Safety Tyrann Mathieu. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
The New Orleans Saints signing Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu was a huge deal for the city and its fans on multiple levels.
Do you think Saints fans are excited to have added Tyrann Mathieu to the roster?
Just look at what they did to the NFL Shop website after the Pro Bowl safety signed on as a free agent.
They literally broke the preorder link and that was just part of the boom of excitement.
Saints Tyrann Mathieu may be the most popular free agent signing in NFL history
The Landlord @Mathieu_Era has returned home. It's On!!! 💪🏾💯 #WhoDat @Saints
— L A W (@SupremeStreet) May 5, 2022
It’s no wonder fans in New Orleans are jazzed over Mathieu. He’s from New Orleans himself and starred at LSU, where he set the college football world on fire.
He’s also been one of the most impactful defenders in the NFL over the last few years, going to three Pro Bowls and winning a Super Bowl with the Chiefs.
Kansas City’s recent success has been powered by stars like Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, but on the defensive side of the ball Mathieu has been the unquestioned leader. He won’t just bring his skills to the secondary, he’s also bringing his leadership and instincts.
For a team that just lost Marcus Williams to the Ravens, adding someone like Mathieu is a huge boost to the defense.