Look, we’re all about finding silver linings. And there’s no doubting the storm clouds circling the New Orleans Saints right. Veteran wide receivers Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry are in the middle of extended absences due to injuries — Thomas is dealing with a foot issue, while Landry is still recovering from an ankle problem. If there’s an upside here, it’s that the time they’re missing creates a big opportunity for Chris Olave to adjust to life as an NFL team’s No. 1 wide receiver.
Now, this isn’t exactly a new experience for him. Olave was the best receiver at Ohio State for years, playing ahead of other future first-round talents like Garrett Wilson, Jameson Williams, and the phenomenal Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He’s been competing against the best defensive backs his teams can throw at him in practice and his opponents can line up against him in games since he was in high school.
