Saints “Winners and Losers” From the Loss to Tampa Bay
By Bob Rose
Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Bradley McDougald (30) attempts to tackle him in the first half against at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
WINNER: Willie Snead, Wide Receiver
Snead’s contribution to yesterday’s game was 6 receptions for 85 yards in what seemed at times to be the only target that his quarterback had any confidence in.
The fan favorite wide-out played a hard, emotional game and most certainly was one of the few Saints players that “went down swinging”.
Snead did have a couple drops, but he and Brandon Coleman were among the few that gave Brees a legitimate target down the field.
The offensive performance was no doubt affected by the absence of rookie Michael Thomas, but Snead did his part to step up.
Unlike this next “loser” in today’s article…