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3 reasons the Saints should take a chance on Josh Gordon

By Matthew Beighle

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots walks out of the tunnel before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 16-10. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots walks out of the tunnel before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 16-10. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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Josh Gordon has electric speed.

The New Orleans Saints have one of the best wide receivers in the NFL currently. They also just added a top second-tier talent in free agency from San Francisco, Emmanuel Sanders, to help the team out.

However, Sanders and Thomas have something in common, they are not highly regarded as speed demons. They are not those players that you are fearful they are going to simply outrun you down the field as a cornerback or safety.

Josh Gordon is. In 2017, after the two years missed off of suspension, Gordon ran a 4.30-second 40-yard dash in camp. To compare, Michael Thomas ran a 4.58 second, and Emmanuel Sanders runs a 4.41-second 40-yard dash.

The Saints could use a receiver that has that known deep threat personality. It would open up the field more of Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, and even Jared Cook. It would also give Brees a deep option to prove he can still throw that deep ball.

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