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Saints cornerback Marcus Williams boosts roster case with pick-6

CARSON, Calif. -- Cornerback Marcus Williams thought it was funny that he signed with a team that had another player -- another defensive back, no less -- with the same name.

It didn't take long, though, for New Orleans Saints players to find nicknames to distinguish the two Marcus Williamses.

"My name is Money, and they call him Dub," said cornerback Marcus Williams.

Until Saturday's 36-7 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, it seemed likely the issue of having two Marcus Williamses would go away once the season began. The younger Marcus Williams is the team's starting free safety, and the elder Marcus Williams didn't sign until Aug.