SaintNik

Many fans have predicted that Michael Lewis days as a Saint were probably done. Bringing in Aaron Stecker and drafting Devery Henderson could have reduced the beer mans value in the return game and many think he is to small to be on the field as a wideout, which could lead to him being traded or outright cut by opening day.

Has everyone forgotten that Michael has been there and done that in the return game. He had an off year last year but much of that was due to the lack of play by the supporting cast in the return game. Many of the regular special teamers were injured early as well. These other guys have potential maybe but have yet to do anything. So far Devery Henderson is dropping and mis-judging the ball left and right on punt returns and Stecker is recovering from surgery and is still an unknown. It may be that by opening day neither of the two of them are lined up deep for kickoff returns. It could be that Donte' Stallworth is along with M. Lewis.

So far Michael Lewis has drawn praise from the coaching staff and all on-lookers in all of the offseason workouts. He not only is consistent catching the football in the return game but also in the passing game. He couldn't catch a cold when he first signed with the Saints but has put in the work to develop his game. He saw little action as a receiver last year but caught most everything thrown his way. Mike Detillier in his 06/13/2004 collumn lists Joe Horn, Donte' Stallworth, Devery Henderson, and MICHAEL LEWIS as LOCKS to make the final 53 man roster as receivers this year. Look for the Saints to get him on the feild more often this year in the spread formations and find ways to get him the ball. Also look for #84 to have a better year in the return game as well.