By Rod Walker | The Advocate
It's been nine months since Demario Davis decided to play for the New Orleans Saints.
His reason was simple.
Through seven NFL seasons, the linebacker watched the Saints from afar while playing six years with the New York Jets and another with the Cleveland Browns.
"We've got to put another ring on Drew's finger," Davis said that day in March after signing a three-year deal reportedly worth $24 million. "I think they are on the cusp of something special, and I wanted to come in and be a part of that."
Davis, of course, was referring to Drew Brees. And Davis, just 12 games into his tenure as a Saint, has done his part to make this a special season, adding a rock-solid piece to a defense that is no longer just an afterthought.
Davis will play his 13th game in his No. 56 black and gold jersey on Sunday when the Saints (10-2) face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7) at noon Sunday in Raymond James Stadium.
He'll look to add to his team-high 87 tackles (59 solo, 28 assists). ...
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