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Former Saints WR Michael Thomas loses popular nickname to despised rival player that has a history with New Orleans

Slant King. Slant Merchant. Slant Man. Michael Thomas heard it all during his days with the New Orleans Saints.  Many NFL fans and even parts of NFL media began to critique Thomas' game with the Saints because they felt that he lacked a downfield presence.

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