2016 NFL free agency: 10 targets for New Orleans Saints

2016 NFL free agency: 10 players the New Orleans Saints should target

Oct 12, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) makes a catch for a touchdown over Carolina Panthers cornerback Melvin White (23) during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals and the Panthers tie in overtime 37-37. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 5, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Andy Dalton (not pictured) in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Name: Mohamed Sanu
Position: WR
Age next season: 27
2015 Team: Cincinnati Bengals
2015 Cap hit: $1,682,813

Like Rueben Randle, Sanu is another wide receiver overshadowed by exceptional talent (A.J. Green, and others). Sanu is also another wideout, who if in the right system, could shine.

At 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, Sanu boats an ideal frame for a receiver, particularly as a big man in the red zone. The Rutgers product is not especially fast, but he gets great separation on his routes to create space, while using his hands and athleticism to go up for the ball.

He hasn’t been known to stretch the field, however, the New Orleans Saints already have speed demon Brandin Cooks for that. Willie Snead also has a set of wheels on him.

Sanu could undoubtedly flourish with Drew Brees and the Saints. His Bengals teammate, Marvin Jones, is another enticing option in the free agent market. However, Sanu will likely be more affordable. Plus, Brees can make anybody around him better.

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