B_Dub_Saint

Guys we all have high hopes for Deuce, but we all know his return will be 50/50. I just dont think Thomas or Stecker can carry the load and fight for the hard 3 yards. I wish we could rely on Reggie but we all know he is not that kind of runner. Dont get me wrong, Ive seen Reggie pick up the hard yards before but the fact is we need a power back to help share the load. Basically I dont want to wait till the the last minute when its too late.

CantonLegend

unfortunately yea dude...every saints fan loves duece....i know i do....he was the face of the franchise and really the only decent player for a long while....realistically we need to start looking for a RB tho because he isnt going to stay healthy forever...even if he lasts this season it wont be long before he gets hurt again

LordOfEntropy

Yes, we definitely need a power back. But even if McAllister doesn't make it back to form, I haven't given up on Pierre Thomas. I have high hopes for that kid.

Euphoria

I think we can go as is this year but its something that will be a concern this coming offseason if more things plague Deuce.

CantonLegend

i agree....duece will be our starter assuming he is healthy enough...i think that pierre thomas is a great addition to our backfield and i think he has the potential to step up and be a starter....i gotta say tho...the only consistency we have in our backfield is duece getting hurt and stecker stepping up to play....he needs a lot of praise for being able to step up year after year

WhoDat205

I don't expect Deuce to ever be 100% again. If he does, that will be a monumental blessing for us.

That said, I have no problems with us passing 50-60 times a game.

stockman311

The Raiders just released Dominic Rhodes. Perhaps we could have Rhodes and Shawn Alexander in here for a look see.

CantonLegend

i think that rhodes would be an awesome pickup....i think that shaun alexander is too hurt like duece...he would just take away cap room....alexander fell apart after the seahawks gave his lineman away....rhodes can be our guy b/c he hasnt had injuries like shaun

Euphoria

I am pretty please with the news that Deuce is going to be back and healthy for us. Even at 90 percent we'll be fine and not worth bring in either of these guys. I mean we can only have so many bodies on the roster. At the start of camp if he isn't ready I am sure they'll go get someone but no cause of concern right now.

CantonLegend

ur exactly right....even at 90% duece can be an elite back....especially since he wont have to carry the whole load...i love that....if he is in fact going to be ready for the season...i say let him play