Saints: Who could stay and who could go - Receivers, Specialists

Beastmode · 02-09-2012, 02:12 PM

Colston is not that marketable. He has one skill, catching short passes (10-15 yds). Why would a team pay top dollar when you can get a receiver that can do that plus stretch the field and return kicks in a pinch. As a lot of you have said, he works great in Payton's offense but somewhere else...without a supporting cast I'm willing to bet his production would fall way off.

Speedy Ron · 02-09-2012, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Colston is not that marketable. He has one skill, catching short passes (10-15 yds). Why would a team pay top dollar when you can get a receiver that can do that plus stretch the field and return kicks in a pinch. As a lot of you have said, he works great in Payton's offense but somewhere else...without a supporting cast I'm willing to bet his production would fall way off.

been saying this for years and people think im nuts. Brees makes colston open not the other way around. people like megatron or andre johnson get ope on there own. you never see colston beating one on one coverage. he appears to beat them cause he will make a play but in actuality brees just threw him open. i wish we had receivers that got seperation on their own. id rather we sign nicks and get someone like mike wallace who can get open by their self and would probably be cheaper and healthier. not that colston doesnt come back strong from injury but he has had alot of knee surgery in the last few years

Danno · 02-09-2012, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Colston is not that marketable. He has one skill, catching short passes (10-15 yds). Why would a team pay top dollar when you can get a receiver that can do that plus stretch the field and return kicks in a pinch. As a lot of you have said, he works great in Payton's offense but somewhere else...without a supporting cast I'm willing to bet his production would fall way off.

20% of his catches were over 20 yards.

He averages about 1 yard less per catch than Henderson and Meachem and 2 yards more than Lance.

Beastmode · 02-09-2012, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

20% of his catches were over 20 yards.

He averages about 1 yard less per catch than Henderson and Meachem and 2 yards more than Lance.

He averages 14.18 yds a catch over his career. 2010 and 2007 he averaged about 12 yds a catch.

Another thing, who is going to make perfect back shoulder passes every single time.

WhoDat!656 · 02-12-2012, 07:44 PM

. . . he works great in Payton's offense but somewhere else...without a supporting cast I'm willing to bet his production would fall way off.[/QUOTE]

And Colston knows this, so his 'no hometown discount' may be a bluff.

Unless Brees asks for a ridiculous amount, the Saints will pay him what he wants/is worth.

Nicks will stay because he protects Brees.

Unless Colston goes for money, I believe he will stay with the Saints.

He has to realize that he was (potentially), 1:37 minutes away from is 2nd Super Bowl appearance and most likely win.

Staying with the Saints gives him his best shot at getting to his 2nd Super Bowl.

gandhi1007 · 02-12-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Staying with the Saints gives him his best shot at getting to his 2nd Super Bowl.

Some guys, though, are all about the Benjamins. Hopefully.....Colston isn't one of those guys.

02-09-2012, 02:12 PM	#1
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Colston is not that marketable. He has one skill, catching short passes (10-15 yds). Why would a team pay top dollar when you can get a receiver that can do that plus stretch the field and return kicks in a pinch. As a lot of you have said, he works great in Payton's offense but somewhere else...without a supporting cast I'm willing to bet his production would fall way off.
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02-09-2012, 02:23 PM	#2
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Originally Posted by Beastmode Colston is not that marketable. He has one skill, catching short passes (10-15 yds). Why would a team pay top dollar when you can get a receiver that can do that plus stretch the field and return kicks in a pinch. As a lot of you have said, he works great in Payton's offense but somewhere else...without a supporting cast I'm willing to bet his production would fall way off. been saying this for years and people think im nuts. Brees makes colston open not the other way around. people like megatron or andre johnson get ope on there own. you never see colston beating one on one coverage. he appears to beat them cause he will make a play but in actuality brees just threw him open. i wish we had receivers that got seperation on their own. id rather we sign nicks and get someone like mike wallace who can get open by their self and would probably be cheaper and healthier. not that colston doesnt come back strong from injury but he has had alot of knee surgery in the last few years

02-09-2012, 02:24 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by Beastmode Colston is not that marketable. He has one skill, catching short passes (10-15 yds). Why would a team pay top dollar when you can get a receiver that can do that plus stretch the field and return kicks in a pinch. As a lot of you have said, he works great in Payton's offense but somewhere else...without a supporting cast I'm willing to bet his production would fall way off. 20% of his catches were over 20 yards. He averages about 1 yard less per catch than Henderson and Meachem and 2 yards more than Lance. Boutte likes this.

02-09-2012, 02:44 PM	#4
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Originally Posted by Danno 20% of his catches were over 20 yards. He averages about 1 yard less per catch than Henderson and Meachem and 2 yards more than Lance. He averages 14.18 yds a catch over his career. 2010 and 2007 he averaged about 12 yds a catch. Another thing, who is going to make perfect back shoulder passes every single time.
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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,094	. . . he works great in Payton's offense but somewhere else...without a supporting cast I'm willing to bet his production would fall way off.[/QUOTE] And Colston knows this, so his 'no hometown discount' may be a bluff. Unless Brees asks for a ridiculous amount, the Saints will pay him what he wants/is worth. Nicks will stay because he protects Brees. Unless Colston goes for money, I believe he will stay with the Saints. He has to realize that he was (potentially), 1:37 minutes away from is 2nd Super Bowl appearance and most likely win. Staying with the Saints gives him his best shot at getting to his 2nd Super Bowl.
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02-12-2012, 08:07 PM	#6
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Staying with the Saints gives him his best shot at getting to his 2nd Super Bowl. Some guys, though, are all about the Benjamins. Hopefully.....Colston isn't one of those guys.

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