Source: blackandgold.com --- Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Prototypes of an NFL wide receiver come in two distinct sizes and styles. Kind of goes against the whole definition of a "prototype" when there's two, but scan last year's receiving leaders and the physical traits are pronounced. There are the 5-foot-10, 190-pound types. They could be an inch taller or five pounds heavier here or there. They fit in the same category. Your Odell Beckhams, T.Y. Hiltons, Antonio Browns and Julian Edelmans. Then you have the 6-3, 220-pounders. The Julio Joneses, Jordy Nelsons, Larry Fitzgeralds and Dez Bryants of the world. The New Orleans Saints had both prototype in 2016 and chose the one they desired to move forward with as their No. 1 wideout. Both Michael Thomas and Brandin Cooks were top 10 receivers last season in yards with more than 1,110 each and touchdowns (Thomas with nine, Cooks with eight). Despite Cooks' gripes, there certainly seemed to be enough footballs to go around from Drew Brees. Ultimately, the Saints chose the more conventional No. 1 prototype at receiver this offseason. They officially elevated Thomas to the alpha role and jettisoned Cooks to New England via trade. I wasn't surprised when Thomas said trading Cooks had nothing to do with him. Thomas said the two former teammates are still good friends and stay in touch through text messages. The former Ohio State wideout doesn't have to say it. We all know it. Thomas' sonic rise his rookie season helped the Saints feel comfor ...
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