Big time players make big time plays

And big-time throws need big time catches. Juwan Johnson is good, but he ain't big time.

Saints need a big-time possession receiver.

Kamara's still Madison Square Garden as a runner, and Kendre Miller is showing up as a high quality #2, but there needs to be a complimentary chain-mover to AK that can make tight window catches while Rattler learns.

Most teams pair a young QB with a quality pass catcher, either a savvy and trusted veteran or a young highly drafted stud.

And for the most part New Orleans tried.

They first attempted to sign Cooper Kupp, then were kept on hold by Keenan Allen. During the draft there was real interest in Isaac Tesla and Tet McMillan too, but the Panthers took McMillan one spot ahead of them at #8, and the Lions did the same and traded up for Tesla at #70

Shortly after learning of Allen's return to the Chargers, they settled on trading for Devaughn Vele and claiming Trey Palmer, but ultimately the Saint's ended up with a room full of speed threats and Juwan Johnson.

That's not enough and for now, the other two are unknowns with potential!

Vele obviously has the wingspan to be an effective possession receiver. During the game he caught one of his two targets and drew a PI on the other.

Palmer on the other hand is intriguing as he offers the speed of the top 3 guys paired with an ability to play above the rim in contested catch situations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0qwFfiYQl8

Getting both up to speed and increasing their opportunities needs to happen sooner than later.