re: SaintsWire - Cole Beasley Makes Sense for Saints

Beasley had 65 receptions on 87 targets last year with a 74.7% catch percentage. Humphries' highest catch percentage in his career was a 73.5% season before last with 72.4% this past season (76 receptions on 105 targets). For comparison we all know what Michael Thomas did this year, leading the league with 85% catch percentage (125 receptions on 147 targets). The only other receivers who broke 80% this past season were Austin Hooper, Tyler Lockett, and Ryan Switzer. The only one of those that had more than half of Thomas's targets was Hooper, with 88. Just goes to show you exactly how insane Michael Thomas' production was this year.

Player profiler does this thing where they analyze "true catchable targets," and adjusted for that, Beasley's true catch rate is 92.9%, which is #6 in the league. Humphries' true catch rate is 84%, which is 45th in the league. For comparison, Michael Thomas' is 89.3%, which is #13 in the league, but this is to be expected just because of the sheer amount of targets Thomas gets.

Both Beasley and Humphries seem to be targeted about the same amount by their respective teams in the red zone, and both have similar efficiency.

Beasley just makes too much sense on every front.
I could see new England wanting him also.

Hopefully the saints actually make a move everyone wants.
3 years 22 mil is pretty cheap for a slot receiver

Yeah I'm pretty sure his contract would be similar.
And everyone would rather give him a 2 yr deal but he will want 3.

Hopefully he wants to come here cause he is going to be pursued