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

biloxi-indian · 02-08-2012, 06:25 PM

Saints: Who could stay and who could go - Receivers, Specialists | wwltv.com New Orleans

Receivers and Specialists:
Receiver: Marques Colston, Lance Moore, Robert Meachem, Devery Henderson, Adrian Arrington, Courtney Roby
Specialists: Thomas Morstead, John Kasay, Justin Drescher, Garrett Hartley

Colston: The biggest question in the receiver group, and indeed in all of the skill positions, is what happens with Colston. He’s due for a big raise and contract and will certainly get looked at by other teams. But if the Saints can come to an agreement with Brees prior to free agency, Colston might be available for the franchise tag (which also could go to LG Carl Nicks). Despite not playing in two games with a broken collarbone, Colston still finished with 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s one Brees’ favorite targets and big, reliable receivers aren’t exactly found every day. There’s a reason his services will make him a hot commodity. In the end, what Brees wants, Brees gets and we think Brees will want Colston to return at any cost so he returns.

Danno · 02-08-2012, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by biloxi-indian

There’s a reason his services will make him a hot commodity. In the end, what Brees wants, Brees gets and we think Brees will want Colston to return at any cost so he returns.

Which is exactly why Colston may NOT be here in 2012 if Mickey can't work his cap-magic.

I'm 90% sure Brees would rather have Nicks over Colston, IF he were forced to choose.

Rugby Saint II · 02-08-2012, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Which is exactly why Colston may NOT be here in 2012 if Mickey can't work his cap-magic.

I'm 90% sure Brees would rather have Nicks over Colston, IF he were forced to choose.

It may come down to just that.

jeanpierre · 02-08-2012, 10:03 PM

Cut the dead weight on the defensive line...

ScottF · 02-09-2012, 02:27 PM

don't see Roby coming back-- he seemed to really drop off this year

Beastmode · 02-09-2012, 03:12 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, 03:23 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, 03:24 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, 03:44 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.

dizzle88 · 02-12-2012, 12:47 PM

Plus who are we going to find that can catch the tough passes over the middle when he gets hit as soon as you catch it, colston is a beast and yeah brees does throw him open sometimes, but if colston left you would undoubtebly see the drop off in offensive production

02-08-2012, 06:25 PM	#1
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Saints: Who could stay and who could go - Receivers, Specialists Saints: Who could stay and who could go - Receivers, Specialists \| wwltv.com New Orleans Receivers and Specialists: Receiver: Marques Colston, Lance Moore, Robert Meachem, Devery Henderson, Adrian Arrington, Courtney Roby Specialists: Thomas Morstead, John Kasay, Justin Drescher, Garrett Hartley Colston: The biggest question in the receiver group, and indeed in all of the skill positions, is what happens with Colston. He’s due for a big raise and contract and will certainly get looked at by other teams. But if the Saints can come to an agreement with Brees prior to free agency, Colston might be available for the franchise tag (which also could go to LG Carl Nicks). Despite not playing in two games with a broken collarbone, Colston still finished with 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s one Brees’ favorite targets and big, reliable receivers aren’t exactly found every day. There’s a reason his services will make him a hot commodity. In the end, what Brees wants, Brees gets and we think Brees will want Colston to return at any cost so he returns.
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02-08-2012, 06:55 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by biloxi-indian There’s a reason his services will make him a hot commodity. In the end, what Brees wants, Brees gets and we think Brees will want Colston to return at any cost so he returns. Which is exactly why Colston may NOT be here in 2012 if Mickey can't work his cap-magic. I'm 90% sure Brees would rather have Nicks over Colston, IF he were forced to choose.

02-08-2012, 09:46 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Originally Posted by Danno Which is exactly why Colston may NOT be here in 2012 if Mickey can't work his cap-magic. I'm 90% sure Brees would rather have Nicks over Colston, IF he were forced to choose. It may come down to just that.

02-09-2012, 03:12 PM	#6
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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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

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	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.

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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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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Plus who are we going to find that can catch the tough passes over the middle when he gets hit as soon as you catch it, colston is a beast and yeah brees does throw him open sometimes, but if colston left you would undoubtebly see the drop off in offensive production

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