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Saints defensive leader says don’t bet against it', 'authors': ['Jeff Nowak'], 'content': [{'data': {'text': 'The New Orleans Saints have good reason to be excited about their pass rush group in the 2024 season, and particularly when it comes to free agent signing and former No. 2 overall pick Chase Young.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm05w55w8000x01v9g6ptidap@published'}, {'data': {'text': "He's impressed media during the Saints camp out in Irvine, California and fans have already seen a good dose of what he can provide along the Saints' defensive line. Based on what Demario Davis said this week, that impression has been equally strong inside the building.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm08da2iv000s3b7knnujdgku@published'}, {'data': {'clipSrc': 'https://omny.fm/shows/sportstalk-with-bobby-hebert/shanle-the-saints-defense-has-a-chance-to-be-speci', 'clipURL': 'https://omny.fm/shows/sportstalk-with-bobby-hebert/shanle-the-saints-defense-has-a-chance-to-be-speci', 'embedSize': 'wide-simple', 'componentVariation': 'omny'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/omny/instances/cm08dutit002v3b7kratiwzsa@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“I think that’s probably one of the adds of the year, and I think that’s probably across the league and, I mean, I think it was a huge signing, but I think it’s probably one of those underrated signings that’s gonna show itself years down the line and especially this year,&quot; Davis said. &quot;I wouldn’t be surprised if he puts himself in the Defensive Player of the Year category this year.&quot;', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm08db8vk00103b7kreoub0pq@published'}, {'data': {'text': '&quot;He is a problem,&quot; Davis continued. &quot;I think that he’s unblockable. He works hard. He’s already established himself as a leader on this team and guys respond to him. I think he brings the intensity every single day and I’m really excited to see, you know, what type of year he has. We need him to be big for us.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm08dfvvq001o3b7kjuxxkrd8@published'}, {'data': {'text': "That was a sentiment echoed by Scott Shanle this week on WWL Radio, with the Super Bowl champion linebacker spending time with the team during their final week in California. The Saints made a calculated gamble with a 1-year, $13 million deal for Young, who needed neck surgery before he could get on the field, but they're now in line to benefit from the motivation of what most would refer to as a prove-it deal.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm08dgih9001x3b7kwdp9xiop@published'}, {'data': {'text': '&quot;I usually don’t like to give people their flowers before they do anything and Chase hasn’t even been on the field yet, but rarely do you get the chance to get the No. overall 2 pick of the draft on a 1-year deal. ... I think Chase is hungry,&quot; Shanle said. &quot;My criticism of Chase in Washington is that he got too big. He didn’t look as twitchy as he did when he was slimmed down. This guy looks like he was built in a lab. He looks like he came in shape. His pass rush looks as good as I’ve seen it. … He was whipping everybody, so I think he has a chance to really make a name for himself. The guys love him on the defensive side of the ball.&quot;', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm08djb0x00263b7kn6lyeq1j@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<em>Listen to the full interview with Scott Shanle in the player above. Can\'t see the embed? </em><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/sportstalk-with-bobby-hebert/shanle-the-saints-defense-has-a-chance-to-be-speci"><em>Click here</em></a><em>. </em>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm08du4xz002n3b7ktvoonmvy@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Thus far he's been a key piece in a defensive line and pass rush that's mostly been making life difficult on the Saints offensive line, but we've seen similar results in matchups with the Cardinals and 49ers. Arizona's first five possessions in the preseason opener went punt, punt, punt, turnover on downs, turnover on downs. There was a point midway through the second quarter when the Cardinals had negative-3 passing yards. The 49ers punted on their first three possessions with a total of 11 plays for 12 yards. San Francisco QB Brock Purdy, a name being floated as an MVP candidate in some circles, left the game in the first half with a line of 2-6 for 11 yards.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm08dci6n00183b7kz0viaf7z@published'}, {'data': {'text': "Young's addition is also likely what can key another element to adding teeth to the pass rush, with Cam Jordan getting shifted inside on the NASCAR package. The Saints' all-time sacks leader has been lining up next to 2023 first-round pick Bryan Bresee on passing downs, flanked by Young and Carl Granderson on the edges. Fans, coaches and analysts alike should be excited to see what that group can accomplish this season.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm08dfqpt001g3b7knlkodx9c@published'}, {'data': {'text': "“I talked to Cam and I joked about this, but Cam is the ultimate team player, and I just said, 'Cam, listen, this is mortality. Everybody goes through this and you’re going inside and you’re working against guards, and if those guards were good they’d be playing tackle in this league, so you’re going to have a chance to get a ton of sacks.’ He just kind of smirks at it,&quot; Shanle said, &quot;but it really is a testament to cam. … Heck, I don’t know if there’s an offensive line in the league that wants to see those four across the line on third downs.&quot;", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm08doob9002f3b7kiddekri7@published'}], 'feedImg': {'data': {'alt': 'Chase Young', 'url': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/USATSI24026870168395313lowres-5443d002-6af3-4f8f-9801-502a2c34ab0a.jpg', 'width': 1751, 'credit': 'USAT Images', 'height': 1167, 'mimeType': 'image/jpeg', 'sizeInBytes': '239099', 'componentVariation': 'feed-image'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/feed-image/instances/cm05w55w8000u01v9n338va1y@published'}, 'sources': [{'text': 'WWL Radio Sports'}], '_version': 24, 'featured': False, 'headline': "Chase Young for DPOY? 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