Back to the New Orleans Saints Newsfeed

Rodney Harrison: Marcus Williams can draw confidence from rookie season before costly play

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Rodney Harrison knows what it's like to give up a costly play in a crucial moment in a postseason game.

In Super Bowl 42, the former New England Patriots safety contested the deep pass to New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree, which became one of the most memorable plays in NFL history when Tyree balanced the ball against his helmet to make the catch. The play helped set up the Giants' game-winning touchdown.

New Orleans Saints rookie safety Marcus Williams had a similar blunder a few weeks ago when he failed to tackle Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, which allowed Diggs to score a game-winning 61-yard touchdown as time expired.