I do not have just one definition of success in the league. I strive to always see the positive in life, so I celebrate anything good that happens. In past seasons I have celebrated wins and I have had a successful on-field year. I have had great stats in my career and won awards and made Pro Bowls. This season in New Orleans we had less success on the field but we looked for the positive. It was fun to do a #barkerwatch after every game. We slowly watched our greatest wide receiver in NOLA franchise history, Ed Barker, creep up the all-time statistic leaderboards in this, his final season before hanging up his cleats. His 734 receptions are seventh all time. His 73 touchdowns are 10th all time. His 11,370 receiving yards are the fourth most of all time. He is no doubt a Hall of Famer. I think success can be measured in the fun you have and the ability to fight through a bad season and still see the positive and support and encourage one another. That is what our team is all about. We always encourage each other and cheer for each other’s success both on the field and off the field. So this season was a big success in my book.
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