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Kyle brister
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I can still vividly remember the night the Saints drafted Cam Jordan in the 1st round with the 24th pick. I mean all the best DEs were already gone. JJ Watt, Nick Fairley, Robert Quinn, Corey Lugett, Ryan Kerrigan were all gone. And there hadn't been a single running back taken. And anyone who had seen the Saints play the year before could realize the difference in them from the Super bowl year was a complete lack of physicality, granted mostly on the defensive side of the ball. But never the less they needed physicality injected post haste.
And for me the best way to get there was by drafting Mark Ingram with their first round pick. So when I heard the name Cam Jordan from a finesse school like California, I thought what a stupid wasted pick & got up in front of my friends. downed the last swig of brew, & kissed them all good night since the Saints in ALL their usual traditional glory would backslide from grace & go back to the old losers who just can't help themselves. Well,..... needless to say, my crystal ball was somewhat steamed up that night. And I deserve to sit here & tell you fellow fans what a fool I was. By the mercies of our Lord, The Saints caught a brain rush & realized the error of their way & traded up to get my boy from the grips of Satan himself & save Mark Ingram from the wicked one( Nick the p-ick Saban).
I would be so much less embarrassed, yet less happy if the story ended there. But to tell the truth, I can only say that in my humbled opinion, Cam Jordan is my personal all time 3rd bestest & most favorite Saint in the history of the team. Of course Drew is pretty much the undisputed number one by a pretty good stretch. And then of course there's the incredible Ricky Jackson who was the 2nd greatest linebacker of all time. Then after that, Cameron has been an incredibly great player being balanced against the run as well as a great pass rusher. There may be plays where the camera sees him not have as much to give as other plays. But I have never seen him live, or on memorex ever ever take a play off. he strives so hard to have some kind of effect on every single play he plays whether it's a tackle, taking on a double team, or knocking down a pass when he can't get to the QB. Or he could just be holding his position on the backside. But he pursues & chases down the field as well as covers his own turf. He is truly a joy to watch play the game. he has a great time & is as physical & tough a two dollar steak. But he plays clean & within the rules. And lives like a real role model should off the field as well. It was a blessing for the Saints to be able to tie up Jordan for the next 4 years. I can say if anything is worth those overpriced nachos & beer, it's getting to see a professional like Jordan ply his trade on the gridiron.
And for me the best way to get there was by drafting Mark Ingram with their first round pick. So when I heard the name Cam Jordan from a finesse school like California, I thought what a stupid wasted pick & got up in front of my friends. downed the last swig of brew, & kissed them all good night since the Saints in ALL their usual traditional glory would backslide from grace & go back to the old losers who just can't help themselves. Well,..... needless to say, my crystal ball was somewhat steamed up that night. And I deserve to sit here & tell you fellow fans what a fool I was. By the mercies of our Lord, The Saints caught a brain rush & realized the error of their way & traded up to get my boy from the grips of Satan himself & save Mark Ingram from the wicked one( Nick the p-ick Saban).
I would be so much less embarrassed, yet less happy if the story ended there. But to tell the truth, I can only say that in my humbled opinion, Cam Jordan is my personal all time 3rd bestest & most favorite Saint in the history of the team. Of course Drew is pretty much the undisputed number one by a pretty good stretch. And then of course there's the incredible Ricky Jackson who was the 2nd greatest linebacker of all time. Then after that, Cameron has been an incredibly great player being balanced against the run as well as a great pass rusher. There may be plays where the camera sees him not have as much to give as other plays. But I have never seen him live, or on memorex ever ever take a play off. he strives so hard to have some kind of effect on every single play he plays whether it's a tackle, taking on a double team, or knocking down a pass when he can't get to the QB. Or he could just be holding his position on the backside. But he pursues & chases down the field as well as covers his own turf. He is truly a joy to watch play the game. he has a great time & is as physical & tough a two dollar steak. But he plays clean & within the rules. And lives like a real role model should off the field as well. It was a blessing for the Saints to be able to tie up Jordan for the next 4 years. I can say if anything is worth those overpriced nachos & beer, it's getting to see a professional like Jordan ply his trade on the gridiron.
