Jordyn Tyson was responsible for the first interception of New Orleans Saints training camp. The interception would have went on Tyler Shough’s box score, but Tyson wanted to be clear who was at fault. It wasn’t a “Welcome to the NFL” moment, but the mistake was definitely a lesson.
Quincy Riley was able to bring down the interception because Shough and Tyson weren’t on the same page. It was as simple as Tyson went inside and Shough threw outside because that's where Tyson was originally headed.
“I broke out and I saw there was a defender out. I tried to reverse back in; you can't do that. especially when you got pressure. He has to get the ball out. So, that was definitely on me," Tyson told the media.
These lessons are what will take Jordyn Tyson to the next level
What could truly be seen as a routine play in practice could be an important part of the rookie’s development. The fact it happened in practice is an added bonus.
It wasn’t just about the miscommunication between quarterback and wide receiver. It was Tyson realizing the speed of the game. He can’t make a decision then change his mind after committing to it. There’s not enough time for that.
Part of going from college to the pros is realizing certain things Tyson got away with at Arizona State won’t fly in the league. This is one of them.
Part of the lesson is also how important it is for receiver and quarterback to see the field the same. It's an underrated trait that makes great receivers great. If Tyson sees where the defensive back is sooner, then he would be able to break in immediately instead of running towards the boundary then heading inside.
It all comes back to the speed of the game. That can be one of the biggest challenges for any player making the leap. It can manifest itself in beating coverages, when to settle in a zone or, in this case, reading option plays.
Being too slow to read it created an interception. This is why we have practice. This mistake taught him the importance of being decisive and gave him and Shough a chance to work on their chemistry. Both aspects should make Tyson a better pro.
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