Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints

03-01-2016, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great.

Gonna miss him.

That explains how Colston excelled so well in finding holes in the zone.

jeanpierre · 03-01-2016, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great.

Gonna miss him.

Well, Hofstra University isn't a slouch of a school...

neugey · 03-01-2016, 03:43 PM

A while back it was Joe Horn, now Colston ... big shoes to fill again at WR1.

WhoDat!656 · 03-01-2016, 07:24 PM

Knowing how loved and respected Colston is by the Saints and fans, is there a chance the failclowns would try to sign Colston to rub it in our face?

It was bad enough that Hebert, Anderson & Horn played for them! It would break my heart if Colston went there!

I guess it would depend on if Colston still wants to play.

RaginCajun83 · 03-01-2016, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

I heard a lot of teams need receivers this year. Which really ticks me off that we waited and waited until everyone else wanted what we wanted too.

There are some reports coming out of workouts and all that he lacks speed. Honestly, we have speed already on our team. His name is Cooks and so far speedy receivers have done squat for us other than him(cough TJ or TG cough). Physical toughness, which is what he possesses, is what we need.

That said he may be the only legit receiver in this class so he will not fall to us.

I wouldn't worry about missing out on a WR in the first round. There are plenty of good WRs that can be found in later rounds. Colston, Graham, Stills proved that one

Rugby Saint II · 03-02-2016, 11:19 AM

He's going out quietly too. Thanks for the memories.

WillSaints81 · 03-02-2016, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I wouldn't worry about missing out on a WR in the first round. There are plenty of good WRs that can be found in later rounds. Colston, Graham, Stills proved that one

According to the Score editors this is a bad wr class.

jeanpierre · 03-03-2016, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I wouldn't worry about missing out on a WR in the first round. There are plenty of good WRs that can be found in later rounds. Colston, Graham, Stills proved that one

Wide Receivers in the NFL need to be able to catch the ball - consistently...

that ability is starting to become a lost art in the NFL...

This is not a deep class and everything I'm reading projects this as the worst class in the modern, contemporary era...

The Dude · 03-03-2016, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'd sure love to have a stacked offense for Brees' last few seasons and his replacement's first couple.

Having a combination of Treadwell, Cooks, Snead and Coleman all entering their prime will certainly help the transition.

But after that I'd love to see all defense, with maybe an OG or TE squeezed in there somehow.

Having that many weapons could extend Brees career a year or two. As his accuracy and arm deminish these guys have the ability to make the tough catches. I am totally on board with your assesment. Treadwell at 1 then defense, then guard and TE. I think we can find a guard in FA. He wont have to acclimate to the speed of the NFL and can step right in to protect Drew. Even great guards have trouble acclimating to the NFL as rookies. Offensive line is a position group where experience is almost as important as talent. Almost.

RaginCajun83 · 03-03-2016, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

According to the Score editors this is a bad wr class.

we'll see

03-01-2016, 11:34 AM	#31
Threaded by dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10,838 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by dam1953 I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great. Gonna miss him. That explains how Colston excelled so well in finding holes in the zone.
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03-01-2016, 11:52 AM	#32
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints Originally Posted by dam1953 I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great. Gonna miss him. Well, Hofstra University isn't a slouch of a school... K Major likes this.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,591 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints A while back it was Joe Horn, now Colston ... big shoes to fill again at WR1.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,001	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints Knowing how loved and respected Colston is by the Saints and fans, is there a chance the failclowns would try to sign Colston to rub it in our face? It was bad enough that Hebert, Anderson & Horn played for them! It would break my heart if Colston went there! I guess it would depend on if Colston still wants to play.

03-01-2016, 09:34 PM	#35
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Colston Released Originally Posted by WillSaints81 I heard a lot of teams need receivers this year. Which really ticks me off that we waited and waited until everyone else wanted what we wanted too. There are some reports coming out of workouts and all that he lacks speed. Honestly, we have speed already on our team. His name is Cooks and so far speedy receivers have done squat for us other than him(cough TJ or TG cough). Physical toughness, which is what he possesses, is what we need. That said he may be the only legit receiver in this class so he will not fall to us. I wouldn't worry about missing out on a WR in the first round. There are plenty of good WRs that can be found in later rounds. Colston, Graham, Stills proved that one

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,722	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints He's going out quietly too. Thanks for the memories. K Major likes this.

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Colston Released Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I wouldn't worry about missing out on a WR in the first round. There are plenty of good WRs that can be found in later rounds. Colston, Graham, Stills proved that one According to the Score editors this is a bad wr class.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Colston Released Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I wouldn't worry about missing out on a WR in the first round. There are plenty of good WRs that can be found in later rounds. Colston, Graham, Stills proved that one Wide Receivers in the NFL need to be able to catch the ball - consistently... that ability is starting to become a lost art in the NFL... This is not a deep class and everything I'm reading projects this as the worst class in the modern, contemporary era...

03-03-2016, 08:00 AM	#39
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Re: Colston Released Originally Posted by Danno I'd sure love to have a stacked offense for Brees' last few seasons and his replacement's first couple. Having a combination of Treadwell, Cooks, Snead and Coleman all entering their prime will certainly help the transition. But after that I'd love to see all defense, with maybe an OG or TE squeezed in there somehow. Having that many weapons could extend Brees career a year or two. As his accuracy and arm deminish these guys have the ability to make the tough catches. I am totally on board with your assesment. Treadwell at 1 then defense, then guard and TE. I think we can find a guard in FA. He wont have to acclimate to the speed of the NFL and can step right in to protect Drew. Even great guards have trouble acclimating to the NFL as rookies. Offensive line is a position group where experience is almost as important as talent. Almost.
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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Colston Released Originally Posted by WillSaints81 According to the Score editors this is a bad wr class. we'll see

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