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.@Saints DE Cam Jordan discusses being named to the All Decade Team and weighs in on Tom Brady coming to the NFC South….
"I'm not excited about it….but at the same time I sorta am" #WhoDatNation 👇👇 pic.twitter.com/DRl1Gpjj4U
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) April 7, 2020
There might not be many NFL players more eager to fulfill an interview request than New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan. Jordan made an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio to discuss the latest news in his orbit, including recognition on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s NFL All-Decade Team. But he also focused on current events — like the arrival of longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in the NFC South, having signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (who debuted new uniforms on Tuesday).
“I mean, this is going to be super, super weird,” Jordan said, “and the fact that he will be in my division, gives me more chances to hit him, hopefully.”
So, Jordan is definitely taking this development in stride. Jordan has played against Brady just twice to date, recording one sack, two hits, and seven combined tackles (four solo). The Saints lost both contests, with the 2013 matchup coming down to a last-second touchdown pass from Brady with pressure in his face, while the 2017 tilt was, well, less memorable.
While he took time to recognize the supporting cast Brady will work with — wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, in an offense designed by the pass-happy Bruce Arians — Jordan saved his greatest appreciation for what Brady adds to the always-competitive division. Most importantly, he wants to let Brady know that the Saints intend to defend their title, and that the Buccaneers should expect to play for second-place.
Jordan said, “You’re talking about somebody who’s been known as one the greatest of all time, with six Super Bowls, and he’s a winner. And for him to be in my conference, I’m not excited about it, but at the same time, I sort of am. I would love to welcome him to the NFC South, which we’ve won for the last three years.”
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