We're not sure who started the rumor that would have the New York Giants trading for receiver Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints.
But we know who is shutting it down.
In addition to new Saints coach Kellen Moore putting a cork in it ...
“I wouldn’t worry too much about that,” Moore said this week.“We feel really, really good about Chris. He’s had an excellent offseason, he’s had an excellent career so far, and he’s going to have an excellent future.” ...
Now Olave himself is speaking out with some emotion about the gossip.
First, to any Giants logic. One guy like Malik Nabers is great. Two guys like that?
New York would double its pleasure by somehow adding a young (24) former first-round talent who when healthy is a perennial 1,000-yard season performer.
The team just re-signed Darius Slayton to a three-year deal and he's a well-liked veteran in the locker room and stands to improve with Russell Wilson under center.
But he's no Olave.
And now to the Saints logic ...
New Orleans just lost QB Derek Carr to retirement and is rebooting under Moore. The Saints need to find a way to add talent ... not give it away.
That's especially true when a talented guy likes it there.
"It's all rumors, man,'' Olave said this week, with some emotion. "I love it here, man. I love the front office. I love my coaches. I’m excited to be here and I want to be here forever.
This is where I want to be.”
If that ever changes? If the former Ohio State wants out? Or if the Saints want him out?
New York should call. But it shouldn't hold its breath.