Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury

dizzle88 · 08-21-2014, 04:34 AM

Forget taking small steps.

New Orleans Saints safety Jairus Byrd has shown up with a vengeance. The Saints' top free-agent acquisition this offseason took the field for a full practice for the first time Tuesday and then Wednesday night he was all over the field.

Byrd, a three-time All-Pro with the Buffalo Bills, showed all of the instincts and big-play ability Wednesday night that made him a must-have during the offseason.

Byrd intercepted two passes and deflected a touchdown pass from Drew Brees to tight end Jimmy Graham to wow the crowd at Mandeville High School while also impressing his teammates and coaches.

"He is another guy who got his hands on a couple of balls, one of them was a really good play," said Saints coach Sean Payton. "That's encouraging.

"It has been a step process, a little bit longer for Jairus. But it's good to have him out there on your team."

Byrd came up with big interception of a pass by backup quarterback Luke McCown in which he looked like a center fielder playing a fly ball. Byrd also got great position on Graham, who has a considerable size advantage, to break up a potential touchdown pass from Brees.

Read more here

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Sweeeeetttt!!!

TheOak · 08-21-2014, 05:22 AM

Should we merge this with the Brees is looking less than stellar thread?

:P

Glad he is on our side of the field

dizzle88 · 08-21-2014, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Should we merge this with the Brees is looking less than stellar thread?

:P

Glad he is on our side of the field

I feel sorry for matt Ryan, byrd is going to make him hold that ball longer and Cam or galette will feed off that

Crusader · 08-21-2014, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I feel sorry for matt Ryan, byrd is going to make him hold that ball longer and Cam or galette will feed off that

No you got it wrong. Cam and Galette will make him get rid of the ball quicker and Byrd and Vaccaro will feed off that

foreverfan · 08-21-2014, 08:29 AM

Drew is Peeved at some of you guys.

dizzle88 · 08-21-2014, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

No you got it wrong. Cam and Galette will make him get rid of the ball quicker and Byrd and Vaccaro will feed off that

Either works for me! as long as matt ryan gets sacked or throws a pick, I'll be happy either way! lol

Crusader · 08-21-2014, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Either works for me! as long as matt ryan gets sacked or throws a pick, I'll be happy either way! lol

Can you manage both in one play?

dizzle88 · 08-21-2014, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Can you manage both in one play?

lmao If the sack causes a fumble which flies into the air, byrd catches it! lol

still classed a sack fumble but it doesn't matter!

K Major · 08-21-2014, 09:41 AM

Bryd IS the QB of the defense. Not really surprised to read this. He has been a legitimate ball hawk since his early days in Buffalo.

Just wait until he shakes the 'rust' off.

Danno · 08-21-2014, 10:10 AM

"He's someone that covers a lot of ground quickly. He's really smart with his eyes. He's a veteran player that understands formations and where the ball might be going," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "Tonight there were a couple of plays where the quarterbacks just commented, 'Where'd he come from?'"

If that doesn't get you fired up nothing will.

08-21-2014, 04:34 AM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury Forget taking small steps. New Orleans Saints safety Jairus Byrd has shown up with a vengeance. The Saints' top free-agent acquisition this offseason took the field for a full practice for the first time Tuesday and then Wednesday night he was all over the field. Byrd, a three-time All-Pro with the Buffalo Bills, showed all of the instincts and big-play ability Wednesday night that made him a must-have during the offseason. Byrd intercepted two passes and deflected a touchdown pass from Drew Brees to tight end Jimmy Graham to wow the crowd at Mandeville High School while also impressing his teammates and coaches. "He is another guy who got his hands on a couple of balls, one of them was a really good play," said Saints coach Sean Payton. "That's encouraging. "It has been a step process, a little bit longer for Jairus. But it's good to have him out there on your team." Byrd came up with big interception of a pass by backup quarterback Luke McCown in which he looked like a center fielder playing a fly ball. Byrd also got great position on Graham, who has a considerable size advantage, to break up a potential touchdown pass from Brees. Read more here New Orleans Saints safety Jairus Byrd shows off ball-hawking skills \| NOLA.com Sweeeeetttt!!!
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08-21-2014, 05:22 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury Should we merge this with the Brees is looking less than stellar thread? :P Glad he is on our side of the field jnormand, Danno and dizzle88 like this.

08-21-2014, 06:19 AM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Re: Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury Originally Posted by TheOak Should we merge this with the Brees is looking less than stellar thread? :P Glad he is on our side of the field I feel sorry for matt Ryan, byrd is going to make him hold that ball longer and Cam or galette will feed off that

08-21-2014, 06:48 AM	#4
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury Originally Posted by dizzle88 I feel sorry for matt Ryan, byrd is going to make him hold that ball longer and Cam or galette will feed off that No you got it wrong. Cam and Galette will make him get rid of the ball quicker and Byrd and Vaccaro will feed off that dizzle88 and Audiotom like this.

08-21-2014, 08:29 AM	#5
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury Drew is Peeved at some of you guys. jnormand likes this.

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08-21-2014, 08:31 AM	#6
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Re: Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury Originally Posted by Crusader No you got it wrong. Cam and Galette will make him get rid of the ball quicker and Byrd and Vaccaro will feed off that Either works for me! as long as matt ryan gets sacked or throws a pick, I'll be happy either way! lol Crusader likes this.

08-21-2014, 08:42 AM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury Originally Posted by dizzle88 Either works for me! as long as matt ryan gets sacked or throws a pick, I'll be happy either way! lol Can you manage both in one play?

08-21-2014, 08:44 AM	#8
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,358	Re: Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury Originally Posted by Crusader Can you manage both in one play? lmao If the sack causes a fumble which flies into the air, byrd catches it! lol still classed a sack fumble but it doesn't matter!

08-21-2014, 09:41 AM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury Bryd IS the QB of the defense. Not really surprised to read this. He has been a legitimate ball hawk since his early days in Buffalo. Just wait until he shakes the 'rust' off.

08-21-2014, 10:10 AM	#10
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Byrd has 2 picks and a PBU in first practice back from injury "He's someone that covers a lot of ground quickly. He's really smart with his eyes. He's a veteran player that understands formations and where the ball might be going," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "Tonight there were a couple of plays where the quarterbacks just commented, 'Where'd he come from?'" If that doesn't get you fired up nothing will.

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