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The End of Colston in New Orleans?
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:08 pm
Here are the reasons why this is a real possibility come January:
1) This is the final year of Colston's contract.
2) The rise of Jimmy Graham as Brees' new favorite target is seriously impacting Colston's numbers. His days of 80-90 receptions a season are long gone.
3) He is currently the highest paid receiver on the team by $1.6M. Hit on salary cap for 2011:
Colston- $4.7M
Henderson- 3.1M
Moore- $2.6M
Meachem- $1.5M
Graham- $571,000
[FWIW, I see Henderson not lasting too much longer either at that pay. He's not earning that salary and will probably take a pay cut or leave as well.]
4) Brees' contract extension is going to force dramatic cuts. The Saints aren't going to pay $4.7M (or more) for a WR unless he's a Randy Moss-style game changer.
5) Colston's had multiple knee surgeries and can't seem to stay healthy. He's played in all 16 games only twice in 6 years.
At the end of the day, the Saints are going to offer Colston around $3-4M a year. Colston will get offered 20-30% more to play elsewhere and probably take it. It sucks, but that's just the business side of football. There are enough dollars to go around and we'll have to make cuts where they make the least impact on the team. Brees can make an average receiver good and send a good receiver to the Pro-Bowl.
1) This is the final year of Colston's contract.
2) The rise of Jimmy Graham as Brees' new favorite target is seriously impacting Colston's numbers. His days of 80-90 receptions a season are long gone.
3) He is currently the highest paid receiver on the team by $1.6M. Hit on salary cap for 2011:
Colston- $4.7M
Henderson- 3.1M
Moore- $2.6M
Meachem- $1.5M
Graham- $571,000
[FWIW, I see Henderson not lasting too much longer either at that pay. He's not earning that salary and will probably take a pay cut or leave as well.]
4) Brees' contract extension is going to force dramatic cuts. The Saints aren't going to pay $4.7M (or more) for a WR unless he's a Randy Moss-style game changer.
5) Colston's had multiple knee surgeries and can't seem to stay healthy. He's played in all 16 games only twice in 6 years.
At the end of the day, the Saints are going to offer Colston around $3-4M a year. Colston will get offered 20-30% more to play elsewhere and probably take it. It sucks, but that's just the business side of football. There are enough dollars to go around and we'll have to make cuts where they make the least impact on the team. Brees can make an average receiver good and send a good receiver to the Pro-Bowl.
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Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:12 pm to ClientNumber9
Interesting analysis. My guess is Brees will have a lot to say about it. We all saw how instrumental he was in making sure Moore got paid.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:12 pm to ClientNumber9
Hendersons been great this year.
But well see on Colston. Who knows.
But well see on Colston. Who knows.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:13 pm to ClientNumber9
I agree with most of what you're saying.. IF he does leave, I'll miss him.. class act on and off the field.. seems like a great guy and he should be thankful for his days in NOLA, which I'm sure he is
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:13 pm to ClientNumber9
I think he'll be back. If not its a huge loss, imo.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:13 pm to ClientNumber9
quote:
The Saints aren't going to pay $4.7M (or more) for a WR unless he's a Randy Moss-style game changer.
Tons of WRs make that much. They just gave Moore more than that and he's far from that kind of a player.
quote:
the Saints are going to offer Colston around $3-4M a year. Colston will get offered 20-30% more to play elsewhere
If he gets through this season healthy, he's going to get $7m+ a season.
And they're not going to cut Devery next season unless they extend Meachem or Colston. They're not going to let 3 of their 4 WRs go in one offseason.
I could see Colston leaving, though. I wish Morgan stayed healthy, would have been nice to see if he is capable of being a contributor before making those tough decisions on the WRs next offseason.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:21 pm to ClientNumber9
No way are the Saints allowing their #1 WR to walk.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:23 pm to ClientNumber9
it would be a mistake to let colston walk
now, i dont want to pay him elite, top 5 WR money, but he is certainly deserving of a healthy contract
now, i dont want to pay him elite, top 5 WR money, but he is certainly deserving of a healthy contract
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:40 pm to ClientNumber9
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5) Colston's had multiple knee surgeries and can't seem to stay healthy. He's played in all 16 games only twice in 6 years.
He runs 4-5 routes a game up the seam that leave him open to getting destroyed. None of our current wide receivers could run those routes.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:52 pm to ClientNumber9
Colston is a WR we need to keep. he has been money.
This post was edited on 10/9/11 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 10/9/11 at 11:55 pm to ClientNumber9
IMO
Keeping Graham is #1
Colston #2
Henderson #3
Moore #4
Keeping Graham is #1
Colston #2
Henderson #3
Moore #4
Posted on 10/10/11 at 5:19 am to ClientNumber9
Why the hell is this thread being posted week 5 of the 2011 season??? Can't we worry about contracts and transactions during the offseason after we finish this season in February?
Posted on 10/10/11 at 8:07 am to ClientNumber9
I don't see how Brees doesn't pitch a hissy fit if the Saints don't resign Colston without a like replacement in mind. Having that big target and fairly good set of hands is a luxury that might not be missed until it's actually gone. Having two big bodies on the field to throw to is a real security blanket.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 11:12 am to ClientNumber9
If he wants another ring I can see him taking a pay cut as long as Brees is playing.
Posted on 10/10/11 at 1:47 pm to ClientNumber9
I was thinking the exact same thing yesterday. Season still very early though. He does make a lot of cash.
My son Kolston (1 yrs old) will be upset if Colston is no longer a Saint next year!
My son Kolston (1 yrs old) will be upset if Colston is no longer a Saint next year!
Posted on 10/23/11 at 7:41 pm to ClientNumber9
bump for laughs
Posted on 10/23/11 at 8:09 pm to ClientNumber9
If I were the GM I'd cut Colston's and Moore's package to $2.5/1.5M respectively and I'd get Graham in the $3.3-3.5M range. If either of them won't take it I'd say Adios and get Arrington and a free agent into the mix.
These guys have to understand that Brees and Payton are going to make anybody in that position look great.
These guys have to understand that Brees and Payton are going to make anybody in that position look great.
This post was edited on 10/23/11 at 8:10 pm
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