Get another FA WR instead of Colston?

Look Ahead · 02-06-2012, 03:58 PM

Bowe played college football for LSU - "hometown discount"

papz · 02-06-2012, 04:03 PM

Home town discounts are for aging veterans who've made a grip and now looking for a title... not young studs in the prime of their careers looking to cash in for the first time after their initial rookie contracts.

If we want to keep Colston, we're going to have to pony up. If we want to replace him with Bowe, we're going to have to pony up.

Danno · 02-06-2012, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Look Ahead

Bowe played college football for LSU - "hometown discount"

LSU is in Baton Rouge.
Saints are in New Orleans.
His hometown is Miami.

Nearby College discount perhaps?

Rugby Saint II · 02-06-2012, 04:41 PM

None of this matters if we don't have a QB to throw to the wide receiver. We need to sign Nicks to protect Drew. I'm as big a fan of AA but he didn't get open as much as I had hoped. We need to stay with this core of receivers. Curtis Martin is gone and he made all these players great. It didn't matter if you were drafted high or low he got the most out of their skills.

nicebush25 · 02-06-2012, 05:12 PM

1 vote for v-jax. He's a game changer and far more explosive.

reggiedude · 02-06-2012, 08:24 PM

Have you checked out the Unrestricted free agents at the SI.com website.There are some great players that would love to come to the Saints and be in the running for a Super Bowl right out of the gate.

papz · 02-06-2012, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by nicebush25

1 vote for v-jax. He's a game changer and far more explosive.

Completely different player than Colston... and also looking for a very very large contract. He's not the type of player that's going to make those tough catches over the middle nor that reliable third down pass catching option we use Colston in. He's always been boom or bust... he'll show up for a big game and disappear for the next two or three. His hands also does not compare with Colston... at all. Sure Colston does not catch 60 or 70 yard bombs down the field... but he has his share of big plays and a consistent threat on a week to week basis.

If we're going to spend the same type of money on another receiver, why not just retain Colston. A proven consistent entity in our well oiled machine. I like Vincent Jackson... but he's no Marques Colston.

SapperSaint · 02-06-2012, 10:55 PM

ReggieDude,

I think HALO or one of the MODS will let you change your name brother.

In Loomis I Trust

goguxxx · 02-07-2012, 02:53 AM

Keep Colston . I think hes the most underrated wr of the past years , and mostly every other team would pay him . The only problem i see with the cap is that we will wind up with a second rate defense (yet again) that wont make up for the high scoring offense .

alleycat_126 · 02-07-2012, 03:35 AM

I think Colston's our first option as far as signing, V Jax wants money we don't have. Plus, I think he is the new Terrell Owens, Ocho Stinko of the league, Colston has never been that type of reciever. Even if Colston and Loomis can't reach and agreement I think he's the guy that the Saints use the franchise tag on. Whether he likes it or not he will be a Saint. Meachem, or Henderson are not so lucky, those pieces are reluctantly replaceable. And in the end it's probably Henderson that is cut released or not resigned and you will probably see a Pierre Garcon type picked up in free agency vs a Vincent Jackson type.

02-06-2012, 03:58 PM	#31
Look Ahead Rookie Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 11	Bowe played college football for LSU - "hometown discount"
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02-06-2012, 04:15 PM	#33
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by Look Ahead Bowe played college football for LSU - "hometown discount" LSU is in Baton Rouge. Saints are in New Orleans. His hometown is Miami. Nearby College discount perhaps?

02-06-2012, 08:24 PM	#36
reggiedude Registered Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 76	Have you checked out the Unrestricted free agents at the SI.com website.There are some great players that would love to come to the Saints and be in the running for a Super Bowl right out of the gate.
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02-06-2012, 09:34 PM	#37
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Originally Posted by nicebush25 1 vote for v-jax. He's a game changer and far more explosive. Completely different player than Colston... and also looking for a very very large contract. He's not the type of player that's going to make those tough catches over the middle nor that reliable third down pass catching option we use Colston in. He's always been boom or bust... he'll show up for a big game and disappear for the next two or three. His hands also does not compare with Colston... at all. Sure Colston does not catch 60 or 70 yard bombs down the field... but he has his share of big plays and a consistent threat on a week to week basis. If we're going to spend the same type of money on another receiver, why not just retain Colston. A proven consistent entity in our well oiled machine. I like Vincent Jackson... but he's no Marques Colston.
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02-06-2012, 04:03 PM	#32
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Home town discounts are for aging veterans who've made a grip and now looking for a title... not young studs in the prime of their careers looking to cash in for the first time after their initial rookie contracts. If we want to keep Colston, we're going to have to pony up. If we want to replace him with Bowe, we're going to have to pony up.

02-06-2012, 04:41 PM	#34
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	None of this matters if we don't have a QB to throw to the wide receiver. We need to sign Nicks to protect Drew. I'm as big a fan of AA but he didn't get open as much as I had hoped. We need to stay with this core of receivers. Curtis Martin is gone and he made all these players great. It didn't matter if you were drafted high or low he got the most out of their skills.

02-06-2012, 05:12 PM	#35
nicebush25 lightly scented Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 142	1 vote for v-jax. He's a game changer and far more explosive.

02-06-2012, 10:55 PM	#38
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	ReggieDude, I think HALO or one of the MODS will let you change your name brother. In Loomis I Trust

02-07-2012, 02:53 AM	#39
goguxxx Registered Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Romania Posts: 63	Keep Colston . I think hes the most underrated wr of the past years , and mostly every other team would pay him . The only problem i see with the cap is that we will wind up with a second rate defense (yet again) that wont make up for the high scoring offense .

02-07-2012, 03:35 AM	#40
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	I think Colston's our first option as far as signing, V Jax wants money we don't have. Plus, I think he is the new Terrell Owens, Ocho Stinko of the league, Colston has never been that type of reciever. Even if Colston and Loomis can't reach and agreement I think he's the guy that the Saints use the franchise tag on. Whether he likes it or not he will be a Saint. Meachem, or Henderson are not so lucky, those pieces are reluctantly replaceable. And in the end it's probably Henderson that is cut released or not resigned and you will probably see a Pierre Garcon type picked up in free agency vs a Vincent Jackson type.