CB Malcolm Jenkins (New Orleans Saints)

[Smooth Olaf]

I'm watching the Eagles/Saints game. Jenkins is tearing it up on special teams. He has one forced fumble and just made a great open-field tackle on DeSean Jackson.

[MD Buckeye]

Originally Posted by Smooth Olaf

I'm watching the Eagles/Saints game. Jenkins is tearing it up on special teams. He has one forced fumble and just made a great open-field tackle on DeSean Jackson.

I didn't see the fumble, but that was a nice hit/tackle on Jackson. Way to go Malcolm!!

[Nutriaitch]

just stripped Roscoe Parish, and then recovered the fumble

[BuckNutty]

Originally Posted by Nutriaitch

just stripped Roscoe Parish, and then recovered the fumble

[Buckskin86]

WORTH REPEATING: "You know what he is? He's a football player, regardless of first round, second round, third round. He takes pride in doing whatever is asked of him. He plays like a man, he makes plays, and he's physical. He's just one of those guys who wants to be on the field. He's no prima donna." -- Saints special teams coordinator Greg McMahon on No. 1 draft pick, cornerback Malcolm Jenkins, who earned his second consecutive Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his performance against Buffalo.

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[Buckskin86]

Q: How is Malcolm Jenkins progressing after his ankle injury and the bye week? Damion Williams, Irving, Texas.

A: Jenkins was a little vague about his injury when I talked to him on Wednesday. He said he rolled the ankle on a kickoff play at Buffalo and its just now starting to get better. He practiced on a limited basis on Thursday so there's a chance he'll play against the Giants. Jenkins' injury came at an unfortunate time. He was moving up the depth chart and pushing veteran Randall Gay for more playing time at nickel back. Now I expect him to be worked slowly back into the mix on defense and resume his role as a special teams demon.

New Orleans Saints Mailbag, Part II: Updates on Lance Moore, Malcolm Jenkins and Rod Harper | New Orleans Saints Central - - NOLA.com

[Buckskin86]

Injured New Orleans Saints cornerback Malcolm Jenkins sits out Thursday's practice
By Brian Allee-Walsh, The Times-Picayune
October 22, 2009

New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita (strained left calf) and rookie cornerback Malcolm Jenkins (ankle) did not practice Thursday, leaving their status in doubt for Sunday's road game against the Miami Dolphins.

Jenkins took a step backward after working on a limited basis Wednesday

Injured New Orleans Saints cornerback Malcolm Jenkins sits out Thursday's practice | New Orleans Saints Central - - NOLA.com

[Buckskin86]

Q: Obviously the biggest defensive turnaround this season has to be that of the previously much-maligned secondary. Greer's addition, along with that of Sharper at safety and the return of Tracy Porter, has turned a lackluster unit into one of the league's best. So what of Malcolm Jenkins? At the draft, there were many discussions in regards to making Jenkins a safety. Given the success of the current group, the age of Sharper and the how far Jenkins seems to have fallen down the depth chart, is this a forgone conclusion? Brian Bauer, Northern Virginia.

A: Brian, the Saints are blessed with the deepest, most talented secondary they've have in years, perhaps ever. It's a testament to their depth and talent that a player of Jenkins' caliber -- a first-round draft pick, no less - could be sidelined for weeks and the defense suffer no significant impact. Jenkins is going to be an excellent player. Several of the Saints defensive players I've talked to believe he's the real deal. The Saints drafted him at cornerback so I assume they will keep him there for the time being. He was pushing Randall Gay for playing time as the nickel back before his ankle injury and I think that's his best chance at playing time this season. In the future, who knows? So much can happen in free agency, etc., it remains to be seen what direction the Saints go. We'll worry about that in the offseason. For now, enjoy the situation while you can. It's rare to have this much secondary talent, especially for the Saints.

Q: With all of the success the Saints have had this year, will they be willing to give Darren Sharper a three-year deal? If so, what type of money will he command and do the Saints see Usama Young being able to do half of what Sharper has done. Secondly, how will Malcolm Jenkins be worked into the lineup going forward? Kyle, Atlanta.

A: I'm sure the Saints will make an offer for Sharper in the offseason but he's pricing himself into a totally different market than the one he had this past offseason. In fact, he might have priced himself out of the Saints' market. New Orleans is blessed with two capable young free safety prospects in Young and Jenkins. I'm sure that will affect their offer to Sharper. I can't see them breaking the bank for a 33-year-old safety when they have two good young prospects on the roster. Young will be a restricted free agent in the offseason so the Saints can keep his rights with the right tender. Sharper's negotiations could be one of the most interesting stories of the offseason. He said this week he came to New Orleans to win a Super Bowl ring. I think that's the No. 1 factor in what Sharper does this offseason. If the Saints fall short of that goal this season, I think he'll be much more likely to re-sign in New Orleans and give it another shot.

Saints mailbag: The reasons behind the successful comeback in Miami | New Orleans Saints Central - - NOLA.com

[CentralMOBuck]

Another DB has gone down for the Saints, this time a CB. It looks like Jenkins will be playing the rest of the game against the Rams.

[Buckskin86]

Report: Saints sign former Pro Bowl cornerback
by Bradley Handwerger / WWLTV.com Sports Writer
November 17, 2009

NEW ORLEANS ? The Saints have reportedly added Chris McAlister to their roster after cornerback Tracy Porter sprained his left MCL against the Rams this past Sunday.

ESPN.com's John Clayton first reported the addition of the three-time Pro Bowler.

The move helps bolster a secondary suddenly rocked by injuries. Along with Porter, the team was without Jabari Greer, who tweaked his groin against Carolina, and safety Darren Sharper, who sat out with an undisclosed knee injury. Porter isn't expected back for 4-6 weeks while Greer and Sharper could play as early as Sunday against Tampa Bay.

With little time to learn the defense before Sunday, McAlister likely will split time with Randall Gay and Leigh Torrence, both of whom saw extensive minutes against St. Louis. Rookie Malcolm Jenkins, who plays in the nickel formation, also could see additional time at cornerback.

Report: Saints sign former Pro Bowl cornerback | wwltv.com | Sports

[GaTechBuckeye]

Just heard Jenkins got the nod for his first start on Sunday! He's one of my all time favorite Buckeyes. I absolutely love watching him play.

[Buckskin86]

New Orleans Saints cornerback Malcolm Jenkins expected to make first NFL start Sunday at Tampa Bay
By Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune
November 19, 2009

Malcolm Jenkins went practically unnoticed during last Sunday's game at St. Louis.

And that's a good thing for a rookie cornerback who had a few welcome-to-the-NFL moments earlier this year.

Jenkins saw the most extensive playing time of his young career Sunday, first filling in as the nickel back because of Jabari Greer's groin injury, then moving into an every-down role after Tracy Porter suffered a knee injury early in the third quarter.

He held up well, not giving up any significant plays in the passing game or in run support. This week, he's expected to follow up by making his first career start at Tampa Bay.

"He did well. He did really well," Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said. "And I tease him a little bit this week as he steps up again in this role that it's a rookie quarterback (Tampa Bay's Josh Freeman) against a rookie corner. So we'll see who steps up the most and how they do.

"But he's progressing very well. He's stayed healthy (after a nagging ankle injury). And what I hope you and the fans will get to see is that he's one of those rare cornerbacks that's physical like a safety. Not only can he play the cornerback position, but he plays it in his aggressive style, like a safety or a small linebacker. And that's what attracted me to him when I started watching the college film, anyway."

New Orleans Saints cornerback Malcolm Jenkins expected to make first NFL start Sunday at Tampa Bay | New Orleans Saints Central - - NOLA.com