New Orleans Saints: Could Michael Thomas be the best receiver ever?

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints warms up prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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New Orleans Saints’ Michael Thomas had an insane season in 2019, and he’s arguably on pace to be the best receiver in NFL history.

Michael Thomas had a historic season in 2019; he was amazing for the New Orleans Saints.

He broke Marvin Harrison’s record for most receptions in a single season with 149 grabs. However, while this may be the crowning achievement of his career so far, Thomas has a number of accolades to his name in his young NFL career.

In fact, some might even say that Thomas is on a historic pace to become one of the greatest receivers to ever play the game.

This statement may seem like a far-fetched idea at first glance considering how many greats have come before him. Some fans don’t even consider Thomas to be the best wide receiver in the game currently, but it’s impossible to deny his talent and the accomplishments he’s gathered so far.

The purpose of this article is to draw attention to the amazing things that Thomas has done so far and made a case for him as a potential GOAT receiver in the making.

For this, there will be an assessment of his own accolades and pace compared to some of the best receivers ever. In the end, the case will be clear if all of the lofty claims are valid.