Game Ball of the Week: Marques Colston
by Dave Cariello on Oct 27, 2010 6:01 AM CDT
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The rules of our sponsorship with Sprint state that I have to give out a game ball this week. To be honest with you however, I really didn't feel like it after the Scott Fujita Bowl this Sunday against the Browns. To make a point - because I live in a delusional world where the entire team and coaching staff actually reads every post I write and values my opinion - I was going to claim that nobody deserves a game ball this week because their performance, as a team, was incredibly sub-par.
But I figured that wouldn't be fair to the few players who actually showed up to play football last Sunday, so we're giving one out. It's going to Marques Colston and you know exactly why.
Here are the stats from his solid outing:
I could go on and on about the fifth-year receiver but hasn't it all been said already? Dude is awesome and he's about as consistent as they make receivers these days. If he wasn't, then he wouldn't currently be the Saints leading receiver. While the team as a whole stunk up the joint this past Sunday, Colston was solid as a rock. He might not find the end zone as much as you'd like but that's not what makes Colston so valuable. It's the trust he's earned from Drew Brees and his ability to make those key catches when the game is on the line and his number is called.
In fact, I'd make the argument that Colston has been the offense's most valuable player of the entire season, perhaps even the teams. Andrew Juge would probably agree with me given that Marques has the highest overall GPA among all offensive players in his weekly player grading.
But what do you guys think? Now that we're so close to the halfway mark of the 2010 season, would you agree that Marques Colston has been the teams offensive MVP thus far? And will he break the 1,000-yard receiving mark as most of you predicted back in June?
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It’s arguable whether or not Colston has put up the best numbers from a receivers standpoint. There are four Saints with a better YPC average and four with more TDs receiving. Receptions and yards go to Colston, but it’s certainly not by a landslide in either category. Jonathan Goodwin gets my vote. No holding penalties or botched exchanges to my recollection. He helped neutralize the Williams Wall in the first game and, because of the poor play of the OL as a whole, probably won’t see a whole lot of recognition this season beyond this. If Brees or any one RB, WR or TE had taken the bull by the horns through 7 games, I wouldn’t be reaching for good things to say about our center. Kind of sad, but it is what it is.
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“If he wasn’t, then he wouldn’t currently be the Saints leading receiver by almost 200 yards.”
He’s only 135 ahead of Moore. That’s less than 20 yards per game. Just between those two, I’ll take the 18 extra points on the scoreboard. That’s not to say either has been worthy of anything more than a nod in the big picture. This is kind of like picking out a valedictorian after learning that the entire senior class has failed.
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by almost 200 yards.
GAA!! Missed Lance’s numbers. Editing!
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by Dave Cariello on Oct 27, 2010 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions
One more thing to consider regarding Goodwin … he’s held off Tennant, at least to this point. I know a lot of people, myself included, thought Tennant had the best chance of starting amongst the 2010 draft class and that has yet to happen. Robinson has already cracked the lineup, albeit due to injury, and it wouldn’t exactly shock the h*** out of anyone if Graham does the same before it’s all over with. Were we that off the mark on Tennant, or did we all just underestimate Goodwin?
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Neither.
Goodwin’s a proven veteran, Tennant’s a rookie who has the intelligence and skills to become a starter with time. However, it’s going to take just that…time. That and it’s really hard to say a later round pick was “off the mark” because he’s not starting as a rookie. I also have to say NOOOOOOO WAY in regards to your remark about Goodwin being the MVP. He was terrible against the Browns, getting caught at least twice standing around not blocking anyone because he got confused on assignments. Additionally, the Saints have been allowing way too much pressure up the middle and into Drew’s face this season. I realize this isn’t all Goodwin’s fault by any means, however, it’s enough of his fault to definitely keep him from being labeled an offensive MVP by any stretch.
Honestly….hate to say it but i would probably lean toward Shockey so far. Staying healthy and on pace for more receptions, yards and TDs then he’s had since 2006 i believe.
Staying healthy and on pace for more receptions, yards and TDs then he’s had since 2006 i believe.
Unfortunately, that was three games ago. He’s fallen off that pace.
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by Dave Cariello on Oct 27, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
no…maybe on a game by game basis, but the overall numbers are still there. At the same token, if you take away this past game for Colston, he’s having an absolutely terrible year so far.
The true fact is that there hasn’t been anyone who comes close to an offensive MVP thus far. Best you can do is a game by game basis. I will agree the Coltson was probably the MVP of this past game, but his numbers also were inflated due to how the game unfolded.
“That and it’s really hard to say a later round pick was "off the mark" because he’s not starting as a rookie.”
I didn’t say Tennant was off the mark. I said anyone saying he’d start as a rookie is off the mark to this point. Hence, “we” not “he”.
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jeffduncantp Jeff Duncan
Jon Goodwin has a groin injury suffered in the game vs. CLE. Not serious & should be able to practice this week.
Rookie OL Matt Tennant took the first-team reps at center today in Goodwin’s absence.
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How pray tell did he suffer a groin injury, if he wasn’t blocking anyone? Your uncarefully crafted story appears to be unravelling before my very eyes, Jeffrey.
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He is an excellent player
but early in the season I remember some drops and a bad game – he wasn’t doing much one game if I recall. But he has seemed to step it up as of late- he should be able to catch TD passes somehow wiith all that height, though.
I think what CP has to say about Goodwin has some merit also.
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by Jon Banks on Oct 27, 2010 12:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't understand the post
Colston is having a crappy year.
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rotoworld.com:
Marques Colston-WR – Saints Oct. 22 – 1:34 pm et According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Marques Colston is drawing double coverage on “almost every critical down-and-distance situation” so far this season. Essentially, he’s devolved into a sideline-running decoy who opens up the field for other players. Colston hasn’t found the end zone yet, but does have 12 catches for 150 yards in his past two games. The Browns’ 21st-ranked pass defense could provide a remedy for Colston’s statistical struggles.
Marques Colston-WR- Saints Oct. 24 - 4:51 pm et Marques Colston led the Saints with 10 catches for 112 yards and a touchdown against the Browns in Week 7. Colston was targeted 15 times, and no other wide receiver had more than eight. He was already well on his way to his best game of the season when he posted a garbage-time TD with less than two minutes remaining. After a slow start, he’s averaging seven catches for 87 yards over the past three games. Keep him going against the Steelers next week.
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Maybe you should give the game ball to DeAngelo Hall
Oh wait…. he doesn’t play for…… nevermind.
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why can't scott fujita get the gameball?
or the Bowens guy? Offense did horrible but Colston had his best game this season. I’d give the gameball to the D or one of the first 2 i mentioned
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