3 New Orleans Saints that must step up for team to make the Super Bowl

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 22: Running back Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints and running back Latavius Murray #28 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after a touchdown during the third quarter against Tennessee Titans in the game at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

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Jared Cook

The 6-foot-5 Jared Cook was labeled as a mismatch nightmare this offseason. He, like Sanders, has shown flashes of the player that the Saints need to find this postseason. Cook came to New Orleans off a career year with the Raiders.

He had nine touchdowns in 14 games and 7 starts last season. This season, he’s been efficient for periods of time, but he hasn’t even gotten close to those numbers. Cook has five touchdowns in 11 games and 4 starts.

He had 705 yards last season and not even half of that now. Cook needs to be better, and although the team has a plethora of options and drafted a tight end in the third round, Cook could still find a way to be more impactful in this offense.

The Saints have so many weapons. From Michael Thomas to Sanders to Alvin Kamara, this team has dynamic at almost every position — including their extremely strong offensive line. That said, Cook may be the missing piece.

He has the potential to make a greater impact than he is, and they’ll need it.

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