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5 New Orleans Saints Facing Make-or-Break Seasons In 2015

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5 New Orleans Saints Facing Make-or-Break Seasons In 2015

Jairus Byrd
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Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints are hoping to get back on track in 2015 after an incredibly embarrassing 2014 season. They looked awful on both sides of the football and are in desperate need of some players stepping up this year. It isn't likely that they'll end up making the playoffs, but there is still a chance. These five players are facing make-or-break seasons with the Saints in 2015.

5. Kyle Wilson, Cornerback

Kyle Wilson
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5. Kyle Wilson, Cornerback

Kyle Wilson
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Kyle Wilson was signed by the New Orleans Saints this past offseason, and they are hoping that he can finally reach his full potential with them. He's been a major disappointment over five-year career. Last season he played in all 16 games without starting one of them and will have to figure out a way to break out with a fresh start or risk being let go quickly.

4. Jairus Byrd, Safety

Jairus Byrd
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4. Jairus Byrd, Safety

Jairus Byrd
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The New Orleans Saints desperately needed help at the safety position last offseason, and they decided to give a big contract to sign Jairus Byrd. He had an injury end his season after just four games, and there is a lot of pressure on him in 2015. They traded away a lot of their bigger contracts this past offseason, and if he doesn't step up and show he can be a game changer, they might very well ship him out of town as well.

3. Nick Toon, Wide Receiver

Nick Toon
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3. Nick Toon, Wide Receiver

Nick Toon
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If the Saints want to reach their goals of being a playoff team, they are going to need their receivers to step up. After trading Jimmy Graham and Kenny Stills away, Nick Toon is going to need to step up and put up a big season to help out star quarterback Drew Brees. He caught 17 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown last year, but Toon will need to improve those numbers drastically in 2015 to prove himself as a valuable piece for the future.

2. Willie Snead, Wide Receiver

Willie Snead
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2. Willie Snead, Wide Receiver

Willie Snead
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There is no question that Willie Snead has the potential to play in the NFL, but he'll have to come through with a big training camp just to make the Saints' roster. If he does make it, he has the type of skill set that Drew Brees and Sean Payton can use in the passing game. Snead is playing for his NFL life and very well may earn the opportunity to prove himself on a big stage.

1. C.J. Spiller, Running Back

C.J. Spiller
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1. C.J. Spiller, Running Back

C.J. Spiller
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Perhaps the last player who would come to mind for most fans is running back C.J. Spiller, who was signed this past offseason after the Bills decided not to re-sign him. He has struggled with injuries throughout his career and has to prove himself in 2015 after finally getting a fresh start. Spiller is going to be given a large role with the Saints, assuming he can stay healthy, and he will be given the opportunity that he has been seeking.

Evan Massey is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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