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Marques Colston | Wide Receiver

Team: New Orleans Saints
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 225
Age / DOB:  (28) / 6/5/1983
College: Hofstra
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Saints re-signed WR Marques Colston to a five-year, $40 million contract.
The deal reportedly includes $19 million guaranteed. A move that previously seemed unlikely gained momentum after dueling Tuesday reports revealed the Saints were "working feverishly" to re-sign their physical slot receiver, and that Colston "badly" wanted to remain in New Orleans. Since the Saints were expected to enter free agency with just $7 million in cap space, Colston will undoubtedly earn a low base salary in 2012 before seeing his numbers steadily increase. It's the best possible news from a fantasy perspective, as Colston had little chance of equaling his routinely prolific production outside of the Saints' aggressive aerial attack. Colston will turn 29 in June. Mar 13 - 12:42 PM
Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter

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Marques Colston - WR - Saints

The New Orleans Times-Picayune considers Marques Colston the Saints' "most likely free agent to stay" among Carl Nicks, Tracy Porter, Robert Meachem, and defensive tackles Shaun Rogers and Aubrayo Franklin.

Beat writer Mike Triplett concedes that the Saints' system suits Colston better than a scheme would anywhere else, and he'd "prefer to stay in the Saints' offense," assuming the money is right. Triplett projects Colston to receive $8 million annually or maybe more. He ought to be willing to take a bit less to remain in New Orleans because he wouldn't be as productive elsewhere.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Mar 13 - 12:54 AM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

Profootballtalk.com reports that the Saints are "working feverishly" to re-sign Marques Colston ahead of Tuesday's free agency period.

Per PFT, Colston "badly" wants to stay with the Saints. That's good, because New Orleans is working with less than $7 million in cap space and can't afford to give him a whole lot of first-year money, aside from a prorated signing bonus. Colston, arguably the second best receiver eligible for free agency, is more valued in the Saints' offense than he might be elsewhere as a big-bodied matchup problem in the slot. He'd be smart to stay in New Orleans. Alex Marvez of FOX Sports hears Colston will re-sign in the "high $7 million" range.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Mar 12 - 10:19 PM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Browns "certainly" will not pursue free agent Marques Colston.

Browns brass has been clear that it won't spend big money in free agency, and that's what it's going to take to acquire Colston, arguably the No. 2 receiver on the free agent market behind Vincent Jackson. Colston wouldn't help the Browns much, anyway. They need a wideout with legitimate separation skills.
Related: Browns
Source: ESPN.com
Mar 12 - 1:14 PM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

According to the Chicago Tribune, "some personnel men" around the NFL wonder whether free agent Marques Colston would be as productive in an offense different from New Orleans'.

We're almost certain he wouldn't be. Colston has made his money and racked up stats as an often single-covered slot receiver in the NFL's most pass-heavy offense, also benefiting from Drew Brees' pinpoint passing. Colston has not shown the ability to create consistent separation from defensive backs. Among this year's free agent receiver class, Colston might be the riskiest signing considering the money he'll command and his style of play.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Mar 8 - 11:09 AM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

The New Orleans Times-Picayune concedes it will be "tough" for the Saints to match offers for free agent Marques Colston.

Beat writer Mike Triplett believes Colston will land a deal in the range of $8 million per year. The Saints are roughly $6-7 million under the cap, preventing entrance into a bidding war. The only way Colston will return to New Orleans is if he follows the lead of Lance Moore and Devery Henderson in accepting below-market deals.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Mar 7 - 10:01 AM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it "looks like" free agent Marques Colston will be "moving on" from the Saints.

Schefter made the comments on Tuesday's SportsCenter. He's joined NFL Network's Jason La Canfora in predicting Colston will not be back with the Saints if he reaches free agency. With the receiver market significantly thinned by the franchise tag and extensions, Colston will draw heavy interest.
Mar 6 - 11:20 AM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora predicted on Thursday's Total Access that the Saints will lose free agent Marques Colston if he makes it to the open market.

"There will likely be more money for him elsewhere," LaCanfora explained. Colston may be comfortable with coach Sean Payton and QB Drew Brees in New Orleans, but this is his one shot at a mega contract to set himself up for life. The Redskins, Vikings, Bears, and Jaguars could be among Colston's most fervent suitors.
Mar 1 - 7:31 PM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

The Saints have yet to contact free agent Marques Colston about a contract extension.

Given the Saints' cash outlay, they'll likely have to choose between re-signing Colston or free agent LG Carl Nicks. GM Mickey Loomis has a history of managing the salary cap and keeping home-grown talent, so it's not unrealistic to think Loomis could find a way to bring one or both back.
Related: Carl Nicks
Source: National Football Post
Feb 12 - 12:46 PM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times lists Marques Colston, Roman Harper, and Mario Williams as three players the Raiders could pursue in free agency.

Corkran admits it's purely "speculation," presumably based on new coach Dennis Allen's history with Colston and Harper. Opining that Darrius Heyward-Bey is still ideally a No. 3 receiver despite his furious finish to the 2011 season, Corkran also believes Vincent Jackson is a "very viable option" in free agency. We see the Raiders as having higher priorities than wide receiver.
Related: Darrius Heyward-Bey, Raiders, Vincent Jackson, Mario Williams, Roman Harper
Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter
Feb 1 - 7:48 AM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

The New Orleans Times-Picayune's "glass-is-half-full" prediction is that Saints will re-sign all three of free agents Marques Colston, Drew Brees, and Carl Nicks.

Saints writer Mike Triplett expects GM Mickey Loomis to "make it work" due to his history of managing the salary cap and keeping home-grown talent. Brees isn't going anywhere, and we can envision Loomis matching offers to bring Colston back. Nicks is the one most likely to land a monster offer to test Loomis' budget and discipline.
Related: Carl Nicks, Drew Brees
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Jan 20 - 10:54 AM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

Marques Colston hauled in nine passes for 136 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' Divisional round loss to the 49ers.

Drew Brees dropped a perfectly thrown touch pass over Colston's shoulder in tight coverage at the pylon for a 25-yard score. Though Colston was Brees' lone reliable target down the field, he just missed a difficult third-down catch in the end zone that could have turned the Saints' fortunes. Colston hits free agency in March, and we expect franchise QB Brees to go to bat for his No. 1 receiver in talks with the Saints' front office.
Jan 14 - 9:23 PM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

Marques Colston hauled in a team-high seven passes for 120 yards against the Lions in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.

Colston appeared to make up for an early-game fumble with an impressive 12-yard score in traffic, but the catch was overturned on replay just before halftime. He came back with a beautiful over-the-shoulder grab for 40 yards just shy of the goal-line in the third quarter. Colston's ridiculous catch radius will come in handy next Saturday against a 49ers secondary that has struggled at times with downfield strikes.
Jan 7 - 11:47 PM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

Marques Colston caught seven passes for 145 yards with two touchdowns in the Week 17 win over the Panthers.

Colston will face another inept secondary next week when the Saints host the Lions in the first round of the playoffs. Despite concerns over knee woes to start the season, Colston played in 14 games this year and racked up 80 catches for 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns. It's his fifth 1,000-yard campaign in his six NFL seasons. Set to become an unrestricted free agent in March, Colston is going to draw a nice payday.
Jan 1 - 6:19 PM
Marques Colston - WR - Saints

Marques Colston caught seven balls for 81 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' Week 16 destruction of the Falcons.

Colston made his first two catches in traffic, the first for a gain of 14 on third-and-12 early in the second quarter. After the second, an eight-yarder, Colston drew a questionable 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness by Falcons MLB Curtis Lofton. Colston got open on a stick route out of the slot for his third reception, diving into the end zone for an eight-yard touchdown. Continuing to dominate the first half, Colston got wide open down the left sideline for a 23-yard second-quarter catch. Converting for a third time on third-and-long, Colston caught a 12-yard pass on third-and-nine in the fourth quarter. Colston has at least 78 yards in five of his last six games. He figures to rest for most of Week 17.
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 12:07:00 AM

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3RB1Darren Sproles
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3Nick Toon
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TE1Jimmy Graham
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K1Garrett Hartley
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