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New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan was the recipient of a weak disqualification call in Week 15’s game with the Kansas City Chiefs after getting locked up with an opponent after the whistle, with the officiating crew citing a thrown punch as a reason to throw him out of the contest.
Afterward, Jordan shouldered the blame for his team’s 32-29 loss, in which the Chiefs scored a critical touchdown moments after his departure (helped by the penalty yards he gave up along the way).
Jordan has been elected a team captain for most of his Saints career and remains one of the unit’s most visible leaders, so it’s no surprise to see him own up to his actions and take this responsibility. But as Saints coach Sean Payton himself said after the game, Jordan’s defense showed guts against the NFL’s best offense.
It’s commendable for Jordan to have this reaction, but he and his teammates shouldn’t beat themselves up for the loss. Hopefully, they’ll get another crack at the Chiefs soon with a fully armed and operational offense that can take advantage of its opportunities, maybe in the Super Bowl.
No excuses! No matter how I feel about it, an ejectable offense was the outcome, I hurt the squad, and in the 4th qtr on a crucial drive! that’s on me! This loss on me! Can’t happen! Whatever the correction I will be better
— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) December 21, 2020
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