Anyone benching Colston v. Revis? (1 Viewer)

[healthpellets]

Dude is the definition of shutdown. Colston is not exactly the most dynamic / athletic receiver in the league. So if he succeeds in doing much of anything this week, it'll be the first time Revis failed, iirc.

So....gonna sit him if you have a better matchup on your bench?

 

[DoubleG]

Dude is the definition of shutdown. Colston is not exactly the most dynamic / athletic receiver in the league. So if he succeeds in doing much of anything this week, it'll be the first time Revis failed, iirc.

So....gonna sit him if you have a better matchup on your bench?

Revis: 5-11/198Colston: 6-4/225

Brees is accurate enough to get him he ball in he redzone. I'll take my chances with Colston over a lesser WR/offense with a better matchup.

 

[duaneok66]

shutdown label is overplayed - even though he had 2 straight excellent games . . . play Colston always . . .

 

[two_dollars]

Playing him. I know what he did to Johnson, and I know what he did to Moss, who are both also as tall as Colston. I just simply don't quite have the depth in a big start 3 wr league to bench him justifiably. Maybe in a 10 team start 2 wr I can see it.

 

[healthpellets]

Dude is the definition of shutdown. Colston is not exactly the most dynamic / athletic receiver in the league. So if he succeeds in doing much of anything this week, it'll be the first time Revis failed, iirc.

So....gonna sit him if you have a better matchup on your bench?

Revis: 5-11/198Colston: 6-4/225

Brees is accurate enough to get him he ball in he redzone. I'll take my chances with Colston over a lesser WR/offense with a better matchup.

ok, but....AJ: 6-3 / 225 (and 10x more athletic than Colston) and went for 4/35.

so in your opinion, it's Brees that makes the difference?

 

[The Gray Hood]

I'll probably just go ahead and start him as my options are kind of a bennet/detroit bradshaw/kc situation, and I really hate to sit my studs and watch them blow up on the bench.

My question would be if revis covers Colston in the slot when NO runs 3 wide.

 

[duaneok66]

I forgot to add, the defensive blitzes that Ryan will dial up will help to diminish the damage that Brees and Colston inflict . . .

 

[two_dollars]

With all the blitzing the Jets will do (and they will!) expect a lot of quick slants to colston, short middles to shockey, and dump offs to bush. Low YPC stuff. It will be tough letting anything downfield develop. Henderson and Meachem will not have big days.

 

[The Gray Hood]

Dude is the definition of shutdown. Colston is not exactly the most dynamic / athletic receiver in the league. So if he succeeds in doing much of anything this week, it'll be the first time Revis failed, iirc.

So....gonna sit him if you have a better matchup on your bench?

Revis: 5-11/198Colston: 6-4/225

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How tall is Randy Moss?

 

[duaneok66]

Moss and Colston are totally different receivers in terms of how they play - you cant just base it off measurables . . .

 

[Sinn Fein]

I am not sure Revis covers Colston most of the time - Colston is actually more Welker than he is Moss. Moss is the deep threat for New England. Henderson is the primary deep threat for the Saints. I think Revis will take away the home run ball - Colston should be able to operate in the short to medium range.

 

[editor47]

if the bye weeks weren't starting, i'd be considering it.

 

[cubbie5150]

In a start 3 WR league, Colston will sit if Welker looks good to go.....so basically, yeah, I'll probably have no choice but to start Colston

 

[dragonflies]

Colston is Brees's favorite target. I don't think that changes no matter who is covering him. I believe Revis will do an excellent job covering Colston, but HE IS NOT SHUTTING HIM OUT.

I know a lot of people are high on the JETS but I don't see them as anything more than Philly. Philly had a great defense with a pretty good rookie QB. The same as the Jets.

I think the Saints offense is in a class of it's own. It's their special teams and defense that will be their downfall if any.

 

[Bills_Fan11]

No. WTF do you guys have on your bench to consider this stuff?

 

[Buffaloes]

No. WTF do you guys have on your bench to consider this stuff?

 

[carnac]

You can't bench Colston. Even with a poor matchup. Yes, Revis is an excellent cover guy. You think it's possible he has an off day? Think it's possible he gets hurt early in the game? Heck, he could even fall on 1 play and give up a TD.

Anything can happen. And unless you have an excellent WR to replace him with a great matchup, you shouldn't even consider benching him.

Good luck

 

[The Gray Hood]

I realize the rats have improved their defense quite a bit over last year, however........

arizona @ New York Cheats

warner - 472 yds, 2 td, 3 int (revis had 2 of these + td)

breaston 9/122/0

fitz - 8/122/0

boldin - 10/119/1

who was revis covering...?

ps

I just realized I can look some of this up:

he was thrown at 8 times --- 3x covering boldin (3 catches) + 4x covering fitz (2 catches).

meanwhile, his opposite (lowery) got thrown at 14x (12 catches) -- breaston 5x, fitz 4x, boldin 4x.

revis played every snap, splitting time almost evenly between left and right sides of the field.

 

[editor47]

You can't bench Colston. Even with a poor matchup. Yes, Revis is an excellent cover guy. You think it's possible he has an off day? Think it's possible he gets hurt early in the game? Heck, he could even fall on 1 play and give up a TD.

Anything can happen. And unless you have an excellent WR to replace him with a great matchup, you shouldn't even consider benching him.

Good luck

yes, that is the same point everyone is making. you don't bench him for eddie royal. you do bench him if you've got, say, pierre garcon or steve smith (nyg) or mario manningham.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I would think whomever Lito Sheppard (is he still out this week?) or Lawry are guarding might be in for a decent day.

The whole defense is predicated on bringing pressure via the blitz - they love overloading one side, and they run some crazy schemes to achieve that. If Brees has time or is Marino-quick with his release, the Saints will be successful. The Jets are playing at a high level, but I wouldn't say they have the kind of speed on defense that will overwhelm teams. IOW, I think they are eminently beatable with a solid game plan.

As for the OP, of course you start Colston (assuming this isn't a 8-teamer with 2 WRs).

 

[Buffaloes]

You can't bench Colston. Even with a poor matchup. Yes, Revis is an excellent cover guy. You think it's possible he has an off day? Think it's possible he gets hurt early in the game? Heck, he could even fall on 1 play and give up a TD.

Anything can happen. And unless you have an excellent WR to replace him with a great matchup, you shouldn't even consider benching him.

Good luck

yes, that is the same point everyone is making. you don't bench him for eddie royal. you do bench him if you've got, say, pierre garcon or steve smith (nyg) or mario manningham.

 

[otis68]

With all the blitzing the Jets will do (and they will!) expect a lot of quick slants to colston, short middles to shockey, and dump offs to bush. Low YPC stuff. It will be tough letting anything downfield develop. Henderson and Meachem will not have big days.

Doesn't Philly blitz alot?

 

[Brutis]

Does Colston line up on Revis side every play? I would think the Saints could easily move Colston around.

 

[MCguidance]

I realize the rats have improved their defense quite a bit over last year, however........arizona @ New York Cheatswarner - 472 yds, 2 td, 3 int (revis had 2 of these + td)breaston 9/122/0fitz - 8/122/0boldin - 10/119/1who was revis covering...?psI just realized I can look some of this up:he was thrown at 8 times --- 3x covering boldin (3 catches) + 4x covering fitz (2 catches).meanwhile, his opposite (lowery) got thrown at 14x (12 catches) -- breaston 5x, fitz 4x, boldin 4x.revis played every snap, splitting time almost evenly between left and right sides of the field.

Are you referring to the game the Jets were up 34-0 at half and Warner threw near 60 times in the game? Think they had to throw in the second half? You provided stats, which was great, but you need to examine everything surrounding a game like that.Also, if what you post is true, Revis being thrown at 8 times when Warner threw 57 times is not a bad ratio, right? Maybe the Saints throw 60 times, but I would be shocked if the Saints had those stats come Sunday. Not that they need that for Colston to be succesful, but keep it in mind.Oh, I am a Jets fan and a Colston owner. Colston starts for me, but not expecting a big day unless they move him around. Even then, tempered enthusiasm.

 

[The Gray Hood]

Does Colston line up on Revis side every play? I would think the Saints could easily move Colston around.

they do.

 

[thriftyrocker]

Meachem breakout week?

 

[Instinctive]

Here's the things that affect this situation:

1. Colston moves around a lot. Got to watch Saints-Eagles game and Colston was in motion a realy high amount of times compared to what I usually see from a team's #1 WR.

2. He was in the slot a lot

3. Brees does have a very quick release when he needs it

4. Brees doesn't have to lock in on one guy, but when Ryan brings all the pressure, I'd be willing to bet that the huge guy with great hands slanting over 5 yards up in the middle after all the LBs came roaring in is the guy Brees throws it to. The guy he trusts.

5. He's a bona fide stud with a stud QB. Don't overthink it. Unless dynasty and you have an amazing WR corps, You probably need to start him. Start your Studs.

 

[cubbie5150]

Here's the things that affect this situation:1. Colston moves around a lot. Got to watch Saints-Eagles game and Colston was in motion a realy high amount of times compared to what I usually see from a team's #1 WR.2. He was in the slot a lot3. Brees does have a very quick release when he needs it4. Brees doesn't have to lock in on one guy, but when Ryan brings all the pressure, I'd be willing to bet that the huge guy with great hands slanting over 5 yards up in the middle after all the LBs came roaring in is the guy Brees throws it to. The guy he trusts.5. He's a bona fide stud with a stud QB. Don't overthink it. Unless dynasty and you have an amazing WR corps, You probably need to start him. Start your Studs.

Really good analysis.....I was initially thinking that Shockey would be the hot read, but realized he'd probably stay in to block a fair amount of times. I'll likely play conservative & stick w/ Colston this week; it's not like there's much choice in a start 3 WR league (especially on my team)