After Conquering Killer Disease, Saints’ TE Foster Moreau Fails To Vanquish a Crucial On-Field Challenge
The New Orleans Saints have maintained a decent record this season. They have won 3 times and suffered defeat 4 times. Recently, they lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-31. Losing with a few points hurts more than losing with a larger margin. So the team understands how important it is for them to win. The Saints’ tight end, Foster Moreau, understands it more than anyone as he won against a monster.
While he has bravely faced and defeated an off-field killer disease, a recent on-field challenge has tested Moreau on a different level. His reaction to the defeat left many speechless, and the clip of his reaction is causing a stir on the internet.
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Moreau’s story is one story that has inspired many. The tight end courageously overcame Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which he was diagnosed with earlier this year. Moreover, Moreau’s return to the football field for the Saints was nothing short of a miracle. His journey began with the discovery of the cancer during a routine physical, and he won against that in July.
But during the Saints game against the Jaguars, Moreau faced a heartbreaking on-field challenge. They were just a touchdown away from tying the scores. Just in time, Moreau’s hands met a perfect throw by Derek Carr in the game. However, the ball tragically slipped away. Ari Meirov posted the player’s reaction on his X account. The tight end sadly kept his head down while other players consoled him.
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#Saints TE Foster Moreau has been through so much. Hurt to see him like this. pic.twitter.com/4pQNJDnapE
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 20, 2023
He was clearly devastated. However, this drop became the focal point for many. But it’s essential to remember the mountains Moreau has already crossed to be there. Carr also commented on it after the game.
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Carr thinks there was much more than one drop
After the game, the usual interviews took place. Derek Carr was asked about their loss, and he had an interesting reply. He said that it was not just one drop that happened toward the end; there were many things that they could’ve done differently.
If executed properly, they could’ve won, he said. “It doesn’t come down to one play. There’s so many things that we could’ve done,” he said.
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This defeat has dropped the Saints to 3-4. Time will tell if the situation improves. Until then, what do you think? Should Moreau be blamed for the defeat? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Edited by:
Shubhankar Adhikari