Cam Jordan has never been one to bite his tongue, and the Saints’ veteran defensive end was in rare form when asked about offensive linemen - specifically, their athleticism. Let’s just say, he didn’t exactly hand out compliments.
“A guy who ain’t seen his toes in 10 years, you’re telling me I can’t beat him off the edge? Stop,” Jordan said, with a smirk that likely matched the sting of his words.
**“There’s the offensive linemen that swear they are athletic - and they’re not. They’re not.”
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That’s not just locker room banter. That’s a Pro Bowl pass rusher throwing shade at the very group tasked with stopping him every Sunday. And he didn’t stop at generalities - Jordan took aim at two of the top names in the game.
When asked directly about 49ers left tackle Trent Williams, Jordan didn’t hesitate. “No,” he said flatly, when asked if Williams is athletic.
But it wasn’t all criticism. **“He’s hella strong, though.
And he makes hella highlights off of getting to the second level… He’s a dog.” **
That’s a fascinating mix of critique and respect. Williams is widely regarded as one of the most dominant tackles of his era - possibly ever - and his ability to move in space has long been a hallmark of his game. But in Jordan’s eyes, strength and grit outweigh any talk of finesse or athleticism.
Jordan then turned his attention to Tristan Wirfs, the Buccaneers’ All-Pro tackle and a familiar foe in the NFC South. And again, the commentary was... colorful.
“He’s fat as hell,” Jordan said. **“Stop.
Shoutout to Tristan Wirfs for being a hell of an offensive tackle.” **
It’s the kind of jab that walks the line between playful trash talk and genuine critique. But in a division rivalry like Saints-Bucs, that line is always a little blurry. Jordan’s comments quickly made their way to Wirfs, who fired back with a tweet - and Jordan, never one to back down, responded right away.
**“If this the real Wirfs, great. If it ain’t, y’all tell the verified one: All I said was, you was fat as hell?
Most OL are. Lol.
But rent free… hell y’all help pay rent.” **
That’s classic Cam - mixing humor, bravado, and a little bit of psychological warfare. And while the comments may raise eyebrows, they also reflect the competitive fire that’s fueled Jordan’s long, productive career.
Let’s be clear: Jordan’s not questioning the skill of guys like Williams or Wirfs. In fact, he called both of them dogs - and in NFL trenches, that’s about as high a compliment as it gets.
But he’s also not giving them a pass when it comes to the athleticism debate. In his eyes, size and strength don’t always equal agility, and he’s not afraid to say it.
This is the kind of chatter that makes football fun - especially in January, when rivalries heat up and every edge, real or psychological, matters just a little bit more. And with Jordan and Wirfs set to clash again next season, you can bet this exchange will be remembered in the trenches.