While Cooks is entering his prime as a receiver , New Orleans has a sure - handed replacement to take his spot atop the depth chart .
The Saints reconsidered after finishing 7 - 9 and missing the playoffs for the third straight season .
While Cooks is entering his prime as a receiver , Saints   has a sure - handed replacement to take his spot atop the depth chart .
The Saints reconsidered after finishing 7 - 9 and missing the playoffs for the third straight season .