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METAIRIE, La. - For much of the past nine years, Marques Colston has been consistently mentioned as a prime example of a late-round draft steal by New Orleans.The 6-foot-4, 225-pound receiver out of Hofstra was taken with the 252nd pick in 2006. Only three players were taken later.In the time since, he has become the Saints all-time leading receiver in three separate categories. As his ninth season is set to end after New Orleans game at Tampa Bay on Sunday, it doesnt appear hes any closer to stepping away from football.Colston is set to make nearly $7 million in 2016 and has a salary cap number much larger. With the Saints (6-9) missing the playoffs for the second time in the past three seasons, changes are likely in the future.While the business of football could force Colston or the Saints to make a decision on the receivers future in New Orleans, he said now isnt the time to look at that.I understand that theres a business side to the off-season, and Ill cross that bridge when I get to it, he said.Friday marked the first time Colston has spoken publicly since the before season opener against Atlanta. In that game, he fumbled on the second play of overtime, a play that ended up costing New Orleans a win on the road; the Falcons kicked a winning field goal on the ensuing drive. As he came off the field, he slammed down his helmet before brushing off overtures by teammate Benjamin Watson.But Colston said that play had little to do with why he hasnt talked, referencing only vaguely that something had been in the media about the Saints he didnt agree with.Just some of the stuff that was in the media earlier in the season, and a lot of it didnt have to do with this locker room, Colston said without elaborating. I just really wasnt a fan of how it was being handled.Whether hes talking or not, he certainly has the full support of his teammates.Ive been lucky to have him for nine years and Im going to be lucky to have him for a few more, quarterback Drew Brees said. Hes a mainstay. Theres not any person who I have played with who has been more steady, more consistent in every way. Hes the consummate teammate.The combination has been fruitful for both parties.Of Brees 315 touchdown passes with New Orleans, 67 have gone to Colston. Only four quarterback-receiver combinations have more touchdowns in NFL history.The 67 touchdowns are a Saints franchise record. So, too, are Colstons 664 catches and 9,188 yards receiving.Hes one of only four receivers since 2006 with at least 60 touchdowns, 600 receptions and 9,000 yards receiving. Of that group, which includes Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald and Brandon Marshall, Colston is the only one without a Pro Bowl berth.Theres not a lot of receivers that I can think of who have gone through a career which essentially has never been kind of given some of the credit hes due, and never asking for any, said right tackle Zach Strief, who also was taken by the Saints in the 2006 draft.Colston is having statistically one of his worst seasons. The only year with worse numbers was in 2008, when he missed six weeks with a thumb injury.Yet, his 851 yards receiving and 14.9 yards per catch average are a team best. He has been thrown to 92 times this season. Only tight end Jimmy Graham has been targeted more by Brees.Not being able to perform to my standards is tough, but it is what it is this year, Colston said. Ive got a lot to build on this off-season and before we get to that, Ive got to finish strong in Tampa.Hell spend this off-season working toward a 10th year in the NFL. Coach Sean Payton wont be surprised if he returns in good enough shape to survive another season.The way he trains and the way he keeps himself in shape — Im sure theres an attrition to every one of these guys, myself included, that started in 06. But I would say hes one of those guys that does everything necessary to slow down that slope, Payton said. It has been effective.NOTES: Left tackle Terron Armstead (neck) is out for Sundays game. Defensive tackle John Jenkins (abdomen) is listed as questionable.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Kevin Love Jersey . 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Kyle Korver Jersey .Y. -- Cory Schneider has to make the most of his opportunities to guard the New Jersey Devils net to earn more playing time.LONDON -- Manchester Uniteds title defence faltered further as a Samuel Etoo-inspired Chelsea cast the champions further adrift from the Premier League elite with a 3-1 victory Sunday. While Chelsea stayed two points behind leader Arsenal courtesy of Etoos hat trick, seventh-place United slipped 14 points from the summit this weekend. And the gap from the Champions League places is growing as well, with Liverpool six points ahead in fourth. Tottenham is level on points with Liverpool, but behind on goal difference after beating Swansea 3-1 in Sundays other game. Changing managers has revitalized Tottenham, with Tim Sherwood collecting 16 out of 18 points since replacing Andre Villas-Boas, while David Moyes has now has overseen seven league losses this season after succeeding Alex Ferguson -- two more than last years title-winning campaign. "Its a difficult task, but (its about) perseverance and keeping doing whats right," Moyes said. "I thought we did a lot of good things today. We have players to come back, and this is a project I know that Im going to improve as it goes along. "I was hoping to win more and be competing a bit more than weve been, but thatll come." Having made a strong start, United was stunned by Chelsea going ahead against the run of play in the 17th minute. Etoo cut in from the right, swept past Phil Jones and unleashed a shot that took a heavy deflection off Michael Carricks boot before looping over goalkeeper David de Gea into the net. "They started the match better than us and they were a bit unlucky that we scored in that moment," Mourinho said. "When you are better than the opponent, you have to go and try to kill the game." United squandered a chance to level in the 38th. Adnan Januzajs cross reached Danny Welbeck in a central position but the striker couldnt produce a clean shot. Oscar then tried to double the lead with a bicycle kick that flew over from right in front of goal, and instead Chelseas second came from the boot of Etoo again. Welbeck only half cleared, Ramires seized possession and fed the ball to Hazard on the right flank. The winger then squared to the unmarked Etoo to sweep a shot into the net as halftime loomed. Uniited had little time to settle after the break before its defence was breached again and Etoo celebrated his first treble in English football.dddddddddddd Cahill headed in from Willians corner and De Gea only briefly blocked the ball before it went back out for Etoo, who got ahead of Antonio Valencia to score. United pulled one back when Jones scuffed shot was stabbed into the net by Javier Hernandez. But there was no comeback and it got worse in stoppage time when United captain Nemanja Vidic was sent off for lunging at Eden Hazard, and he now faces a three-game ban. While Moyes trudged off despondently, Mourinho was left to celebrate a 100th Premier League win out of 142 games across his two Chelsea reigns while still demanding more. "We have to improve," Mourinho said. "I want better. The first 20 minutes were not good. "I want the game to be in our control since the beginning and it was not." Tottenham was in control at Swansea and swept to a fifth win in six league games as Adebyor -- brought in from the cold under Sherwood -- took his tally to six goal in seven games under the new manager. The striker headed in his first in south Wales from Christian Eriksens cross in the 35th. Tottenham was gifted a second eight minutes into the second half when Kyle Walkers cross was steered into his own goal by Chico Flores. Adebayor was on target again in the 71st from close range after Danny Rose did the hard work on the left flank before setting up the striker. And much like United at Stamford Bridge, Swansea reducing the deficit to 3-1 couldnt spark a comeback. Wilfried Bony pulled one back in the 78th when he turned Roland Lamahs cross past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. "We know there are going to be tougher tests ahead, but its been a good start for me," Sherwood said. "If the season were to end tomorrow I dont think the chairman (Daniel Levy) would be too happy because we are fifth. "The final league position has to meet the expectation of the club otherwise its goodbye. ... The club needs to finish in fourth place, we want to finish in fourth place. Anything other than that will be a disappointment but realistically we should be in amongst it." 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