Saints release former Patriot WR David Patten
 

Another former Patriot who has not seen brighter days since he left NE

I loved this little guy who was a big part of the first SB team and I think everyone here remembers his performance in the Indy game which was one of the best performances by one player in Patriots history.

He is 34,going on 35 and coming off some injury plagued seasons,I wonder if a return trip back to NE and back catching balls from Brady would resurrect his dying career?

Too old? Too Injury prone? or is he worth a shot at low cost or vet minimum as a 3rd or 4th WR?,especially if Gaffney heads elsewhere

Re: Saints release former Patriot WR David Patten
 

Having re-thought my snarky initial reply, let me just say this:

No. No thanks. No David Patten. Love the guy, but no.

Re: Saints release former Patriot WR David Patten
 

He might be ok as a 4th or 5th WR. I'm concerned about his ability to stay healthy and it's only going to get worse considering his age. I'm sure the Patriots could do better.

Re: Saints release former Patriot WR David Patten
 

He actually was pretty good in NO, but got hurt and some young guys behind him on the bench made the most of their opportunities. No shame in that.

Regards,
Chris

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Brees is a fantastic young QB,Its easy to do well with Drew throwing you the ball

Colston is no doubt a good receiver,but no doubt Brees has made him look even better

Patten does need a great QB as is evidenced by his play in NE and sporadic good play in N.O.- He was not very good in Washington since the Skins had no true decent QB and his injuries didnt help either

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has anyone yet declared that "there's no way that David Patten makes this team" ?

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Damn I was salivating at the thought of being the first, then I got to your post. I hate you.

Re: Saints release former Patriot WR David Patten
 

Lance Moore is probably 1b to Colston's 1a status as a WR. They are pretty equivalent. Robert Meachem surpassed 2007 breakout star Devery Henderson. When Devery Henderson becomes your #4 WR, you've got talent at the position. It's not just Brees.

Patten started the year opposite Colston and was producing, then both got hurt. Moore burst onto the scene and Henderson did well for a while before Meachem moved him to the #3. When Colston came back, Moore started opposite him, Meachem moved into the slot and Henderson became the occasional long ball threat. Patten was probably looking at a #5 WR spot and the Saints were probably looking at a cap hit for that spot that wasn't to their liking. Again, no shame in that.

Regards,
Chris

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Brady lobbied for him to re-sign before he went to the Saints. I bet he's been on the phone already. As a 4th or 5th receiver I reckon there's a place for him.

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I can spot a fellow 2008 Marques Colston Owner a mile away. ;)