New Orleans Saints Defense Counting On Continued Development From Jordan Howden In His Second Season
After a solid rookie campaign, continued development from Jordan Howden would further strengthen an outstanding Saints secondary.
By Bob Rose - Saints News Network | SI
The New Orleans Saints got a pleasant surprise from S Jordan Howden, a fifth-round choice in the 2023 NFL Draft. As the 11th pick of the fifth round and the 146th overall selection, it was hoped that Howden could contribute on special teams and possibly add some depth to the secondary.
In five years at the University of Minnesota, Howden had four interceptions, broke up 20 passes, and had 5.5 tackles for loss among 240 total stops. His senior season was the most productive with two interceptions, five throws broken up, and 3.5 stops for loss with 40 solo tackles.
A solid preseason and training camp easily earned Howden a spot on the active roster last season. As expected, he'd only see action on special teams in the first two weeks of the regular season. However, a suspension to veteran S Marcus Maye earned Howden his first career start in Week 3.
Maye returned to the starting lineup after his three-game suspension. However, Howden had played well enough to remain a part of several defensive backfield packages. When Maye missed the last six games of the year with an injury, the Saints had no drop-off with the rookie. Howden returning to the starting lineup. ...
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Good write-up by Rose.
I thought Howden was a pleasant surprise also. I actually thought that he played better than Maye. He's turning out to be a pretty good later round pick.
My concern is depth. Particularly due to Mathieu's age. So we have Tyrann, Howden, Abram, Amadi, J.T. Gray, and a couple of undrafted rookie free agents. Am I missing someone? I'm not sure that I am real comfortable with that.
I suppose one of the DBs can play safety, particularly McKinstry. That is... if we keep Lattimore and all this trade talk has no legs. Anyone else? Taylor maybe? I guess I'm talking myself into feeling better about the position. If I keep thinking about it while typing I might end up getting excited about the position. :hihi:
After a solid rookie campaign, continued development from Jordan Howden would further strengthen an outstanding Saints secondary.
By Bob Rose - Saints News Network | SI
The New Orleans Saints got a pleasant surprise from S Jordan Howden, a fifth-round choice in the 2023 NFL Draft. As the 11th pick of the fifth round and the 146th overall selection, it was hoped that Howden could contribute on special teams and possibly add some depth to the secondary.
In five years at the University of Minnesota, Howden had four interceptions, broke up 20 passes, and had 5.5 tackles for loss among 240 total stops. His senior season was the most productive with two interceptions, five throws broken up, and 3.5 stops for loss with 40 solo tackles.
A solid preseason and training camp easily earned Howden a spot on the active roster last season. As expected, he'd only see action on special teams in the first two weeks of the regular season. However, a suspension to veteran S Marcus Maye earned Howden his first career start in Week 3.
Maye returned to the starting lineup after his three-game suspension. However, Howden had played well enough to remain a part of several defensive backfield packages. When Maye missed the last six games of the year with an injury, the Saints had no drop-off with the rookie. Howden returning to the starting lineup. ...
Read the Full Story - Saints News Network | SI
Good write-up by Rose.
I thought Howden was a pleasant surprise also. I actually thought that he played better than Maye. He's turning out to be a pretty good later round pick.
My concern is depth. Particularly due to Mathieu's age. So we have Tyrann, Howden, Abram, Amadi, J.T. Gray, and a couple of undrafted rookie free agents. Am I missing someone? I'm not sure that I am real comfortable with that.
I suppose one of the DBs can play safety, particularly McKinstry. That is... if we keep Lattimore and all this trade talk has no legs. Anyone else? Taylor maybe? I guess I'm talking myself into feeling better about the position. If I keep thinking about it while typing I might end up getting excited about the position. :hihi: