Colston wants $7 million a year

papz · 02-28-2012, 02:23 PM

Colston's camp throughout his career has been quiet... so I do think we should take this with a grain of salt. Remember when Pierre Thomas was supposedly looking for Steven Jackson type money... which was a bunch of a baloney.

SanDiego49er · 02-28-2012, 06:10 PM

He's not worth that. He's good but not great. Not super speedy. And some injury concerns. He's a product of Drew Brees throwing to him. The ball placement is unreal.

papz · 02-28-2012, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by SanDiego49er

He's not worth that. He's good but not great. Not super speedy. And some injury concerns. He's a product of Drew Brees throwing to him. The ball placement is unreal.

While Drew's accuracy is elite, your statement tells me clearly you are ill informed about how good Colston really is. The adjustments, degree of difficulty, and dangerous situations that which Drew puts Colston separates him from every other receiver on this team. I find Drew to be the most reckless with his throws to Colston... which shows you how much he's trusted to come down with everything thrown his way.

Not worth 7 million, you've got to be kidding me. Clearly 5 thousand yard seasons in 6 years isn't worth that. But a guy like Vincent Jackson(statistics below), is worth 10+ a year.

Vincent Jackson Stats - San Diego Chargers - ESPN

Surely you can see how your statement is retarded to the tenth degree. How about I say Wes Welker is a product of Tom Brady. Reggie Wayne a product of Peyton Manning. "Super speedy" means absolutely nothing as far as football is concerned. They're playing football out there, not running track.

alleycat_126 · 02-28-2012, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by papz

While Drew's accuracy is elite, your statement tells me clearly you are ill informed about how good Colston really is. The adjustments, degree of difficulty, and dangerous situations that which Drew puts Colston separates him from every other receiver on this team. I find Drew to be the most reckless with his throws to Colston... which shows you how much he's trusted to come down with everything thrown his way.

Not worth 7 million, you've got to be kidding me. Clearly 5 thousand yard seasons in 6 years isn't worth that. But a guy like Vincent Jackson(statistics below), is worth 10+ a year.

Vincent Jackson Stats - San Diego Chargers - ESPN,
Surely you can see how your statement is retarded to the tenth degree. How about I say Wes Welker is a product of Tom Brady. Reggie Wayne a product of Peyton Manning. "Super speedy" means absolutely nothing as far as football is concerned. They're playing football out there, not running track.

Papz "spot on"

I'll add to that though, For Colston, if the reports are true that is a freakin hometown discount, because could easily to Cleveland, Tampa, and make twice that if it was just about the money!!!!

BTW Drew Brees is phenomenal, dont get me wrong but at times his throws leave recievers open to get smashed. I'll give you a couple of my favorite video examples if you dont believe me!!!! Colston took a physical beating this season including a seperated sholder were he sold out to make a play in Green Bay, he never gives up on plays ( ala Randy Moss, and to some extent V, Jax) 7 mil per is stealing from is honestly stealing from him.

Jimmy Graham head shot courtesy of Kenny Phillips! - YouTube

Curtis Lofton hit on Marques Coldton - YouTube

alleycat_126 · 02-28-2012, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by SanDiego49er

He's not worth that. He's good but not great. Not super speedy. And some injury concerns. He's a product of Drew Brees throwing to him. The ball placement is unreal.

Are you serious, His injury concerns are a direct result going all out on throws from brees!!! It's the reason he missed four games last season.

Saintswrath · 02-29-2012, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by SanDiego49er

He's not worth that. He's good but not great. Not super speedy. And some injury concerns. He's a product of Drew Brees throwing to him. The ball placement is unreal.

Pretty sure you have to know the routes, be in proximity of the route Drew is throwing to and have hands to catch the ball and manufacture yards or points from that catch..

Drew doesn't have a remote control in his hands controlling these receivers, yes Drew can throw it to anyone but once that ball is out of his hands Drew is useless and the power is in the receiver's hands.

darstep · 02-28-2012, 06:13 PM

7x3yrs isn't bad at all. 4mil signing = 25mil. That we can do.
He put a number out there so the bidding can begin.
Saints will rank him, value him and hope he doesn't
want to walk away from Brees and disappear into
oblivion.

halloween 65 · 02-28-2012, 06:22 PM

If we don't give Colston 7 a year you can bet someone will, Texans, N.E., Detroit, San Fran. ther are more.

Danno · 02-28-2012, 06:25 PM

I'd rather spend 7 million per season on a defensiove stud.

Marlboro Man · 02-28-2012, 06:27 PM

Most of us were thinking that they'd start negotiating at 8 mil. I think 7 is awesome and right in line with what we'd need to sign him at. That makes our top 3 much more signable.

02-28-2012, 06:10 PM	#2
SanDiego49er 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 145	He's not worth that. He's good but not great. Not super speedy. And some injury concerns. He's a product of Drew Brees throwing to him. The ball placement is unreal.
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02-28-2012, 06:35 PM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Originally Posted by SanDiego49er He's not worth that. He's good but not great. Not super speedy. And some injury concerns. He's a product of Drew Brees throwing to him. The ball placement is unreal. While Drew's accuracy is elite, your statement tells me clearly you are ill informed about how good Colston really is. The adjustments, degree of difficulty, and dangerous situations that which Drew puts Colston separates him from every other receiver on this team. I find Drew to be the most reckless with his throws to Colston... which shows you how much he's trusted to come down with everything thrown his way. Not worth 7 million, you've got to be kidding me. Clearly 5 thousand yard seasons in 6 years isn't worth that. But a guy like Vincent Jackson(statistics below), is worth 10+ a year. Vincent Jackson Stats - San Diego Chargers - ESPN Surely you can see how your statement is retarded to the tenth degree. How about I say Wes Welker is a product of Tom Brady. Reggie Wayne a product of Peyton Manning. "Super speedy" means absolutely nothing as far as football is concerned. They're playing football out there, not running track. ScottF, SmashMouth, SaintGup and 4 others like this.
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02-28-2012, 08:08 PM	#5
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Originally Posted by SanDiego49er He's not worth that. He's good but not great. Not super speedy. And some injury concerns. He's a product of Drew Brees throwing to him. The ball placement is unreal. Are you serious, His injury concerns are a direct result going all out on throws from brees!!! It's the reason he missed four games last season.

02-29-2012, 10:27 AM	#6
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Originally Posted by SanDiego49er He's not worth that. He's good but not great. Not super speedy. And some injury concerns. He's a product of Drew Brees throwing to him. The ball placement is unreal. Pretty sure you have to know the routes, be in proximity of the route Drew is throwing to and have hands to catch the ball and manufacture yards or points from that catch.. Drew doesn't have a remote control in his hands controlling these receivers, yes Drew can throw it to anyone but once that ball is out of his hands Drew is useless and the power is in the receiver's hands.

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02-28-2012, 02:23 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,793	Colston's camp throughout his career has been quiet... so I do think we should take this with a grain of salt. Remember when Pierre Thomas was supposedly looking for Steven Jackson type money... which was a bunch of a baloney.

02-28-2012, 06:13 PM	#7
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	7x3yrs isn't bad at all. 4mil signing = 25mil. That we can do. He put a number out there so the bidding can begin. Saints will rank him, value him and hope he doesn't want to walk away from Brees and disappear into oblivion.

02-28-2012, 06:22 PM	#8
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	If we don't give Colston 7 a year you can bet someone will, Texans, N.E., Detroit, San Fran. ther are more.

02-28-2012, 06:25 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	I'd rather spend 7 million per season on a defensiove stud.

02-28-2012, 06:27 PM	#10
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Most of us were thinking that they'd start negotiating at 8 mil. I think 7 is awesome and right in line with what we'd need to sign him at. That makes our top 3 much more signable.