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Colston is as good as gone. He will get #1 WR money that he just can't get in NO.I think Meachem resigns. Think Donte Stallworth wishes he'd stayed?Brees agent has said Drew will not sign off on the Franchise tag. That could just be a ploy, but if I were the Saints management I wouldn't play chicken with this particular player situation.The Saints, given the many free agent holes they're likely to have, can ill afford to have Drew Brees sitting out in a contract dispute. They'll break the bank for him and hope that they can fill in around him.They didn't necessarily miss their chance, as they pocketed a Superbowl ring with this basic cast. But they have missed out on a second one. Several middling 10-6 / 9-7 seasons lie ahead.
Pro Bowl guard
I think the opposite. With the # of knee surgeries he's had, I see Colston's market less than what you'd think. As a result, I see Saints re-signing the superior Colston rather than Meachem)Meachem is easily replaceable (by Dev Henderson/Adrian Arrington or another cheap option)
Forgot about Tracy Porter.
Don't get me wrong, I'd LOVE to see Colston stay. I think he'd be happier and in a much better position to succeed. I just can't help but imagine that some scrub team under the cap like the Bears or the Bucs wouldn't throw him #1 receiver money.
No brainer IMO that he's back w/ NYG.Manningham will not be retained.
There's a long list of players that got #1 money that shouldn't have. Plenty of evidence exists that teams don't necessarily make the wisest money decisions.My only concern with Meachem is that he may want to go somewhere that he's "The Man", like Washington for example. If it's similar money, he may jump when a coach sings him a song about being the "go-to" guy.I hate taking the side of Colston leaving, as he's in the perfect fit for him as a player. He's also the perfect AndreJohnsonMiniMe this offense needs. But he's got those numbers that standout for a team like the Rams that might want to "make a splash". There are a lot of bad teams with a ton of cash and no real #1 WR. That crazy Pakistani guy down in Jacksonville might look for a way to woo the fans he's insulted. "Hey look, I spent a lot of money on this 1,000 yard All-Pro WR!! Love me!!"If it comes down to money, Colston leaves. I'm hoping he takes a minute to really consider if a few extra dollars is worth leaving the perfect situation for him.
He'd be a good fit with them too
Sometimes going for the big $ ends up being less than staying. Imagine Jax. #1, stinking it up with Blaine Gabbert for 2 years and then geting cut for being to costly for so little production, then outta the league.Peerless Price always comes to mind. He put up a big year his contract season (with Beldsoe at the helm in BUF), took the big $ in ATL and stunk wiht Vick, got cut, tried to get back with Buffalo. Disappeared.
I am hard pressed to imagine Colston getting the kind of money on the open market that will prevent New Orleans from coming close.Looking at the names out there, the market is just not going to be one where a guy like Colston (who does have a few things going against him) will cash in the way he may want to. The only scenario where I might see him going somewhere else for equal money is a trip back east to the Jets who need a receiver...Colston played on the field the Jets used to practice.Who knows at this point.
Exactly. Once teams showcase their franchise tags (VJax? Bowe?) we'll have a better grip on the market for Colston.
Back in 1993, several people made a similar argument about Reggie White's odd decision to leave the Eagles and sign with the Packers. It made no sense at the time. The Eagles seemed like a contender. The Packers seemed like they were going nowhere. Turns out he helped lead the Packers to 2 Super Bowls, and 1 ring.
Loomis will keep this team solid. Colston and Nicks are a priority after Brees. If a deal doesnt get done I will be shocked.
Nicks would be very difficult to replace and is a MUST re-sign. The interior O-Line is the most important part of this O after Brees.
That guy is going to get an assload of money.
5 known knee surgeriesAt 29, It'd be foolish IMO to give big $$ to a WR like that does not gain great separation. Not disputing his #s, but I'd rather give a younger, healthier WR less money.
When was the last knee surgery?Also, I didnt know he was 29. I figured his rookie "TE" year was about 2006 or 2007 which would make him 26 or 27.
WRs are easily replaceable. Nicks is the key, assuming Brees is back of course. And yes, he'll get an assload of money, and well deserved.
God told him to play for the Packers. He was very clear about that.
He is 28 now, he will turn 29 right before training camp.Also, IMHO, I think Colston is a WR1. He isn't Peerless Price. He is clearly the Saints best WR and has been since day 1. He has gotten nicked up here and there, but when healthy, he has produced well above the Meachems (don't forget he was a 1st rounder) and Hendersons. Before Graham broke out, Colston was absolutely the defenses focus, i.e. would be the guy covered by the best CB. That and Brees of course is one of the reasons Meachem/Henderson would have huge games here and there. Remember Meachem having that breakout in 2009 (35-512-7TDs in last 8 games, before meaningless week 17)? If Meachem had left as a FA then, that would have been more like Price in that his stats in the second half of his second season would have made him look like a potential WR1.'Kenny Powers said:
Not really the same.When you're the best player of all time at one of the game's most critical positions, teams are contenders (or not) BECAUSE you're on them. The Eagles were automatically not a contender once Reggie jumped ship, just as the Pack were automatically contenders. The people who argued otherwise didn't comprehend the impact. Would have been like a prime LT changing teams. Can't really compare it to any other situation, since aside from Reggie and LT, no player in NFL history has had nearly as much impact on the overall quality of his team.
He had microfracture surgery last offseason I believe.I believe he's had it done to both knees -- which does make his numbers impressive.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/12/marques-colston-recovering-from-another-microfracture-surgery/Team would be foolish to give him a big deal. (FWIW I don't see him breaking 1000 yards outside NO) I think he'll join the long list of failed late career free agent WR signings.When I say late career, I don't expect to see Colston in the league in 3-4 years if he bolts NO.'Kenny Powers said:
I think not
Disagree. Colston is not some marginal talent. He would get his numbers with even an average QB because he is such a safe big target. He's big enough to catch jump balls and box people out and once he has the ball he can flat run over DB's.Guy is a quarterback's dream. If not for the Saints having so many great skill players he would be putting up monster numbers every year.
I'd say this is doubtful. He's a good player, but he's not capable of putting up any kind of numbers unless there are better players to draw defense's attention. If Colston leaves, I'd expect NO to make a big run at Vincent Jackson or go for a stop-gap player like Wayne. Meachem is a role player at this point and NO would probably rely on Henderson/Arrington to make up for his loss, though seeing DeSean Jackson in NO would be something if NO wants to get another field stretcher. Moore will never be more than a low range WR2.
