Even at the age of 35, wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. says he still has more in the tank (via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com). The free agent is looking for his next deal after spending the last three seasons with the Saints.
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“I’ve still got a few more years left in me,” said Ginn, who first entered the league in 2007.
After 36 games (22 starts) with the Saints, Ginn will likely have to don a new uniform next year. New addition Emmanuel Sanders figures to replace him as the veteran of the group and they’re well stocked with Michael Thomas, Tre’Quan Smith, Deonte Harris, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Emmanuel Butler, and Tommylee Lewis also under contract. The Saints could be tempted to pounce on one of this year’s talented rookie WRs, if one happens to slip, but, either way, there’s no clear spot for Ginn on the 53-man roster.
For his career, Ginn has posted 409 catches for 5,702 yards and 33 touchdowns. And, in his salad days, he was a solid return man. Across 13 seasons, he’s also suited up for the Dolphins, 49ers, Panthers, and Cardinals.
The only way Ginn will see any salad days now is if he retires and works at a farmers market.
In his salad days? Dude was a massive bust for a #9 pick. Never even 800 yards receiving good job hanging around this long but for a top ten pick he was a bust
the guy has been in the league for 13 years. that’s not a bust, that’s a career
1 of 5 guys from that draft to still be active
He is right he was a bust for where he was picked. Solid career but you don’t pick a player in the top 10 for the ability to get less than 500yrds receiving per year. Imagine if sproles was a top ten pick instead of being a 4th rd I believe. Fair or not where you are picked compared to production level determines if ur a bust.
Honestly wouldn’t mind the Pats giving him a look. Good vet to have around Stidham/Rookie QB from the draft.