Should Saints be looking for WRs?

Memnoch_TP · 08-15-2011, 02:14 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Probably the one thing we disagree on...

We lack a "true" #1.

Before you answer "Colston" - where would he be without Brees?

Moore is good. But can he survive outside the slot?

Meachem is good. But is he anything more than a younger Devery Henderson???

I'm beginning to think that our WR's succeeded more from the presence of Reggie Bush than without.

Just a thought...

Colston. If it was all Brees, Meatchump and Devery would be awesome. They aren't bad, but they aren't great. It shows in their play. In an offense that spreads the ball around so much, Colston consistently pulls in 1000+ yards and 9-10 TDs a season, year in and year out.

If he wasn't a great receiver, he wouldn't stand out like he does. With a crap QB his height and sure hands would end up seeing him with as good or better numbers than he gets every season, year in and year out, with Drew Brees and the Saints.

QBREES9 · 08-14-2011, 07:55 PM

And Just Say NO To T.O.

SAINT_MICHAEL · 08-14-2011, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

And Just Say NO To T.O.

Brilliant!

I think experienced depth at the position would be a good thing and in the coming weeks I bet some interesting names will become available as the mandatory roster cuts happen. Likely someone good will become a cap casualty. But I don't think there is an "elite" reciver I'd look at (so no TO or Moss) that is going to be available before the start of the season.

foreverfan · 08-14-2011, 09:19 PM

If TO and or Moss could ruin anybody's career, it won't be Brees.

strato · 08-14-2011, 10:13 PM

Yes me...and everyone else..lol

saintsfan1976 · 08-14-2011, 10:16 PM

This from the guy who thinks Ivory is our best RB?

strato · 08-14-2011, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

This from the guy who thinks Ivory is our best RB?

To a guy who makes no sense...lol...and as pure runner im sure im not the only one..

Beastmode · 08-14-2011, 10:22 PM

Receiving to me has more to do with timing. The receivers the Saints have have been together for a good stretch and know where they need to be. Are they among the best talent wise? No. They all have their limitiations from a physical standpoint. But there is no factor for character. Willingness to do what is best for the team without all the glory. Add to that the accuracy of Brees...I don't see how bringing in another receiver talent wise would make this group any better. Our receivers are about as on time on taget as it gets in the NFL as a whole.

saintsfan1976 · 08-14-2011, 10:24 PM

Pure runner? lol Okay, strat...

Seer1 · 08-14-2011, 11:44 PM

Ha ha ha! I hear Ochocinco might soon be available....

08-15-2011, 02:14 AM	#1
Memnoch_TP Logic Troll Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 565	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Probably the one thing we disagree on... We lack a "true" #1. Before you answer "Colston" - where would he be without Brees? Moore is good. But can he survive outside the slot? Meachem is good. But is he anything more than a younger Devery Henderson??? I'm beginning to think that our WR's succeeded more from the presence of Reggie Bush than without. Just a thought... Colston. If it was all Brees, Meatchump and Devery would be awesome. They aren't bad, but they aren't great. It shows in their play. In an offense that spreads the ball around so much, Colston consistently pulls in 1000+ yards and 9-10 TDs a season, year in and year out. If he wasn't a great receiver, he wouldn't stand out like he does. With a crap QB his height and sure hands would end up seeing him with as good or better numbers than he gets every season, year in and year out, with Drew Brees and the Saints.
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08-14-2011, 08:12 PM	#3
SAINT_MICHAEL 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 446	Originally Posted by QBREES9 And Just Say NO To T.O. Brilliant! I think experienced depth at the position would be a good thing and in the coming weeks I bet some interesting names will become available as the mandatory roster cuts happen. Likely someone good will become a cap casualty. But I don't think there is an "elite" reciver I'd look at (so no TO or Moss) that is going to be available before the start of the season.
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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 This from the guy who thinks Ivory is our best RB? To a guy who makes no sense...lol...and as pure runner im sure im not the only one..

08-14-2011, 10:22 PM	#8
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Receiving to me has more to do with timing. The receivers the Saints have have been together for a good stretch and know where they need to be. Are they among the best talent wise? No. They all have their limitiations from a physical standpoint. But there is no factor for character. Willingness to do what is best for the team without all the glory. Add to that the accuracy of Brees...I don't see how bringing in another receiver talent wise would make this group any better. Our receivers are about as on time on taget as it gets in the NFL as a whole. \|Mitch\| likes this.
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08-14-2011, 07:55 PM	#2
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foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	If TO and or Moss could ruin anybody's career, it won't be Brees.

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Yes me...and everyone else..lol

08-14-2011, 10:16 PM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,023 Blog Entries: 3	This from the guy who thinks Ivory is our best RB?

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,023 Blog Entries: 3	Pure runner? lol Okay, strat...

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