Walsall have won four of their last five league games at home, drawing the other. Walsall boss was Jon Whitney was disappointed with his sides 3-0 defeat to Barnsley in the first leg of their Sky Bet League 1 play off semi final. The Tykes have conceded just five goals in their last 12 away trips in League One, keeping eight clean sheets in the process.The Saddlers have won just one of their four second leg play-off ties (D1 L2), though that win did arrive in their most recent second leg fixture (4-2 v Stoke City in 2001).Barnsley are unbeaten in their last eight away games in the league (W5 D3), and have lost just one of their last 13 trips dating back to December 2015.Walsall - who need at least three goals to progress to the final - have scored more than twice on just two occasions at the Bankss Stadium this season.Sam Winnall has registered braces in back-to-back games for Barnsley, including the last two goals of the tie.OLLIES PREDICTIONI was blown away by Barnsley on Saturday - they were sensational and in Sam Winnall they could have the best player in League One. Not only is he a goal machine, he can also set up his team-mates too. The way he pulled the ball back for Adam Hammill to force the own-goal was equally as impressive as his two goals. Walsall were tactically all over the place. They tried to overplay and didnt suss the impact of the home crowd and the situation - sometimes you have to be more cautious. They now have a mountain to climb against a Barnsley team who have shown automatic promotion form in the league since Christmas.OLLIE PREDICTS: 1-2 (Sky Bet odds 11/1) Get a Sky Sports Day Pass Dont miss Walsall v Barnsley. Watch live on NOW TV for ￡6.99. No contract ' ' '