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Veterans Mike McKenzie, Chris McAlister capitalizing on second chances

By Nakia Hogan, The Times-Picayune

December 04, 2009, 6:00AM

Not long after members of the New Orleans Saints‘ coaching staff worked out and signed veteran cornerback Chris McAlister a few weeks ago, Coach Sean Payton returned to his office to find a sticky note on his desk.

Mike McKenzie had called to say he was healthy and available,  too. He was offering his services to the Saints’ suddenly banged-up secondary.

Payton and General Manager Mickey Loomis discussed their options. Soon afterward,  Payton phoned McKenzie to set up a workout.

Like McAlister,  McKenzie was sharp. And for the second time in two weeks the Saints signed a veteran cornerback coming off an injury.

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