Chris Olave and Tyler Shough were put in similar positions to prove something to the New Orleans Saints’ decision makers. Shough’s mission to prove he’s a franchise quarterback, and Olave was looking to show he’s a true top wide receiver. The pairing is revealing the version of the former first round pick Saints fans always knew was there.
The ramifications of Shough’s trajectory is a weekly conversation. Olave’s production hasn’t flown under the radar but the impact of it has. He’s in a pre-contract year. With the way negotiations go these days, the year before the contract year is the true contract year for talented players on a rookie deal.