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Chris Olave participated in individual drills on Day 1 of Saints training camp practices. However, the New Orleans Saints star wide receiver did not take part in any of the team drills.
Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that Olave's limited participation is connected to the ongoing business side of the game. The Saints have been discussing a potential contract extension with Olave, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal. General manager Mickey Loomis opened training camp by clarifying that the team wants to get a deal done, and Moore confirmed on Wednesday, acknowledging that it's part of the business.
“No, I think it’s just respecting the business side of the thing,” Moore told reporters after practice. “I think they’re just working through that as we go. And so everyone’s been great about this whole process. So no issues there. And he did a little bit of individual work to keep himself ramping up.”
It allows Olave to remain involved and gradually prepare his body for the season without fully participating and risking an injury. He wwas diagnosed with a blood clot in January and was on blood thinners for months, but Moore confirmed recently that Olave’s good to go for training camp.
Moore’s comments also suggest that there isn’t any tension between Olave and the organization. As both sides work toward a potential agreement, the head coach said there isn’t “any animosity” between them. Olave’s agents, Drew and Jason Rosenhaus, are known as two of the most successful agents in the business. They negotiated the record-breaking contract extension that Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman received on Tuesday and, most notably, a $27.5 million per season deal for Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore. That number should be surpassed for Olave’s new contract.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints training camp: Chris Olave limiting himself amid contract talks
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Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed that Olave's limited participation is connected to the ongoing business side of the game. The Saints have been discussing a potential contract extension with Olave, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal. General manager Mickey Loomis opened training camp by clarifying that the team wants to get a deal done, and Moore confirmed on Wednesday, acknowledging that it's part of the business.
“No, I think it’s just respecting the business side of the thing,” Moore told reporters after practice. “I think they’re just working through that as we go. And so everyone’s been great about this whole process. So no issues there. And he did a little bit of individual work to keep himself ramping up.”
It allows Olave to remain involved and gradually prepare his body for the season without fully participating and risking an injury. He wwas diagnosed with a blood clot in January and was on blood thinners for months, but Moore confirmed recently that Olave’s good to go for training camp.
Moore’s comments also suggest that there isn’t any tension between Olave and the organization. As both sides work toward a potential agreement, the head coach said there isn’t “any animosity” between them. Olave’s agents, Drew and Jason Rosenhaus, are known as two of the most successful agents in the business. They negotiated the record-breaking contract extension that Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman received on Tuesday and, most notably, a $27.5 million per season deal for Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore. That number should be surpassed for Olave’s new contract.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints training camp: Chris Olave limiting himself amid contract talks
Continue reading...
