Former CFL Journeyman Adam Bighill determined to make his mark with the Saints

hagan714 · 03-23-2017, 02:26 AM

Former CFL Journeyman Adam Bighill determined to make his mark with the Saints

After six seasons in the CFL, linebacker Adam Bighill is out to deliver on the opportunity of his lifetime.

by John J. Hendrix@JohnJHendrix Mar 22, 2017, 4:05pm CDT

Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images

The New Orleans Saints have had a pretty rich history of tapping into the depths of Canada to find football talent. This season, the team brought in the likes of Adam Bighill, Forrest Hightower, and Anthony Gaitor - all defensive players - to the 2017 mix. On the surface, not much is known about these particular players, but that’s about to change as we first focus on Bighill in a three-part series.

New Orleans was the only professional tryout for Bighill, and that’s all it took. With onlookers Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis, and Terry Fontenot all in attendance for the big tryout in mid-December with over 15 players, Bighill was one that made a huge impression.

"He blew us away in the workout," Fontenot said. "He's explosive and fun to watch."

Bighill was rewarded on Jan. 4 with a three-year deal by the Saints after playing 99 games in his six-year stint with the Lions, totaling 489 defensive tackles, 69 special teams tackles, 33 sacks, 8 interceptions, 8 forced fumbles, and a touchdown.

“The opportunity with the Saints is everything I’ve worked for. My whole life has been to get this opportunity,” Bighill said.

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jnormand · 03-23-2017, 07:32 AM

This guy looks like he's gonna be an animal. He makes teammates look slow and lackadaisical and has a serious motor. Can't wait to see what he can do. At the very worst, he's a possible special teams standout.

hagan714 · 03-23-2017, 11:19 AM

Special teams demons is the quickest way to saints fans heart.

K Major · 03-23-2017, 11:26 AM

His stature and frame reminds me of Zach Thomas.

Rugby Saint II · 03-27-2017, 12:37 PM

I think I just peed a little.......he looks like the real deal.

Beastmode · 03-27-2017, 12:48 PM

Really hopes this works out. Longshot but he seems like a player with a lot of things that can't be measured that inspires others.

jeanpierre · 03-27-2017, 12:56 PM

Nevermind Te'o, he's gotta outplay Klein and Robertson...

And Robertson looked pretty darn good last year...

|Mitch| · 03-27-2017, 01:07 PM

Big Ole Boy!

Says on Twitter; he is weighing in at 242 lbs. now

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|Mitch| · 03-27-2017, 01:10 PM

2016 HL - YouTube

Pretty decent at getting through blocks, oh and hits like a truck!

K Major · 03-27-2017, 01:16 PM

Draft Foster @ #11 and that front 7 gets really nasty.

03-23-2017, 02:26 AM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Former CFL Journeyman Adam Bighill determined to make his mark with the Saints Former CFL Journeyman Adam Bighill determined to make his mark with the Saints After six seasons in the CFL, linebacker Adam Bighill is out to deliver on the opportunity of his lifetime. by John J. Hendrix@JohnJHendrix Mar 22, 2017, 4:05pm CDT Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images The New Orleans Saints have had a pretty rich history of tapping into the depths of Canada to find football talent. This season, the team brought in the likes of Adam Bighill, Forrest Hightower, and Anthony Gaitor - all defensive players - to the 2017 mix. On the surface, not much is known about these particular players, but that’s about to change as we first focus on Bighill in a three-part series. New Orleans was the only professional tryout for Bighill, and that’s all it took. With onlookers Sean Payton, Mickey Loomis, and Terry Fontenot all in attendance for the big tryout in mid-December with over 15 players, Bighill was one that made a huge impression. "He blew us away in the workout," Fontenot said. "He's explosive and fun to watch." Bighill was rewarded on Jan. 4 with a three-year deal by the Saints after playing 99 games in his six-year stint with the Lions, totaling 489 defensive tackles, 69 special teams tackles, 33 sacks, 8 interceptions, 8 forced fumbles, and a touchdown. “The opportunity with the Saints is everything I’ve worked for. My whole life has been to get this opportunity,” Bighill said. http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com...orleans-saints K Major likes this.
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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	Re: Former CFL Journeyman Adam Bighill determined to make his mark with the Saints This guy looks like he's gonna be an animal. He makes teammates look slow and lackadaisical and has a serious motor. Can't wait to see what he can do. At the very worst, he's a possible special teams standout. saintfan and hagan714 like this.
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Former CFL Journeyman Adam Bighill determined to make his mark with the Saints Special teams demons is the quickest way to saints fans heart.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Former CFL Journeyman Adam Bighill determined to make his mark with the Saints His stature and frame reminds me of Zach Thomas.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Former CFL Journeyman Adam Bighill determined to make his mark with the Saints Nevermind Te'o, he's gotta outplay Klein and Robertson... And Robertson looked pretty darn good last year...

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Former CFL Journeyman Adam Bighill determined to make his mark with the Saints Draft Foster @ #11 and that front 7 gets really nasty. Euphoria likes this.

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