By Ross Jackson - LouisianaSports.net
By Ross Jackson
After the signing of veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks, the New Orleans Saints have stocked up on speed in the position room. Cooks brings veteran leadership to a room that has otherwise been notably young for the past few years. One of the team’s young stars is at the same position in wide receiver Chris Olave.
Olave’s 2024 was cut short after a series of scary head injuries and concussions effectively shut him down for the season. Heading into his fourth year, he now has a chance to return to the field and return to form as the team’s top wide receiver option.
New Orleans should look to continue to invest at the position. As we’ve pointed out recently, the addition of a big-bodied and physical wideout could go a long way for the offense.
But even with that potential addition to the team, Olave would still have a chance in 2025 to reclaim his role as the No. 1 option in the passing game with a strong return. ...
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