Expect to see lots of quarterback Ian Book in New Orleans Saints preseason opener

FOURTH QUARTER: SAINTS vs. TEXANS

If Book starts the fourth at quarterback, K.J. Costello finishes it with Smith in the backfield. Smith bears watching; he’s a physical runner, tackling in the preseason opener isn’t exactly at its peak and he could pop off a punishing run or two. He’ll be playing behind backups on the offensive line, but he’ll be playing against backups on defense, too. Easop Winston Jr. and Rashid Shaheed can provide some juice at receiver. Costello hasn’t had a ton of time or reps, so hopefully he retained what he learned during the offseason. If it comes down to a kick, John Parker Romo is the guy. If Wil Lutz kicks, it’ll probably be an early field goal attempt or maybe a point-after, but there’s nothing for him to prove in the preseason opener.