By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
This is the Larry Warford game.
When the New Orleans Saints (6-1) face the Los Angeles Rams (8-0) in the NFL’s marquee matchup this week, the Saints right guard will take center stage.
Before breaking down why Warford is so crucial, let’s give him a little love because he’s having another great season, especially now that he’s playing through a back injury, and although the Saints have struck out with some big-money free agents, they hit a home run with Warford last year.
“Larry is a beast,” Saints offensive lineman Michael Ola said. “Larry is a full-fledged beast.”
What Warford has done in replacing Jahri Evans, a Saints legend, has been incredible, and his play has been a key reason for the improved offensive balance that began last season.
On Sunday, though, Warford might have the toughest challenge of his six-year career. The Rams feature the NFL’s best defensive tackle in Aaron Donald as well as the guy who used to be the league’s best defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. ...
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This is the Larry Warford game.
When the New Orleans Saints (6-1) face the Los Angeles Rams (8-0) in the NFL’s marquee matchup this week, the Saints right guard will take center stage.
Before breaking down why Warford is so crucial, let’s give him a little love because he’s having another great season, especially now that he’s playing through a back injury, and although the Saints have struck out with some big-money free agents, they hit a home run with Warford last year.
“Larry is a beast,” Saints offensive lineman Michael Ola said. “Larry is a full-fledged beast.”
What Warford has done in replacing Jahri Evans, a Saints legend, has been incredible, and his play has been a key reason for the improved offensive balance that began last season.
On Sunday, though, Warford might have the toughest challenge of his six-year career. The Rams feature the NFL’s best defensive tackle in Aaron Donald as well as the guy who used to be the league’s best defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. ...
Full Story - NOLA.com
