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Dec 21, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks to quarterback Drew Brees (9) with offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, center, and quarterback Matt Flynn (3) in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks to quarterback Drew Brees (9) with offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, center, and quarterback Matt Flynn (3) in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Travaris Cadet (38) and outside linebacker David Hawthorne (57) and wide receiver Willie Snead (83) celebrate as they walk off of the field following their win against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Saints won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Travaris Cadet (38) and outside linebacker David Hawthorne (57) and wide receiver Willie Snead (83) celebrate as they walk off of the field following their win against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. The Saints won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Willie Snead: Jack of all Trades

Willie Snead, a 2014 undrafted free agent out of Ball State University, burst onto the NFL scene in a big way for the New Orleans Saints in 2015. Snead forced his way onto the Saints roster with an impressive preseason, averaging 13.5 yards per reception and making some excellent catches in training camp.

Having made the 2015 roster, Snead decided he would trump his preseason success and posted stellar numbers for his first active NFL season. He finished third on the team in total receptions with 69, second in receiving yards with 984, and finished the 2015 season second on the team in yards per reception (accounting for players with 10 or more receptions) at 14.3 yards.

Willie Snead proved in 2015, it is not when you are chosen, but what you do with your opportunities when given the chance. He went from relative unknown to a key part in the success of the New Orleans Saints number one ranked passing attack.

Snead, however, only caught three touchdowns in 2015 and his 5-foot-11 frame is on the small side for an NFL receiver, but he brings a shiftiness not seen since former Saints WR Lance Moore was dancing his way into end zones in the Superdome.

The 2016 season offers a chance for Snead to relax as, barring any unforeseen catastrophe, his status on the Saints roster is set. Snead can now focus on improving his route running and gain even more trust with quarterback Drew Brees that will certainly boost his touchdown production and increase the Saints’ scoring opportunities.

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