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The Saints’ Jermon Bushrod on Bounties, Brees & His Big Ole Heart

Found May 27, 2012 on Chicks in the Huddle: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jermon Bushrod,  Drew Brees,  Dan Marino,  Darren Sproles
TEAMS: New Orleans Saints
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To say this has been a “difficult” offseason for the Saints would be as big an understatement as saying T.O.’s career is a “little bit” over. (I mean c’mon, a Dr. Phil “Baby Mama” episode, Terrell??) This offseason has been one dog fart after another. And if it has affected you as a fan, you’ve got to know it has been a total suck-fest for the players. So imagine my delight when upon talking to Saints Pro Bowl offensive lineman Jermon Bushrod, I discovered that despite the suck, he and his teammates are more determined than ever to accomplish great things. They are hungry for vengeance and redemption (and as you’ll soon discover, perhaps some charbroiled oysters from Drago’s, too.) But for Bushrod, redemption starts off the field by sticking to his pledge to give back. He’ll be hosting a golf tournament in his hometown of King George, Virginia next weekend. The second annual “Visualize & Rize” Charity Golf Tournament will raise scholarship money for students in his hom
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