Friday, September 30, 2011

Cameron Jordan Meeting Early Expectations

He hasn't gotten a sack yet, but his solid play against the run and ability to grasp the pro game, has earned Saints first round draft pick defensive end Cameron Jordan a starting position in his first four NFL games.  Nice feature from James Varney of The Times-Picayune on Jordan's progress:

New Orleans Saints rookie Cameron Jordan proves to be answer at defensive end


In at least one sense, New Orleans Saints' first-round draft choice Cameron Jordan has fulfilled what the club had hoped for him: he is a starter. In fact, Jordan has started every game at defensive end in his rookie season. Although he has yet to get one of the glamour stats of his position - a sack, a forced fumble or, best of all, a sack that causes a fumble - Jordan has been there against the run. He has been credited with four solo tackles and three assists in three games.
To continue reading:  http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/09/new_orleans_saints_first-round_1.html

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