is Eric Martin.

But can Colston be the slot receiver? Seriously, how tight would it be if somone of Colston’s calber was our 3rd-best-receiver?

I like Eric Martin, I just think Colston will have a HUGE career… I vot for M. Colston.

if Colston was a hair on the butt of Abramowicz career wise?

in a couple more years colston may steal it from him though. its amazing that the list is that short…. stallworth? murderer or not that clown was best known for tipping balls up to the safety behind him and wearing streetclothes. i remember laughing out loud when i heard about the ridiculous contract that Cleveland gave him.

Stallworth missed 8 games in his four years in New Orleans. Colston has missed 7 in his first three. I’m not saying one was more productive than the other. Just don’t knock one for missing considerable playing time, while praising the other who’s missed just as much (actually more) per season.

fo-sho,since he was the guy in those Mora yrs., although Danny A. was the ultimate gamer,the old school guy that wanted the ball all time, in a era, that for the exception of some AFC teams didn’t throw all whole lot. Colston has all the tools and is physically the best WR the Saints drafted(7thRd), hope all these injuries are behind him so he can stay on the field. A tie between Chandler/Early, but Donte doesn’t belong on the list, he was fast but couldn’t catch a cold, remember all those drops …….

isn’t even comparable to Wes Chandler. Statistically yes, but they’re from two different eras. Chandler was a world class athlete who returned both punts and kickoffs. He was a key part of Air Coryell in San Diego, arguably the most explosive offensive unit of all time and still ranks in the Top 50 or so in career receiving yardage. Early was a decent journeyman WR, comparable in talent level to Willie Jackson or Jerome Pathon. He just happened to stick around long enough opposite Eric Martin to rack up respectable career numbers. Honestly, if you look at the per season averages of Early, Brett Perriman, Floyd Turner, Lozell Hill, Torrance Small, practically any WR2 from that era, they’re pretty comparable.

Martin should have taken WR1 over Horn imo, so he should definitely get WR2. Chandler is undoubtedly one of the best, though more for the Chargers than for the Saints( similar to Lorenzo Neal in the FB election).

All that said, none of the top choices played the y-receiver spot primarily. Maybe Stallworth or Early would begrudgingly deserve “best second banana” honors, though my knowledge of Saints depth becomes practically useless past maybe 1985.

So it becomes a question of whether this is the second best receiver, or the best second receiver. But Eric Martin will still get my vote, because I don’t think his name can honestly be left off that list, in terms of overall contribution to the team.

up to this point is John Gilliam. In terms of a career, he’s probably one of the best we’ve ever had. A four time Pro Bowler with the Vikings, he led the NFL in yards per catch one of those years. He was also the first Saint to ever score a TD, running the opening kickoff of the 1967 inaugural season back 94 yards against the Rams. He re-signed with New Orleans briefly in 1977 to aptly bookend his career as a Saint.

I honestly don’t see why you include washed up HOFers like Jim Taylor and Doug Atkins on the RB/DE ballots respectively and not players who started off their careers here, only to go on to do great things elsewhere, like Gilliam and Ken Burrough. Outside of a bronze bust in Canton, what’s the difference?

Haywood Jeffires, a 3 time Pro Bowl selection with the Warren Moon era Oilers.

Jake Reed, a long time Viking who excelled opposite Cris Carter, pre-Randy Moss.

Germane Crowell, had one outstanding season for the Lions in the late ’90s. Never saw the active roster as a Saint.

Michael Haynes, ridiculously fast wideout born and raised in New Orleans. Played for the Falcons for many years before returning home after Eric Martin departed.

Louis Lipps, two time Pro Bowler with the Steelers who was also from New Orleans. Exceptional punt returner, as well.

Eddie Kennison, LSU product who excelled as a kick returner with the Rams early on. He only played one year for the Saints, before a long stretch with the Chiefs.

Walt “Flea” Roberts, diminutive WR with the Saints in their inaugural season. Fan favorite who made his mark as on kick returns.

He had the special privilege to appear on NFL follies in his early days (no really – for any of you young whipper-snappers, there is iconic footage of him trying to field a punt) but hang around long enough to be a star on Saints teams that were actually good. The only other person to consider here IMO would be Abramowicz.

Have to cast my vote for E. Martin. Like everyone else is saying, Chandler had a great few years with the Saints, but went on to star with the Chargers. I am from the Abramowicz era, and still remember how it felt to see him in that 49er uniform playing against us.

If we had 3rd receiver spot open, I’d put Danny A in it.

wheres willie jackson?