The Facts: Spiller is an ideal fit for HC Sean Payton's attack. The former Bills centerpiece has lined up all over the field for the Saints this offseason, operating from the backfield, in the slot, out wide and also in the return game. "He's definitely a return guy that we view (can contribute), whether it's punts or kickoffs," Payton said. "He has experience at that. He's explosive. He's a versatile player and we're going to look to get him the ball in a number of ways, and a returner is certainly one of those ways."
Diehards Line:New Orleans hasn't shied away from using Spiller that way, giving him snaps at OTAs and minicamp alongside Brandin Cooks, Jairus Byrd, Marcus Murphy, Josh Morgan and Jalen Saunders. Spiller is on board with the chance to return kicks and punts, telling the newspaper: "It's a huge part of my game," while adding: "I'm comfortable doing it. I'm excited about the opportunity if I get to do it here." Morgan went out of his way to say that he's "never seen a return tandem like Cooks and Spiller," while Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan gushed over C.J.'s wheels, per ESPN.com, saying: "He's special with his speed. ... He's got home run speed." Fantasy owners are well aware of what Payton has accomplished before with versatile, pass-catching speed demons like Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush. "Whatever that number is," Spiller said of his workload, "I'll be ready." We'll be looking to get a better feel for what the workload will be in coming weeks.