Saints scrimmage indicates Watson, Colston still productive

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As Drew Brees drove the Saints to the end zone on the opening series of the club's annual preseason scrimmage Friday, his six completions included two to Watson and two to Colston, capped by Colston's touchdown on 3-yard fade.

While Colston is the Saints' all-time leading receiver, he is also 32 and began his 10th training camp last week on the physically unable to perform list. Apparently, his undisclosed ailment was minor, and he said he doesn't foresee his role in the offense changing significantly.

''It's felt really similar to what I've done in the past,'' Colston said. ''Going into Year 10, physically I'm not the same as I was in 2006, and with that comes some little nuances and just things that I can do technique-wise that can make up for maybe some of that.''

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hagan714 · 08-08-2015, 01:42 AM

slow day or what?

jnormand · 08-08-2015, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by hagan714

slow day or what?

Slow off season.

dizzle88 · 08-08-2015, 07:04 AM

A little disappointing that Josh Hill has been practically invisible all training camp after Payton spent all Offseason talking about how good he is.

AsylumGuido · 08-08-2015, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

A little disappointing that Josh Hill has been practically invisible all training camp after Payton spent all Offseason talking about how good he is.

Hill doesn't have the talent, or experience, to carry Watson's jock. And that isn't saying that Hill has no talent. I have always felt that Watson is actually that good. I truly feel that the Saints are a better team with Watson in at TE than Graham. He not only is extremely intelligent, but is a precise route runner, and a far, far better run blocker and pass protector than Graham will ever be.

Graham was a one trick pony, and while that trick was great, it hobbled the Saints over time because defenses knew where the ball was going when he was on the field and knew a run was likely when he was sent to the sideline. Watson is an every down TE, something that Graham can never become.

jnormand · 08-08-2015, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

A little disappointing that Josh Hill has been practically invisible all training camp after Payton spent all Offseason talking about how good he is.

Yeah I'm a little disappointed too. Had high hopes for the kid this year. But you can't go wrong with Watson. I think the two of them will make a good double threat. At least when either or both of them are in the defenses won't just smother them "knowing" it going to one of them.

dizzle88 · 08-08-2015, 04:32 PM

Double post.

dizzle88 · 08-08-2015, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Hill doesn't have the talent, or experience, to carry Watson's jock. And that isn't saying that Hill has no talent. I have always felt that Watson is actually that good. I truly feel that the Saints are a better team with Watson in at TE than Graham. He not only is extremely intelligent, but is a precise route runner, and a far, far better run blocker and pass protector than Graham will ever be.

Graham was a one trick pony, and while that trick was great, it hobbled the Saints over time because defenses knew where the ball was going when he was on the field and knew a run was likely when he was sent to the sideline. Watson is an every down TE, something that Graham can never become.

Whilst Jimmy Graham argued over the difference in contracts between a TE and a WR, all Ben Watson was concerned about is being the best Football Player he can be!

Definitely agreed about Ben Watson, his days in New England I always viewed him as one of the most genuine and underrated athletes in the league.

vtiger72 · 08-08-2015, 06:06 PM

Did these passes occur against 11, 10, or 12 men? After the articles on the defense, one has to ask?

08-08-2015, 12:49 AM	#1
Threaded by QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985 Rating: (0 votes - average) As Drew Brees drove the Saints to the end zone on the opening series of the club's annual preseason scrimmage Friday, his six completions included two to Watson and two to Colston, capped by Colston's touchdown on 3-yard fade. While Colston is the Saints' all-time leading receiver, he is also 32 and began his 10th training camp last week on the physically unable to perform list. Apparently, his undisclosed ailment was minor, and he said he doesn't foresee his role in the offense changing significantly. ''It's felt really similar to what I've done in the past,'' Colston said. ''Going into Year 10, physically I'm not the same as I was in 2006, and with that comes some little nuances and just things that I can do technique-wise that can make up for maybe some of that.'' http://sports.yahoo.com/news/saints-...5969--nfl.html Attached Thumbnails
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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Saints scrimmage indicates Watson, Colston still productive Originally Posted by hagan714 slow day or what? Slow off season.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,359	Re: Saints scrimmage indicates Watson, Colston still productive A little disappointing that Josh Hill has been practically invisible all training camp after Payton spent all Offseason talking about how good he is.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Saints scrimmage indicates Watson, Colston still productive Originally Posted by dizzle88 A little disappointing that Josh Hill has been practically invisible all training camp after Payton spent all Offseason talking about how good he is. Hill doesn't have the talent, or experience, to carry Watson's jock. And that isn't saying that Hill has no talent. I have always felt that Watson is actually that good. I truly feel that the Saints are a better team with Watson in at TE than Graham. He not only is extremely intelligent, but is a precise route runner, and a far, far better run blocker and pass protector than Graham will ever be. Graham was a one trick pony, and while that trick was great, it hobbled the Saints over time because defenses knew where the ball was going when he was on the field and knew a run was likely when he was sent to the sideline. Watson is an every down TE, something that Graham can never become. nutria and dizzle88 like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Saints scrimmage indicates Watson, Colston still productive Originally Posted by dizzle88 A little disappointing that Josh Hill has been practically invisible all training camp after Payton spent all Offseason talking about how good he is. Yeah I'm a little disappointed too. Had high hopes for the kid this year. But you can't go wrong with Watson. I think the two of them will make a good double threat. At least when either or both of them are in the defenses won't just smother them "knowing" it going to one of them. dizzle88 likes this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,359	Re: Saints scrimmage indicates Watson, Colston still productive Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Hill doesn't have the talent, or experience, to carry Watson's jock. And that isn't saying that Hill has no talent. I have always felt that Watson is actually that good. I truly feel that the Saints are a better team with Watson in at TE than Graham. He not only is extremely intelligent, but is a precise route runner, and a far, far better run blocker and pass protector than Graham will ever be. Graham was a one trick pony, and while that trick was great, it hobbled the Saints over time because defenses knew where the ball was going when he was on the field and knew a run was likely when he was sent to the sideline. Watson is an every down TE, something that Graham can never become. Whilst Jimmy Graham argued over the difference in contracts between a TE and a WR, all Ben Watson was concerned about is being the best Football Player he can be! Definitely agreed about Ben Watson, his days in New England I always viewed him as one of the most genuine and underrated athletes in the league. AsylumGuido likes this.

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