Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
After Brees’ retirement and leading receiver Emmanuel Sanders’ departure, the New Orleans Saints find themselves in a tricky situation with their passing targets under the most fire. New Orleans declined to add receivers in free agency or early in the draft (they did get Kawaan Baker in the 7th round), which puts added pressure on their current lineup to perform this season.
Michael Thomas assumes the title as the Saints’ one reliable wide receiver, but only because there’s not really any competition. Thomas only played in seven games last season, recording 40 receptions and 438 receiving yards in a season cut short by an ankle injury.