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DB Malcolm Jenkins (All B1G, All-American, Thorpe Award, All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl Champion)

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Compared to Malcolm, Vincent Jackson looked like he had a piano on his back. The difference was remarkable, and a game saver.
 
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New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins huge factor in defense's revival
11/18/12
Mike Triplett, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

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Ted Jackson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune during action at Sunday November 16, 2012. (Photo by Ted Jackson, Nola.com / The Times-Picayune)

Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins has been a huge part of the defense's recent revival, making a series of big-time plays in big moments. And he came up with the biggest one yet Sunday in the first quarter, snatching an interception and returning it 55 yards for a touchdown.

Just the other day, I was talking to Jenkins about how he and the rest of the defense had made on emphasis recently on playing faster and thinking less. Some of that came from the fact that everyone is more comfortable in the Saints' new defensive system. But most of it came from the idea that they felt like they were hesitating too much instead of just attacking the ball.

And he said that's exactly what we saw on his interception return Sunday - among other big plays throughout the game from a defense that has become much more attacking instead of reactive.

"I think as of late we've just gotten to the point where it's just like, 'I know what I have, but I also know how to play football,'" Jenkins explained. "And I think guys have really leaned on their instincts to play within the scheme. And with doing that, we've been able to start playing a lot faster. And even if we do make a mistake here or there, our speed or the disruption we're causing allows somebody else to clean up our mistake."

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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUh1xwPpjzQ"]55-Yard Interception Return - YouTube[/ame]
 
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New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins among six players out of Wednesday's practice
Nakia Hogan, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune By Nakia Hogan, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
on December 12, 2012

The injury that aggravated New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins and kept him from finishing Sunday's 52-27 loss to the New York Giants also kept Jenkins out of practice on Wednesday.

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Safety Maclolm Jenkins, shown here with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo during the Falcons game, missed practice Wednesday with a hamstring injury. Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

As the Saints began full preparation for Sunday's home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jenkins was one six players, including three starters, who missed practice.

It remains unclear exactly what Jenkins' injury is. Saints interim coach Joe Vitt said Jenkins had a hamstring ailment, but the safety's injury listed on the team's report with the NFL is a knee injury.
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Saints place Malcolm Jenkins, Charles Brown on IR
Posted by Darin Gantt on December 15, 2012

Safety Malcolm Jenkins made the play they thought was going to save the Saints? season.

There doesn?t seem to be any saving it now, and Jenkins himself isn?t going to be around to help.

The Saints placed Jenkins (hamstring) and tackle Charles Brown (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Both players had been ruled out this week already, and running short on numbers and games, the Saints made the switch.
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New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins says shutting his season down was smart decision
Larry Holder, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

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Hamstring injuries are dicey to rush through with the possibility of aggravating the ailment a high probability. It's the main reason New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins landed on injured reserve right before last week's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Malcolm Jenkins says it was smart not to rush back from his hamstring injury as the Saints placed him on injured reserve last week. NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Jenkins said the best-case scenario for the hamstring injury he sustained in the Week 14 loss to the New York Giants would have been to try to squeeze his way back into the Saints' final regular-season game against Carolina. Jenkins and the Saints decided to shut the safety down until next year instead.

"With the playoffs being far-fetched, I don't think that would necessarily be smart (to return for Week 17)," Jenkins said.

Jenkins said it's rough to end the season on injured reserve, but he's embracing his temporary role as mentor to some of the younger safeties playing significant snaps in his place.

"To not have that opportunity, it's a little downing," Jenkins said. "But at the same time, I get the opportunity to help out some of the young guys like Isa (Abdul-Quddus) and Rafael (Bush) coming in playing. I get an opportunity to see them develop and continue to be a leader for the team really in these last two games in this last stretch where we still need to play good football.

"To have the performance that they had last week on defense was great. Just to be a part of that on the sideline was fun for me. Wherever my role can be, obviously, I want it on the field, but the situation is what it is."
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Saints FS Malcolm Jenkins triggered an escalator in his rookie deal, raising his 2013 salary from $2.264 million to $2.414 million.
Jenkins started 13 games in 2012 and racked up a career-high 94 tackles before landing on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. However, he and teammate Roman Harper graded out as Pro Football Focus' two worst safeties on the season as the New Orleans defense was historically awful. Jenkins enters the final year of his deal and will have to learn the 3-4 defense. Jan 30
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At safety, Bowen is all-in on Malcolm Jenkins, despite Jenkins' struggles last season.

"I'm a big fan of Malcolm Jenkins," Bowen said. "I know there's a lot of up and down opinion on Malcolm. I like him a lot. I think he's physical and has good range. I think he has above-average cover skills. I think he'll be good in this defense because you need a leader back there. You need a safety to lean on. You need an angel in the middle of the field. He can be that guy."
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New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins knows his future is uncertain with Kenny Vaccaro on board

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Malcolm Jenkins said he knows his future with the New Orleans Saints is up in the air. (Brett Duke, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

By Larry Holder, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
on April 26, 2013

The expectation for drafting a player in the first round of the NFL draft typically is for the player to bring an instant impact to their respective new team, and many times become the instant starter. There stands the situation for the New Orleans Saints after taking Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with the No. 15 overall pick Thursday night.

The Saints already have seasoned veterans at safety with strong safety Roman Harper and free safety Malcolm Jenkins. So what does this mean for Harper, Jenkins and Vaccaro?

Coach Sean Payton indicated after the making the Vaccaro pick that there would simply be competition at safety. He also made an effort to point out Vaccaro's versatility leaving the option open for Vaccaro to play either free safety or strong safety. Vaccaro started 13 games at strong safety last season for the Longhorns, but many draft pundits considered Vaccaro a free safety.

The last time the Saints brought in a first-round pick into an already clogged position group was in 2011 when the team traded back into Day 1 to take running back Mark Ingram. Reggie Bush became the odd-man out months later, but responded shortly after the Ingram pick via Twitter, "It's been fun New Orleans."

Neither Jenkins, nor Harper responded in a Bush-like fashion Thursday night after the Saints selected Vaccaro:

"Ya'll welcome @kennyvaccaro4 to the fam!! I think that was a solid pick! Lets get it ... Who Dat!!," Jenkins said via Twitter.

"Want to welcome my new teammate @KennyVaccaro4 to #WhoDatNation," Harper said via Twitter.

Jenkins said he talked to Payton earlier Thursday and Payton told Jenkins that Vaccaro could be an option for the Saints. So the Vaccaro pick wasn't a surprise to Jenkins, especially with the numerous offensive linemen and defensive linemen flying off the board before No. 15.

"I think you obviously have to take the time and you don't want to just go off on a whim and you (the Saints) really look at the situation," Jenkins said Friday afternoon. "When it comes to Coach Payton, I know he's going to do what's best for the team. I definitely support the pick because he's a good player and he's going to help the team."

Jenkins does recognize, though, his future with the Saints could be tenuous.

"When it comes to me, it puts a little bit of uncertainty as far as the future, but nothing in this game is guaranteed. It's part of the business," Jenkins said. "But what is guaranteed is an opportunity that we have this year that we have. I know Coach Payton is a big believer in this, and I wholeheartedly agree that competition breeds excellence. The best years that we've had is when we have a lot of competition for positions."

Whether Vaccaro plays right away as a starter is yet to be determined. Jenkins faced a similar situation when the Saints drafted him with the 14th overall pick in 2009.

Jenkins was originally drafted as a cornerback and played mostly nickel corner and special teams during his rookie season as Harper and Darren Sharper manned the safety spots. Jenkins shifted over to starting free safety in 2010 and has been the starter ever since.

"Being a first-rounder doesn't necessarily mean that he comes in and starts right away," Jenkins said. "I understand that. ... Then again, he could flourish. But at the end of the day, it's about the competition. I'm actually looking forward to adding that to our team. I think he's a very versatile player. Obviously, it still brings uncertainty for me from a long-term stand point. But for the short term, I think it brings a lot of depth and versatility to our defense and we can all agree that we're trying to improve."

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GM Mickey Loomis said the Saints will consider moving FS Malcolm Jenkins to nickel back on passing downs in an effort to get first-round pick Kenny Vaccaro on the field.
This suggests the Saints are indeed planning to keep both Jenkins and Roman Harper. It's also possible the scenario could be reversed, with Vaccaro manning the slot on passing downs. The Saints didn't take Vaccaro at No. 15 overall with a limited role in mind. He'll play major snaps for a defense that was one of the worst in league history last season. Apr 30
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Saints? Malcolm Jenkins welcomes first-round pick
By Gary Estwick

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NEW ORLEANS ? Malcolm Jenkins said he embraced the Saints? first-round selection of Kenny Vaccaro ? despite the threat to his job security at free safety ? after recalling Mark Ingram?s less-than-cordial welcome to the franchise by former teammate Reggie Bush.

Bush infamously tweeted, ?It?s been fun New Orleans,? after the Saints picked Ingram 28th overall in 2011. Three months later, Bush, also a former No. 1 pick, indeed was out of the Crescent City ? but not before he created an uncomfortable workplace, Jenkins said.

?It makes it an awkward situation in the locker room,? Jenkins said Saturday at a Lemonade Day Louisiana Kick-Off event outside of Stallings Playground.

Jenkins wanted to do better. So on the night of April 25, hours after Vaccaro was selected 15th overall, he took to Twitter to congratulate the rookie out of the University of Texas:

Ya?ll welcome @kennyvaccaro4 to the fam!! I think that was a solid pick! Lets get it ... Who Dat!!

?If you kind of look back at history, you see when we drafted Mark Ingram, how Reggie handled it ... it was kind of the opposite,? Jenkins said of his response to the first competition battle of his professional career.

Jenkins is confident enough in his own abilities to believe his future with the Saints will be based on his play, not the competition. Plus, Jenkins believes the Saints will field a better team, including a stronger defense, if they embrace competition at every position ? even his. That?s why he?s eager to help Vaccaro, whom he likely will meet next week during the Saints? rookie minicamp.

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[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvo3-9VkBMQ"]Malcolm Jenkins, Safety, New Orleans Saints - YouTube[/ame]
 
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