Former Wisconsin LB Zack Baun has chosen his new jersey number with the New Orleans Saints. No, the Badger ‘backer could not keep 56, his Wisconsin number, because Saints OLB Demario Davis is not even willing to negotiate. The veteran Saint wants to teach the rookie Baun about taking care of his NFL paycheck.
Congrats and welcome @zackbizzaun . Tell my guy @CoachAprilUW you’re in good hands. Also, since we teach our rookies to “Save Your Chickens” I won’t try to sell you #56. But we’ll talk to equipment to see if we can get you something even better. 😂 #WhoDat https://t.co/Ecl46ytAve
— Demario Davis #56 (@demario__davis) April 25, 2020
Baun is going with 40 as his NFL number. It’s not exactly a classic number for an edge rusher, although without 56 available the former Badger had to make a switch.
Welcome the 2020 #SaintsDraft class! pic.twitter.com/KaHDNu1DXc
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) April 27, 2020
At least we know that Baun will have solid veterans around him to help him “save his chickens,” as a rookie.