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New Orleans Saints: 3 takeaways from the first week of training camp

By Matthew Beighle

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 16, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 16, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Last season, Michael Thomas was unstoppable. The superstar wide receiver broke Saints’ records and an NFL record in receptions in a single season with 149. Marvin Harrison previously held the record with 144 in a single season.

He was the favorite target of Drew Brees and will continue to be this year. He made a living in the middle of the field using his route-running skills to create separation and open a big window for Brees to deliver the ball into his numbers.

As you can see in the video above, Thomas’ route-running skills have only increased. In the video, he pulls a two-step move and loses his defender spinning in circles. Thomas is intricate with his footwork and that is what makes him one of the best.

I would love to see Thomas break off down the field more and utilize his long legs and speed more this season. With Emmanuel Sanders on the roster now, Thomas should be able to get open more and balance out the defensive scheme.

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