New Orleans Saints fans probably don’t have many fond memories of Junior Galette, the former defensive end and team captain whose Saints career ended in disgrace. But Galette has plenty to look back on in New Orleans: his football success, personal struggles, and plenty of regrets. The once-star pass rusher spoke with SB Nation’s John Butler in a wide-ranging discussion at Canal Street Chronicles. It’s an in-depth conversation that’s well worth the read, but here’s where Galette gets to the heart of the matter:
“To get to the top of the hill and then get shot down for doing something that I felt… At that time, I was not prepared mentally for them to release me.