Speed, speed and more speed, that's what Drew Brees sees in new wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr.

Despite turning 32 years old in April, Ginn still has wheels, which is something Brees has already noticed in camp.

"I could not be more impressed with him," Brees said, via ESPN.com. "He certainly doesn't look like he's lost a step. He can fly."

Ginn was signed by New Orleans as a free agent after trading Brandin Cooks to New England for a first-round pick. Though Ginn has not been as successful as Cooks in his career, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2007 draft could excel in the Saints' offense.

Ever since Brees joined the Saints in 2006, the team has featured at least one "gunner" receiver that is best known for speed. Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson occupied the position for a while. Cooks then stepped up into the role, and now it will be Ginn's job.

Though Bress may not have the same elite arm he once possessed, his deep-ball precision is nearly unrivaled.

Ginn, who can also return punts, which is a position the Saints desperately needed to fill, should find plenty of opportunities to make explosive plays this season. Drops have been a problem for Ginn in the past, but he's also never had anyone close to as accurate as Brees throwing him the ball.

For most teams, the dropoff from Cooks to Ginn would be drastic. But the Saints will likely get the most out of the 10-year veteran.