We should trade a couple of our useless receivers for Boldin: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp08/news/story?id=3543594&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

You show greater patience then me. The last game was my ‘one more’ in regard to our favorite CB.

Xen-cuts – Which useless recievers would you think the Cards would be intrested in? Henderson? I dont think they will bite on that.

…is going nowhere. No way the Saints can do that to me. A couple of years ago, I had both him and Usama Young on my draft chart, and dang if the Saints didn’t take them both.

Besides, he really is a good lineman.

The Arizona Cardinals may be the only team ranked below the Saints all-time (check out Cold Hard Football Facts, those Manning-hating bastards), but they’re actually improving. If Leinart pans out, they have something to build the team around. My point being that they have some leverage in trades, and won’t take the table scraps of better teams out of desperation.

Meaning that we can’t just dump off our shit players on Arizona in return for one of their all-stars just because he’s agitating. Chad Ocho Cinco himself, poster child for obnoxious trade demands, was coaxed into staying in Cincy. If a consummate narcissist can be convinced to stay on a team going down the shitter, Boldin can be convinced to stay on a team with possible playoff chances (only in a conference as shitty as the NFC West, I know).

This means that even if Arizona would trade away one of their best players, they’d be asking for a hefty fee. Do you really think the managerial staff there would see an aging, mediocre Jason David, a perennially underachieving Devery Henderson, and our other weak receivers and think, “Man, look at the hidden potential! Drew Brees can’t make these guys realize their true promise, but Kurt Warner and Matt Leinart sure can!” No; the Cardinals are going to want draft picks.

I’m already concerned about the Saints trading away their future Ricky Williams-style. The Saints are a young team, especially on the offense. With the very notable exception of Deuce McAllister, the window of opportunity is not so small for this team that we need to get desperate. Great teams are built through great drafts (e.g. the Colts), and the Saints can’t afford to forget that. So I say we ditch the Boldin idea. I don’t think he’ll be going anywhere anyway, but if he does move…well, hail to the Redskins.

Should the Saints stand pat at wide recever?
Posted by David Gladow, NOLA.com August 20, 2008 1:11PM
Categories: NFL, Saints
AP Photo / David Kohl, FileChris Henry is back in Cincinnati, but where will some other receivers end up?

The New Orleans Saints, long rumored as a possible landing spot for controversial local product Chris Henry, dodged that bullet yesterday courtesy of this weekend’s opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals, who insanely brought the troubled wide receiver back into their fold despite cutting him four months earlier.

I sum this situation up with one word: Whew.

But with Anquan Boldin trying to claw his way out of Arizona, it reminded me that there are good options out there should the Saints want to pursue them. The question is if another wideout makes good sense for New Orleans.

Boldin, a freak of athletic talent, makes sense from the “always try to get better” philosophy of player acquisition. There aren’t many players out there better than Boldin, and there’s no doubt he’d add another powerful weapon to a Saints offense already bursting at the seams with them.

But let’s be realistic. Boldin may be a touch pricey (okay, will be extremely pricey) for a team that has a ton invested in its offense already. Boldin in New Orleans? It’s fun to think about, but it doesn’t look like a great fit.

As for other receivers, well, that murkies the waters some. For instance, is it too hard to envision a scenario in which Joe Horn makes his return to New Orleans to add some sure hands and veteran poise to a unit that sometimes lacks in those areas? Well, the “poise” part may be stretching it a bit, but the point is made … can a veteran help this team?

I say no, and here’s why:

1.) Too much invested in Robert Meachem. I know he hasn’t done it when it counts yet, but this athletic playmaker is a guy the Saints absolutely have to get a look at on gamedays. The presence of another veteran, which could stabilize the position would also likely stunt Meachem’s growth. I’d personally rather take my lumps with Meachem and see what happens … I don’t think we’ll be disappointed.

2.) WR is deeeeeeep. Let’s take promising (and injured) youngster Adrian Arrington out of the equation for the moment. The rest of this unit is pretty well locked into place. Marques Colston and David Patten have been phenomenal this preseason and are entrenched as starters. Meachem is explosive and worthy of playing time as a No. 3. Add in the special teams contributions of Lance Moore and Terrance Copper (Did you guys see that hit Copper had that kept the muffed punt ball free against Houston? It was beautiful.), and then you begin to wonder where a new addition might fit in. Sure, you need a No. 6 in this scenario, but that’s where Arrington and resident speedster Devery Henderson can potentially fit in. Adding a vet to this mix just doesn’t make sense.

3.) Dreary defense. Money and draft picks don’t grow on trees, and if the team is going to spend these valuable commodities anywhere, it should be on the side of the ball that continually gets its collective head flushed in the toilet. Many fans can’t let visions of Lito Shepherd get out of their heads (I’m pretty “meh” on the guy, but whatever) … would these fans take well to a big-name addition on the other side of the ball? More importantly, would it help the team? I’ve got to say no. If the Saints are going to throw some cash around, it would be in their best interest to do so on defense … not offense.

But maybe I’m all wet about this issue. Would fans welcome back Joe Horn? Or would Anquan Boldin prove to be a wonderful new addition? Let us know what you think.

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