The New Orleans Saints, all throughout training camp and preseason, were looking for that receiver to take the next step. They knew they had Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn Jr. Who else would step up?
In the team’s thrilling Week 1 victory against Houston, it was Tre’Quan Smith.
Smith was the only receiver on the Saints not named Michael Thomas or Ted Ginn Jr. to see a target. He was targeted twice, catching both for 26 yards and a touchdown. In some ways, this was exactly what the team needed from Smith.
No, he didn’t go for 100-plus yards, two touchdowns, and eight receptions.