M. Colston (1 Viewer)

[tombonneau]

I'm looking to move Colston in my main league. Picked him up off ww and he's been a great WR2. But the last few weeks, he's seen his targets drop to 6/gm from 8/10/10 to start the season.

Also last two games have been 4/40 and 3/40 roughly, with a TD throw in his last game. And three games back, while he did have that HUGE bomb at the end of the game, before that play he was on track for another 4/40 game. I know you don't want to eliminate big plays bc they happen, but when taken into context with his last two games, along with Horn's resurgence, and the fact that Ds might now be keying on the 7th rounder from Hofstra, its looking like 4/40 games might be more the norm for Colston moving forward.

I think moving a guy like Colston now is maximizing your value. I just don't see him putting up the same #s he did earlier in the year.

If you started him and got the points, good job, well done. But I think from here on out he is WR3 material, so if you can deal him and get WR2 value in return, do it.

Thoughts?

 

[Slinger]

First off, I notice that you have Colston as a WR. This means you're in a real league.

Secondly, I would keep him in both Redraft/Dynasty. Outside of Torry Holt and a few others, most WR's don't produce great numbers every week. Colston is still a big part of the offense.

 

[laxiepoo]

FWIW, I traded him away in a dynasty league 2 weeks ago for a future draft pick. Then picked up devery henderson last week.

Worth keeping around though. I just decided to cash in early.

 

[tombonneau]

Yeah, it kind of killed me to do it. He's one of those guys you get attached to bc you "discovered" him and he's got the whole 7th rounder thing going for him. But he's on pace for 72/1100/11, which I don't see him keeping given the last few weeks.

To give you sense, I moved him & Alex Smith (TE) for Leinart & Cotchery. I just think I've likely gotten the best games out of Colston at this point. Maybe I'll be wrong, who knows, just my gut.

 

[davearm]

FWIW, I got Chad Johnson for Fred Taylor and Colston. I was happy with that, since CJ wouldn't have been obtainable for FT alone, and Colston was unlikely to crack my lineup. Nice return for a WW gem, IMO.

 

[BaBastage]

I dropped Colston for Branch. No, I'm not on the Branch bandwagon, but Seattles got a great soft stretch Starting week 10.

Colston's next 4 weeks are Bye - Balt - TB - Pit. I don't see much production from him for a while. Just my .02

 

[tombonneau]

I dropped Colston for Branch. No, I'm not on the Branch bandwagon, but Seattles got a great soft stretch Starting week 10.Colston's next 4 weeks are Bye - Balt - TB - Pit. I don't see much production from him for a while. Just my .02

Funny you mention this, but I have now Branch-Djax which afforded me to move Colston. MC's upcoming stretch of "tough" games sealed the deal for me. If he starts to slip in the next few games, talk of the "rookie" wall will surface, and you won't be able to get value for him.IMO, if you want to move him you need to act now. Otherwise, be content with him on your roster as an adequate WR3. I simply prefered to get WR2 value while I can.

 

[timintey]

I just traded him and Brady for Bulger and Berrian. Passing yardage and TD yardage count big in our league and I wasn't getting it from Brady. I had the same fears that Colstons production had peaked.

 

[cr8f]

First off, I notice that you have Colston as a WR. This means you're in a real league. Secondly, I would keep him in both Redraft/Dynasty. Outside of Torry Holt and a few others, most WR's don't produce great numbers every week. Colston is still a big part of the offense.

Greg Jennings is a better rookie production-wise. The Saints are still evolving and with Deuce hobbled should use their WR's more.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

I'm contemplating moving him during the bye week. He's saved my WRs thus far(Randy Moss owner), but I'd rather sell at his peak, etc...

The rub, for me, is getting equal value. Owners in my league are fairly astute, outside of a few guys, so to expect them to trip all over themselves without checking his upcoming schedule would be wishful thinking on my part. There's also a handful of owners who automatically try and devalue anyone that was acquired via the WW. I refuse to dump the guy for chum, so I may wind up holding onto him and exploring a deal to get a different WR to slide into the #2 spot and bump Colston down the pecking order.

The great thing about him, though, is that even with his "4 for 40" weeks Brees is still targetting him in the red zone. Until teams take that away, and I have to believe they're trying and failing, Colston's certainly not going to kill me regardless of the opponent.

 

[Liltee8869]

I own Colston in a few dynasties and there is no way I trade him! Joe Horn is getting older and probably won't play past next year IMO. Colston already has good rapport with Brees and I think the guy is going to be even better next year and for a long time. I am thinking along the lines of Randy Moss and Anquan Boldin.

 

[Sack-Religious]

I've got him in a couple leagues and I'm trying to move him in one of them. I'm currently in talks to move Colston and Deuce to acquire TBell and a pick in next years draft in a keep 5 league.

I'm probably going to hold onto him in my other keeper league, as he's proven to be a reliable target for Brees, especially in the redzone. With so many weapons on that team, I hardly think he'll be getting double coverage over Horn or Bush. His size is also an advantage anywhere on the field in 1 on 1 coverage.

 

[Slinger]

First off, I notice that you have Colston as a WR. This means you're in a real league. Secondly, I would keep him in both Redraft/Dynasty. Outside of Torry Holt and a few others, most WR's don't produce great numbers every week. Colston is still a big part of the offense.

Greg Jennings is a better rookie production-wise. The Saints are still evolving and with Deuce hobbled should use their WR's more.

Torry Holt is among the lead leaders in yards and TD's and probably a better start than Jennings. The Packers still have a ways to go before I consider them a reliable source for production.

 

[Tat]

I currently have a deal on the table that would get me McGahee and Coles for Colston and Vick.

 

[Wheelhouse]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.

gamelogs

4, 49

4, 58

7, 97

5, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*

3, 38

4, 40

If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?

If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

 

[2112]

yup, they look eerily similar to these numbers...except for the TDs

4-67-0

6-135-0

4-82-0

4-74-0

3-24-1

(reggie wayne)

 

[Big Score]

I'm liking the fact that Joe Horn has reemerged, which will only help Colston.

Brees has always liked having the "Big" target (see Gates) & I think Colston keeps on ticking just fine.

 

[wharf rat]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.gamelogs4, 494, 587, 975, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*3, 384, 40If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

So if he didn't have a long reception AND if he didn't score TD's he wouldn't be any good...

 

[prymetyme25]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.gamelogs4, 494, 587, 975, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*3, 384, 40If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

 

[Wheelhouse]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.gamelogs4, 494, 587, 975, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*3, 384, 40If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

So if he didn't have a long reception AND if he didn't score TD's he wouldn't be any good...

That's right. It's the TD's that give his owners a false sense of security that he'll produce every week. Don't get me wrong, he's a good WR3, but I think some people are expecting too much out of him, due to what he did earlier in the year. -just my opinion.

 

[wharf rat]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.

gamelogs

4, 49

4, 58

7, 97

5, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*

3, 38

4, 40

If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?

If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

So if he didn't have a long reception AND if he didn't score TD's he wouldn't be any good...

That's right. It's the TD's that give his owners a false sense of security that he'll produce every week. Don't get me wrong, he's a good WR3, but I think some people are expecting too much out of him, due to what he did earlier in the year. -just my opinion.

OK, you may chose to discount the fact that he actually scores TD's. How do you discount that he is Top 20 in targets and Top 10 in red zone targets?

 

[tombonneau]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.

gamelogs

4, 49

4, 58

7, 97

5, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*

3, 38

4, 40

If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?

If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

So if he didn't have a long reception AND if he didn't score TD's he wouldn't be any good...

That's right. It's the TD's that give his owners a false sense of security that he'll produce every week. Don't get me wrong, he's a good WR3, but I think some people are expecting too much out of him, due to what he did earlier in the year. -just my opinion.

OK, you may chose to discount the fact that he actually scores TD's. How do you discount that he is Top 20 in targets and Top 10 in red zone targets?

I also alluded to the fluke 80yd TD in my orig. post. IMO, I hate discounting these types of plays, but when it a guy not only doesn't have another play remotely like that, or even run a route that would again produce that type of play, you can kind of dismiss it. And when you do, that game looks a lot more like his last two than first three.I also agree he is a clear red zone target and it would not surprise me to see him keep the TD pace and end up with 10 TDs; however, i think his yardage will remain in the 40-70 territory for most games. So you will basically be depending on him scoring to produce WR2 numbers, whereas you might be able to obtain a more consistant yardage threat for him. All depends on your philosophy.

BUt I had choice to move him or Branch and choice Colston, as I think Branch will be a more consistant WR going forward.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

OK, you may chose to discount the fact that he actually scores TD's.

I was about to question that myself.If he's actually scoring the TDs, how is it "false" anything? He's doing it.I don't expect him to maintain his current pace, therefore I'me exploring options to deal him. However, he IS scoring a TD almost every week. Given that, I won't be totally shocked if he DOES manage to maintain said pace....I'll just be pleasantly surprised if he's still on my roster.Branch will probably be more consistent going forward. He's about due for his yearly hangnail, however, so he has issues to weigh also.

 

[Cenobite]

First off, I notice that you have Colston as a WR. This means you're in a real league.

Secondly, I would keep him in both Redraft/Dynasty. Outside of Torry Holt and a few others, most WR's don't produce great numbers every week. Colston is still a big part of the offense.

Greg Jennings is a better rookie production-wise. The Saints are still evolving and with Deuce hobbled should use their WR's more.

Torry Holt is among the lead leaders in yards and TD's and probably a better start than Jennings. The Packers still have a ways to go before I consider them a reliable source for production.

Probably?

 

[Mudcrab]

I'm liking the fact that Joe Horn has reemerged, which will only help Colston.

Brees has always liked having the "Big" target (see Gates) & I think Colston keeps on ticking just fine.

The above, plus CLEAR redzone favourite = maintains no's throughout.

Trade him now and yourself while he continues doing what he has been doing.

Another view of the 80+ yd TD; Brees needed a clutch play at that stage of the game, so who did he throw to... ?

Again, I say trade him and IMO you are helping your opponent.

 

[tombonneau]

I'm liking the fact that Joe Horn has reemerged, which will only help Colston.

Brees has always liked having the "Big" target (see Gates) & I think Colston keeps on ticking just fine.

The above, plus CLEAR redzone favourite = maintains no's throughout.

Trade him now and yourself while he continues doing what he has been doing.

Another view of the 80+ yd TD; Brees needed a clutch play at that stage of the game, so who did he throw to... ?

Again, I say trade him and IMO you are helping your opponent.

Agree to disagree. In no way do I see Horn's emergence benefiting Colston. It is no conicidance that in the last 3 games where Colston's targets shrunk to a steady 6/gm that Horns have increased to 8 then 9 then 10. Horn's re-emergence is benefiting Horn not Colston.

 

[CrossEyed]

I love how you guys have already figured out that he was a rookie fluke that won't ever produce again. Shouldn't you all be NFL scouts?

 

[tombonneau]

I love how you guys have already figured out that he was a rookie fluke that won't ever produce again. Shouldn't you all be NFL scouts?

Not sure how you reach that conclusion from the content of this thread. Saying that you don't think a rookie WR from Hofstra will not maintain his current pace of 75/1100/11 is hardly saying he won't ever produce again.

 

[Sidewinder]

Greg Jennings is a better rookie production-wise. The Saints are still evolving and with Deuce hobbled should use their WR's more.

Jennings: 5 games / 20 rec / 364 yds / 3 TDs (per game #'s: 4.0 rec, 72.8 yds, 0.6 TD)Colston: 6 games / 27 rec / 414 yds / 4 TDs (per game #'s: 4.5 rec, 69.0 yds, 0.67 TD)

 

[Stealthycat]

I trade him last week

 

[bojanglingus]

Moved Colston for Hasselbeck 2 weeks ago. Greatly improved my starting lineup (had Plummer) and while I was hesitent to move Colston I felt that I had to move my depth and hope for good health from my other receivers to improve.

 

[fatboyj711]

Greg Jennings is a better rookie production-wise. The Saints are still evolving and with Deuce hobbled should use their WR's more.

Jennings: 5 games / 20 rec / 364 yds / 3 TDs (per game #'s: 4.0 rec, 72.8 yds, 0.6 TD)Colston: 6 games / 27 rec / 414 yds / 4 TDs (per game #'s: 4.5 rec, 69.0 yds, 0.67 TD)

law of averages does not apply here... take a look at their game logs for the past several games... jennings' numbers jump if you take away the first game before he cracked the starting line up (where he went 1 rec/5 yds)... jennings numbers get better each week while colston is plateauing

 

[Mudcrab]

I'm liking the fact that Joe Horn has reemerged, which will only help Colston.

Brees has always liked having the "Big" target (see Gates) & I think Colston keeps on ticking just fine.

The above, plus CLEAR redzone favourite = maintains no's throughout.

Trade him now and yourself while he continues doing what he has been doing.

Another view of the 80+ yd TD; Brees needed a clutch play at that stage of the game, so who did he throw to... ?

Again, I say trade him and IMO you are helping your opponent.

Agree to disagree. In no way do I see Horn's emergence benefiting Colston. It is no conicidance that in the last 3 games where Colston's targets shrunk to a steady 6/gm that Horns have increased to 8 then 9 then 10. Horn's re-emergence is benefiting Horn not Colston.

It is axiomatic that Horn's re-emergence would benefit Horn - how would it not benefit him?? For Colston it means that opposing defenses still need to focus on the No 1 receiver. In those last three games, you are right - Horn had more targets - but Colston caught a higher percentage of his. In those three games Horn had 12 receptions (unless you want to count the two point conversion, in which case he had 13), while Colston had 11 receptions. Both had two TDs (Horn's both in the one game), while Colston had two redzone targets (both for TD's) to Horn's one. Horn has plenty more yards, but Brees looks for Colston in the redzone, and Colston has great hands, over the last three games having caught 65% of passes thrown his way, to Horn's 50%.

 

[The Swarm]

I own Colston in a few dynasties and there is no way I trade him! Joe Horn is getting older and probably won't play past next year IMO. Colston already has good rapport with Brees and I think the guy is going to be even better next year and for a long time. I am thinking along the lines of Randy Moss and Anquan Boldin.

In redraft, I look for Colston to end the year as a top-tier #2 WR. Even if/when he hits the wall, I think he'll still produce #2 WR numbers and have a few big games thrown in.In keeper/dynasty, with NO's improved D, the leadership of Brees, the unquestioned talent of Bush... I see a young version of Indy's triplets forming. Three young, talented guys forging a bond now that will pay off for a few years.

 

[marklot]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.gamelogs4, 494, 587, 975, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*3, 384, 40If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

IF...he didn't wear shoes, he probably wouldn't run as fast.

 

[Sidewinder]

Greg Jennings is a better rookie production-wise. The Saints are still evolving and with Deuce hobbled should use their WR's more.

Jennings: 5 games / 20 rec / 364 yds / 3 TDs (per game #'s: 4.0 rec, 72.8 yds, 0.6 TD)Colston: 6 games / 27 rec / 414 yds / 4 TDs (per game #'s: 4.5 rec, 69.0 yds, 0.67 TD)

law of averages does not apply here... take a look at their game logs for the past several games... jennings' numbers jump if you take away the first game before he cracked the starting line up (where he went 1 rec/5 yds)... jennings numbers get better each week while colston is plateauing

Fair enough. It will be interesting to watch over the next few weeks to see which trends continue. Will Jennings start to see more attention ? Does Driver bounce back from 3 down games, and how will that affect Jennings numbers ?

 

[fatboyj711]

Greg Jennings is a better rookie production-wise. The Saints are still evolving and with Deuce hobbled should use their WR's more.

Jennings: 5 games / 20 rec / 364 yds / 3 TDs (per game #'s: 4.0 rec, 72.8 yds, 0.6 TD)Colston: 6 games / 27 rec / 414 yds / 4 TDs (per game #'s: 4.5 rec, 69.0 yds, 0.67 TD)

law of averages does not apply here... take a look at their game logs for the past several games... jennings' numbers jump if you take away the first game before he cracked the starting line up (where he went 1 rec/5 yds)... jennings numbers get better each week while colston is plateauing

Fair enough. It will be interesting to watch over the next few weeks to see which trends continue. Will Jennings start to see more attention ? Does Driver bounce back from 3 down games, and how will that affect Jennings numbers ?

jennings will continue to see more targets than colston due to GB's subpar defense (jennings targets last 4 weeks: 12, 5, 10, 10 - colston: 10, 6, 6, 6)... plus it looks as though teams have caught on and are starting to double colston in the red zone... he still managed to score last week dispite the double team (on a quick slant)... remember, colston's value is directly related to his production in the red zone.... furthermore, NO's schedule gets pretty rough after their bye... IMHO, there is a significant difference in value between jennings and colston going forward, especially in redraft...

 

[aldelgreco]

As much as it killed me to do so, I moved Colston yesterday. Joe Horn is starting to come on, and if not for the last second TD last week, he would have had another disappointing week. I feel like his value is at it's peak right now.

Redraft league, traded him and L Coles (who is another true stud for me) for Maroney and LJ Smith.

I needed another third RB option for Macgahee's bye-week.

 

[fatboyj711]

As much as it killed me to do so, I moved Colston yesterday. Joe Horn is starting to come on, and if not for the last second TD last week, he would have had another disappointing week. I feel like his value is at it's peak right now. Redraft league, traded him and L Coles (who is another true stud for me) for Maroney and LJ Smith.I needed another third RB option for Macgahee's bye-week.

if colston is TE eligible in your league

 

[j3r3m3y]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.gamelogs4, 494, 587, 975, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*3, 384, 40If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

I can't believe we got the "if you take away his long" arguement from wheelhouse. Come on man, you are better than that...

 

[Big Score]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.

gamelogs

4, 49

4, 58

7, 97

5, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*

3, 38

4, 40

If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?

If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

I can't believe we got the "if you take away his long" arguement from wheelhouse. Come on man, you are better than that...

Not only that...wheelhouse threw in the the Buddy Ryan / Cris Carter argument of "All he does is catch TD's".

 

[Wheelhouse]

I see I'm being thrown under the bus for my comments/opinion on Colston. That's fine. I just don't think he's as good as advertised and think his production will decline going forward. His last 3 games show that. The Carolina game was a fluke in my opinion. The game was all but over and then he springs for an 80+ yd TD. I still see him being a very good WR3, but I need to see some more bigger games before I annoint him as a legit WR in this league. Again, it's my opinion. Take it how you want, but I don't see superstar. Not yet.

 

[j3r3m3y]

I see I'm being thrown under the bus for my comments/opinion on Colston. That's fine. I just don't think he's as good as advertised and think his production will decline going forward. His last 3 games show that. The Carolina game was a fluke in my opinion. The game was all but over and then he springs for an 80+ yd TD. I still see him being a very good WR3, but I need to see some more bigger games before I annoint him as a legit WR in this league. Again, it's my opinion. Take it how you want, but I don't see superstar. Not yet.

It isn't your opinion, it is your supporting evidence, which basically comes down to "If it weren't for the long catch and the 4 TD's he would be pedestrian."If it weren't for the 1800 yards and 13 TD's McNabb would suck too.And you won't annoint him as "legit"? He is ranked #8 in my league. Who is "legit"? Reggie Wayne(30)? Muhammed(34)?

 

[dancingbones]

I have a hard time pulling the trigger on trading Colston. I've been watching alot of the NO games, Brees looks his way quite a bit when he needs someone to make a play (3rd downs, redzone) - and Colston consistently delivers. In the philly game, 5 of his 6 targets were 3rd down passes. He caught 4 of them, 3 for first downs and one for a TD.

Granted, not all of the games are like that, and the use of Bush as a reciever and Horn getting more involved in the game plan seems to be cutting into his targets - but I have no doubt that he will continue to be a productive cog in that offense.

 

[Alberta Clipper]

I traded Colston for Shockey 2 wks ago. It was a depth for depth type trade that helped us both. Now if Colston is your #1 or #2 WR then I'd think about packaging him with someone and targetting a Chad Johnson or other higher ranked WR that is not performing right now.

 

[wharf rat]

I see I'm being thrown under the bus for my comments/opinion on Colston. That's fine. I just don't think he's as good as advertised and think his production will decline going forward. His last 3 games show that. The Carolina game was a fluke in my opinion. The game was all but over and then he springs for an 80+ yd TD. I still see him being a very good WR3, but I need to see some more bigger games before I annoint him as a legit WR in this league. Again, it's my opinion. Take it how you want, but I don't see superstar. Not yet.

It isn't your opinion, it is your supporting evidence, which basically comes down to "If it weren't for the long catch and the 4 TD's he would be pedestrian."If it weren't for the 1800 yards and 13 TD's McNabb would suck too.And you won't annoint him as "legit"? He is ranked #8 in my league. Who is "legit"? Reggie Wayne(30)? Muhammed(34)?

 

[JuniorNB]

Best case scenario for Colston, is that he becomes Drew Brees' number one receiver and keeps up his 12 TD, 1100 yard pace.

Worst case is that Joe Horn emerges as the number one and Colston takes on a Chris Chambers-like role as the Brees' red zone guy.

Either way, he's worth keeping.

 

[dancingbones]

I have a hard time pulling the trigger on trading Colston. I've been watching alot of the NO games, Brees looks his way quite a bit when he needs someone to make a play (3rd downs, redzone) - and Colston consistently delivers. In the philly game, 5 of his 6 targets were 3rd down passes. He caught 4 of them, 3 for first downs and one for a TD. Granted, not all of the games are like that, and the use of Bush as a reciever and Horn getting more involved in the game plan seems to be cutting into his targets - but I have no doubt that he will continue to be a productive cog in that offense.

After writing this, I went and turned down an offer that was on the table of Colston for Jones-Drew straight up (and I have been trying to acquire Jones-Drew to back up F. Taylor in that league).Before anyone lets me know - I know you don't give a rat's ### about my team, and I don't expect you to. Just giving you an idea of the value I put on Colston in that league.

 

[Sleeper 43]

If you took away that 80+ yard TD rec against Carolina in the last 2 minutes of the game, Colston would have 3 consecutive games of less than 50 yards.gamelogs4, 494, 587, 975, 132 (carolina game) *fluke*3, 384, 40If he didn't have 4 TD's he would be WW fodder. His numbers look a little like a Joe Jurevicius or someone of that caliber, doesn't it?If it were me, I'd try to trade him while his value is still somewhat high.

I can't believe we got the "if you take away his long" arguement from wheelhouse. Come on man, you are better than that...

Although it sounds like an excuse there is such as thing as an occasional fluke play.What about trash time points too ? Both are legit fantasy points BUT can you rely on them happening consistently?Personally I think Colston is a product of all the talent around him. Bush/McAllister/Horn took all the attention in the begining of the season and Colston slipped through the cracks for awhile until people started repecting him as a solid WR, which I'm not denying at all. But I have taken note that since he blew up,Defenses now make sure he accounted for and I think thats contributing to his drop is points. Now if he continues to be consistent after defeses are accounting for him better then you'll know hes the real deal. I'd like to fast forward into the future when Joe Horn leaves and see how he handles the opponents best cornerbacks.

 

[j3r3m3y]

Although it sounds like an excuse there is such as thing as an occasional fluke play.

Granted, but after 6 weeks he is the #8 WR in the league, this is not due to one fluke play.

What about trash time points too ? Both are legit fantasy points BUT can you rely on them happening consistently?

Sometimes. Brett Favre this season comes to mind.