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Can Herron Break the Saints' Unlucky No. 70 Curse?
5 Jul
Summary
- Undrafted rookie Alan Herron faces tough competition for No. 70.
- Historically, the No. 70 jersey has seen many Saints busts.
- Jammal Brown and Trevor Penning are notable disappointments in No. 70.
As the New Orleans Saints prepare for their regular season opener on September 13 against the Detroit Lions, undrafted rookie Alan Herron will attempt to make his mark wearing the No. 70 jersey. Herron's primary competition will be at the tackle position, aiming to secure a backup role.
The No. 70 has a complex history with the Saints, with Herron being the 16th player to don the number. Previous wearers include Errol Linden, Sam Holden, and Craig Robinson. While some players like Chris Port had significant game time, many others, including high draft picks, did not live up to expectations.
Notable disappointments in the No. 70 jersey include Jammal Brown, a two-time Pro Bowler who struggled with blocking and never fully met his draft potential. More recently, Trevor Penning, a first-round pick in 2022, is considered a significant bust due to poor play and injuries.
Herron enters this situation with slim chances of making the team. However, he has an opportunity to defy the historical trend of struggles associated with the No. 70 for the Saints.
