Possible receiver depth?

Attached Thumbnails · 02-25-2013, 05:48 AM

David Nelson of the Bills is coming off an ACL tear suffered in Week 1, but he should be ready for the start of the season.

What would you think about bringing him on the Saints roster cheap for receiving depth? If the Saints do part ways with Devery, we are going to have Colston and Moore as the only players with deep playing experience. Morgan showed great potential at being a deep threat, but he's still learning. Toon is unproven. Nelson is still young, but had a pretty good 2nd year in 2011 with nearly 700 yards and 5 scores. He's a big target, and we know how Brees likes his taller receivers. He could probably be affordable, because he will have something to prove coming back from injury.

Bills cut ties to WR Nelson - Sports - The Buffalo News

hagan714 · 02-25-2013, 06:46 AM

The former Florida Gators standout was expected to be tendered by the Bills, but now it looks like he will hit unrestricted free agency. Teams looking for a good possession receiver should go for Nelson, because he moves the chains very effectively from the slot. His price tag should come cheap due to the injury, and I don’t have much concern about the ACL tear.

Nelson is a receiver who builds his game on consistency, and teams in need of a very good No. 3 receiver or more production in the slot should go after the 6’5″, 26-year-old. Nelson has been recovering quickly from the injury, and he is expected to make OTAs.

Buffalo Bills will not tender David Nelson - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

2. David Nelson, WR, Florida -- He elevated his draft stock at the Gators pro day, running 4.57 in the 40, with a 38-inch vertical leap and a broad jump of 10 feet, four inches. Though Nelson got overshadowed at times among all of Florida's playmakers, scouts are enamored with his 6-5 height and ability to use his 217 pounds to block and give his quarterback a big target. "He's a tough kid and a competitive kid,'' one NFL scout told me. "He's got rare height and he catches the ball well. He runs good routes and he's just crafty. He'll make someone's team.''

Read More: Ten unheralded 2010 NFL Draft prospects - Don Banks - SI.com

6-5 slot wr to go with graham? definitely worth a look. his tender was 1.4 mill coming off acl and ready to roll?

CHEAP PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT SOLD

If sorry when colston goes down for his usual 2 game or so injury. he can slide out hmmm nice catch here

Jamessr · 02-25-2013, 10:14 AM

with all the improvments we've made to the defense thus far why not? Sounds good....

*shakes head*

jcp026 · 02-25-2013, 10:20 AM

I'm all for it.

D_it_up · 02-25-2013, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Jamessr

with all the improvments we've made to the defense thus far why not? Sounds good....

*shakes head*

Sarcasm or not, free agency hasn't even started, nor has the draft. The Saints will do what they have to do to make the defense better when those come around. However, if Sean Payton sees an opportunity to improve the offense and add depth, don't think he won't pull the trigger. With Mickey Magic working the cap issues, and the possibility to nab a player like this for cheap, then why not go for it? Veteran depth at the receiver position is going to be needed. One extra weapon at an offensive skill positions wouldn't hurt my feelings.

TheOak · 02-25-2013, 11:25 AM

The issue with our defense was Spags.... from what he learned in Dallas Ryan is the cure... Done deal.

hagan714 · 02-25-2013, 01:15 PM

Ryan is the cure? i may not go that far but i think he will be testing players all over the field looking for impact rather than assigning them a position and expect the impact to happen .

now my liking is the fact this could be a very cap friendly move in a bad cap year.

plus i am not sold on the wr depth still. the kid would give the saints yet another tall wr for drew to throw to

Rugby Saint II · 02-25-2013, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

The former Florida Gators standout was expected to be tendered by the Bills, but now it looks like he will hit unrestricted free agency. Teams looking for a good possession receiver should go for Nelson, because he moves the chains very effectively from the slot. His price tag should come cheap due to the injury, and I don’t have much concern about the ACL tear.

Nelson is a receiver who builds his game on consistency, and teams in need of a very good No. 3 receiver or more production in the slot should go after the 6’5″, 26-year-old. Nelson has been recovering quickly from the injury, and he is expected to make OTAs.

Buffalo Bills will not tender David Nelson - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

2. David Nelson, WR, Florida -- He elevated his draft stock at the Gators pro day, running 4.57 in the 40, with a 38-inch vertical leap and a broad jump of 10 feet, four inches. Though Nelson got overshadowed at times among all of Florida's playmakers, scouts are enamored with his 6-5 height and ability to use his 217 pounds to block and give his quarterback a big target. "He's a tough kid and a competitive kid,'' one NFL scout told me. "He's got rare height and he catches the ball well. He runs good routes and he's just crafty. He'll make someone's team.''

Read More: Ten unheralded 2010 NFL Draft prospects - Don Banks - SI.com

6-5 slot wr to go with graham? definitely worth a look. his tender was 1.4 mill coming off acl and ready to roll?

CHEAP PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT SOLD

If sorry when colston goes down for his usual 2 game or so injury. he can slide out hmmm nice catch here

Not too pricey and has the skills..............sure. Why not?

D_it_up · 02-25-2013, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Ryan is the cure?

For anorexia.

Crusader · 02-25-2013, 05:26 PM

Could be worth a look. The guy sounds pretty intriguing.

02-25-2013, 05:48 AM	#1
Threaded by D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3 Rating: (0 votes - average) David Nelson of the Bills is coming off an ACL tear suffered in Week 1, but he should be ready for the start of the season. What would you think about bringing him on the Saints roster cheap for receiving depth? If the Saints do part ways with Devery, we are going to have Colston and Moore as the only players with deep playing experience. Morgan showed great potential at being a deep threat, but he's still learning. Toon is unproven. Nelson is still young, but had a pretty good 2nd year in 2011 with nearly 700 yards and 5 scores. He's a big target, and we know how Brees likes his taller receivers. He could probably be affordable, because he will have something to prove coming back from injury. Bills cut ties to WR Nelson - Sports - The Buffalo News Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Halo; 02-25-2013 at 05:31 PM..
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02-25-2013, 06:46 AM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Possible receiver depth? The former Florida Gators standout was expected to be tendered by the Bills, but now it looks like he will hit unrestricted free agency. Teams looking for a good possession receiver should go for Nelson, because he moves the chains very effectively from the slot. His price tag should come cheap due to the injury, and I don’t have much concern about the ACL tear. Nelson is a receiver who builds his game on consistency, and teams in need of a very good No. 3 receiver or more production in the slot should go after the 6’5″, 26-year-old. Nelson has been recovering quickly from the injury, and he is expected to make OTAs. Buffalo Bills will not tender David Nelson - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. 2. David Nelson, WR, Florida -- He elevated his draft stock at the Gators pro day, running 4.57 in the 40, with a 38-inch vertical leap and a broad jump of 10 feet, four inches. Though Nelson got overshadowed at times among all of Florida's playmakers, scouts are enamored with his 6-5 height and ability to use his 217 pounds to block and give his quarterback a big target. "He's a tough kid and a competitive kid,'' one NFL scout told me. "He's got rare height and he catches the ball well. He runs good routes and he's just crafty. He'll make someone's team.'' Read More: Ten unheralded 2010 NFL Draft prospects - Don Banks - SI.com 6-5 slot wr to go with graham? definitely worth a look. his tender was 1.4 mill coming off acl and ready to roll? CHEAP PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT SOLD If sorry when colston goes down for his usual 2 game or so injury. he can slide out hmmm nice catch here foreverfan likes this.
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02-25-2013, 10:14 AM	#3
Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: Possible receiver depth? with all the improvments we've made to the defense thus far why not? Sounds good.... shakes head

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02-25-2013, 11:17 AM	#5
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Possible receiver depth? Originally Posted by Jamessr with all the improvments we've made to the defense thus far why not? Sounds good.... shakes head Sarcasm or not, free agency hasn't even started, nor has the draft. The Saints will do what they have to do to make the defense better when those come around. However, if Sean Payton sees an opportunity to improve the offense and add depth, don't think he won't pull the trigger. With Mickey Magic working the cap issues, and the possibility to nab a player like this for cheap, then why not go for it? Veteran depth at the receiver position is going to be needed. One extra weapon at an offensive skill positions wouldn't hurt my feelings. BIGEASY504 and CharityMike like this.
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02-25-2013, 11:25 AM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Possible receiver depth? The issue with our defense was Spags.... from what he learned in Dallas Ryan is the cure... Done deal.

02-25-2013, 01:15 PM	#7
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Possible receiver depth? Ryan is the cure? i may not go that far but i think he will be testing players all over the field looking for impact rather than assigning them a position and expect the impact to happen . now my liking is the fact this could be a very cap friendly move in a bad cap year. plus i am not sold on the wr depth still. the kid would give the saints yet another tall wr for drew to throw to D_it_up likes this.

02-25-2013, 03:25 PM	#8
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Possible receiver depth? Originally Posted by hagan714 The former Florida Gators standout was expected to be tendered by the Bills, but now it looks like he will hit unrestricted free agency. Teams looking for a good possession receiver should go for Nelson, because he moves the chains very effectively from the slot. His price tag should come cheap due to the injury, and I don’t have much concern about the ACL tear. Nelson is a receiver who builds his game on consistency, and teams in need of a very good No. 3 receiver or more production in the slot should go after the 6’5″, 26-year-old. Nelson has been recovering quickly from the injury, and he is expected to make OTAs. Buffalo Bills will not tender David Nelson - Musket Fire - A New England Patriots Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more. 2. David Nelson, WR, Florida -- He elevated his draft stock at the Gators pro day, running 4.57 in the 40, with a 38-inch vertical leap and a broad jump of 10 feet, four inches. Though Nelson got overshadowed at times among all of Florida's playmakers, scouts are enamored with his 6-5 height and ability to use his 217 pounds to block and give his quarterback a big target. "He's a tough kid and a competitive kid,'' one NFL scout told me. "He's got rare height and he catches the ball well. He runs good routes and he's just crafty. He'll make someone's team.'' Read More: Ten unheralded 2010 NFL Draft prospects - Don Banks - SI.com 6-5 slot wr to go with graham? definitely worth a look. his tender was 1.4 mill coming off acl and ready to roll? CHEAP PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT SOLD If sorry when colston goes down for his usual 2 game or so injury. he can slide out hmmm nice catch here Not too pricey and has the skills..............sure. Why not?

02-25-2013, 04:10 PM	#9
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Possible receiver depth? Originally Posted by hagan714 Ryan is the cure? For anorexia.

02-25-2013, 05:26 PM	#10
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