The Saints opened up their mandatory minicamp on Friday without running back Pierre Thomas and left tackle Jammal Brown. Thomas was the leading rusher for the defending Super Bowl champions in 2009 and Brown is a two-time Pro Bowler. The pair are among four restricted free agents who have yet to sign their tender offers from the club. "We work really with the guys that are here," coach Sean Payton said. "Certainly you'd like to have everyone in your minicamp and yet I'm sure there are a number of teams with the same issue with different positions and it is what it is."