Rob Ryan says New Orleans Saints got the 'best free agent out there' in Keenan Lewis

papz · 08-01-2013, 05:45 PM

Keenan Lewis makes a heckuva first impression.

The first time the media got a look at the New Orleans Saints' new free-agent cornerback during spring organized team activities, Lewis jumped the first route during team drills and batted a ball away from receiver Lance Moore. Later that same day, he intercepted a bobbled pass.

Then last week, on the first day in front of the fans at training camp, Lewis again flashed on the first pass of team drills -- intercepting an underthrown deep ball by Drew Brees during a "free play" because of an offsides penalty.

"He immediately showed up on film," safety Malcolm Jenkins said. "I think it was the first OTA we had, he jumped an out route and almost picked it off. And he's been playing hard ever since.

"I know he'll make some plays for us this year."

It didn't even take that long for Lewis to make new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan fall in love with him this spring.

On the day after Lewis signed a five-year, $26.3 million contract to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers and return to his hometown of New Orleans, Ryan said he looked out his window. And there was Lewis with the cones, working out individually on the Saints' practice field.

"I'm so excited about Keenan Lewis -- everything about him since the day we signed him," Ryan said this week. "He's got so much ability. The sky is the limit for this guy. He's going to be fantastic for us. We're so excited about him. He's smart, he's tough, he's long. And he's a local hero (from O.P. Walker High School). You've got to love this guy.

"In my opinion, I honestly feel we got the best free agent out there on defense."

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,772	Rob Ryan says New Orleans Saints got the 'best free agent out there' in Keenan Lewis Keenan Lewis makes a heckuva first impression. The first time the media got a look at the New Orleans Saints' new free-agent cornerback during spring organized team activities, Lewis jumped the first route during team drills and batted a ball away from receiver Lance Moore. Later that same day, he intercepted a bobbled pass. Then last week, on the first day in front of the fans at training camp, Lewis again flashed on the first pass of team drills -- intercepting an underthrown deep ball by Drew Brees during a "free play" because of an offsides penalty. "He immediately showed up on film," safety Malcolm Jenkins said. "I think it was the first OTA we had, he jumped an out route and almost picked it off. And he's been playing hard ever since. "I know he'll make some plays for us this year." It didn't even take that long for Lewis to make new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan fall in love with him this spring. On the day after Lewis signed a five-year, $26.3 million contract to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers and return to his hometown of New Orleans, Ryan said he looked out his window. And there was Lewis with the cones, working out individually on the Saints' practice field. "I'm so excited about Keenan Lewis -- everything about him since the day we signed him," Ryan said this week. "He's got so much ability. The sky is the limit for this guy. He's going to be fantastic for us. We're so excited about him. He's smart, he's tough, he's long. And he's a local hero (from O.P. Walker High School). You've got to love this guy. "In my opinion, I honestly feel we got the best free agent out there on defense." Read more: Rob Ryan says New Orleans Saints got the 'best free agent out there' in Keenan Lewis \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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