The Facts: Meachem, recovering from February ankle surgery, told Sporting News he believes he will be ready for the start of training camp, even if the collective bargaining agreement is settled and camp begins on time in late July.

Diehards Line:After career bests in receptions (45), yards per catch (16), yards (722) and touchdowns (nine) during the Saints’ Super Bowl season in '09, Meachem played through the pain last season and saw his production decline (44 catches, 638 yards, 14.5 yards per catch, five touchdowns). Asked how much his ankle bothered him last season, Meachem laughed and said, "Pretty much every game. But that’s the deal we go through. After the third week, I don’t think anybody in the NFL is healthy. But if training camp starts on time, I’ll be ready."