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Instead of being bothered by the tough turnaround, the Saints used the circumstances to sharpen their focus for the upcoming season.

The Saints and Chargers are practicing together at Jack Hammett Sports Complex for the second consecutive year, breaking up the late stages of the preseason with two days of joint workouts ahead of their preseason game Saturday night in Carson.

"It's a game situation for three or four days," said Saints linebacker Manti Te'o, the former Chargers player. "Everything is better when you're going against somebody. The competition level rises. We have three mini-games, and then we have the real game. I was really pleased with the energy we had, and it's nice to go against a team that has similar energy."

Both head coaches pronounced themselves pleased by their players' efforts in the practice. The teams also managed to avoid any fights, staying away from a common occurrence in joint practices.

There were a few close shaves, such as Chargers pass-rush specialist Melvin Ingram's strip-sack of Drew Brees. Ingram later apologized for getting so close to Brees, who wasn't bothered.

"Stuff is happening fast out there," Brees said with a shrug. "At times, some people are going to bump into you."

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"He's out here every day and you just see him working and pushing through," Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said. "I'm sure he's tired and sore like all of those guys are. He's working through that, and every day you see him make a play. It's exciting."

New Orleans coach Sean Payton brought his team out West for the second straight year because the benefits of joint practices are particularly helpful to the Saints, who are looking to build on last season's 11-5 finish and playoff berth. The Chargers barely missed the playoffs at 9-7, but are popular picks to be an AFC contender after returning almost every key player from a team that won nine of its last 12 games.

"One big thing is it changes the routine," Payton said. "And I think that's good in our league, because we're constantly changing. But also you're working against a different defense than your own, and I don't mean just a different defense, but how they play defense. The coverage schemes are different. What they do offensively, specifically with the running game. When you do that, especially for two or three days like we are Russell Bodine Jersey , you have a chance to see some of the weaknesses or holes in certain areas that we have not seen at home."

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman says the aggressive cancer he was diagnosed with last month is in remission.

Speaking to the media for the first time since the Giants disclosed in early June that he had lymphoma, Gettleman said Friday he's had four rounds of chemotherapy and will need another three more to complete his treatment.

The 67-year-old Gettleman returned to the Giants earlier this year to replace the fired Jerry Reese. He says he is feeling better than expected, but is limited in what he can do.

"I feel really good and sometimes I feel like I am apologizing for that," Gettleman said. "But you know my energy is good. I don't mind telling you chemo ain't fun. There has been a couple of days where 'whef,' it rocks your world. Now that I am going through it ... my gosh, it's not fun."

Gettleman said when he gets treatment he has to stay in the hospital for three or four days. When he is in the office, he works roughly from 10 a.m. to 7 or 7:30 p.m.

The treatments have weakened Gettleman's immune system and he said he can't have much contract with people. He has to watch training camp practices from a distance in the shade, eat alone and can't fly on airplanes. He is going to miss the Giants' workouts in Detroit with the Lions next month.

Gettleman also predicted he would return to his job full-time this season. He also plans to take part in the upcoming contract talks for star receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Gettleman said it was weird hearing from his physician, Dr. Andre Goy, that he was in remission.

"Just all of a sudden you go from, within a five-week period I'm told I've got aggressive lymphoma, and in five weeks http://www.greenbaypackersteamonline.com/kevin-king-jersey , he said everything is going to be OK. That's a quick turnaround," said Gettleman, who served as the Carolina Panthers' general manager from 2013-16.

Gettleman spoke to the Giants players after they reported to training camp Wednesday, saying that he told them two things.

The first was about the importance of being a team, and was highlighted by a recent comment from New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello after center John Tavares signed as a free agent with Toronto earlier this month.

"Lou made a great statement, which I believe in and subscribe to, in that individuals win games and teams win championships," Gettleman said.

The other point Gettleman stressed was that the players have earned the right to be in training camp and now it was up to them to make the 53-man roster and the 47-man dress squad for games.

Gettleman also showed he has not lost his sense of humor, noting that he told the players it feels different being bald. The chemo caused his hair to fall out.

"It's weird now getting up with a head of hair and looking at that face," Gettleman said.

Gettleman said the cancer has not changed his approach to life, adding he firmly believes it is centered for him on faith, family and football.

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