Few, if any, media availabilities with New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore have commenced and concluded minus a reference to "Ted."

"Ted" is Ted Rath , New Orleans' new Director of Sports Performance, who occupies a vital role in the effort to help condition Saints players well enough to play at a peak level while also minimizing injury.

The second part of that is crucial: During last season's 5-12 campaign, center Erik McCoy (10 games), quarterback Derek Carr (seven), receivers Rashid Shaheed (11) and Chris Olave (nine), running backs Alvin Kamara (three) and Kendre Miller (11) and right guard Cesar Ruiz (four) were just some of the players on offense who missed time due to injuries.

Rath's background suggests he can help: He has 15 years strength and conditioning experience an

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