The New Orleans Saints wide receivers could be among the most improved units across the whole league. Michael Thomas' return from a lengthy ankle injury would already make the group much better. On top of that, the Saints added highly touted rookie Chris Olave and former Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry this offseason.
The Saints traded up in the 2022 NFL Draft to land Olave, a standout at Ohio State, and recently signed Landry, a five-time Pro Bowler. Olave referred to both veteran stars as “legends” and has watched film on Landry to help him with his own technique, according to ESPN's Mike Triplett.
“I just started playing receiver my junior year of high school. Coming here and having Mike Thomas, Jarvis Landry help me, I have a lot of room for development, I can't wait to max that out.
“I've watched a lot of film on Jarvis, just his short movement quickness. I watched a lot of film on him in college, trying to take some stuff out of his game. And Mike is one of the best receivers in the game, so of course I watch him. But to see them in person, see how they work in person I feel like it's going to help me a lot.”
Olave already has a history with Thomas, another former star at Ohio State. Now, he will look to build one with Landry. The Saints were very close to the playoffs last season despite a lot of offensive shortcomings. Now, it will be up to Jameis Winston to continue improving and use the star-studded cast of wide receivers he has to the best of his ability.
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