Saints WR - Who Emerges?

Danno · 07-04-2007, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Good article.

"starter" is a relative term here. Technically Copper was the starter after Horn went down last year. We will see a lot of 3 receiver sets and a lot of different combinations, so who is out there for the first snap is not important.

That said,
I see Meachem coming on slowly, and then playing a big role later in the year.

I love that Patten is healthy and can contribute- he is #2 in my eyes.

Copper does not have the hands to be a 2 or 3. If we keep 2 rookie WR's on the practice squad, he might gone by the end of the year, although he is strong on special teams.

Henderson is at a turning point; it's now or never. His avg might be 23 yards per catch, but his yards-per-drop is even higher. Hopefully he accepts the challenge and steps up in 07.

Why do you say Copper doesn't have the hands? I know he fumbled twice, but I don't remember many, if any, drops at all.

1. Colston
2. Patten
3. Copper
4. Henderson
5. Meachem
6. Jammal Jones or Lance Moore (depends on ST performances)

From Stats inc...
Incomplete Pass Information
Terrance Copper 2006
Targets 42
Drops 0
Percent Caught 54.8
Percent First Down 42.9
http://shsdemo.stats.com/fb/playerst...d=7109&team=18

07-04-2007, 02:19 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by ScottF Good article. "starter" is a relative term here. Technically Copper was the starter after Horn went down last year. We will see a lot of 3 receiver sets and a lot of different combinations, so who is out there for the first snap is not important. That said, I see Meachem coming on slowly, and then playing a big role later in the year. I love that Patten is healthy and can contribute- he is #2 in my eyes. Copper does not have the hands to be a 2 or 3. If we keep 2 rookie WR's on the practice squad, he might gone by the end of the year, although he is strong on special teams. Henderson is at a turning point; it's now or never. His avg might be 23 yards per catch, but his yards-per-drop is even higher. Hopefully he accepts the challenge and steps up in 07. Why do you say Copper doesn't have the hands? I know he fumbled twice, but I don't remember many, if any, drops at all. 1. Colston 2. Patten 3. Copper 4. Henderson 5. Meachem 6. Jammal Jones or Lance Moore (depends on ST performances) From Stats inc... Incomplete Pass Information Terrance Copper 2006 Targets 42 Drops 0 Percent Caught 54.8 Percent First Down 42.9 http://shsdemo.stats.com/fb/playerst...d=7109&team=18
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