“We come from a background where you’ve got to get it out from the mud,” Saints defensive back Justin Hardee said. “Really, we’re just taking advantage of each and every opportunity that we receive. That’s something that was preached to us growing up.”
The “we” is Hardee, receiver Ted Ginn Jr. and cornerback Marshon Lattimore. The three Glenville High Tarblooders all occupy spots on the Saints’ 53-man roster, a rarity even for a program that has produced a startling number of NFL players (eight were on NFL rosters this season). And all three will be key for the Saints as they prepare for Sunday’s NFC Divisional playoff game against Minnesota at U.