Underhill: Saints talking with FA wide receivers (1 Viewer)

[Saint Taysom]

I'm all in on the Shenault bandwagon. Think he would do well here

The Saints could expand his role and utilize his versatility. He could (at the very least) play the part Ty Montgomery did in the Saints offense. At 6’1 and just under 230lbs Shenault has the size/strength/speed to handle carries as a RB. I’d love to see what PC could do with him on offense!!

…with that said, the Chiefs are looking into what it might take to trade with Jax for Shenault following the Tyreek Hill trade… so I guess we can forget about it.

But hey… At least the Saints found a way to re-sign TQS!!!!

 

[Saint Taysom]

Wow!
Did you hear about that guy?
He caught Drew Brees' record ball and he was wide open. He must be ridiculously fast.

…or, he is such a non factor so much of the season that defenses actually forget about him.

 

[bearze34]

Even if they land a FA WR, they should draft 1 to 2 of them in the draft

Just the fact that a guy feels the need to point out that we are looking at receivers concerns me. If they go into next season without at least Michael Thomas at his absolute best and a #2 that isn't on the team yet we will be screwed.

 

[COACHTDL]

The Saints could expand his role and utilize his versatility. He could (at the very least) play the part Ty Montgomery did in the Saints offense. At 6’1 and just under 230lbs Shenault has the size/strength/speed to handle carries as a RB. I’d love to see what PC could do with him on offense!!

…with that said, the Chiefs are looking into what it might take to trade with Jax for Shenault following the Tyreek Hill trade… so I guess we can forget about it.

But hey… At least the Saints found a way to re-sign TQS!!!!

There are many receivers available in free agency and the draft is very deep at that position, I don't think a trade is necessary to improve this position.

 

[Saint Taysom]

There are many receivers available in free agency and the draft is very deep at that position, I don't think a trade is necessary to improve this position.

Apparently the Saints agree with you… I’m anxiously awaiting the next big signing after TQS!! Could it be another key piece like Kenny Stills!!!!

 

[Taker597]

 

[St. Widge]

Well, at least we know the front office is willing to spend a good bit to upgrade the WR position. Hard to know if this came down to just money or if the lure of playing with Mahomes won MVS over.

 

[SWJJ]

That's a good deal. I hate we missed out.

 

[SAINTSFAN]

That's a good deal. I hate we missed out.

Good deal? More than I expected for him.

 

[St. Widge]

Good deal? More than I expected for him.

Yeah, WestCoastSaints posted his stat comparison to TQS on another thread and they are really similar with MVS having more yards based on a decently higher average yards per catch. I can't see TQS getting close to this contract based on how he played for us but somehow MVS is getting this much? I'm at a loss to understand this. But, maybe I'm missing something.

 

[SWJJ]

Good deal? More than I expected for him.

that's the market for WR in this pass happy NFL though. Especially young up and coming guys. They Signed him to be their number 2. That's number 2 money.

 

[St. Widge]

that's the market for WR in this pass happy NFL though. Especially young up and coming guys. They Signed him to be their number 2. That's number 2 money.

Yeah but given how close his numbers are to TQS it's just strange that they would sign him as a #2. I'm not sure any of us would be okay with signing TQS as our #2 WR for that money or even anything close to it.

 

[SWJJ]

Yeah but given how close his numbers are to TQS it's just strange that they would sign him as a #2. I'm not sure any of us would be okay with signing TQS as our #2 WR for that money or even anything close to it.

I think the difference is production vs the eye test.

TQS-IR will not get that kind of money from us or anyone else. He is also not looked at as a legitimate WR2. stats don't tell the whole story. TQS-IR got lots of playing time because we had a depleted WR corps and he was on the field by necessity.

MVS has been fighting for reps behind Devonte Adams, Randall Cobb, and Aaron Lazard. Devante alone has had over 600 targets since MVS get to Green Bay. He hasn't really had a chance to show his full potential. He plays in more games than Smith but fewer snaps per game.

Lots of TQS-IR's snaps come in fewer games (cause he's injured) and he's playing nearly every down (Especially the last two seasons) He's had the opportunity to be featured, but MVS has not.

 

[Will Survive]

I'd have an accident if the Saints traded for Lockett. He's so criminally underrated it's not even funny. Best deep ball tracker in the league hands down.

 

[St. Widge]

I think the difference is production vs the eye test.

TQS-IR will not get that kind of money from us or anyone else. He is also not looked at as a legitimate WR2. stats don't tell the whole story. TQS-IR got lots of playing time because we had a depleted WR corps and he was on the field by necessity.

MVS has been fighting for reps behind Devonte Adams, Randall Cobb, and Aaron Lazard. Devante alone has had over 600 targets since MVS get to Green Bay. He hasn't really had a chance to show his full potential. He plays in more games than Smith but fewer snaps per game.

Lots of TQS-IR's snaps come in fewer games (cause he's injured) and he's playing nearly every down (Especially the last two seasons) He's had the opportunity to be featured, but MVS has not.

Yeah I guess that it's perception and projection along with TQS's injury history, but according to what ComplexKid posted on the other thread MVS and TQS had a similar number of snaps over their 4 years in the NFL and their stats are still similar. TQS even has more TDs.

I guess they are just betting that MVS has untapped potential and I'm trying to figure out how he seems like he has #2 WR potential when TQS pretty clearly does not? I get that film and the eye test can differ from production for college players, but when two guys are in the NFL at the same time for the same number of years with similar snap counts, and similar production, it would seem that would have to mean a lot about who and what a player is. I just don't know how they can think he is that good when his production is so close to TQS with a similar number of snaps and all with a better QB in Rodgers. I mean, Brees is a HoF QB, but Rodgers has been outplaying him the last couple years.