Wide receivers

The Dude · 08-23-2015, 12:33 AM

I admit that I thought we were in trouble in that department especially since we got rid of Graham and Stills. It looks now that we may be ok after all. I like the way Cooks progressed from last year it seems. Coleman and Snead along with Morgan seem to be just fine. I think we found some diamonds there.
Its one preseason game but the offense was pretty damn exciting. Defense looked better too but still no pressure. I think we have the personnel to get away with the strategy of simply outscoring our opponents. If our D is even a little better than last year we may be ok after all.

nola_swammi · 08-23-2015, 02:13 AM

With Coleman size and height, I would like for him to be more aggressive for the ball although that ball was not catchable that McClown threw in the end zone, I would prefer a stronger effort to attack the ball in the air, even if he had to run through the defender

spkb25 · 08-23-2015, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by nola_swammi

With Coleman size and height, I would like for him to be more aggressive for the ball although that ball was not catchable that McClown threw in the end zone, I would prefer a stronger effort to attack the ball in the air, even if he had to run through the defender

I expect him to get better as the year goes on and he has a high ceiling. I am excited. If we can get spiller healthy...look out man

AsylumGuido · 08-23-2015, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by nola_swammi

With Coleman size and height, I would like for him to be more aggressive for the ball although that ball was not catchable that McClown threw in the end zone, I would prefer a stronger effort to attack the ball in the air, even if he had to run through the defender

No, that ball was catchable, but perhaps not at his current stage of development. A more experienced receiver with his height and reach would have come down with that ball still extended instead of attempting to pull it in allowing the defender to punch it out. I don't fault him since he is still lacking in experience, but I have no doubt he can learn from that encounter.

nola_swammi · 08-23-2015, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

No, that ball was catchable, but perhaps not at his current stage of development. A more experienced receiver with his height and reach would have come down with that ball still extended instead of attempting to pull it in allowing the defender to punch it out. I don't fault him since he is still lacking in experience, but I have no doubt he can learn from that encounter.

That was the throw by Brees, I am referring the one by McCown

Budsdrinker · 08-25-2015, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

No, that ball was catchable, but perhaps not at his current stage of development. A more experienced receiver with his height and reach would have come down with that ball still extended instead of attempting to pull it in allowing the defender to punch it out. I don't fault him since he is still lacking in experience, but I have no doubt he can learn from that encounter.

I agree, that pass to Coleman and it was by Brees on the first drive should have been caught. Play was right in front of my seats. Just like AG said, keep you arms extended away from the defender and it's a TD.

K Major · 08-25-2015, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

I agree, that pass to Coleman and it was by Brees on the first drive should have been caught. Play was right in front of my seats. Just like AG said, keep you arms extended away from the defender and it's a TD.

With good coaching he'll get there. He is still developing.

AsylumGuido · 08-25-2015, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

With good coaching he'll get there. He is still developing.

Exactly. That's what I like about him. He has quite a bit of upside. He is still raw and will do nothing but improve with more reps. Not to mention, if he keeps close to Cooks he'll learn how to learn and get that much better that much quicker.

MatthewT · 08-23-2015, 07:27 AM

Cooks continues to impress, cannot really tell with Colston as veterans usually don't show much in preseason. I think if Spiller doesn't come through that the Saints will be fine in the screen game using Ingram, Robinson, and eventually Murphy could be a major contributor.

What I am not liking is what I am seeing out of the #3, 4, and 5 WR spots. No one appears to have stepped up, maybe Snead kinda sorta??? TE has not been impressive either, but think Ben Watson will be fine for the short term once the season gets going.

44Champs · 08-23-2015, 10:39 AM

I was disappointed in Santaveus Jones. He didnt do much when had the opportunity. Was really expecting a lot more from him. Josh Morgan, even with that fumble, looked good - he has some fluid moves - next time he'll remember to switch the ball to his opposite arm. Snead caught just about everything thrown his way as usual, and joe morgan looked good when he had his opportunities. Coaches will have some tough calls to make.

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08-23-2015, 12:33 AM	#1
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Wide receivers I admit that I thought we were in trouble in that department especially since we got rid of Graham and Stills. It looks now that we may be ok after all. I like the way Cooks progressed from last year it seems. Coleman and Snead along with Morgan seem to be just fine. I think we found some diamonds there. Its one preseason game but the offense was pretty damn exciting. Defense looked better too but still no pressure. I think we have the personnel to get away with the strategy of simply outscoring our opponents. If our D is even a little better than last year we may be ok after all.
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08-23-2015, 02:13 AM	#2
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Wide receivers With Coleman size and height, I would like for him to be more aggressive for the ball although that ball was not catchable that McClown threw in the end zone, I would prefer a stronger effort to attack the ball in the air, even if he had to run through the defender

08-23-2015, 03:34 PM	#4
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,548	Re: Wide receivers Originally Posted by nola_swammi With Coleman size and height, I would like for him to be more aggressive for the ball although that ball was not catchable that McClown threw in the end zone, I would prefer a stronger effort to attack the ball in the air, even if he had to run through the defender No, that ball was catchable, but perhaps not at his current stage of development. A more experienced receiver with his height and reach would have come down with that ball still extended instead of attempting to pull it in allowing the defender to punch it out. I don't fault him since he is still lacking in experience, but I have no doubt he can learn from that encounter. Mr.Riaton likes this.

08-23-2015, 03:40 PM	#5
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Wide receivers Originally Posted by AsylumGuido No, that ball was catchable, but perhaps not at his current stage of development. A more experienced receiver with his height and reach would have come down with that ball still extended instead of attempting to pull it in allowing the defender to punch it out. I don't fault him since he is still lacking in experience, but I have no doubt he can learn from that encounter. That was the throw by Brees, I am referring the one by McCown

08-25-2015, 10:22 AM	#6
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Wide receivers Originally Posted by AsylumGuido No, that ball was catchable, but perhaps not at his current stage of development. A more experienced receiver with his height and reach would have come down with that ball still extended instead of attempting to pull it in allowing the defender to punch it out. I don't fault him since he is still lacking in experience, but I have no doubt he can learn from that encounter. I agree, that pass to Coleman and it was by Brees on the first drive should have been caught. Play was right in front of my seats. Just like AG said, keep you arms extended away from the defender and it's a TD.

08-23-2015, 06:55 AM	#3
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,122	Re: Wide receivers Originally Posted by nola_swammi With Coleman size and height, I would like for him to be more aggressive for the ball although that ball was not catchable that McClown threw in the end zone, I would prefer a stronger effort to attack the ball in the air, even if he had to run through the defender I expect him to get better as the year goes on and he has a high ceiling. I am excited. If we can get spiller healthy...look out man

08-25-2015, 12:28 PM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,770 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Wide receivers Originally Posted by Budsdrinker I agree, that pass to Coleman and it was by Brees on the first drive should have been caught. Play was right in front of my seats. Just like AG said, keep you arms extended away from the defender and it's a TD. With good coaching he'll get there. He is still developing. AsylumGuido likes this.

08-25-2015, 02:03 PM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,548	Re: Wide receivers Originally Posted by K Major With good coaching he'll get there. He is still developing. Exactly. That's what I like about him. He has quite a bit of upside. He is still raw and will do nothing but improve with more reps. Not to mention, if he keeps close to Cooks he'll learn how to learn and get that much better that much quicker.

08-23-2015, 07:27 AM	#9
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Re: Wide receivers Cooks continues to impress, cannot really tell with Colston as veterans usually don't show much in preseason. I think if Spiller doesn't come through that the Saints will be fine in the screen game using Ingram, Robinson, and eventually Murphy could be a major contributor. What I am not liking is what I am seeing out of the #3, 4, and 5 WR spots. No one appears to have stepped up, maybe Snead kinda sorta??? TE has not been impressive either, but think Ben Watson will be fine for the short term once the season gets going.

08-23-2015, 10:39 AM	#10
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	Re: Wide receivers I was disappointed in Santaveus Jones. He didnt do much when had the opportunity. Was really expecting a lot more from him. Josh Morgan, even with that fumble, looked good - he has some fluid moves - next time he'll remember to switch the ball to his opposite arm. Snead caught just about everything thrown his way as usual, and joe morgan looked good when he had his opportunities. Coaches will have some tough calls to make. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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