When the Saints lost their star left tackle, ‘Big Neck’ rose up to protect the blind side (The Canadian Press)

Posted on February 2nd, 2010 by Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Baltimore Ravens News

MIAMI - Jermon Bushrod wasn't blind to the daunting responsibility the New Orleans Saints gave him when they lost the services of former All-Pro left tackle Jammal Brown to a preseason injury.

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Little-known “Big Neck” keeps Brees safe (AP)

Posted on February 2nd, 2010 by Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Baltimore Ravens News

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod(notes) (74) laughs during media day for NFL football Super Bowl XLIV Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, in Miami. Bushrod had to prove quickly he could protect Drew Brees'(notes) blindside. Not long ago he had never even taken a snap in the NFL at left tackle. Now he's keeping some of the league's most fearsome pass rushers off Brees' back.

Jermon Bushrod wasn't blind to the daunting responsibility the New Orleans Saints gave him when they lost the services of former All-Pro left tackle Jammal Brown to a preseason injury. Bushrod hadn't played a single regular-season snap on the offensive line during his first two seasons as a pro.

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