New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) is moving in the right direction after waiting until June to have surgery on his injured ankle. Although there have been rumblings of a trade, head coach Sean Payton didn't seem too upset with the star wideout after he was spotted playing catch before Saturday's exhibition against Baltimore, stating, "it was great seeing him. He is doing well. He is ahead of schedule. He was excited to be around these guys, and we are excited to have him." ...