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Who Cares About History? Michael Thomas Belongs in the MVP Conversation

Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports (Thomas); Kena Krutsinger-USA TODAY Sports (Trubisky); Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports (Gore)

After the Saints’ 11th game of the year, after Michael Thomas somehow had crossed the 100-catch and 1,200-yard thresholds for the season already and after New Orleans moved to 9–2, I had a question for this full-fledged superstar.

Did the 26-year-old know who was the last player at his position to win NFL MVP?

He paused for a second.

“Nope, no receiver has,” he answered.

Should one in his circumstances be considered?

“You tell me,” he said, laughing.