jeanpierre

If I had to choose a Locker Room Buttinski, I take my chances with Shockey, way the ^$%& before S. Alexander!

Shawn's got his meaux, so he don't geaux...

Gimme me Pierre Thomas, (who started for four years, and even ahead of new Steeler Employee Rashard Mendenhall at Illinois the year before)...

He's the first Saint to Rush and Receive for 100yds ea in the same game; that includes present company (USC's finest)...

Hey Pierre may not be sexy when it comes to Fantasy Football; but if he can keep defenses honest, well, that wins games...

ssmitty

more on shauns visit..........

Ex-Seattle RB Alexander to visit Saints - New Orleans Saints Beat - Times-Picayune NFL - NOLA.com

o1higuy

I think if he is healthy it is a great addition. I think our line is better than Seattle's line. There is the lack of pass catching ability but we have plenty of RB's for that. He has always had a nose for the goal line though and that is what we need.

SapperSaint

If Deuce is unable to perform, then I feel it's PT's turn at the helm.

SaintFanInATLHELL

Definite co-sign here. PT23 runs hard, can catch, and proved that he can carry the load, if only for one game.

SFIAH

BRSaintsFan

It doesnt hurt to bring him in and see what he has left in camp. But I would rather wait and see if the Raiders release Lamont Jordan. If he can stay somewhat healthy, he is the type of back that would truly compliment the others on the roster.

Papa Voodoo

I think the FO wants to sign Alexander and trade Deuce to NY for Shockey. Then, go after a RB in the draft next year. Pierre is good, but he needs a back up too.

SC SAINT FAN

All I know is after reading this quote by Deuce:

"I anticipate they'll continue to look at veteran running backs," McAllister said. "They have to have some protection just in case there are any setbacks with my rehab, even though there haven't been any. It never hurts to have a Plan B."

He is the definition of 1st class!! I really hope I never see Deuce in another uniform, not even if it is the deal breaker in the Shockey trade! Also with Fred Thomas gone I would love for Deuce to change his number to 22!!

ssmitty

from pfw........

Saints' courtship of RB Alexander could be a drawn-out process


The Saints scheduled a visit with free-agent RB Shaun Alexander, who was recently cut by the Seahawks, this week, but we hear it's unlikely that a deal between New Orleans and the former league MVP is imminent. Alexander is looking for a team that will give him significant playing time, and the Saints' situation will not allow for any guarantees. If Deuce McAllister is able to return from a torn ACL and microfracture surgery, Alexander likely wouldn't be higher than third on the squad's depth chart, which isn't the role he's pursuing. New Orleans already has one of the deepest backfields in the league, with Reggie Bush, Aaron Stecker and Pierre Thomas also in the mix. However, the team is in wait-and-see mode with McAllister and does not want to get stuck in a similar situation to last season, when Bush struggled after he became the every-down back. If the Saints are able to determine early in training camp that McAllister will be unable to perform at the necessary level, a move to sign Alexander might make sense for both parties. Until then, Alexander will continue to explore other options.