Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon

blacksaint · 09-29-2007, 12:44 AM

Posted Sep 28th 2007
by Tom Mantzouranis

Deuce McAllister had surgery to repair his torn ACL today, and by all reports it went well (God James Andrews performed the operation). So, though it doesn't feel right to use the word "replace" in this instance, since nobody could replace Deuce, I guess it's time to start thinking about how exactly the Saints plan on running the ball this year. Especially since they haven't been running well as is.

For better or worse, Reggie Bush is going to take over the majority of the carries. Aaron Stecker will get an increased role, as will Pierre Thomas (who I believe will eventually usurp Stecker's role and vulture some carries from Bush). Some feel the team should go with a veteran -- Domanick Williams and Corey Dillon are still waiting to receive a phone call. But, for humor's sake, perhaps they should go looking for their new back in bridal shops and drum circles all across the land?

Yes, Ricky Williams is out there, looking for a way to get back into the league. If you remember before the comeback/don't-call-it-a-comeback drama and the millions of overdone weed jokes, Williams was a Saint. It was McAllister who made him expendable.

And if there's anything that would make this season more head-scratching than the putrid start, it would be a trade for the player they traded after trading their entire draft for him. And it could happen -- there's only a handful of Saints that remain from the Williams days, with an entirely different front office and coaching staff, so the bad blood wouldn't quite be there.

Not that I'm saying this will, or should, happen -- I'd pull my hair out. Luckily, I think the Saints will divide all of McAllister's carries in-house. But it is a funny -- if not frightening -- possibility to consider, and stranger things have happened.

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Euphoria · 09-29-2007, 02:13 AM

I think this guy is smoking the same thing Ricky is...

hagan714 · 09-29-2007, 08:15 AM

What would it hurt? Sean would not do it. Dillion would be his first choice.

mikesaintfan · 09-30-2007, 03:47 PM

if miami releases him and we give up no draft picks then why not

Euphoria · 09-30-2007, 06:05 PM

Uhm let me see if I can expain this to you. I personally don't have a problem with pot but its a substance not allowed in the NFL. So he plays a game and the following week gets popped and then he'll be suspened for ??? Why even bother. We didn't go after Tank whom we badly needed.

mikesaintfan · 10-01-2007, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Uhm let me see if I can expain this to you. I personally don't have a problem with pot but its a substance not allowed in the NFL. So he plays a game and the following week gets popped and then he'll be suspened for ??? Why even bother. We didn't go after Tank whom we badly needed.

Ricky was an elite running back with problems...Tank was a better than average DT with big problems

DeadmaN · 10-01-2007, 02:35 PM

if they consider this then they might as well consider bring back Brooks

We have the guys and the talent in house to do this job, why look out side
if they are to add anything to this team they should be looking at the following and in this order of importance...

"O" linemen
MLB
CB

Euphoria · 10-01-2007, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by mikesaintfan

Ricky was an elite running back with problems...Tank was a better than average DT with big problems

ELITE??? What??? He was falling... not to mentiong when you are out a couple of years you don't come back to full-strenght. Besides what will he do for us... Here I'll give you a hint, NOTHING. There is no one to block for him.

Papa Voodoo · 10-01-2007, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

ELITE??? What??? He was falling... not to mentiong when you are out a couple of years you don't come back to full-strenght. Besides what will he do for us... Here I'll give you a hint, NOTHING. There is no one to block for him.

Maybe we can get Roaf and Shields out of retirement to go with Ricky and pick up Turley as a blocking FB for Karney?

mikesaintfan · 10-01-2007, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

ELITE??? What??? He was falling... not to mentiong when you are out a couple of years you don't come back to full-strenght. Besides what will he do for us... Here I'll give you a hint, NOTHING. There is no one to block for him.

did he not lead the league in rushing while with miami?

perhaps stecker is the man you want in there?

09-29-2007, 12:44 AM	#1
blacksaint DARE TO ENTER Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Sweet Home, NEW ORLEANS, La. Posts: 1,154	Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon Posted Sep 28th 2007 by Tom Mantzouranis Deuce McAllister had surgery to repair his torn ACL today, and by all reports it went well (God James Andrews performed the operation). So, though it doesn't feel right to use the word "replace" in this instance, since nobody could replace Deuce, I guess it's time to start thinking about how exactly the Saints plan on running the ball this year. Especially since they haven't been running well as is. For better or worse, Reggie Bush is going to take over the majority of the carries. Aaron Stecker will get an increased role, as will Pierre Thomas (who I believe will eventually usurp Stecker's role and vulture some carries from Bush). Some feel the team should go with a veteran -- Domanick Williams and Corey Dillon are still waiting to receive a phone call. But, for humor's sake, perhaps they should go looking for their new back in bridal shops and drum circles all across the land? Yes, Ricky Williams is out there, looking for a way to get back into the league. If you remember before the comeback/don't-call-it-a-comeback drama and the millions of overdone weed jokes, Williams was a Saint. It was McAllister who made him expendable. And if there's anything that would make this season more head-scratching than the putrid start, it would be a trade for the player they traded after trading their entire draft for him. And it could happen -- there's only a handful of Saints that remain from the Williams days, with an entirely different front office and coaching staff, so the bad blood wouldn't quite be there. Not that I'm saying this will, or should, happen -- I'd pull my hair out. Luckily, I think the Saints will divide all of McAllister's carries in-house. But it is a funny -- if not frightening -- possibility to consider, and stranger things have happened. FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog
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09-29-2007, 02:13 AM	#2
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon What would it hurt? Sean would not do it. Dillion would be his first choice.

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mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	Re: Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon if miami releases him and we give up no draft picks then why not

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon Uhm let me see if I can expain this to you. I personally don't have a problem with pot but its a substance not allowed in the NFL. So he plays a game and the following week gets popped and then he'll be suspened for ??? Why even bother. We didn't go after Tank whom we badly needed.

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10-01-2007, 01:45 PM	#6
mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	Re: Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon Originally Posted by Euphoria Uhm let me see if I can expain this to you. I personally don't have a problem with pot but its a substance not allowed in the NFL. So he plays a game and the following week gets popped and then he'll be suspened for ??? Why even bother. We didn't go after Tank whom we badly needed. Ricky was an elite running back with problems...Tank was a better than average DT with big problems

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DeadmaN Saints Junky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Metairie Originally now a Houston transplant Posts: 672	Re: Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon if they consider this then they might as well consider bring back Brooks We have the guys and the talent in house to do this job, why look out side if they are to add anything to this team they should be looking at the following and in this order of importance... "O" linemen MLB CB
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10-01-2007, 03:02 PM	#8
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon Originally Posted by mikesaintfan Ricky was an elite running back with problems...Tank was a better than average DT with big problems ELITE??? What??? He was falling... not to mentiong when you are out a couple of years you don't come back to full-strenght. Besides what will he do for us... Here I'll give you a hint, NOTHING. There is no one to block for him.

10-01-2007, 03:16 PM	#9
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon Originally Posted by Euphoria ELITE??? What??? He was falling... not to mentiong when you are out a couple of years you don't come back to full-strenght. Besides what will he do for us... Here I'll give you a hint, NOTHING. There is no one to block for him. Maybe we can get Roaf and Shields out of retirement to go with Ricky and pick up Turley as a blocking FB for Karney?

10-01-2007, 05:02 PM	#10
mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	Re: Irony Could Be Running the Ball in New Orleans Soon Originally Posted by Euphoria ELITE??? What??? He was falling... not to mentiong when you are out a couple of years you don't come back to full-strenght. Besides what will he do for us... Here I'll give you a hint, NOTHING. There is no one to block for him. did he not lead the league in rushing while with miami? perhaps stecker is the man you want in there?