GumboBC

The Saints’ receivers are often referred to, by the media and fans, as one of the most talented groups in the NFL. But, I think that’s more wishful thinking than anything else.

While I believe Joe Horn is a very capable number one receiver that produces year in and year out, I also believe he lacks the ability some number one receivers possess.

Then, after Joe Horn, you’ve got Donte’ Stallworth. Stallworth has shown great ability to excel after he catches the ball. But, at the same time, he has really lacked the ability to get open on a consistent basis and he’s lacked the ability to hold on to the ball. And then of course his injuries have really affected his progress.

That leaves WR Jerome Pathon. Pathon has been serviceable but has never been anything other than a 3rd receiver since being drafted by the Colts.

I think some fans get caught up thinking about how our receivers would look in the Colts’ offense with Peyton Manning throwing the passes. I suppose that’s fun to think about but the truth is there’s only one Peyton Manning and we really don’t know how any of our receivers would look no matter who the QB is.

Maybe we do have an elite group of receivers, but they sure haven’t shown it over the years. That is .. nobody but Joe Horn. I’ve got to think that if Joe Horn can manage to stand out in this offense that there is no excuse for the other receivers.

Let’s hope this year someone other than Joe Horn can stand out in the offense!


[Edited on 27/3/2005 by GumboBC]