Colston better bet than Shockey
Marques Colston appears to be on track to return from his thumb surgery a week early. Jeremy Shockey owners probably have to carry another tight end for an extra week. Shockey missed practice Thursday, and didn't sound optimistic about returning against the Raiders.
"I really don't have (a targeted return date)," Shockey said. "God willing, I wish I could play last week. I hope I can play this week."
Sean Payton appears to be targeting next week against Carolina. With Colston back, Lance Moore should step into the number two receiver role, with Devery Henderson and Robert Meachem splitting snaps out wide. Both average over 30 yards--per-catch, but I think Henderson could lose snaps after mental mistakes Monday night. Shockey's absence this week keeps Moore as a solid WR3 against Oakland because he runs many of the same routes.
Update: Of course PFT posted a story saying Colston will play minutes after I wrote this up. Colston will get plenty of snaps even if he only plays in 3/4 wideout sets. The Saints play at least three wide on two-thirds of their snaps.
Comments
I'm taking a risk and putting him in...it's a 14 team league though and WR depth isn't good anyways. It's either him or Derrick Mason, and I'd rather start a banged up Colston than a banged up Mason.
Posted by: David | October 11, 2008 01:35 AM
Crazy to start him over Slaton. I am starting him over Moore
Posted by: Pottytrained | October 11, 2008 03:55 AM
Tough call this week. Playing the only undefeated team. Which 3 of these 4 would you guys suggest(modified ppr): andre johnson, santana moss, steve breaston and MQ?
Posted by: mikey | October 11, 2008 09:35 AM
Would you guys start Roy Williams or Colston? Thanks
Posted by: Manny L | October 11, 2008 10:52 AM
I'm considering Colston over Addai in my flex position. Any thoughts? Starting Barber and Slaton as RB1&2.
Posted by: Rob | October 11, 2008 12:08 PM
I'd take a less than 100% Colston over Roy Williams with Stanton/Orlovsky throwing to him.
Posted by: Dumbluck | October 11, 2008 12:11 PM
ADVICE NEEDED: Here's my WR choices, any help is MUCH APPRECIATED: Jennings, Colston, Royal, Berrian, Camarillo. I want to play Jennings, Colston & Berrian, but 2 questionable players makes me nervous...Also, Orton or Garrard?????????
Posted by: RookieMistake | October 11, 2008 06:50 PM