Last year, Saints fans clamored for cornerback Fred Thomas -- he of many big plays allowed -- to be replaced. Little did we know that, a fourth-round pick and $16 million later, we'd be pining for his ragged play again.That's because his replacement, former Colt Jason David, has been absolutely terrible this year. As I told our own Stephanie Stradley, David has been responsible for at least three of the Saints five losses this year, and possibly four (he's missed three full games this year, all wins).
There was, of course, the opening night debacle against Indianapolis, when he allowed three touchdowns and a myriad of other plays to his former team. Then there was Tampa Bay, when Joey Galloway punked him for touchdowns of 69 and 24 yards to bury the Saints in the second quarter. And last week against the Rams, Marc Bulger targeted him 10 times, completing eight of those passes (a few of which on third down) for 110 yards and two touchdowns. To be fair, David also has two interceptions and a touchdown on a fumble return. But are the pros worth the cons? No.
"I've just got to get better. That's it, guys. That's all I can tell you. I've got to get better," he said, before looking up and smiling. "And when I do, I hope I get as much attention as I'm getting now for not playing as good."Yes, but will that come after the Saints have missed out on a playoff spot?
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Replacing Fred Thomas with Jason David is like replacing Shemp Howard with Joe Besser of The Three Stooges.
Between Jason David and Reggie Bust you guys have two of the worst players in the league. Can't you find guys in the Arena League that would play better than these clowns?