Good morning and welcome to the Nov. 22 edition of the Saints Insider newsletter. Happy Turkey Day from all of us NOLA.com and The Times-Picayune! Before you settle down for a festive day of family, feasting and football, here's our lineup of Saints stories: 'Every fat kid's dream'What happens when a dozen 300-pound offensive linemen descends on a local restaurant for supper? Exactly what you'd think. A lot of conspicuous consumption. Luke Johnson has the inside story on a longstanding Saints tradition: the weekly O-line dinner. Good news, bad newsThe good: Quarterback Derek Carr returned to practice after spending last week in the concussion protocol. That's a positive sign for his playing status on Sunday, Matthew Paras reports. The bad: Star cornerback Marshon Lattimore was one of five players to miss practice on Wednesday. Luke Johnson has the full injury report. Say it ain't so, Drew?And finally, Drew Brees is now a lefty. Patrick Magee explains why the former Saints star no longer throws with his right arm. The answer might surprise you. That's all for today. We'll have more coverage and analysis throughout the week as the Saints begin preparations for the Falcons game on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. And don't forget to check out the Saints Insider YouTube page for this week’s podcasts, where our team of Saints Insiders chops it up about all aspects of the team. Until next time, have a great holiday. Cheers, Jeff Duncan |