By Kevin Flaherty | 247 Sports
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas had a year to remember in 2019, setting a new NFL record for most catches in a season. That makes him an intriguing contender for this year’s NFL MVP Award, with Thomas making NFL.com’s list of dark horse candidates.
Why a dark horse and not a flat-out contender for the award? NFL.com writer Adam Schein pointed out that Thomas’ position is his biggest knock.
“No receiver has ever taken home the NFL's top individual award,” Schein wrote. “In fact, wideouts rarely even receive consideration. But this one should.
“Thomas, of course, just became the second receiver ever to be named Offensive Player of the Year (Jerry Rice earned the honor in 1987 and 1993),” Schein wrote. “The Saints star set an NFL record with 149 receptions, leading the league by a whopping 33 grabs. He averaged a beastly 107.8 yards per game, earning a first-team All-Pro nod for the second consecutive season.
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