'Ninja with the smoke bombs' and 'Harry Potter': Nicknames help bond Saints WRs
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The New Orleans Saints wide receiver group has adopted unique nicknames, reflecting their personal connections and team spirit, thanks to their coach Keith 'Dub' Williams. These names, like Brandin Cooks' '209' and Mason Tipton's 'Attorney Tipton,' showcase their bond and team identity. Williams credits the lack of ego and high level of support among players, particularly evident during minicamp when the veteran receivers defended rookie Moochie Dixon. This camaraderie is a promising sign for the upcoming season and Williams' excitement as their coach.
Williams said the group's bond is one of the things that excites him about this season. He noticed it in minicamp after the rest of the wide receiver group defended rookie Moochie Dixon.
Williams simply calls Cooks '209,' the area code for their shared hometown of Stockton, California. He has made deep connections with this group.
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