Our WR corps

jjasso007 · 05-09-2015, 12:38 PM

Anyone concerned about the state of our WR corps? Outside of Colston and Cooks, they are young and, for the most part, inexperienced. I've been hoping the light would come on for Toon for years, but it just hasn't, so I can't put my hopes in him. Morgan was kicked off the team last year, basically. Then we have unproven talent in Coleman, Jones and Saunders. I have high hopes for all of them. But the UDFA RJ Harris, I'm excited for him. Reminds me of a Lance Moore type

RJ Harris UNH Football Senior Year Highlights - YouTube

But, overall, a little concern for our WR corps. Thoughts?

Danno · 05-09-2015, 12:41 PM

I suspect we'll sign a vet, but on paper this unit doesn't look any worse than the 2009 unit that won the Superbowl.

The main worry is that we have a few unproven guys. But the potential is there. And Toon did look a lot better as the season went on.

dam1953 · 05-09-2015, 01:00 PM

If the O line improves, more time in the pocket will make the receiving corps better, much better. I think that's what hurt the most last year. Bree's didn't have time to spread the D.

Danno · 05-09-2015, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

If the O line improves, more time in the pocket will make the receiving corps better, much better. I think that's what hurt the most last year. Bree's didn't have time to spread the D.

And our offense still finished the season tops in numerous categories.

Mr.Riaton · 05-09-2015, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

If the O line improves, more time in the pocket will make the receiving corps better, much better. I think that's what hurt the most last year. Bree's didn't have time to spread the D.

Don't forget the improved run game will help also. Btw,did anybody else like those reverse flea flickers in the video?

jeanpierre · 05-09-2015, 01:32 PM

Said it before on other threads, these young guys have got to get more reps, opportunities if they're gonna develop...

Would Marques Colston have even made the team if we had been somewhat loaded at wide receiver in 2006?!?

We've got some great size in Nick Toon, Brandon Coleman and Seantavius Jones who've only had few chances to shine...

Plus, you've got Jalen Saunders who came on late in the season in special teams who's now got more time in learning the system...

Really don't think Payton moved stills without having something there on the roster to ease his doubt in making the Dolphins trade...

And with all the picks we had and the ability to make a receiver twice what he'd be on another team, we drafted no wideouts...

Am really excited to see what this big group of receivers is going to do...

jjasso007 · 05-09-2015, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by dam1953

If the O line improves, more time in the pocket will make the receiving corps better, much better. I think that's what hurt the most last year. Bree's didn't have time to spread the D.

You make a good point. Brees, with time, can make any WR look amazing. We've seen how our WRs that have left to join other teams, tend to disappear there (Meachem, Moore). It will be about the reps these young guys get wtih Brees and how fast they are able to get on the same page. And it's true, if Payton didn't feel comfortable with our young guys, he wouldn't have traded away Stills and Graham.

jjasso007 · 05-09-2015, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

Don't forget the improved run game will help also. Btw,did anybody else like those reverse flea flickers in the video?

Run game will help, and that's set up with an improved Oline. I hope Lelito does his thing at LG.

And I enjoyed those reverses and flee flickers, but, in the NFL, that takes too long to develop and bad things happen. It was still fun to watch tho!

hagan714 · 05-09-2015, 03:57 PM

I fear the saints will have a top 5 WR corp in 2015. for dropped passes and by mid season we will be second guessing not drafting at least one wr

darksoul35 · 05-09-2015, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by jjasso007

Anyone concerned about the state of our WR corps? Outside of Colston and Cooks, they are young and, for the most part, inexperienced. I've been hoping the light would come on for Toon for years, but it just hasn't, so I can't put my hopes in him. Morgan was kicked off the team last year, basically. Then we have unproven talent in Coleman, Jones and Saunders. I have high hopes for all of them. But the UDFA RJ Harris, I'm excited for him. Reminds me of a Lance Moore type

RJ Harris UNH Football Senior Year Highlights - YouTube

But, overall, a little concern for our WR corps. Thoughts?

I definitely agree. I really wanted us to draft Parker. I know we needed to protect Brees but I think Parker is going to be a stud. I also think Cooks will be a lot better in his second year and Colston will not have another year with drops like that again. He works too hard and has too much pride. I always liked Morgan too. He just needs to stay healthy, focused and sober. I really hope Im wrong about our first pick.

05-09-2015, 12:41 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Our WR corps I suspect we'll sign a vet, but on paper this unit doesn't look any worse than the 2009 unit that won the Superbowl. The main worry is that we have a few unproven guys. But the potential is there. And Toon did look a lot better as the season went on.

05-09-2015, 01:00 PM	#3
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Our WR corps If the O line improves, more time in the pocket will make the receiving corps better, much better. I think that's what hurt the most last year. Bree's didn't have time to spread the D. Danno and Rugby Saint II like this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Our WR corps Originally Posted by dam1953 If the O line improves, more time in the pocket will make the receiving corps better, much better. I think that's what hurt the most last year. Bree's didn't have time to spread the D. And our offense still finished the season tops in numerous categories.

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,264	Re: Our WR corps Originally Posted by dam1953 If the O line improves, more time in the pocket will make the receiving corps better, much better. I think that's what hurt the most last year. Bree's didn't have time to spread the D. Don't forget the improved run game will help also. Btw,did anybody else like those reverse flea flickers in the video? jeanpierre likes this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Our WR corps Said it before on other threads, these young guys have got to get more reps, opportunities if they're gonna develop... Would Marques Colston have even made the team if we had been somewhat loaded at wide receiver in 2006?!? We've got some great size in Nick Toon, Brandon Coleman and Seantavius Jones who've only had few chances to shine... Plus, you've got Jalen Saunders who came on late in the season in special teams who's now got more time in learning the system... Really don't think Payton moved stills without having something there on the roster to ease his doubt in making the Dolphins trade... And with all the picks we had and the ability to make a receiver twice what he'd be on another team, we drafted no wideouts... Am really excited to see what this big group of receivers is going to do... Mr.Riaton likes this.
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jjasso007 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 187	Re: Our WR corps Originally Posted by dam1953 If the O line improves, more time in the pocket will make the receiving corps better, much better. I think that's what hurt the most last year. Bree's didn't have time to spread the D. You make a good point. Brees, with time, can make any WR look amazing. We've seen how our WRs that have left to join other teams, tend to disappear there (Meachem, Moore). It will be about the reps these young guys get wtih Brees and how fast they are able to get on the same page. And it's true, if Payton didn't feel comfortable with our young guys, he wouldn't have traded away Stills and Graham. Danno, dam1953 and K Major like this.

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jjasso007 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 187	Re: Our WR corps Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton Don't forget the improved run game will help also. Btw,did anybody else like those reverse flea flickers in the video? Run game will help, and that's set up with an improved Oline. I hope Lelito does his thing at LG. And I enjoyed those reverses and flee flickers, but, in the NFL, that takes too long to develop and bad things happen. It was still fun to watch tho! Mr.Riaton likes this.

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darksoul35 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,041	Re: Our WR corps Originally Posted by jjasso007 Anyone concerned about the state of our WR corps? Outside of Colston and Cooks, they are young and, for the most part, inexperienced. I've been hoping the light would come on for Toon for years, but it just hasn't, so I can't put my hopes in him. Morgan was kicked off the team last year, basically. Then we have unproven talent in Coleman, Jones and Saunders. I have high hopes for all of them. But the UDFA RJ Harris, I'm excited for him. Reminds me of a Lance Moore type RJ Harris UNH Football Senior Year Highlights - YouTube But, overall, a little concern for our WR corps. Thoughts? I definitely agree. I really wanted us to draft Parker. I know we needed to protect Brees but I think Parker is going to be a stud. I also think Cooks will be a lot better in his second year and Colston will not have another year with drops like that again. He works too hard and has too much pride. I always liked Morgan too. He just needs to stay healthy, focused and sober. I really hope Im wrong about our first pick. MarchingOn likes this.
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