Receiver Corps Questions

themightyduck · 07-14-2004, 11:36 PM

I've heard just about every media source say that the Saints' receiving corps is one of the deepest in the league when it comes to talent. We have a Pro-Bowl caliber receiver in Joe Horn, amazing speed in Donte' Stallworth and Devery Henderson, and proven skills in Jerome Pathon and Germane Crowell.

But I believe that this corps is pretty overrated...

Horn had his worst performance as a Saint last year; his stats dropped in every category. At 32, his best days are gone, and the beginning of the end is starting for Joe. Not to mention his ego has skyrocketed ever since the cell phone celebration...

Stallworth, in my view, is the team's best receiver. He's had touchdowns in almost every game he's played in, and there's nowhere to go but up for him. Of course, he can only reach this potential if that hamstring never bothers him again... But based on mini-camp reports, he should be better than ever going into training camp.

While Pathon is a proven and reliable backup, he's just that: a backup. He's been a backup throughout his career, and has only made minor contributions to the team.

Crowell had a breakout season with Detroit in 1999, but that's been about it. The rest of his career has been hampered with injuries. He'll probably never in a million years come remotely close to those '99 numbers. He's an emergency backup behind Pathon at best.

Devery excites me. Like Donte' he's got incredible speed and catching abilities. But like any NFL rookie, he's gotta prove that he's NFL material. That won't be easy considering the talent around him...

I consider myself a pessimist when it comes to the Saints this year, but I want to hear others' opinions on the receiving corps this year.

07-14-2004, 11:36 PM	#1
themightyduck 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 219	Receiver Corps Questions I've heard just about every media source say that the Saints' receiving corps is one of the deepest in the league when it comes to talent. We have a Pro-Bowl caliber receiver in Joe Horn, amazing speed in Donte' Stallworth and Devery Henderson, and proven skills in Jerome Pathon and Germane Crowell. But I believe that this corps is pretty overrated... Horn had his worst performance as a Saint last year; his stats dropped in every category. At 32, his best days are gone, and the beginning of the end is starting for Joe. Not to mention his ego has skyrocketed ever since the cell phone celebration... Stallworth, in my view, is the team's best receiver. He's had touchdowns in almost every game he's played in, and there's nowhere to go but up for him. Of course, he can only reach this potential if that hamstring never bothers him again... But based on mini-camp reports, he should be better than ever going into training camp. While Pathon is a proven and reliable backup, he's just that: a backup. He's been a backup throughout his career, and has only made minor contributions to the team. Crowell had a breakout season with Detroit in 1999, but that's been about it. The rest of his career has been hampered with injuries. He'll probably never in a million years come remotely close to those '99 numbers. He's an emergency backup behind Pathon at best. Devery excites me. Like Donte' he's got incredible speed and catching abilities. But like any NFL rookie, he's gotta prove that he's NFL material. That won't be easy considering the talent around him... I consider myself a pessimist when it comes to the Saints this year, but I want to hear others' opinions on the receiving corps this year.