After WR Marques Colston had his breakout performance as a rookie in 2006, he was even better in 2007. He caught 98 passes for 1,202 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also played hurt through most of the year, participating in all 16 games despite nagging back and knee injuries. Now, of course, nobody has any doubts about Colston. The only question is whether or not the Saints can hold on to him long term. Colston, 24, is set to become a restricted free agent next year. And this year, he's still being paid like a late seventh-round draft pick. His scheduled salary is $445,000. It would make sense for the player and the team to work out a contract extension this offseason -- especially if that means avoiding a contract holdout closer to minicamp or training camp. But neither side has shown much interest in talking about it. (Updated 03/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Colston injured his hand during the final game of the season at Chicago, but it's not expected to be a lingering problem. He also had arthroscopic surgery on the left knee that bothered him throughout last season, but he also said that shouldn't affect him too much. He expects to be full speed in his training by next month. This should be a big year for Colston as he's entering the magical third year of his career, usually when receivers blossom. Colston also enters 2008 in a contract year. After '08, he's scheduled to be a restricted free agent, which means that the Saints will have to pony up some cash to keep him or else risk losing him (they'd likely get a draft pick as compensation). All the signs point to another big year for Colston, so be sure to grab him as a No. 1 Fantasy WR with a pick between Round 3 and early Round 4. (Updated 03/21/2008).
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After WR Marques Colston had his breakout performance as a rookie in 2006, he was even better in 2007. He caught 98 passes for 1,202 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also played hurt through most of the year, participating in all 16 games despite nagging back and knee injuries. Now, of course, nobody has any doubts about Colston. The only question is whether or not the Saints can hold on to him long term. Colston, 24, is set to become a restricted free agent next year. And this year, he's still being paid like a late seventh-round draft pick. His scheduled salary is $445,000. It would make sense for the player and the team to work out a contract extension this offseason -- especially if that means avoiding a contract holdout closer to minicamp or training camp. But neither side has shown much interest in talking about it. (Updated 03/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Colston injured his hand during the final game of the season at Chicago, but it's not expected to be a lingering problem. He also had arthroscopic surgery on the left knee that bothered him throughout last season, but he also said that shouldn't affect him too much. He expects to be full speed in his training by next month. This should be a big year for Colston as he's entering the magical third year of his career, usually when receivers blossom. Colston also enters 2008 in a contract year. After '08, he's scheduled to be a restricted free agent, which means that the Saints will have to pony up some cash to keep him or else risk losing him (they'd likely get a draft pick as compensation). All the signs point to another big year for Colston, so be sure to grab him as a No. 1 Fantasy WR with a pick between Round 3 and early Round 4. (Updated 03/21/2008).
