Chris Olave, Saints have 'clear' talks despite trade rumors - ESPN

METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave doesn't look at social media too often, but it doesn't mean he doesn't see things.

Trade rumors about him and running back Alvin Kamara were «all over the internet,» he acknowledged last week. Olave said he understands his name will be floated out there as the trade deadline approaches on Nov. 4 due to the Saints' struggles and 1-6 record.

Olave, 25, sounded confident speaking to reporters about the possibility of sticking around New Orleans long term. Not only have he and the team been in discussions about a potential extension for several months, but the club has been connecting with him, he said Sunday.

«That's all I'm confident about. Clear communication. I see what's going on. We're on the same page,» Olave said Sunday following the team's 26-14 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis told WWL Radio on Tuesday that the team has fielded calls about a few players but did not say who.

He said any trade of a player will be decided on a case-by-case basis. «We'll look at each thing individually. We'll discuss it.» Loomis said. «But I'm not in the business of trading away good players unless the deals are just too good to refuse.»

The rumors compelled Brandin Cooks, who was traded away from the Saints in 2017 before returning this season, to seek out Olave to implore him to focus on himself and not the things said outside.

«And the advice is things in the front office, you can't control. It's also a compliment when teams are calling for you and willing to offer whatever the case may be, so that should give you that confidence, that boost, that you're a top dog in this league because people are calling for you. Just control what you can