Marcus Sherels grew up in Minnesota, went to college in Minnesota, and played the first 9 years of his career for the Vikings. What made the 31 year old corner/punt returner decide to sign with the Saints in free agency? He joined Sports Talk with Bobby & Kristian to talk about choosing New Orleans, why he's been so successful as a punt returner, and joining some former teammates in Black & Gold. Plus, how a special friendship formed with Saints punter Thomas Morstead.
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