Cameron Jordan leads Saints' dramatic turnaround on Defense
 

Which player is off to the better start this season, Jordan Cameron or Cameron Jordan?

While the Cleveland Browns' former hoopster is making big plays reminiscent of a young Tony Gonzalez as the most productive tight end not named Jimmy Graham, the New Orleans Saints' defensive end is keying the league's most impressive turnaround.

Only four teams have allowed fewer points than Rob Ryan's unit through three weeks. This comes on the heels of surrendering a record 440 yards per game under former coordinator Steve Spagnuolo last season.

"Everyone talks about [the Saints losing] Will Smith and Jonathan Vilma," quarterback Carson Palmer said after the Cardinals' Week 3 loss, via TheMMQB.com. "But Cameron Jordan is really good. Junior Galette is really good. They both stop the run and rush the passer. That is a really good combination."

Galette was on our radar as a top "Making the Leap" candidate entering the season, but it's Jordan who is at the heart of the youth movement on the defensive front seven.

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He has looked good, all of the D-line has looked good!!

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Been saying it since the off season. It all starts with Cam. I'm so happy he's turned himself into an elite talent. He along with Junior in a year or two will cost us a crap ton of money... and every penny will be worth it. We should look into giving them early extensions after Graham is settled with his contract in hopes of saving a little in the long run. The cap is not in our favor.

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Been saying for a while that Cam Jordan is the future and will eventually be the captain of the D i believe

Now though, all our D lineman are young, they can all generate great push upfront and all get after the QB

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Great players make those around them better. Hopefully some of his technique will rub off on the rest.

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Didn't we just resign Junior to a lengthy contract? I tell ya, our FO knows it's sh*t.

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Yeah, Galette is ours for 3 years. Will Smith and Vilma will be gone (Smith probably retired), creating enough cap room after this season. Stop listening to yahoo sports about our cap situation, as they are consistently and embarrassingly wrong.

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God its about time our defensive draft picks start working out. We were getting some duds there for a while. Jordon and it looks like Vaccaro are the only ones I can remember living up to their draft status in years.
We also hit gold with Gallette and Wilson.

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Go men go. Prove the media (& some of us) wrong.

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I don't know if they've been telling him to stay home and not rush the qb the last couple years, but it sure seems they've released a beast.

And it sure is nice reading positive articles about the defense as opposed to last year.

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Dont forget about Akiem Hicks. He has been a heavy impact in the game as well. Now if only our secondary would step up to the plate an d eliminate the middle to deep threats. Where do you think Vacarro is a better fit, corner or safety?

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It is so much fun watching these young guys on the d-line. I think we all knew Jordan and Galette could play, but all those kids on the d-line are bringing it. And they've been playing all this time without Bunkley who is arguably one of the top 3-4 nose tackles in the whole league.

It really kills me that we have been paying/treating Will Smith as if he were an elite DE all these years when he has never at any point in his career made as much of an impact as Jordan has in these first 3 games.

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Vacarro's pretty much lined up everywhere but D/T hasn't he? I like him at safety, but you gotta' appreciate his versatility. This guy is gonna' be golden and develop into a 'Charles Woodson'-level player in terms of defensive leadership and value to his team, bet. :mrgreen:.

Re: Cameron Jordan leads Saints' dramatic turnaround on Defense
 

The move to the 34 had benefited Cam Jordan the most...

It's also redistributed the demand on defense, allowing more players to pressure the quarterback...

Cam Jordan has improved, but the switch to the 34, which many of us have clamored for since two years ago, has been the most significant adjustment...