Long shots Isa Abdul-Quddus, Joique Bell react to making New Orleans Saints roster

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I spoke with New Orleans Saints safety Isa Abdul-Quddus and tailback Joique Bell, two of the biggest "Cinderella stories" to make the team's opening 53-man roster. Naturally, both players were excited, but they insisted they won't take they opportunity for granted.

Abdul-Quddus was probably the longest long shot of any current Saints player at the start of camp. Not only is he the only undrafted rookie to make the roster this year, but the Fordham product appeared to be buried on the depth chart a month ago behind veterans Prioleau, Reis and Paul Oliver.

"I didn't even worry about that. I just knew if I played my best, I'd have a shot," Abdul-Quddus said. "My whole thing was to try to learn from the vets as much as I could in a short time, especially since we didn't have any OTAs or minicamps."

Abdul-Quddus said he was attracted to the Saints for a number of reasons - including their history of giving undrafted rookies a chance.

"I knew about Pierre Thomas and Junior Galette and those guys," Abdul-Quddus said. "But I also knew this would be a good fit for me, to be around a lot of great veteran leaders like Jonathan Vilma and Drew Brees."

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Danno · 09-04-2011, 10:20 AM

Isa Abdul-Quddus

Probably the biggest surprise to me. I seldom noticed him in any of the games. He must have made quite an impression in practice.

papz · 09-04-2011, 10:32 AM

Neither did I. Good for him.

TheDeuce · 09-04-2011, 10:43 AM

Must be an indictment on how bad Oliver, Prioleau, and Reis played...

homerj07 · 09-04-2011, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Probably the biggest surprise to me. I seldom noticed him in any of the games. He must have made quite an impression in practice.

Maybe that is a good thing. If he was in on gang tackles we woud not know BUT we would know if he was torched on a normal basis

papz · 09-04-2011, 03:02 PM

Abdul-Quddus said he was attracted to the Saints for a number of reasons - including their history of giving undrafted rookies a chance.

I love knowing that this is acknowledged around the league. With the bonus limitations given to UDFA now, having this reputations should continue to help us getting the pick of the litter.

neugey · 09-04-2011, 05:35 PM

I think Bell is the only Wayne State player in the league. Congrats!

And congrats to Isa "The Iguana"!!!

Isa

VillainAgain · 09-07-2011, 05:51 PM

If you guys hadn't noticed him im not sure what you were doing, Isa when he was in was always around the ball. Not many if any passes went deep his way no outrageous run plays where he whiffed horribly (cough oliver cough) I think you'll be pleased with him out there and on ST

09-04-2011, 10:15 AM	#1
Threaded by strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586 Rating: (0 votes - average) I spoke with New Orleans Saints safety Isa Abdul-Quddus and tailback Joique Bell, two of the biggest "Cinderella stories" to make the team's opening 53-man roster. Naturally, both players were excited, but they insisted they won't take they opportunity for granted. Abdul-Quddus was probably the longest long shot of any current Saints player at the start of camp. Not only is he the only undrafted rookie to make the roster this year, but the Fordham product appeared to be buried on the depth chart a month ago behind veterans Prioleau, Reis and Paul Oliver. "I didn't even worry about that. I just knew if I played my best, I'd have a shot," Abdul-Quddus said. "My whole thing was to try to learn from the vets as much as I could in a short time, especially since we didn't have any OTAs or minicamps." Abdul-Quddus said he was attracted to the Saints for a number of reasons - including their history of giving undrafted rookies a chance. "I knew about Pierre Thomas and Junior Galette and those guys," Abdul-Quddus said. "But I also knew this would be a good fit for me, to be around a lot of great veteran leaders like Jonathan Vilma and Drew Brees." Read the rest Long shots Isa Abdul-Quddus, Joique Bell react to making New Orleans Saints roster \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails Last edited by papz; 09-04-2011 at 10:33 AM..
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Isa Abdul-Quddus Probably the biggest surprise to me. I seldom noticed him in any of the games. He must have made quite an impression in practice. homerj07 likes this.

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TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Must be an indictment on how bad Oliver, Prioleau, and Reis played...
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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Originally Posted by Danno Probably the biggest surprise to me. I seldom noticed him in any of the games. He must have made quite an impression in practice. Maybe that is a good thing. If he was in on gang tackles we woud not know BUT we would know if he was torched on a normal basis

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Abdul-Quddus said he was attracted to the Saints for a number of reasons - including their history of giving undrafted rookies a chance. I love knowing that this is acknowledged around the league. With the bonus limitations given to UDFA now, having this reputations should continue to help us getting the pick of the litter. strato likes this.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Neither did I. Good for him.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	I think Bell is the only Wayne State player in the league. Congrats! And congrats to Isa "The Iguana"!!! Isa

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