New Orleans Saints Bring Back Defensive Tackle Remi Ayodele
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to a one-year deal with defensive tackle, Remi Ayodele. Ayodele played with the Saints from 2008-2010 and last year he played with the Minnesota Vikings. Entering his sixth season and at 29 years old Ayodele has been somewhat of a journey man as he has had stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, and New England Patriots.
Last season Ayodele played in all 16 games last season in which he started 13 games. In addition, Ayodele recorded 22 takcles and one and a half sacks. During his first stint with the Saints, Ayodele started out on the practice squad, but as the season went on he started playing in games and started 29 of the 37 games he played with the Saints.
Ayodele provided the Saints with decent production when he started at nose tackle; he totaled 133 tackles with two and a half sacks. The signing of Ayodele surely gives the Saints more depth on the defensive line and the Saints know what kind of player they are getting in Ayodele.
Ayodele brings a lot of experience to this Saints team as he has learned many defenses throughout his time in the NFL. Ayodele will be able to come in and contribute right away. While Ayodele is capable of starting he will most likely be backing up defensive tackle, Brodrick Bunkley, at the nose tackle position. Bunkley, also a new addition to the Saints in the offseason, is the projected starter going into the 2012 season. However, Ayodele will see plenty of time on the field since defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo, likes to rotate players to have fresh legs.
The signing of Ayodele was a smart move by the Saints because they are getting another quality player who can come in and help reshape their new defense.
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