New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers

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WIDE RECEIVERS

It's hard to give the receiving corps high marks when most of the targets went to other positions.

Three of the Saints' top four reception leaders were tight end Jimmy Graham (86) and running backs Pierre Thomas (77) and Darren Sproles (71); Marques Colston (75) was the only receiver in that group.

Veteran Lance Moore, who had a 1,000-yard season in 2012, only had 37 targets and 457 yards in 2013.

Graham led the team with 1,215 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. No receiver had more than five scores.

Kenny Stills flashed potential in his rookie season. But the Saints may need to go younger at wideout in 2014 as Colston, Moore and Robert Meachem will be at least 30 years old by October.

New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers | NOLA.com

halloween 65 · 01-24-2014, 08:55 AM

I can see Toon, Moore and Meachum being replaced this season, not much production from them this season, I think we keep Stills, Colston,and Morgan and draft 2 WR, 1 to start and 1 to groom.

hagan714 · 01-24-2014, 09:18 AM

i know drew put the number but WR were really non effective as a unit all year

maybe the signalling of a first down has gone to their heads that it is a big deal. in this offense it is common place.

maybe do TD signals instead? besides it looks stupid at this point

alleycat_126 · 01-24-2014, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I can see Toon, Moore and Meachum being replaced this season, not much production from them this season, I think we keep Stills, Colston,and Morgan and draft 2 WR, 1 to start and 1 to groom.

The group needs a star, there are no stars in this draft..... A lot of big guys not burners...... Stills, Colston, Morgan, Moore.... And draft one.... I don't thnk they are gonna waste 2 picks on the wide out position.

rezburna · 01-24-2014, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by alleycat_126

The group needs a star, there are no stars in this draft..... A lot of big guys not burners...... Stills, Colston, Morgan, Moore.... And draft one.... I don't thnk they are gonna waste 2 picks on the wide out position.

Sammy Watkins is a star. You'll see at least 3 rookie receivers make impacts and flash star potential next year. Deep receiver draft.

halloween 65 · 01-24-2014, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Sammy Watkins is a star. You'll see at least 3 rookie receivers make impacts and flash star potential next year. Deep receiver draft.

Your right it is a deep recieving draft, I could see us going with Jordon Matthews in the 4th

Mardigras9 · 01-24-2014, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I can see Toon, Moore and Meachum being replaced this season, not much production from them this season, I think we keep Stills, Colston,and Morgan and draft 2 WR, 1 to start and 1 to groom.

Agreed, Meachum is done, probably Moore also, and Toon may linger practice squad again.

saintsfan1976 · 01-24-2014, 03:17 PM

Moore is the best route runner we have and rarely drops a ball. He's a perfect slot guy just lost in the shuffle this year. Other than money, there's no reason to drop him.

alleycat_126 · 01-24-2014, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Sammy Watkins is a star. You'll see at least 3 rookie receivers make impacts and flash star potential next year. Deep receiver draft.

Sammy Watkins.... Lol you won't even get to sniff his braids!!! Show me somebody who we could get after round three who could be Sammy Watkins.....

I think a lot of people see not a lot of production from the wide receivers and equate that with not having a true number one... We didn't have a true number one for years and that never stopped us, keeping drew up right is what has gotta happen for us to see more production from the wide receivers. I'm in the minority probably by myself..... But I probably would be picking C, and OT before I venture into picking wideouts, and running backs.....

Draft
1. CB or Safety
2. CB or Safety
3. OLB
4. OT or C
5. OT or C
6 skill position!!!!!!

Utah_Saint · 01-24-2014, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by alleycat_126

Lol you won't even get to sniff his braids!!!

That cracked me up.

I'm in the minority probably by myself..... But I probably would be picking C, and OT before I venture into picking wideouts, and running backs.....

I'd say center with the intention of replacing De La Puenta in the future. I'd hold off on tackle until the center position is worked out. I'd try to avoid lots of changes to the o-line at the same time.

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Threaded by QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985 Rating: (0 votes - average) WIDE RECEIVERS It's hard to give the receiving corps high marks when most of the targets went to other positions. Three of the Saints' top four reception leaders were tight end Jimmy Graham (86) and running backs Pierre Thomas (77) and Darren Sproles (71); Marques Colston (75) was the only receiver in that group. Veteran Lance Moore, who had a 1,000-yard season in 2012, only had 37 targets and 457 yards in 2013. Graham led the team with 1,215 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. No receiver had more than five scores. Kenny Stills flashed potential in his rookie season. But the Saints may need to go younger at wideout in 2014 as Colston, Moore and Robert Meachem will be at least 30 years old by October. New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers \| NOLA.com Attached Thumbnails
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01-24-2014, 08:55 AM	#2
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	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers I can see Toon, Moore and Meachum being replaced this season, not much production from them this season, I think we keep Stills, Colston,and Morgan and draft 2 WR, 1 to start and 1 to groom.

01-24-2014, 09:18 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers i know drew put the number but WR were really non effective as a unit all year maybe the signalling of a first down has gone to their heads that it is a big deal. in this offense it is common place. maybe do TD signals instead? besides it looks stupid at this point

01-24-2014, 12:02 PM	#4
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers Originally Posted by halloween 65 I can see Toon, Moore and Meachum being replaced this season, not much production from them this season, I think we keep Stills, Colston,and Morgan and draft 2 WR, 1 to start and 1 to groom. The group needs a star, there are no stars in this draft..... A lot of big guys not burners...... Stills, Colston, Morgan, Moore.... And draft one.... I don't thnk they are gonna waste 2 picks on the wide out position.

01-24-2014, 12:14 PM	#5
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers Originally Posted by alleycat_126 The group needs a star, there are no stars in this draft..... A lot of big guys not burners...... Stills, Colston, Morgan, Moore.... And draft one.... I don't thnk they are gonna waste 2 picks on the wide out position. Sammy Watkins is a star. You'll see at least 3 rookie receivers make impacts and flash star potential next year. Deep receiver draft. halloween 65 likes this.

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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	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers Originally Posted by rezburna Sammy Watkins is a star. You'll see at least 3 rookie receivers make impacts and flash star potential next year. Deep receiver draft. Your right it is a deep recieving draft, I could see us going with Jordon Matthews in the 4th rezburna likes this.

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers Originally Posted by halloween 65 I can see Toon, Moore and Meachum being replaced this season, not much production from them this season, I think we keep Stills, Colston,and Morgan and draft 2 WR, 1 to start and 1 to groom. Agreed, Meachum is done, probably Moore also, and Toon may linger practice squad again.

01-24-2014, 03:17 PM	#8
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers Moore is the best route runner we have and rarely drops a ball. He's a perfect slot guy just lost in the shuffle this year. Other than money, there's no reason to drop him. foreverfan, Rugby Saint II, WhoDat!656 and 1 others like this.

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alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers Originally Posted by rezburna Sammy Watkins is a star. You'll see at least 3 rookie receivers make impacts and flash star potential next year. Deep receiver draft. Sammy Watkins.... Lol you won't even get to sniff his braids!!! Show me somebody who we could get after round three who could be Sammy Watkins..... I think a lot of people see not a lot of production from the wide receivers and equate that with not having a true number one... We didn't have a true number one for years and that never stopped us, keeping drew up right is what has gotta happen for us to see more production from the wide receivers. I'm in the minority probably by myself..... But I probably would be picking C, and OT before I venture into picking wideouts, and running backs..... Draft 1. CB or Safety 2. CB or Safety 3. OLB 4. OT or C 5. OT or C 6 skill position!!!!!! Rugby Saint II, Utah_Saint and MarchingOn like this.
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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: New Orleans Saints positional analysis: wide receivers Originally Posted by alleycat_126 Lol you won't even get to sniff his braids!!! That cracked me up. I'm in the minority probably by myself..... But I probably would be picking C, and OT before I venture into picking wideouts, and running backs..... I'd say center with the intention of replacing De La Puenta in the future. I'd hold off on tackle until the center position is worked out. I'd try to avoid lots of changes to the o-line at the same time.

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