The 2023 NFL offseason keeps churning; with that, we have some players with various question marks around them. While the New Orleans Saints are generally pretty cut and dry in who they have on the roster, this season has become an exception. There are questions galore between a new quarterback in Derek Carr, a potential resurgence for Alvin Kamara, and a complimentary back in Jamaal Williams, or even the rookie class with Bryan Bresee among others.
Another player who fits the bill? Michael Thomas. We all pretty much know the story by now, the 2019 Offensive Player of the Year who broke the all-time receptions in a season record and then has played a total of 10 games in the three seasons since. With that said, Thomas ranks 17th on Saints Wire’s list of the 25 most important players for New Orleans in 2023. This series takes a look at the following for these players:
- Recap of their 2022 season
- Projecting their 2023 success
- What is the biggest question mark for them in 2023?
So, let’s first take a look at some background context before getting into those components: