Every week, Obum Gwacham was told to be ready. He could be called up to the active roster.
The New Orleans Saints rookie defensive end and former Oregon State star was ready, but he rarely played, appearing in just one game on Sept. 20. Gwacham received another promotion last week, when injuries resulted in Gwacham earning a spot on the active roster before the Saints faced Tennessee Nov. 8.
"(Defensive line coach Bill Johnson) has been on me about it every week. He says, "Look, we're going to try to get you up. I can't make any promises, but just be ready,' " Gwacham told the New Orleans Times-Picayune.