PFF: The struggles of Marques Colston

dizzle88 · 11-13-2014, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

Colston just looks like he hasn't gotten over that fumble @ ATL. He just looks distracted and dejected at times.

Speaking of that one particular blunder, you've all heard the old adage "The first game help sets the tone for the rest of the season"? We blow a 20-7 first half lead to only lose the game in OT. It's eerie considering 4 out of our 5 losses have about the same blueprint.

Maybe far-fetched & idiotic, but do you think Colston is taking too much personal responsibility for this season's failures based on that play? When self-doubt starts rattling around in your noggin, it does affect performance.

Or I could just be a moron who is thinking waaay too much into this.

I don't think its a moronic idea at all

Self doubt can manifest itself in many different ways, a sports player with self doubt will not make that all important catch because they are worried about screwing up

Maybe week 1 fumble and not being targeted at all in Week 2 has shaken his confidence, Colston was never one to voice his opinions.

Barry from MS · 11-13-2014, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Maybe week 1 fumble and not being targeted at all in Week 2 has shaken his confidence, Colston was never one to voice his opinions.

If I could "triple-like" this I would. I completely forgot about Week 2.

The last time he touched the ball he fumbled in OT that helped freakin' ATL get a "W", then he plays the entire game next week without even having a pass attempt come his way.

Man...yeah, I can definitely see where the self-doubt seed could have been planted.

The Dude · 11-27-2014, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

I don't think its a moronic idea at all

Self doubt can manifest itself in many different ways, a sports player with self doubt will not make that all important catch because they are worried about screwing up

Maybe week 1 fumble and not being targeted at all in Week 2 has shaken his confidence, Colston was never one to voice his opinions.

He started the year horrible. Never seen so many dropped passes. He seems to be doing a better job now but still not the Col son we know and love.

I also attribute the poor performance of our receivers to Brees decline in accuracy. Our we have been good but Breeds really made them look better than they really are because he was accurate as hell.

I'm hoping the accuracy issues are more due to his preseason injury than anything else.

We really need to draft a qb but unfortunately we have bigger needs.

11-13-2014, 05:43 PM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	Re: PFF: The struggles of Marques Colston Originally Posted by Barry from MS Colston just looks like he hasn't gotten over that fumble @ ATL. He just looks distracted and dejected at times. Speaking of that one particular blunder, you've all heard the old adage "The first game help sets the tone for the rest of the season"? We blow a 20-7 first half lead to only lose the game in OT. It's eerie considering 4 out of our 5 losses have about the same blueprint. Maybe far-fetched & idiotic, but do you think Colston is taking too much personal responsibility for this season's failures based on that play? When self-doubt starts rattling around in your noggin, it does affect performance. Or I could just be a moron who is thinking waaay too much into this. I don't think its a moronic idea at all Self doubt can manifest itself in many different ways, a sports player with self doubt will not make that all important catch because they are worried about screwing up Maybe week 1 fumble and not being targeted at all in Week 2 has shaken his confidence, Colston was never one to voice his opinions. Barry from MS likes this.

11-13-2014, 07:01 PM	#2
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: PFF: The struggles of Marques Colston Originally Posted by dizzle88 Maybe week 1 fumble and not being targeted at all in Week 2 has shaken his confidence, Colston was never one to voice his opinions. If I could "triple-like" this I would. I completely forgot about Week 2. The last time he touched the ball he fumbled in OT that helped freakin' ATL get a "W", then he plays the entire game next week without even having a pass attempt come his way. Man...yeah, I can definitely see where the self-doubt seed could have been planted.

11-27-2014, 12:40 PM	#3
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: PFF: The struggles of Marques Colston Originally Posted by dizzle88 I don't think its a moronic idea at all Self doubt can manifest itself in many different ways, a sports player with self doubt will not make that all important catch because they are worried about screwing up Maybe week 1 fumble and not being targeted at all in Week 2 has shaken his confidence, Colston was never one to voice his opinions. He started the year horrible. Never seen so many dropped passes. He seems to be doing a better job now but still not the Col son we know and love. I also attribute the poor performance of our receivers to Brees decline in accuracy. Our we have been good but Breeds really made them look better than they really are because he was accurate as hell. I'm hoping the accuracy issues are more due to his preseason injury than anything else. We really need to draft a qb but unfortunately we have bigger needs.
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