Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints

jeanpierre · 03-01-2016, 08:23 AM

Not to be critical Smash, but you could have had two (2) more images in there of Colston burning Atlanta and Tampa Bay...

My favorite is of Payton shaking his hand pre-game; still QB at heart, Payton really appreciates Dwight Clark-type receivers...

The Dude · 03-01-2016, 08:39 AM

failed physical

lumm0x · 03-01-2016, 10:49 AM

Marques was one of the best and classiest ever to suit up for us. Forever a Saint.

dam1953 · 03-01-2016, 11:31 AM

I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great.

Gonna miss him.

dizzle88 · 03-01-2016, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great.

Gonna miss him.

That explains how Colston excelled so well in finding holes in the zone.

jeanpierre · 03-01-2016, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by dam1953

I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great.

Gonna miss him.

Well, Hofstra University isn't a slouch of a school...

neugey · 03-01-2016, 03:43 PM

A while back it was Joe Horn, now Colston ... big shoes to fill again at WR1.

WhoDat!656 · 03-01-2016, 07:24 PM

Knowing how loved and respected Colston is by the Saints and fans, is there a chance the failclowns would try to sign Colston to rub it in our face?

It was bad enough that Hebert, Anderson & Horn played for them! It would break my heart if Colston went there!

I guess it would depend on if Colston still wants to play.

Rugby Saint II · 03-02-2016, 11:19 AM

He's going out quietly too. Thanks for the memories.

Mardigras9 · 03-03-2016, 08:21 AM

Consummate professional, a very rare breed of professional, his absence in a Saints uniform will be greatly missed. He will retire a Saint when the time comes, and will be celebrated by the Saint nation. It was a pleasure Mr. Colston and thank you!

03-01-2016, 08:23 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints Not to be critical Smash, but you could have had two (2) more images in there of Colston burning Atlanta and Tampa Bay... My favorite is of Payton shaking his hand pre-game; still QB at heart, Payton really appreciates Dwight Clark-type receivers...

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lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints Marques was one of the best and classiest ever to suit up for us. Forever a Saint.

03-01-2016, 11:31 AM	#4
dam1953 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 4,645	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great. Gonna miss him. mleg1972 and dizzle88 like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints Originally Posted by dam1953 I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great. Gonna miss him. That explains how Colston excelled so well in finding holes in the zone.

03-01-2016, 11:52 AM	#6
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints Originally Posted by dam1953 I once read a comment from Brees where he stated that Colston could read a defense better than most QB's. It seemed that he and Brees were always on the same page. The rare combination of size, hands and intellect meshed with Payton's high IQ offense and made Colston great. Gonna miss him. Well, Hofstra University isn't a slouch of a school... K Major likes this.

03-01-2016, 03:43 PM	#7
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints A while back it was Joe Horn, now Colston ... big shoes to fill again at WR1.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints Knowing how loved and respected Colston is by the Saints and fans, is there a chance the failclowns would try to sign Colston to rub it in our face? It was bad enough that Hebert, Anderson & Horn played for them! It would break my heart if Colston went there! I guess it would depend on if Colston still wants to play.

03-02-2016, 11:19 AM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints He's going out quietly too. Thanks for the memories. K Major likes this.

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints Consummate professional, a very rare breed of professional, his absence in a Saints uniform will be greatly missed. He will retire a Saint when the time comes, and will be celebrated by the Saint nation. It was a pleasure Mr. Colston and thank you!

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