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Saints WR becomes restricted free agent after 2008 season

MikeTriplett / New Orleans Times-Picayune

The Saints' entire 2007 season seemed like a sophomore slump.

In Year 2 of their current regime, the Saints were a huge disappointment, falling to a 7-9 record amid Super Bowl-level expectations.

But receiver Marques Colston was hardly to blame. After his out-of-nowhere breakout performance as a rookie in 2006, he was even better last season, growing into one of the NFL's most reliable offensive weapons.

He caught 98 passes for 1,202 yards and 11 touchdowns, playing especially well in December. He also played hurt through most of the year, participating in all 16 games despite nagging back and knee injuries. Full Story – Picayunehttp://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-4/1206077471230110.xml&coll=1