Marques Colston says goodbye and thanks to Saints

jeanpierre · 03-03-2016, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

I wouldn't worry about missing out on a WR in the first round. There are plenty of good WRs that can be found in later rounds. Colston, Graham, Stills proved that one

Wide Receivers in the NFL need to be able to catch the ball - consistently...

that ability is starting to become a lost art in the NFL...

This is not a deep class and everything I'm reading projects this as the worst class in the modern, contemporary era...

The Dude · 03-01-2016, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Hell yea DAnno!!!!!!!! Im been screaming about him since day one of offseason.

With Colston gone we are either going with a WR similar to Treadwell or we will get a high dollar one in FA. Wouldnt surprise me if we got Treadwell somehow. This defense is loaded with defense and a tall legit number 1 receiver is a huge need. More than most realize.

Danno · 03-01-2016, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Hell yea DAnno!!!!!!!! Im been screaming about him since day one of offseason.

With Colston gone we are either going with a WR similar to Treadwell or we will get a high dollar one in FA. Wouldnt surprise me if we got Treadwell somehow. This defense is loaded with defense and a tall legit number 1 receiver is a huge need. More than most realize.

I'd sure love to have a stacked offense for Brees' last few seasons and his replacement's first couple.

Having a combination of Treadwell, Cooks, Snead and Coleman all entering their prime will certainly help the transition.

But after that I'd love to see all defense, with maybe an OG or TE squeezed in there somehow.

The Dude · 03-03-2016, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'd sure love to have a stacked offense for Brees' last few seasons and his replacement's first couple.

Having a combination of Treadwell, Cooks, Snead and Coleman all entering their prime will certainly help the transition.

But after that I'd love to see all defense, with maybe an OG or TE squeezed in there somehow.

Having that many weapons could extend Brees career a year or two. As his accuracy and arm deminish these guys have the ability to make the tough catches. I am totally on board with your assesment. Treadwell at 1 then defense, then guard and TE. I think we can find a guard in FA. He wont have to acclimate to the speed of the NFL and can step right in to protect Drew. Even great guards have trouble acclimating to the NFL as rookies. Offensive line is a position group where experience is almost as important as talent. Almost.

voodooido · 02-29-2016, 04:28 PM

I'm sure they offered him the 2.5 million dead money as a 1 year contract. Stupid if they didn't and stupid if he refused.

voodooido · 02-29-2016, 04:36 PM

With the Browner release that will give us 11 million in cap space. With Brees and Morestead coming up we should be close to 20 million. Better than any of us thought I'm sure.

Crusader · 02-29-2016, 05:02 PM

**** ****eti **** **** ****!

QBREES9 · 02-29-2016, 05:09 PM

We all new it was coming. Still stinks. Thank You Marques you were AWESOME!!!!

jeanpierre · 02-29-2016, 05:10 PM

Thank You, Marques Colston, for being the consummate professional...

You played the game with a stoic confidence that made success even sweeter...

Talking media heads, distracted by their own self-promotion, missed out on your terrific game...

But as Saints fans, we're forever grateful for the effort and success you gave us...

And we ask your forgiveness, as we feel sorry for ourselves as we know we'll miss you donning the Black and Gold...

Lord_Saint83 · 02-29-2016, 05:26 PM

I knew it was coming but when i heard for sure still got a lil misty eyed. A great guy and on field professional, too bad more players aren't like him.

03-03-2016, 07:09 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Colston Released Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 I wouldn't worry about missing out on a WR in the first round. There are plenty of good WRs that can be found in later rounds. Colston, Graham, Stills proved that one Wide Receivers in the NFL need to be able to catch the ball - consistently... that ability is starting to become a lost art in the NFL... This is not a deep class and everything I'm reading projects this as the worst class in the modern, contemporary era...

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Colston Released Originally Posted by Danno Hell yea DAnno!!!!!!!! Im been screaming about him since day one of offseason. With Colston gone we are either going with a WR similar to Treadwell or we will get a high dollar one in FA. Wouldnt surprise me if we got Treadwell somehow. This defense is loaded with defense and a tall legit number 1 receiver is a huge need. More than most realize. Danno likes this.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Colston Released Originally Posted by The Dude Hell yea DAnno!!!!!!!! Im been screaming about him since day one of offseason. With Colston gone we are either going with a WR similar to Treadwell or we will get a high dollar one in FA. Wouldnt surprise me if we got Treadwell somehow. This defense is loaded with defense and a tall legit number 1 receiver is a huge need. More than most realize. I'd sure love to have a stacked offense for Brees' last few seasons and his replacement's first couple. Having a combination of Treadwell, Cooks, Snead and Coleman all entering their prime will certainly help the transition. But after that I'd love to see all defense, with maybe an OG or TE squeezed in there somehow.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Colston Released Originally Posted by Danno I'd sure love to have a stacked offense for Brees' last few seasons and his replacement's first couple. Having a combination of Treadwell, Cooks, Snead and Coleman all entering their prime will certainly help the transition. But after that I'd love to see all defense, with maybe an OG or TE squeezed in there somehow. Having that many weapons could extend Brees career a year or two. As his accuracy and arm deminish these guys have the ability to make the tough catches. I am totally on board with your assesment. Treadwell at 1 then defense, then guard and TE. I think we can find a guard in FA. He wont have to acclimate to the speed of the NFL and can step right in to protect Drew. Even great guards have trouble acclimating to the NFL as rookies. Offensive line is a position group where experience is almost as important as talent. Almost.
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02-29-2016, 04:28 PM	#5
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,840	Re: Colston Released I'm sure they offered him the 2.5 million dead money as a 1 year contract. Stupid if they didn't and stupid if he refused. CheramieIII and ctsaint01 like this.
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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,840	Re: Colston Released With the Browner release that will give us 11 million in cap space. With Brees and Morestead coming up we should be close to 20 million. Better than any of us thought I'm sure. ctsaint01 likes this.
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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Re: Colston Released ** eti **!

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,990	Re: Colston Released We all new it was coming. Still stinks. Thank You Marques you were AWESOME!!!! jnormand, SapperSaint, darksoul35 and 2 others like this.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Colston Released Thank You, Marques Colston, for being the consummate professional... You played the game with a stoic confidence that made success even sweeter... Talking media heads, distracted by their own self-promotion, missed out on your terrific game... But as Saints fans, we're forever grateful for the effort and success you gave us... And we ask your forgiveness, as we feel sorry for ourselves as we know we'll miss you donning the Black and Gold... iceshack149, jnormand, SapperSaint and 8 others like this.
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Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Colston Released I knew it was coming but when i heard for sure still got a lil misty eyed. A great guy and on field professional, too bad more players aren't like him. hagan714, SaintFanQ and RaginCajun83 like this.

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