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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; BY ROBERT KLEMKO S.I. 2006 Saints Draft Seventh Round 210th overall pick: Zach Strief, OT, Northwestern 252nd overall pick: Marques Colston,foreverf WR, Hofstra (suppmental compensatory selection) A quick Google search unearths some vintage fan skepticism over the compensation. Poster an ...
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Re: Supplemental Draft
BY ROBERT KLEMKO S.I.
2006 Saints Draft Seventh Round 210th overall pick: Zach Strief, OT, Northwestern 252nd overall pick: Marques Colston,foreverf WR, Hofstra (suppmental compensatory selection) A quick Google search unearths some vintage fan skepticism over the compensation. Poster an on the Saints forum blackandgold.com Foreverfan lamented late that March that “#44 in the 7th round guys... that's the 252nd pick in the draft. We could do better signing rookie free agents to contracts.” By virtue of picking second overall, the Saints drafted 252nd overall and landed the man who would become the franchise’s all-time leader in catches, receiving yards and touchdowns. Colston has eclipsed 900 yards receiving in eight of his nine seasons and has 72 career touchdowns and 58 catches in the playoffs, including seven catches for 83 yards in the Super Bowl XLIV victory over Indianapolis. Perhaps more remarkable than achieving all that as a 252nd pick, he’s never been named to a Pro Bowl. Robert Klemko Sports Illustrated Privacy Policy Terms of Use Advertise with Us SI Pressroom © 2020 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy |
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Re: Supplemental Draft
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Re: Supplemental Draft
Originally Posted by vpheughan
Never understood why Colston was passed over. He was a tough as nails WR and was as consistant as they come. One of my all time great WR. He was money in the bank.
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Re: Supplemental Draft
Because he was from Hofstra. Not saying that was a valid reason, but some franchises just didn't pay much attention to the small schools.
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