Back in 2012, Sean Payton, as head coach of the New Orleans Saints, drafted a wideout out of Ohio State who became known as the 'Slant God.' Michael Thomas hit the ground running in New Orleans, ...

COSTA MESA, Calif. — A former NFL receivers coach watched intently from the sideline as the Saints offense worked against the Los Angeles Chargers defense during the teams’ joint practices Thursday.

Sean Payton was with the Saints when Michael Thomas set the NFL record for receptions in a single season with 149. Thomas had 1,725 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 2019. Payton now is with the ...