Best Hands on the Team....

TheDeuce · 11-09-2009, 11:06 AM

I think all of them, with the exception of Colston's ghastly performance yesterday, have great hands. I can't remember the last time I saw Devery drop a ball (which by the way, is so awesome and one of the reasons I'm pumped he's still a Saint).

Shockey hasn't dropped many this season, if at all, and has come up with some serious circus catches.

Meachem catches every dang ball thrown his way, including tough ones in traffic.

And Reggie has been solid this season. He always gets crapped on, but the guy is definitely valuable to this offense and he's really stepped it up the last four or so weeks. That one-handed grab he made last night was unreal. And SaintsFan1976, I noticed the same thing about Brees throwing it to Reggie out of the backfield. Drew always makes accurate throws except when it comes to Reggie. He missed badly on several balls to Reggie last Monday and when he's coming out of the backfield it looks like Reggie has to slow down.

SaintsFan1967 · 11-09-2009, 11:08 AM

I voted Shockey. Henderson is much improved but Shockey is on his game and looking more like his pro bowl years.

darstep · 11-09-2009, 11:31 AM

Tough one...but I got to go with Shockey. He is making the adjustments to guarantee the catch - which means he's not getting much after the catch. Canton's not seeing things: Reggie is flat footed, having to stop, reach behind him and is losing his advantage on the outside when he doesn't get the ball in the right place. Great one-hander by Reggie yesterday. Shockey is earning his keep, and I'm glad to see it. Maybe Brees changed his socks or something, because he's been a bit high or a tad low, a little too much lead...can't put my finger on it. Even Brees' off-the-mark/out-of-sync days are better than most other's best day. I will be awfully glad when Lance Moore comes back. There's a different system clock ticking when he plays.

voodooido · 11-09-2009, 11:36 AM

I say Colston but I voted for Shockey. Shockey is our best wr/te right now. He is catching everything coming his way.

neugey · 11-09-2009, 11:57 AM

Tough call, but I'm giving props to Henderson

xan · 11-09-2009, 02:20 PM

Two years ago we were hoping that someone other than Colston could make a catch. Now we are trying to slice baloney awfully thin trying to figure out which of our all-pro receivers catches them best. It must be a terrible thing to have to make this choice. I feel your anguish.

WhoDatQB · 11-09-2009, 03:26 PM

Moore, Colst, Shock, Meach & Henderson

Rugby Saint II · 11-09-2009, 03:38 PM

I voted for Colston but Shockey has looked as good as anybody.

papz · 11-09-2009, 04:52 PM

I find it hard to blame Colston for any of his drops as Drew consistently puts him in tough situations when throwing him the ball. I said last preseason after a game that if Drew keeps leading him into big hits, he's going to get hurt... he did and still does it. Colston has great hands.

lumm0x · 11-09-2009, 04:55 PM

I went with Shockey although the margin this year is not far from first to worst at the WR/TE spot for this. All are playing well above average and drops have been limited.

View Poll Results: Best Hands After Lance Moore
Marques Colston - Even with drops.	15	37.50%
Devery Henderson - Can't believe I'm saying this.	11	27.50%
Robert Meachum - Glad we drafted him.	9	22.50%
Jermey Shockey	16	40.00%
Reggie Bush - Wait, I'm just kidding.	3	7.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

11-09-2009, 11:06 AM	#1
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Best Hands on the Team.... I think all of them, with the exception of Colston's ghastly performance yesterday, have great hands. I can't remember the last time I saw Devery drop a ball (which by the way, is so awesome and one of the reasons I'm pumped he's still a Saint). Shockey hasn't dropped many this season, if at all, and has come up with some serious circus catches. Meachem catches every dang ball thrown his way, including tough ones in traffic. And Reggie has been solid this season. He always gets crapped on, but the guy is definitely valuable to this offense and he's really stepped it up the last four or so weeks. That one-handed grab he made last night was unreal. And SaintsFan1976, I noticed the same thing about Brees throwing it to Reggie out of the backfield. Drew always makes accurate throws except when it comes to Reggie. He missed badly on several balls to Reggie last Monday and when he's coming out of the backfield it looks like Reggie has to slow down.
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11-09-2009, 11:08 AM	#2
SaintsFan1967 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 109	Re: Best Hands on the Team.... I voted Shockey. Henderson is much improved but Shockey is on his game and looking more like his pro bowl years.
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11-09-2009, 11:31 AM	#3
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: Best Hands on the Team.... Tough one...but I got to go with Shockey. He is making the adjustments to guarantee the catch - which means he's not getting much after the catch. Canton's not seeing things: Reggie is flat footed, having to stop, reach behind him and is losing his advantage on the outside when he doesn't get the ball in the right place. Great one-hander by Reggie yesterday. Shockey is earning his keep, and I'm glad to see it. Maybe Brees changed his socks or something, because he's been a bit high or a tad low, a little too much lead...can't put my finger on it. Even Brees' off-the-mark/out-of-sync days are better than most other's best day. I will be awfully glad when Lance Moore comes back. There's a different system clock ticking when he plays.
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11-09-2009, 11:36 AM	#4
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,834	Re: Best Hands on the Team.... I say Colston but I voted for Shockey. Shockey is our best wr/te right now. He is catching everything coming his way.
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11-09-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,834 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Best Hands on the Team.... Tough call, but I'm giving props to Henderson

11-09-2009, 02:20 PM	#6
xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,372 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Best Hands on the Team.... Two years ago we were hoping that someone other than Colston could make a catch. Now we are trying to slice baloney awfully thin trying to figure out which of our all-pro receivers catches them best. It must be a terrible thing to have to make this choice. I feel your anguish.

11-09-2009, 03:26 PM	#7
WhoDatQB Boondock Saint Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: F***ing Atlanta Posts: 322	Re: Best Hands on the Team.... Moore, Colst, Shock, Meach & Henderson

11-09-2009, 03:38 PM	#8
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11-09-2009, 04:52 PM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,774	Re: Best Hands on the Team.... I find it hard to blame Colston for any of his drops as Drew consistently puts him in tough situations when throwing him the ball. I said last preseason after a game that if Drew keeps leading him into big hits, he's going to get hurt... he did and still does it. Colston has great hands.

11-09-2009, 04:55 PM	#10
lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: Best Hands on the Team.... I went with Shockey although the margin this year is not far from first to worst at the WR/TE spot for this. All are playing well above average and drops have been limited.