Who doesn't love a great football movie?
Syracuse University product Josh Black is a perfect character, the one the audience would be rooting for from the opening credits to the final triumphant scene.
The defensive lineman was invited to the New Orleans Saints minicamp as a tryout, and was about to get on his flight to go back home after what he said was "an OK camp."
What You Need To Know
- Josh Black played six seasons at Syracuse
- In 60 games, he had 155 tackles, two fumble recoveries, an interception and two blocked kicks
- He is in New Orleans working hard to make the roster during training camp
He went through security, but then noticed a couple of calls from his agents and the Saints office.
It was great news. They were coming to get him, wanted him to come back and wanted to sign him.
"That was one of those things that's going to stick with me for the rest of my life," Black said. "Just the environment, just everything that was going on right there. Got all packed for my flight, made it all the way through security. 'Yeah, we're coming back to get you right now, we want to sign you.' So many emotions come over me, just working my entire life for this moment. It was great to see and great to hear that feedback from the Saints."
The Saints first preseason game will be Saturday at Houston.