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#3. Saints offense badly needs top wideouts
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Michael Thomas was something special for the Saints during his tenure, as he set multiple records and played a crucial part in their playoff runs. So when he was released in 2024 after a spate of injuries, one could not help but feel that something within the offense had disappeared.
And that sentiment was prevalent on Thursday. With Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed absent, the receiving game sputtered, with Cedrick Wilson Jr. and Mason Tipton combining for a paltry 102 yards on a dozen catches. The Broncos were any better though, but Bo Nix did not pass much when he and the running backs were dominating on the ground.
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Such a performance goes to show how badly the top wideouts are needed to be competitive.
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Andre Castillo
Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.
Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.
If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.
Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.
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