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It was a potentially calamitous moment for an undrafted free agent. The Saints had barely opened training camp last August when safety Isa Abdul-Quddus found himself running downfield, defending tight end Jimmy Graham. The two collided, and Graham went down hard.

Almost immediately, veteran tight end Dave Thomas was on the scene, letting Abdul-Quddus know such contact was inappropriate. That was just the beginning.

Seconds later, none other than quarterback Drew Brees arrived, having sprinted nearly 30 yards downfield. Facemask to facemask, Brees let the aspiring rookie have it.


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