Countdown To Kickoff - 2024 New Orleans Saints

Excerpts from an article by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6/22/24 as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com

June 22nd, 2024 - Erik McCoy - Number 78

Countdown to Kickoff: Erik McCoy is the Saints Player of Day 78​

We’re counting down the days until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 regular season by highlighting each player to wear the day’s corresponding jersey number. And with 78 days to go until Week 1’s matchup with the Carolina Panthers, our Saints Player of the Day is Pro Bowl center Erik McCoy.

Let’s get to know him a bit better and touch on his goals for 2024:

• Name (Age): Erik McCoy (26)
• Position: Center/guard
• Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 303 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 8.93
• 2024 salary cap hit: $6,520,000
• College: Texas A&M
• Drafted: Second round in 2019 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: 6 years

McCoy has been the most consistent member of the offensive line since the Saints traded up to draft him back in 2019, and he was rewarded for his efforts with his first Pro Bowl nod in 2023. This was also the first time he’s remained healthy for a full 17-game season since the schedule expanded in 2021. So his goals for 2024 are clear — just repeat that performance.


Full Article In The Link Below:

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/202...tdown-erik-mccoy-saints-player-of-the-day-78/

Some other Saints players who have worn the number 78 include:

Jon Stinchcomb (2003-2010)
Elois Grooms (1975-1981)