Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles

dizzle88 · 03-06-2015, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Good grief. You couldn't be more wrong if you tried.

He's certainly got better at blocking but I don't think he tries that hard to catch off target passes

E.g the one vs browns, Brees overthrew it a little, Jimmy still could have caught it but let it go straight through his hands and it got picked, whilst the browns ran it back Jimmy just walked away.

Danno · 03-06-2015, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

He's certainly got better at blocking but I don't think he tries that hard to catch off target passes

E.g the one vs browns, Brees overthrew it a little, Jimmy still could have caught it but let it go straight through his hands and it got picked, whilst the browns ran it back Jimmy just walked away.

I've seen Colston alligator arm a few off target passes too. Is he soft? Does he lack effort?

dizzle88 · 03-06-2015, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I've seen Colston alligator arm a few off target passes too. Is he soft? Does he lack effort?

Colston in his prime didn't disappear at the very moment that DB's get a little physical with him.

New England showed the league that if you hit Jimmy at the line he loses interest and lacks effort making the catch.

billyt81 · 03-06-2015, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I've seen Colston alligator arm a few off target passes too. Is he soft? Does he lack effort?

I've never seen Colston not show 100% effort to catch the ball. When did Colston have a chance to catch a pass and neglect to try for it? I cry B.S. You dismiss my point by saying,"well Colston did it too" which is a weak point anyway considering Graham's contract, when in fact Colston has probably never missed a reception due to lack of effort

Beastmode · 03-06-2015, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

He's certainly got better at blocking but I don't think he tries that hard to catch off target passes

E.g the one vs browns, Brees overthrew it a little, Jimmy still could have caught it but let it go straight through his hands and it got picked, whilst the browns ran it back Jimmy just walked away.

I remember than one, there was another one this season where he also quit on a fumble I believe, can't recall the game but he could have totally tacked the guy but just stood there. I was shocked to be honest. Very sloppy play on that level. Always make an effort, even if you think it's not a turnover. We have to fix those details next season or it will be more of the same.

Also pushing off FTW when all eyes or on you. Can't do that ever. Almost a given you're not going to get away with it, even with a slight push off.

03-06-2015, 06:46 PM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,548	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Originally Posted by Danno Good grief. You couldn't be more wrong if you tried. He's certainly got better at blocking but I don't think he tries that hard to catch off target passes E.g the one vs browns, Brees overthrew it a little, Jimmy still could have caught it but let it go straight through his hands and it got picked, whilst the browns ran it back Jimmy just walked away. Beastmode likes this.

03-06-2015, 06:52 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Originally Posted by dizzle88 He's certainly got better at blocking but I don't think he tries that hard to catch off target passes E.g the one vs browns, Brees overthrew it a little, Jimmy still could have caught it but let it go straight through his hands and it got picked, whilst the browns ran it back Jimmy just walked away. I've seen Colston alligator arm a few off target passes too. Is he soft? Does he lack effort?

03-06-2015, 07:00 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,548	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Originally Posted by Danno I've seen Colston alligator arm a few off target passes too. Is he soft? Does he lack effort? Colston in his prime didn't disappear at the very moment that DB's get a little physical with him. New England showed the league that if you hit Jimmy at the line he loses interest and lacks effort making the catch.

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billyt81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Metairie Posts: 1,129	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Originally Posted by Danno I've seen Colston alligator arm a few off target passes too. Is he soft? Does he lack effort? I've never seen Colston not show 100% effort to catch the ball. When did Colston have a chance to catch a pass and neglect to try for it? I cry B.S. You dismiss my point by saying,"well Colston did it too" which is a weak point anyway considering Graham's contract, when in fact Colston has probably never missed a reception due to lack of effort dizzle88 likes this.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Originally Posted by dizzle88 He's certainly got better at blocking but I don't think he tries that hard to catch off target passes E.g the one vs browns, Brees overthrew it a little, Jimmy still could have caught it but let it go straight through his hands and it got picked, whilst the browns ran it back Jimmy just walked away. I remember than one, there was another one this season where he also quit on a fumble I believe, can't recall the game but he could have totally tacked the guy but just stood there. I was shocked to be honest. Very sloppy play on that level. Always make an effort, even if you think it's not a turnover. We have to fix those details next season or it will be more of the same. Also pushing off FTW when all eyes or on you. Can't do that ever. Almost a given you're not going to get away with it, even with a slight push off. dizzle88 likes this.
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