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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 Brettesaurus Rex
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Hendersons been great this year.
Weeks 1-3, last week and today I think he has what 2 total catches?
Not saying I don't want him on the team, but the Saints by no means should over pay for him.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:13 pm to ClientNumber9
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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.
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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 9:15 pm to Lester Earl
it would be a huge loss, IMO. we don't have another WR of his caliber right now.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:17 pm to NIH
colston has been nothing but great to this saints organization, if he does leave.. then i hope the best for him. Dude is a great guy 
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 9:22 pm to tigerNation09
I'd be willing to bet Brees will be open to taking slightly less to make sure his playmakers hang around. Manning did the same thing.
I won't be surprised if Colston leaves. But if he does, it will be because someone gave him too good a deal to pass up, not because we wouldn't pay him. Similar to Fujita.
I won't be surprised if Colston leaves. But if he does, it will be because someone gave him too good a deal to pass up, not because we wouldn't pay him. Similar to Fujita.
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 9:25 pm to fuzzymayo
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I'd be willing to bet Brees will be open to taking slightly less to make sure his playmakers hang around.
He would have already signed his contract, ensuring we could use the franchise tag on Nicks or Colston, if he were willing to take less money.
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Manning did the same thing.
No he didn't.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:26 pm to THRILLHO
No way we lose Colston. He's the type of guy who will give us a hometown discount
Not even a teeny bit worried.
Not even a teeny bit worried.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:27 pm to VXB
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No way are the Saints allowing their #1 WR to walk.
Well, thats just it. I'm not sure he's our bona fide #1 anymore. The way Brees throws, there will never be an absolute indispensable #1. I have much respect for Colston and he's ben a favorite of mine for years, but I dont think he gets $6-7M a year from the Saints FO. But I'm also pained to admit that if he left, he could be replaced.
Posted on 10/9/11 at 9:33 pm to ClientNumber9
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Well, thats just it. I'm not sure he's our bona fide #1 anymore
He's far and away our best WR. None of our WRs are close to his level.
Jimmy Graham has nothing to do with Colston.
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 9:50 pm to saintsfan22
He's missed 12 games in the regular season in his whole career. Considering his physical nature, that's not bad.
All WRs get hurt. See Andre Johnson, Welker, Nicks, Calvin Johnson, Desean Jackson, Britt, TO etc. It's inevitable.
It's a position built mostly for finesse, not power. These guys aren't squatty, 220 lb running backs. They are tall, lean, skilled guys.
All WRs get hurt. See Andre Johnson, Welker, Nicks, Calvin Johnson, Desean Jackson, Britt, TO etc. It's inevitable.
It's a position built mostly for finesse, not power. These guys aren't squatty, 220 lb running backs. They are tall, lean, skilled guys.
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
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