Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason?

geauxldenhustle25 · 12-17-2007, 05:43 PM

i love this guy, he's the most consistent receiver we have next to marques colston. yeah, he makes mistakes, but he knows better. he's absolutely the best replacement for joe horn.

any takers?

Turbo Saint · 12-17-2007, 06:20 PM

absolutely...sign him.

Tobias-Reiper · 12-17-2007, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by geauxldenhustle25

i love this guy, he's the most consistent receiver we have next to marques colston. yeah, he makes mistakes, but he knows better. he's absolutely the best replacement for joe horn.

any takers?

... who is this Joe Horn you speak of?

FireVenturi · 12-17-2007, 06:32 PM

yea, as long as he stops holding the ball like a loaf of bunny bread!

andersen · 12-17-2007, 06:47 PM

If Meachum (or whatever his name is... for god sake's, are we ever going to see him?) will be the #2, do we have room for him and Henderson? Moore and Copper are odd men out. And, don't think they won't draft another one, right?

MatthewT · 12-17-2007, 07:24 PM

Patten should have another couple of solid years ahead of him. A two year extension would be about right for him. Matter of fact I think the Saints should also try to lock up Devery Henderson for a few more years. If the Saints can keep the current group intact, it would be one less thing to worry about during free agency, and at draft time. With Colston the undisputed number 1 guys, the rest of the guys should not be overly expensive to keep. It would be also be a big plus for Drew Brees to have all his guys back. I know one argument about this would be that the Saints are leading the league in dropped passes. Most of that is a direct result of Brees throwing a league high number of times, the early woes by Devery Henderson who was playing out of position earlier in the year, and a not so physically right Reggie Bush who also arguably has been playing out of position since Deuce went down.

hagan714 · 12-17-2007, 07:34 PM

Henderson has done nothing to justify the money he gets paid. He stays with a major pay cut. Even then I doubt it. If not he will walk. I look for one additional FA to sign with the along with Patten. None of the others have really stood out. They are all the same. A bunch of #4's trying to be a #3. Patten is a #3 trying to be a #2. So in steps Mech'em next year as a #2? Nah he will be a #4 to start the season. He needs to get on the field an play first.
Look for the saints to address the #2 WR spot in the off season. With the plans that one year later Mech will be ready to take over the #2 and the FA to slide back to the #3. Patten to be our #4.

iceshack149 · 12-17-2007, 07:53 PM

Patten should definitely be re-signed. The guy has played very well in most games this year.
Let Henderson go. WAAAAY too inconsistent to depend on. Bring in Meachem and I believe that the receivers will be a better group next year. Shoot, I wish that they'd put Meachem in instead of Henderson this year.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 12-19-2007, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Henderson has done nothing to justify the money he gets paid. He stays with a major pay cut.

Won't happen.

Even then I doubt it. If not he will walk.

That's what will happen. Some desparate team will show him the money.He'll be gone.

I look for one additional FA to sign with the along with Patten. None of the others have really stood out. They are all the same. A bunch of #4's trying to be a #3. Patten is a #3 trying to be a #2. So in steps Mech'em next year as a #2? Nah he will be a #4 to start the season. He needs to get on the field an play first.

We do the Saints need a FA at receiver? AFAIC only Henderson didn't pan out this year. Meachem was a non factor, so I'm holding judgement.

Look for the saints to address the #2 WR spot in the off season.

Can you clarify why Patton cannot be the #2 receiver?

With the plans that one year later Mech will be ready to take over the #2 and the FA to slide back to the #3. Patten to be our #4.

That feels like a harsh critique of our receiver corps. Receiver just doesn't seem to be a position of need with the Saints right now. It was already addressed this year by wast..., Uh I mean drafting, a WR #1 and bringing in Patton. Why do we need to bother to address this position again? Here's what I'd do:

1. Thank Henderson for his service and wish him well in his next gig. Personally I'd just man up and tell him he's not worth the big money and frankly he's obligated to test the FA market.

2. Resign Patton and install him as the #2 receiver.

3. Get Meachum ready to play.

In other words, I wouldn't spend a lick of time on the receiver position this offseason. Now if another gem like Colston is lingering around in the later rounds of the draft, then maybe I spend a pick. Maybe.

But free agents? Not unless they want to come play for the minimum. I just can't see justifying paying any more money for receivers right now.

That's my nickel (inflation ya know?) to the convo.

SFIAH

Fleured · 12-19-2007, 07:02 AM

Meacham..Meachem.......that guy who looked like he got a Tic Tac stuck in his epiglottis when the Saints called him on Draft Day?

12-17-2007, 06:47 PM	#5
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? If Meachum (or whatever his name is... for god sake's, are we ever going to see him?) will be the #2, do we have room for him and Henderson? Moore and Copper are odd men out. And, don't think they won't draft another one, right?

12-17-2007, 07:24 PM	#6
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? Patten should have another couple of solid years ahead of him. A two year extension would be about right for him. Matter of fact I think the Saints should also try to lock up Devery Henderson for a few more years. If the Saints can keep the current group intact, it would be one less thing to worry about during free agency, and at draft time. With Colston the undisputed number 1 guys, the rest of the guys should not be overly expensive to keep. It would be also be a big plus for Drew Brees to have all his guys back. I know one argument about this would be that the Saints are leading the league in dropped passes. Most of that is a direct result of Brees throwing a league high number of times, the early woes by Devery Henderson who was playing out of position earlier in the year, and a not so physically right Reggie Bush who also arguably has been playing out of position since Deuce went down.

12-17-2007, 07:34 PM	#7
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? Henderson has done nothing to justify the money he gets paid. He stays with a major pay cut. Even then I doubt it. If not he will walk. I look for one additional FA to sign with the along with Patten. None of the others have really stood out. They are all the same. A bunch of #4's trying to be a #3. Patten is a #3 trying to be a #2. So in steps Mech'em next year as a #2? Nah he will be a #4 to start the season. He needs to get on the field an play first. Look for the saints to address the #2 WR spot in the off season. With the plans that one year later Mech will be ready to take over the #2 and the FA to slide back to the #3. Patten to be our #4.
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12-17-2007, 07:53 PM	#8
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,334 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? Patten should definitely be re-signed. The guy has played very well in most games this year. Let Henderson go. WAAAAY too inconsistent to depend on. Bring in Meachem and I believe that the receivers will be a better group next year. Shoot, I wish that they'd put Meachem in instead of Henderson this year.
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12-19-2007, 06:44 AM	#9
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? Originally Posted by hagan714 Henderson has done nothing to justify the money he gets paid. He stays with a major pay cut. Won't happen. Even then I doubt it. If not he will walk. That's what will happen. Some desparate team will show him the money.He'll be gone. I look for one additional FA to sign with the along with Patten. None of the others have really stood out. They are all the same. A bunch of #4's trying to be a #3. Patten is a #3 trying to be a #2. So in steps Mech'em next year as a #2? Nah he will be a #4 to start the season. He needs to get on the field an play first. We do the Saints need a FA at receiver? AFAIC only Henderson didn't pan out this year. Meachem was a non factor, so I'm holding judgement. Look for the saints to address the #2 WR spot in the off season. Can you clarify why Patton cannot be the #2 receiver? With the plans that one year later Mech will be ready to take over the #2 and the FA to slide back to the #3. Patten to be our #4. That feels like a harsh critique of our receiver corps. Receiver just doesn't seem to be a position of need with the Saints right now. It was already addressed this year by wast..., Uh I mean drafting, a WR #1 and bringing in Patton. Why do we need to bother to address this position again? Here's what I'd do: 1. Thank Henderson for his service and wish him well in his next gig. Personally I'd just man up and tell him he's not worth the big money and frankly he's obligated to test the FA market. 2. Resign Patton and install him as the #2 receiver. 3. Get Meachum ready to play. In other words, I wouldn't spend a lick of time on the receiver position this offseason. Now if another gem like Colston is lingering around in the later rounds of the draft, then maybe I spend a pick. Maybe. But free agents? Not unless they want to come play for the minimum. I just can't see justifying paying any more money for receivers right now. That's my nickel (inflation ya know?) to the convo. SFIAH
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12-17-2007, 05:43 PM	#1
geauxldenhustle25 THIS IS HOW WE DO IT Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 53	Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? i love this guy, he's the most consistent receiver we have next to marques colston. yeah, he makes mistakes, but he knows better. he's absolutely the best replacement for joe horn. any takers?

12-17-2007, 06:20 PM	#2
Turbo Saint SoCal Saint Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OB - San Diego, CA Posts: 726	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? absolutely...sign him.

12-17-2007, 06:30 PM	#3
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? Originally Posted by geauxldenhustle25 i love this guy, he's the most consistent receiver we have next to marques colston. yeah, he makes mistakes, but he knows better. he's absolutely the best replacement for joe horn. any takers? ... who is this Joe Horn you speak of?

12-17-2007, 06:32 PM	#4
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? yea, as long as he stops holding the ball like a loaf of bunny bread!

12-19-2007, 07:02 AM	#10
Fleured The NY Geaux Getter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 348	Re: Should David Patten get re-signed in the offseason? Meacham..Meachem.......that guy who looked like he got a Tic Tac stuck in his epiglottis when the Saints called him on Draft Day?