124 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Source: WR Colston gets 3-year extension from Saints By John Clayton ESPN.com New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston, a seventh-round surprise three summers ago, has made the biggest catch of his career -- a three-year contract extension. The team, according to a source, was scheduling an announcement of the deal. Colston was scheduled to make $445,000 this season from his rookie contract. He was planning on playing out the season at that number but had hoped for a new deal. That deal came together on the opening day of Saints training camp. Terms of the deal weren't immediately available. Colston, a Hofstra product, has surpassed 1,000 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons. Last season, he caught 98 passes for 1,202 yards and 11 touchdowns. In other Saints news, the team agreed to terms with fifth-round draft choice Carl Nicks on Wednesday, leaving only top pick Sedrick Ellis and second-round choice Tracy Porter unsigned on the eve of training camp. Senior writer John Clayton covers the NFL for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 i think if the Jets weren't going through a coaching transition at the time, Colston more likely would have been a Jet. good for him he's well worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 how he slipped past their scouting amazes me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BroadwayJ667 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 How did he slip past everybody's scouting? It should have been pretty obvious that he was going to be good, he has the physical tools and desire, why didn't anybody take a chance on him earlier? 3 words bad 40 time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Good move by the Saints to secure a very good young player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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