Countdown To Kickoff - 2024 New Orleans Saints (3 Viewers)

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This has always been a fun thread getting to know our current Saints while also reminiscing about players of the past. I was hoping someone else would take the lead on this but now that we are a few days in I'll go ahead and get it started. Everyone feel free to keep it going and comment on your favorite Saints players past and present as their number comes up. It's exciting to know we are now inside 100 days to kick off the 2024 Saints season. I'm taking the liberty of plagiarizing the work of John Sigler of Saints Wire with a bit of research and input of my own.


Without further delay here we go!


From an article by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6-1-24 that appeared on saintswire.usatoday.com

Countdown to Kickoff, Day 99: Chase Young is the Saints Player of the Day​

June 1st, 2024 - Number 99 - Chase Young


There are 99 days remaining until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 season against the Carolina Panthers, which means this year’s No. 99 is our player of the day: Chase Young. The veteran defensive end signed with the Saints as a free agent this spring, and he’s in line for a big role in the fall — once he’s healthy.

But first, let’s get to know him a bit better:

• Name (Age): Chase Young (25)
• Position: Defensive end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 265 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: N/A
• 2024 salary cap hit: $3,442,000
• College: Ohio State
• Drafted: 2nd overall in 2020 (Washington Commanders)
• NFL experience: 5 years

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Countdown to Kickoff, Day 99: Chase Young is the Saints Player of the Day

Chase Young is the Saints Player of Day 99 as we count down to the 2024 kickoff. He’s hoping to make a big impact in a pivotal year:

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From an Article by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6-1-24 that appeared on saintswire.usatoday.com

99 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 99​

Saints players who have worn the number 99 in the past include:

Khalen Saunders (2023)
Shy Tuttle (2019-2022)
Hollis Thomas (2006-2008)
Norman Hand (2000-2002)
Joel Smeenge (1990-1994)
Tony Elliot (1982-1988)

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99 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 99

99 days until the New Orleans Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 99, from Chase Young to Shy Tuttle, Norman Hand and Tony Elliott.

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From an article by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6-2-24 that appeared on saintswire.usatoday.com

Countdown to Kickoff, Day 98: Payton Turner is the Saints Player of the Day​

June 2nd, 2024 - Number 98 - Payton Turner

And it’s all about staying healthy for him in 2024. But before we get into his goals for the upcoming season, let’s recap some key information about the fourth-year pro:

• Name (Age): Payton Turner (25)
• Position: Defensive end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 270 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 9.74
• 2024 salary cap hit: $3,985,143
• College: Houston
• Drafted: 28th overall in 2021 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: 4 years

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Countdown to Kickoff, Day 98: Payton Turner is the Saints Player of the Day

It’s all about staying healthy for Payton Turner. He’s our New Orleans Saints Player of Day 98 as we count down to the 2024 kickoff:

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From an article by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6-2-24 that appeared on saintswire.usatoday.com

98 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 98​

Saints players that have worn the number 98 in the past include:

Sheldon Rankins (2016-2020)
Sedrick Ellis (2008-2012)
Willie Whitehead (1999-2006)

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98 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 98

98 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 98, from Payton Turner and Sheldon Rankins to Parys Haralson and Sedrick Ellis

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Countdown To Kickoff - 2024 New Orleans Saints​

Can't Wait!!!

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Borrowing Heavily from 2 articles written by John Sigler of Saints Wire June 3rd, 2024, viewed at www.saintswire.usatoday.com

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June 3rd, 2024 - Number 97 - Khristian Boyd

Countdown to Kickoff, Day 97: Khristian Boyd is the Saints Player of the Day​

Khristian Boyd is your New Orleans Saints Player of Day 97 as we count down to kickoff for the 2024 season. The rookie defensive tackle has a great opportunity in front of him, but before we get to that, let’s get to know him a little better:

• Name (Age): Khristian Boyd (24)
• Position: Defensive tackle
• Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 320 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 4.63
• 2024 salary cap hit: $839,707
• College: Northern Iowa
• Drafted: 199th overall in 2024 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: Rookie

Boyd is making a big leap from UNI to the NFL, just like his former teammate Trevor Penning has experienced on the other side of the ball. But expectations are wildly different for him as a sixth-round pick compared to Penning as a former first rounder. All Boyd needs to focus on in 2024 is playing his role well as a run-stopper in relief of Khalen Saunders.

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Countdown to Kickoff, Day 97: Khristian Boyd is the Saints Player of the Day

Khristian Boyd is the New Orleans Saints Player of Day 97 as we count down to the 2024 kickoff. The rookie defensive tackle has a great opportunity:

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97 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 97​

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Some of the Saints Players that have worn the #97 are:

Malcolm Roach (2020-2023)
Jeff Charleston (2008-2011)
La'Roi Glover (1997-2001)
Renaldo Turnbull (1990-1996)
Jumpy Geathers (1984-1989)

A list of more players who have worn the number 97 is in the Link to the Full Article Below:

97 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 97

97 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear 97, from Khristian Boyd and Malcolm Roach to La’Roi Glover and Renaldo Turnbull

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I like this kind of stuff. Hopefully once the final roster is finalized, someone will write a “why did you choose this number?” article.

 

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From two articles by John Sigler of Saints Wire as seen on saintswire.usatoday.com 6/4/24

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June 4th, 2024 - Number 96 - Carl Granderson

Countdown to Kickoff, Day 96: Carl Granderson is the Saints Player of the Day​

Carl Granderson has been a productive player in the New Orleans Saints’ rotation at defensive end going into 2023, but he leveled up last season. Granderson led the team with 8.5 sacks and 20 quarterback hits, plus 14 tackles for loss. They’ll be counting on him to match those numbers again in 2024. Before we get to his goals, let’s get to know him a little better:

• Name (Age): Carl Granderson (27)
• Position: Defensive end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 261 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 7.70
• 2024 salary cap hit: $5,250,000
• College: Wyoming
• Drafted: Undrafted in 2019 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: 6 seasons

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Countdown to Kickoff, Day 96: Carl Granderson is the Saints Player of the Day

Carl Granderson is the New Orleans Saints Player of Day 96. The team’s breakout pass rusher is chasing greater heights in 2024:

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96 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 96​

Some players that have worn the number 96 in the past are:

Tom Johnson (2011-2013)
Alex Brown (2010)
Antwan Lake (2006-2008)

A list of more players who have worn the #96 are in the link below to the full article:

96 days till Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 96

96 days until the New Orleans Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 96, starting with breakout defensive end Carl Granderson

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From 2 articles by John Sigler of Saints Wire viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com
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June 5th, 2024 - Number 95 - Jack Heflin

Countdown to Kickoff, Day 95: Jack Heflin is the Saints Player of the Day​

We’ve got 95 days to go until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 season against the Carolina Panthers, which means the current owner of the No. 95 jersey is our Saints player of the day. That’s defensive tackle Jack Heflin, who spent the 2023 season on the Saints practice squad. He’s hoping to make the team in 2024. Here’s some more information about him:

• Name (Age): Jack Heflin (26)
• Position: Defensive tackle
• Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 304 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 4.93
• 2024 salary cap hit: $915,000
• College: Iowa, Northern Illinois
• Drafted: Undrafted in 2021 (Green Bay Packers)
• NFL experience: 2 seasons

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Countdown to Kickoff, Day 95: Jack Heflin is the Saints Player of the Day

Jack Heflin spent the 2023 season on the Saints practice squad, but he’s hoping to make the team in 2024. He’s our Saints Player of Day 95 as we count down to kickoff:

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Some players who have worn the number 95 in the past include:
Taylor Stallworth (2019)
Tyeler Davison (2015-2018)
Martez Wilson (2011-2013)
Rodney Leisle (2009)
More players that have worn the #95 are in the Link to the Full Article Below:

95 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 95​

95 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 95

95 days until New Orleans Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 95

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From 2 articles by John Sigler of Saints Wire viewed 6-6-24

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June 6th, 2024 - Number 94 - Cam Jordan

Countdown to Kickoff, Day 94: Cameron Jordan is the Saints Player of the Day​

There are 94 days to go until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 season with the Carolina Panthers, which means Cameron Jordan — the current owner of the No. 94 jersey — is our Saints Player of the Day. We’re counting down to kickoff by highlighting each player in the corresponding jersey number until Sept. 8.

Jordan is coming off of a down year, which may feel inevitable this late in his career. But before we get to his goals for 2024, let’s reflect on the road that brought him here:

• Name (Age): Cameron Jordan (34)
• Position: Defensive end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 287 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 8.86
• 2024 salary cap hit: $13,852,250
• College: California
• Drafted: First round in 2011 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: 14 seasons

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Countdown to Kickoff, Day 94: Cameron Jordan is the Saints Player of the Day

Countdown to Kickoff, Day 94: Cameron Jordan is the New Orleans Saints Player of the Day. What are expectations for him in 2024?

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The Saints have had several great players wear the #94. Some of them are:

Jim Wilks (1981-1993)
Joe Johnson (1994-2001)
Charles Grant (2002-2009)

94 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 94​

More Players that have worn the #94 in the past below:

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94 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 94

94 days until the New Orleans Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 94, from Jim Wilks to Cameron Jordan

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My favorite thread of the year! Thank you!

 

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Love this thread

 

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From 2 articles June 7th, 2024, by John Sigler of Saints Wire as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com
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June 7th, 2024 - Number 93 - Khalen Sheppard

Countdown to Kickoff: Nathan Shepherd is the Saints Player of Day 93​

We’re continuing to count down the days until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 season in September, and with 93 days left to go we’re highlighting the current owner of the No. 93 jersey: Nathan Shepherd. The Saints signed the veteran defensive tackle last offseason after he started his career with the New York Jets, and he enjoyed some success in his first year wearing black and gold. Let’s get to know him a little better:

• Name (Age): Nathan Shepherd (30)
• Position: Defensive tackle
• Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 315 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 8.97
• 2024 salary cap hit: $2,820,000
• College: Fort Hays State
• Drafted: Third round in 2018 (New York Jets)
• NFL experience: 7 seasons

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Countdown to Kickoff: Nathan Shepherd is the Saints Player of Day 93

Nathan Shepherd is the New Orleans Saints Player of Day 93 as we count down to kickoff. He was a hit in free agency last year:

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Other players who have worn the number 93 in the past include:
David Onyemata (2016-2022)
Bobby McCray (2008-2009)
Josh Savage (2007)
Rob Ninkovich (2006)
Darren Howard (2000-2005)
Wayne Martin (1989-1999)
More players who have worn the #93 are in the Link to the Article Below:

93 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 93

Countdown to Kickoff, Day 93: Every Saints player to wear No. 93

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From 2 articles by John Sigler of Saints Wire on June 8th, 2024 as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com

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June 8th, 2024 - Tanoh Kpassagnon - Number 92

Kpassagnon is the Saints Player of Day 92​

It’s such a shame that the New Orleans Saints are going to be without Tanoh Kpassagnon while he recovers from an offseason Achilles injury — the big defensive end has been one of their more productive free agent finds in recent years. Kpassagnon’s main goal this year is obviously getting healthy, but there’s a chance he could return to the field before the season ends in January.

Before we get to that, though, let’s get to know him a little better:

• Name (Age): Tanoh Kpassagnon (29)
• Position: Defensive end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-7, 289 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 7.38
• 2024 salary cap hit: $3,303,000
• College: Villanova
• Drafted: Second round in 2017 (Kansas City Chiefs)
• NFL experience: 8 seasons

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Countdown to Kickoff: Tanoh Kpassagnon is the Saints Player of Day 92

Countdown to Kickoff: Tanoh Kpassagnon is the Saints Player of Day 92, but his focus in 2024 should be getting healthy after a serious offseason injury

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Some other players who have worn the number 92 in the past are:
Marcus Davenport (2018-2022)
John Jenkins (2013-2016)
Remi Ayodele (2008-2010)
More players who have worn the number 92 in the past are listed in the article in the Link below:

92 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 92​

92 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 92

92 days until New Orleans Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 92, from Tanoh Kpassagnon and Marcus Davenport to Super Bowl XLIV champ Remi Ayodele

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Excerpts from 2 articles by John Sigler of Saints Wire 6/9/24 as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com
June 9th, 2024 - Kendal Vickers - Number 91

Countdown to Kickoff: Kendal Vickers is the Saints Player of Day 91​

We’re continuing our countdown to the 2024 season with each New Orleans Saints player to hold the corresponding jersey number — and with 91 days to go, it means we’re highlighting the current No. 91, defensive tackle Kendal Vickers. So what’s his story, and what are realistic goals for him in 2024? Let’s break it down:

• Name (Age): Kendal Vickers (29)
• Position: Defensive tackle
• Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 295 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 7.57
• 2024 salary cap hit: $1,055,000
• College: Tennessee
• Drafted: Undrafted in 2018 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
• NFL experience: 4 seasons

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Countdown to Kickoff: Kendal Vickers is the Saints Player of Day 91

Countdown to Kickoff: Kendal Vickers is the New Orleans Saints Player of Day 91. Can he outplay younger competition to win a roster spot?

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Some other Saints players who have worn the #91 in the past are:
Trey Hendrickson (2017-2020)
Will Smith (2004-2012)

More players who have worn the Number 91 in the past are in the Full Article in the Link Below:

91 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 91

There are 91 days until the New Orleans Saints’ season opener. Here is every player to wear No. 91 in team history:

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Excerpts from 2 articles June 10th, 2024 by John Sigler of Saints Wire as viewed on saintswire.usatoday.com

June 10th, 2024 - Bryan Bresee - Number 90

Bresee is the Saints Player of Day 90​

We’ve got 90 days to go until the New Orleans Saints open up their 2024 season with a Week 1 kickoff game against the Carolina Panthers, so we’re continuing our countdown with the No. 90 jersey’s current owner: defensive tackle Bryan Bresee. Last year’s first round draft pick enjoyed a strong rookie season, so let’s break it down:

• Name (Age): Bryan Bresee (22)
• Position: Defensive end
• Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 305 pounds
• Relative Athletic Score: 9.62
• 2024 salary cap hit: $2,787,171
• College: Clemson
• Drafted: First round in 2023 (New Orleans Saints)
• NFL experience: 2 seasons

Full Article in the Link Below:

Countdown to Kickoff: Bryan Bresee is the Saints Player of Day 90

Countdown to Kickoff: Bryan Bresee is the New Orleans Saints Player of Day 90, but how can he improve in 2024 after a strong rookie season?

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Other Saints players who have worn the #90 in the past include:

Tanoh Kpassagnon (2021-2022)
Malcom Brown (2019-2020)
DeMario Pressley (2009)
Jared Tomich (1997-2000)


More Saints players who have worn the number 90 are in the Link to the Full Article Below:

90 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 90

90 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 90

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Looking forward to DA coaching up Chase Young. Bryan Breese 30?