David Keeps the Faith, Gives Saints a Lift

Critics have been brutal, present company included.

We’ve questioned cornerback Jason David’s worthiness as a Saint, noted his failings, wondered why he was on the field, said he wasn’t fit to be a corner.

Now, maybe, he’s on the verge of turning one.

It’ll take a few more performances like the one he had Sunday, of course, when he had an interception, two pass breakups and two tackles in a 34-3 win over the Raiders at the Superdome. And every opposing quarterback won’t be as green as Oakland’s JaMarcus Russell, a former LSU standout who missed most of last season, his rookie year, holding out in a contract dispute.

But with all the grief David has taken, we must give him his due.

“I wouldn’t say that (things are falling into place) just yet,” David said. “I think it’s a little bit more focus this year, just try and get better each day. Kind of like what I was doing last year.

“Last year I didn’t play as well as I wanted to, obviously. This year I just wanted to — whenever I got the chance, whenever I got the opportunity — make the best of it. I think with Tracy (Porter) being down (for the rest of the season with an injured wrist) I’m going to have a couple more chances to make plays and show the coaches and fans what I can do.”

Honestly, though, nothing he can do on the field will be more impressive than what he has done off it.

David hasn’t broken.

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