Promise of Saints LT Armstead grows in camp

(AP) — On paper, Terron Armstead is a second-year pro out of a small school with rather limited NFL experience for a starting left tackle.
The New Orleans Saints see him not only as their best bet to keep Drew Brees safe from jarring blindside hits, but as a player who’s not far from being viewed among the best at his high-pressure position.
Take it from outside linebacker Junior Galette, who last season racked up a career-high 12 sacks and has been trying to hone his skills against Armstead during training camp.
“He’s a beast. I’m giving him everything I’ve got,” Galette said. “Going into my fifth year in the league, he has the best feet by far” of any offensive tackle.
“Obviously, he still has a lot of room for improvement and so do I, but man, it’s iron sharpening iron,” Galette continued. “If I feel like I had a rough day, I could say, ‘Hey, this guy is pretty good too. He’s one of the better tackles.’”
The Saints selected 6-foot-5, 304-pound Armstead out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the third round of the 2013 draft. More than his size, the Saints like his athleticism. He has exceptional foot speed for an offensive lineman, running the 40-yard dash in 4.71 seconds.
“From a talent perspective, it’s off the charts,” veteran right tackle Zach Strief said. “He actually looks strange on tape. He is so much faster than what you’re used to” seeing from a player at that position.