3 training camp battles we’re most looking forward to

Photo by Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty ImagesTre’Quan Smith has been the New Orleans Saints WR3 for the past three seasons, but now that he is coming off arguably his lowest production season of his career and has a challenge from second year receiver Rashid Shaheed he may be fighting for targets more than ever. Both Shaheed and Smith should make the 53-man roster, but training camp and the preseason should give us a good indication as to whether or not the veteran Smith will be able to hang on to his role in the offense. Shaheed is yet another exciting undrafted free agent WR who made huge plays last season, scoring 40+ yard touchdowns on each of his first two touches. He should be the likely candidate to fill the WR spot behind Michael Thomas and Chris Olave but will have to prove he has developed as a receiver this offseason to compliment his outstanding physical skills if he is going to beat out Smith for reps in the offense.

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