Saints star Tyrann Mathieu calls Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed 'speed demons'
The New Orleans Saints have plenty of talent. If they can put its all together, that remains to be seen. Star safety Tyrann Mathieu has seen a career resurgence since his arrival in The Big Easy. He was ultra-impressive last year, and he believes in the group of wideouts that the Saints have this year. […]
The New Orleans Saints have plenty of talent. If they can put its all together, that remains to be seen.
Star safety Tyrann Mathieu has seen a career resurgence since his arrival in The Big Easy. He was ultra-impressive last year, and he believes in the group of wideouts that the Saints have this year.
In an interview with NOFNetwork, the 'Honey Badger' called Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed 'speed demons' on the football field.
He's right, too. The duo has a ton of potential, and their combined speed is some of the best in the NFL. Many folks may think of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle or D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett when they think of speedy receivers duos, but the Saints' duo is climbing the ladder.
Shaheed's skillset has always been intriguing.
As a former UDFA signing by the Saints, his burst was on display in his rookie year, but his route running and game sense have taken a major step forward. He isn't just a gadget player – but now, a legitimate target in the New Orleans offense on a weekly basis.
For Olave, everyone knows his highly-touted Ohio State career, but his transition to the NFL has been seamless.
His patience and strong hands cannot be understated. His speed, of course, is elite, too, and Derek Carr certainly plans to use it to his advantage during his time with the Saints.
Mathieu believes in that duo for the Saints, and his confidence is shared by many.
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