It Was a Good Day to Be a Free Agent Wide Receiver

Much like offensive linemen in recent years, a weak draft class fueled a free-agent spending spree on wideouts with . . . less-than-stellar résumés

Two years ago, the Atlanta Falcons were the laughingstock of the NFL for a day-long news cycle after signing receiver Mohamed Sanu to a five-year deal worth up to $32.5 million. Sanu was coming off a down season in a contract year (33 catches, 394 yards in Cincinnati); many pundits believed $6.5 million per year deal was far too much considering his résumé.

Now, consider the scene on the first full day of the “official” start of free agency for 2018. Sanu has averaged 62 catches for 678 yards over his first two seasons in Atlanta. On Tuesday,…