New Orleans Saints' Junior Galette reaps rewards for his patience and hard work

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For quite a while, Saints defensive end Junior Galette was just a Who Dat's dream, but he is rapidly becoming an opponent's nightmare. Nearing the end of his second season in the NFL, Galette is finding his groove at the perfect time, with a home playoff game down the road and the defense as a whole playing better each week.

His 4.5 sacks this season trail only defensive end Will Smith for disruptive production on the Saints' defensive line, and no sooner did he get his first start against Atlanta last Monday night he promptly stormed into the Falcons' backfield and twice hurried quarterback Matt Ryan.

The fans have called Galette "Beast" since he arrived in 2010 as an undrafted free agent and showed preseason flashes of the sort of edge speed rush the Saints seemed to lack. He was active for four games last season, but played mostly on special teams.

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New Orleans Saints' Junior Galette reaps rewards for his patience and hard work - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com

Perfect time to come on strong Junior. He could be our X factor coming into the playoffs.

Danno · 12-30-2011, 09:26 AM

And now many are starting to see why so many of us were excited about his potential.

He's only gonna get better.

halloween 65 · 12-30-2011, 10:01 AM

I can't wait to see Junior and Greg Romeus line up togather. I'm thinking they would make a great tandam. Jordon is going to have to pick his game up. I would love to see all 3 suceed. Payton and Williams must have thought Romeus will be good to go for next year. If he's healthy between the 3 we should be set for years to come.

Crusader · 12-30-2011, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I can't wait to see Junior and Greg Romeus line up togather. I'm thinking they would make a great tandam. Jordon is going to have to pick his game up. I would love to see all 3 suceed. Payton and Williams must have thought Romeus will be good to go for next year. If he's healthy between the 3 we should be set for years to come.

I'm expecting Romeus to be the best of them. He was freakishly good in college.

QBREES9 · 12-30-2011, 04:01 PM

Junior is a great story. A great Mickey Loomis find.

SmashMouth · 12-30-2011, 10:04 PM

The article says his mom is on Saints forums a lot. I wonder if she frequents this particular forum?

homerj07 · 12-31-2011, 08:54 PM

Fans called him "Beast" ???

I thought we called him JUN-YA!!!!

12-30-2011, 09:22 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) For quite a while, Saints defensive end Junior Galette was just a Who Dat's dream, but he is rapidly becoming an opponent's nightmare. Nearing the end of his second season in the NFL, Galette is finding his groove at the perfect time, with a home playoff game down the road and the defense as a whole playing better each week. His 4.5 sacks this season trail only defensive end Will Smith for disruptive production on the Saints' defensive line, and no sooner did he get his first start against Atlanta last Monday night he promptly stormed into the Falcons' backfield and twice hurried quarterback Matt Ryan. The fans have called Galette "Beast" since he arrived in 2010 as an undrafted free agent and showed preseason flashes of the sort of edge speed rush the Saints seemed to lack. He was active for four games last season, but played mostly on special teams. Full article. New Orleans Saints' Junior Galette reaps rewards for his patience and hard work - New Orleans Saints Football NFL News - NOLA.com Perfect time to come on strong Junior. He could be our X factor coming into the playoffs. Attached Thumbnails
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	And now many are starting to see why so many of us were excited about his potential. He's only gonna get better. halloween 65 likes this.

12-30-2011, 12:25 PM	#4
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Originally Posted by halloween 65 I can't wait to see Junior and Greg Romeus line up togather. I'm thinking they would make a great tandam. Jordon is going to have to pick his game up. I would love to see all 3 suceed. Payton and Williams must have thought Romeus will be good to go for next year. If he's healthy between the 3 we should be set for years to come. I'm expecting Romeus to be the best of them. He was freakishly good in college.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	I can't wait to see Junior and Greg Romeus line up togather. I'm thinking they would make a great tandam. Jordon is going to have to pick his game up. I would love to see all 3 suceed. Payton and Williams must have thought Romeus will be good to go for next year. If he's healthy between the 3 we should be set for years to come.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Junior is a great story. A great Mickey Loomis find.

12-30-2011, 10:04 PM	#6
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29	The article says his mom is on Saints forums a lot. I wonder if she frequents this particular forum?

12-31-2011, 08:54 PM	#7
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Fans called him "Beast" ??? I thought we called him JUN-YA!!!!