In 2008, the New Orleans Saints acquired a former New York Jets linebacker that would go on to be a staple in turning around the Saints defense. Ten years later, the Saints added another former New York Jets linebacker to revitalize the defense, with Demario Davis looking to find similar success as Jonathan Vilma before him.
Fast forward from the 2018 season to the 2021 season, and Demario Davis is one of the best linebackers, not just in the NFC South, but in the entire NFL. CBS Sports recently nabbed Demario 8th overall in their top Top 10:
Some thought Davis may have reached his apex at age 30 with his inaugural All-Pro selection, but he didn’t regress in 2021.