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New Orleans Saints: 3 X factors on defensive for Week 1

By Nathan Beighle

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints rushes the quarterback during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Saints defeated the Titans 38-28. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints rushes the quarterback during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Saints defeated the Titans 38-28. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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Marcus Williams

The free safety is the captain of the defense.

Marcus Williams, in his fourth season in the NFL, will need to step up as the defensive quarterback. Against a team with two of the top-15 receivers in the NFL, Williams having a huge game will be an important factor in limiting Chris Godwin and Mike Evans.

While Williams’ career is finally starting not to be defined by the Minnesota Miracle, the young star needs Pro Bowl to his name to ensure he’ll get that large next contract. He’s set to be a free agent after this season.

Williams will have multiple season-defining games, and Week 1 may be one.

The Bucs have one of the strongest receiving corps in the league with Gronk coming in the middle of the field as well. If Williams can play a part in neutralizing them, it’ll be great for his value both now and moving forward.

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Williams, Davis, and Jordan will be among the most important Saints defenders this season, and they’ll all be huge X factors in the team’s Week 1 home match up.

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