Pierre Thomas BAM!

D_it_up · 09-27-2009, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by arsaint

I had a feeling that Mike Bell's performance would bring out the competitive juices in the rest of our RBs.

Great game PT!!!

I agree....sort of. I think you are half-right saying that the other RB's felt they needed to produce to get more touches with the way Bell had been playing. However, PT did everything he has ever done when he has been on the field. He produced. Over 120 yards rushing, two scores, and 9 YPC? This game was huge for him, and as long as he stays healthy, he should get the majority of the touches. He is pretty dangerous and has a great nose for the endzone.

MatthewT · 09-27-2009, 07:50 PM

I love the way the Saints stuck to the ground game, and completely wore out the Bills in the end. It was obvious Brees was not going to have a great day, so it was great to see the other areas pick it up.

arsaint · 09-27-2009, 07:52 PM

Bobby Hebert always like to say on WWL that "4 YPC is getting it done".

Saints today:

PT - 9.0 ypc
RB - 4.9 ypc
LH - 4.8 ypc

arsaint · 09-27-2009, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

I love the way the Saints stuck to the ground game, and completely wore out the Bills in the end. It was obvious Brees was not going to have a great day, so it was great to see the other areas pick it up.

Brees usually has a subpar game or two each year. AWESOME that we got a win during today's "human" performance...

D_it_up · 09-27-2009, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by arsaint

Bobby Hebert always like to say on WWL that "4 YPC is getting it done".

Saints today:

PT - 9.0 ypc
RB - 4.9 ypc
LH - 4.8 ypc

That is "getting it done" and then some.

C17-BING · 09-27-2009, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by arsaint

I had a feeling that Mike Bell's performance would bring out the competitive juices in the rest of our RBs.

Great game PT!!!

This is an EXCELLENT POINT ... We are SO STACKED at RB ... That will be huge for us later in the season (and it is now), but especially then.

Great post arsaint.

arsaint · 09-27-2009, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by C17-BING

This is an EXCELLENT POINT ... We are SO STACKED at RB ...

I was amused at one of the pregame shows saying something to the effect of Bell being out and the Saints would have to go with Thomas.

It almost sounded like we were having to pick someone up off the street instead of the fact that he was our primary back last year.

Budsdrinker · 09-27-2009, 08:19 PM

I think Zach Strief came in for Bushrod and played extremely well especially on PT's first TD run.

MatthewT · 09-27-2009, 08:52 PM

Man, to me Zach Strief should be considered team MVP. He is playing blocking TE, filling in on the line, this dude is everywhere and playing great football. Well, the MVP talk is a little bit of a reach, but I think everyone can agree that his contributions are major factors to the Saints success in both the passing and running game. Lining him up at TE is just lethal for opposing defenses. All he does is open more running lanes and gives Brees even more protection. I love the way Sean Payton is using him!

papz · 09-27-2009, 09:08 PM

Got to give Heath Evans credit too... he's an outstanding run blocker.

09-27-2009, 07:41 PM	#11
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Pierre Thomas BAM! Originally Posted by arsaint I had a feeling that Mike Bell's performance would bring out the competitive juices in the rest of our RBs. Great game PT!!! I agree....sort of. I think you are half-right saying that the other RB's felt they needed to produce to get more touches with the way Bell had been playing. However, PT did everything he has ever done when he has been on the field. He produced. Over 120 yards rushing, two scores, and 9 YPC? This game was huge for him, and as long as he stays healthy, he should get the majority of the touches. He is pretty dangerous and has a great nose for the endzone.

09-27-2009, 07:50 PM	#12
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,705	Re: Pierre Thomas BAM! I love the way the Saints stuck to the ground game, and completely wore out the Bills in the end. It was obvious Brees was not going to have a great day, so it was great to see the other areas pick it up.

09-27-2009, 07:52 PM	#13
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,623	Re: Pierre Thomas BAM! Bobby Hebert always like to say on WWL that "4 YPC is getting it done". Saints today: PT - 9.0 ypc RB - 4.9 ypc LH - 4.8 ypc

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arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,623	Re: Pierre Thomas BAM! Originally Posted by MatthewT I love the way the Saints stuck to the ground game, and completely wore out the Bills in the end. It was obvious Brees was not going to have a great day, so it was great to see the other areas pick it up. Brees usually has a subpar game or two each year. AWESOME that we got a win during today's "human" performance...

09-27-2009, 07:53 PM	#15
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arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,623	Re: Pierre Thomas BAM! Originally Posted by C17-BING This is an EXCELLENT POINT ... We are SO STACKED at RB ... I was amused at one of the pregame shows saying something to the effect of Bell being out and the Saints would have to go with Thomas. It almost sounded like we were having to pick someone up off the street instead of the fact that he was our primary back last year.

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MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,705	Re: Pierre Thomas BAM! Man, to me Zach Strief should be considered team MVP. He is playing blocking TE, filling in on the line, this dude is everywhere and playing great football. Well, the MVP talk is a little bit of a reach, but I think everyone can agree that his contributions are major factors to the Saints success in both the passing and running game. Lining him up at TE is just lethal for opposing defenses. All he does is open more running lanes and gives Brees even more protection. I love the way Sean Payton is using him!

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