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papz 06-17-2015 06:54 AM

Marques Colston: Staying with Saints was worth more than money
 
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METAIRIE, La. -- A combination of loyalty, reality and just plain smart business brought receiver Marques Colston back to the New Orleans Saints this year, even though the 10th-year veteran had to accept a $3.2 million pay cut.

Colston, a former seventh-round draft pick who became the franchise's all-time leader in total touchdowns, receptions and receiving yards, makes it sounds like the choice was easy.

"At this point in my career, it's not necessarily about maximizing every penny of every contract," said Colston, who agreed to a pay cut from $7 million in salary and bonuses to $3.8 million -- plus another $4.6 million cut next year.

"I know for me it came down to, 'What's my priority?'" said Colston, who met with the media for the first time this offseason on Tuesday. "I probably could have went somewhere else and maybe got a little bit more money. But the priority for me was to come back to an organization that I really enjoy playing for. I enjoy coming to work every day and being in this locker room.

"And it's an organization that took a chance on me Day 1. That loyalty means something to me."


Read more: Marques Colston: Staying with Saints was worth more than money - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN

Related article: Saints’ Marques Colston is glad to be back and ready to help the team however he can | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

jlouhill 06-17-2015 07:01 AM

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And this is why he will go down as one of the greatest Saints ever. Loyalty, a term today's sports figures have no clue what it's all about.

hagan714 06-17-2015 07:14 AM

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the silent one speaks. whats not to like?

dizzle88 06-17-2015 07:25 AM

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That's a very loyal guy.

I get the feeling that Colston has been thinking about "life after football" since day one in terms of money
He's not one of these guys that will go bankrupt a year after he retires.

It will be a very sad day indeed when he retires, every WR for our team should model themselves after Colston.

SapperSaint 06-17-2015 09:04 AM

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Just made my top 5 Saints players list. I hope the Organization will be that loyal to him. I know the fans will.

Crusader 06-17-2015 09:11 AM

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There is a reason why Colston is the only Saints player whos Jersey I have bought.

saintsfan1976 06-17-2015 09:22 AM

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Marques Colston > Jimmy Graham

Mardigras9 06-17-2015 09:32 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Crusader (Post 658158)
There is a reason why Colston is the only Saints player whos Jersey I have bought.

He is the only active player who's Jersey I have and this type of character is exactly why. He is truly a rare player and what great all time player for the Saints.

gulfgambler 06-17-2015 11:52 AM

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As humble as they come. Knows where he came from and knows where he's going.

Mr.Riaton 06-17-2015 12:48 PM

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Man,we struck gold with this guy. I'm gonna miss him when he's gone. Hope we can get another 2-3 years out of him.

the-commish 06-17-2015 01:13 PM

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The Quiet Storm is truly a great guy, in addition to being a great player.

He is so underrated by his peers it's ridiculous.

K Major 06-17-2015 01:15 PM

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A true PRO on and off the field. As another poster stated, we hit it big with Colston.

I know his father would have been so proud of what he has accomplished.

Rugby Saint II 06-17-2015 02:42 PM

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He dropped way too many balls last year......I don't believe it was his concentration that was lacking but more his depth perception. I think he needed an eye exam last season. Most older athletes who start "losing it" play better after a new prescription. It worked for me anyway.

WhoDat!656 06-17-2015 07:57 PM

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He is my favorite Saints player not named Brees!

ChrisXVI 06-17-2015 08:12 PM

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Man that makes me proud! Proud to be a Saints fan, proud of Colston as a fellow human being... It's just too much awesomeness. You just don't see character like that often these days.

foreverfan 06-17-2015 08:37 PM

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QBREES9 06-18-2015 12:14 AM

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Mr Colston, you have been GREAT! A Saint forever!

homerj07 06-20-2015 08:53 AM

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Class act :bng:

Audiotom 06-21-2015 09:05 PM

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Marcus is pure class


My favorite Saint

Love his loyalty, letting his play speak for himself

He will leave a great legacy

Cruize 06-22-2015 01:05 AM

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Great guy. Great career with Saints. On the downside of said career.


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