Nick Toon works on receiving skills to score roster spot

07-31-2014, 03:08 PM

I like Nick a lot, the criticism some people throw his way is ignorant and unfair. Kid looked outstanding in preseason two years in a row, is looking improved on that this year so far. But he had a couple of bad plays in a game where nothing whatsoever was going right for the entire team, so we are just supposed to toss him out the window now.

All I can say, It's a good thing some of you aren't running the team. Keenan Lewis would've been cut last preseason and Cam Jordan would probably be getting his 13 sacks for the Texans or something because he didn't rack up double digits by his second year.

Originally Posted by TwistedTiger

Exactly! I'm tired of hearing about how great he is in training camp. How about making a catch during the regular season.

As I recall he had a pretty big time catch against the Bears last year. Outleaped the corner to the sideline then held on after he got cracked by the safety. It was a long play too, 30 plus yards.

so that's one.

Rugby Saint II · 08-01-2014, 11:39 AM

We might go from a slightly below average wide receiving core to one of the top WR groups in the NFL. We're not going to have a problem getting separation this year.

dizzle88 · 08-01-2014, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

As I recall he had a pretty big time catch against the Bears last year. Outleaped the corner to the sideline then held on after he got cracked by the safety. It was a long play too, 30 plus yards.

so that's one.

That was a great catch and great play by him, unfortunately he dropped an easy TD on a uncontested pass 4 plays later on a slant route in the red zone

All our offense struggled vs the jets but he had the chance to give us the spark and he failed in a massive way - dropped a deep ball for a TD, tipped a couple passes in the air that got picked aswell

Like I said, I'd love for him to prove me and a lot of other people wrong with his play this year, but forgive us if we are a little apprehensive towards him at this moment

Jack Vegas · 08-01-2014, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

That was a great catch and great play by him, unfortunately he dropped an easy TD on a uncontested pass 4 plays later on a slant route in the red zone

I have the game saved on my computer. Your memory is wrong.

After the above play:

- 1st down threw to Meachem in the end zone, was interfered with but not called
- 2nd down about a 6 yard throw to Graham
-3rd down short throw to Sproles
-4th and short PT dives for a 1st
-1st down, throws to Still in far corner of end zone, broken up by #26
-2nd down, screen to PT, who runs it in for a 25-yard TD

He didn't drop any other pass in that game either, in fact that one play was the only time he was targeted.

I am not pointing this out to make you feel stupid, but a lot of times people will remember things in a way that fits into their pre-existing opinion. The reason I keep every game recorded is so I can go back and look at what actually happened instead of my own (or somebody else's) memory that may be clouded by flawed perceptions.

dizzle88 · 08-02-2014, 02:37 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

I have the game saved on my computer. Your memory is wrong.

After the above play:

- 1st down threw to Meachem in the end zone, was interfered with but not called
- 2nd down about a 6 yard throw to Graham
-3rd down short throw to Sproles
-4th and short PT dives for a 1st
-1st down, throws to Still in far corner of end zone, broken up by #26
-2nd down, screen to PT, who runs it in for a 25-yard TD

He didn't drop any other pass in that game either, in fact that one play was the only time he was targeted.

I am not pointing this out to make you feel stupid, but a lot of times people will remember things in a way that fits into their pre-existing opinion. The reason I keep every game recorded is so I can go back and look at what actually happened instead of my own (or somebody else's) memory that may be clouded by flawed perceptions.

Fair enough, I must have just got the game wrong but I can definitely remember him dropping an easy slant in the endzone

Like I said, I'll be the first person to admit I was wrong if he shows up in the regular season with consistent performances, until then however I am a little wary of getting on the nick toon bandwagon

QBREES9 · 08-03-2014, 01:46 PM

You can't make the club if your butt is always in the tub. You can't make the club if you can't catch the ball.

Plain and simple.

halloween 65 · 08-03-2014, 02:26 PM

I really hope he stays healthy, untaped potential!!

billyt81 · 08-03-2014, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

We might go from a slightly below average wide receiving core to one of the top WR groups in the NFL. We're not going to have a problem getting separation this year.

This is spot on. I'll take it a step further though and claim that our WRs last year were one of the worst groups in the league. With Coston playing hurt and Stills in his rookie year, there was not much there. With Cooks, a healthy Colston, Stills year 2 and hopefully a healthy Morgan or a Toon putting it all together, maybe now the Saints do have a stellar WR core for once in Brees career.

Mr.Riaton · 08-03-2014, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by billyt81

This is spot on. I'll take it a step further though and claim that our WRs last year were one of the worst groups in the league. With Coston playing hurt and Stills in his rookie year, there was not much there. With Cooks, a healthy Colston, Stills year 2 and hopefully a healthy Morgan or a Toon putting it all together, maybe now the Saints do have a stellar WR core for once in Brees career.

Thats great and all,but if our o line doesn't perform like they should, we aint got sh*t.

foreverfan · 08-04-2014, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by papz

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07-31-2014, 03:08 PM	#21
Threaded by Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254 Rating: (0 votes - average) I like Nick a lot, the criticism some people throw his way is ignorant and unfair. Kid looked outstanding in preseason two years in a row, is looking improved on that this year so far. But he had a couple of bad plays in a game where nothing whatsoever was going right for the entire team, so we are just supposed to toss him out the window now. All I can say, It's a good thing some of you aren't running the team. Keenan Lewis would've been cut last preseason and Cam Jordan would probably be getting his 13 sacks for the Texans or something because he didn't rack up double digits by his second year. Originally Posted by TwistedTiger Exactly! I'm tired of hearing about how great he is in training camp. How about making a catch during the regular season. As I recall he had a pretty big time catch against the Bears last year. Outleaped the corner to the sideline then held on after he got cracked by the safety. It was a long play too, 30 plus yards. so that's one.
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08-01-2014, 01:58 PM	#23
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Nick Toon works on receiving skills to score roster spot Originally Posted by Jack Vegas As I recall he had a pretty big time catch against the Bears last year. Outleaped the corner to the sideline then held on after he got cracked by the safety. It was a long play too, 30 plus yards. so that's one. That was a great catch and great play by him, unfortunately he dropped an easy TD on a uncontested pass 4 plays later on a slant route in the red zone All our offense struggled vs the jets but he had the chance to give us the spark and he failed in a massive way - dropped a deep ball for a TD, tipped a couple passes in the air that got picked aswell Like I said, I'd love for him to prove me and a lot of other people wrong with his play this year, but forgive us if we are a little apprehensive towards him at this moment
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08-01-2014, 11:39 PM	#24
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Nick Toon works on receiving skills to score roster spot Originally Posted by dizzle88 That was a great catch and great play by him, unfortunately he dropped an easy TD on a uncontested pass 4 plays later on a slant route in the red zone I have the game saved on my computer. Your memory is wrong. After the above play: - 1st down threw to Meachem in the end zone, was interfered with but not called - 2nd down about a 6 yard throw to Graham -3rd down short throw to Sproles -4th and short PT dives for a 1st -1st down, throws to Still in far corner of end zone, broken up by #26 -2nd down, screen to PT, who runs it in for a 25-yard TD He didn't drop any other pass in that game either, in fact that one play was the only time he was targeted. I am not pointing this out to make you feel stupid, but a lot of times people will remember things in a way that fits into their pre-existing opinion. The reason I keep every game recorded is so I can go back and look at what actually happened instead of my own (or somebody else's) memory that may be clouded by flawed perceptions.
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08-02-2014, 02:37 AM	#25
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Nick Toon works on receiving skills to score roster spot Originally Posted by Jack Vegas I have the game saved on my computer. Your memory is wrong. After the above play: - 1st down threw to Meachem in the end zone, was interfered with but not called - 2nd down about a 6 yard throw to Graham -3rd down short throw to Sproles -4th and short PT dives for a 1st -1st down, throws to Still in far corner of end zone, broken up by #26 -2nd down, screen to PT, who runs it in for a 25-yard TD He didn't drop any other pass in that game either, in fact that one play was the only time he was targeted. I am not pointing this out to make you feel stupid, but a lot of times people will remember things in a way that fits into their pre-existing opinion. The reason I keep every game recorded is so I can go back and look at what actually happened instead of my own (or somebody else's) memory that may be clouded by flawed perceptions. Fair enough, I must have just got the game wrong but I can definitely remember him dropping an easy slant in the endzone Like I said, I'll be the first person to admit I was wrong if he shows up in the regular season with consistent performances, until then however I am a little wary of getting on the nick toon bandwagon

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Re: Nick Toon works on receiving skills to score roster spot You can't make the club if your butt is always in the tub. You can't make the club if you can't catch the ball. Plain and simple.

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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: Nick Toon works on receiving skills to score roster spot I really hope he stays healthy, untaped potential!!

08-03-2014, 08:31 PM	#28
billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Nick Toon works on receiving skills to score roster spot Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II We might go from a slightly below average wide receiving core to one of the top WR groups in the NFL. We're not going to have a problem getting separation this year. This is spot on. I'll take it a step further though and claim that our WRs last year were one of the worst groups in the league. With Coston playing hurt and Stills in his rookie year, there was not much there. With Cooks, a healthy Colston, Stills year 2 and hopefully a healthy Morgan or a Toon putting it all together, maybe now the Saints do have a stellar WR core for once in Brees career.

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,291	Re: Nick Toon works on receiving skills to score roster spot Originally Posted by billyt81 This is spot on. I'll take it a step further though and claim that our WRs last year were one of the worst groups in the league. With Coston playing hurt and Stills in his rookie year, there was not much there. With Cooks, a healthy Colston, Stills year 2 and hopefully a healthy Morgan or a Toon putting it all together, maybe now the Saints do have a stellar WR core for once in Brees career. Thats great and all,but if our o line doesn't perform like they should, we aint got sh*t.

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