Pierre Thomas wants the Saints to have 100 yards rushing per game 'non-stop'
 

The first thought that usually comes up in a fans’ mind when they think about the New Orleans Saints is Drew Brees and their passing attack. Saints’ running back Pierre Thomas wants to change that especially now that it is a little less crowded with the departure of Chris Ivory to the New York Jets.

This is what Thomas told The Times-Picayune


“There’s going to be more focus this year on that ground game than any year. He said we’ve got to get back to running the ball, having 100-yard games non-stop. I can’t wait. I’m excited and I know everybody else is excited.”

Thomas also spoke on Ivory’s departure:


“To tell you the truth, Chris was a good weapon,” Thomas said. “Chris is a big weapon, a hard runner. I’m going to miss him. I told him to call me if he needed anything to help him out in this league and if he needed any advice.

People seem to forget that the Saints were ranked 6th in the league on the ground only two years ago. Now with more of a focus on running and head coach Sean Peyton back from suspension, the team seems to be poised to compete with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South.

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I really hope there is far more running this year.Most of the league is switching to pass first and defences are focusing on pass prevention,what better time to run the ball down teams throats.They can't stack the box as Drew would open them up.

Can't wait

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"Seems to be poised to compete with the Atlanta Falcons"..

WTF?

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Yeah, I had a little chuckle over that one myself, :lol:. The Saints have an off year and suddenly they have to "contend" with the Falcons, instead of the other way around, :rolleyes:.

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I am going to go ahead and think they are speaking about one year, last year, because over the last 7 we are 11-3 against them

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adn even last year we were even split...taking away their undefeated season was just...so tasty!

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Payton has already said the Saints running game must return to help the defense...

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Pierre Thomas can do this every game the OL fits his style of running

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That's only 33 yards each. Piece o cake

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Run run run. I love it.

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I'll always be crazy about the pass, but there is something so sublime cramming it down their throat.

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PT is the best running back we've got. I hope he's the feature back personally. Don't get me wrong I am still an Ingram supporter, and have been sinced he stepped on the field for Alabama, but he just doesn't look as fluid running the rock as PT does. Thomas makes it look effortless.

And he is the King of Screen Plays without a doubt!

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There is a reason he kept Mendenhall on the bench at Illinois ...

Career stats so far

Rashard Mendenhall Stats - Arizona Cardinals - ESPN

Pittsburgh spent a number one pick for him.

Pierre Thomas
Pierre Thomas Stats - New Orleans Saints - ESPN
We got him as a UDFA

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We'll have to see what a year off taught "pass happy" Payton.
30/30 has always appealed to me, and it always sounded good rolling off of
Sean's lips during interviews. Actually seeing that kind of balance was always difficult.
Averaging near 4 ypc, and then getting less than 10 carries just rubbed me the wrong way.
When a runner starts breaking a sweat and building momentum, I say give him the rock.
It also gives the O-line a mental advantage and trench control.
Our great delimma is that Brees gets HOT and the old school grind has to take a back seat
to the greatest show on turf. I understand that.
If we run for +100 every week, we are back in the Superbowl.
Pierre can easily get 20 touches per game, but it would probably be only 12 carries or so.
If Pierre gets 20 touches, what's Ingram and Sproles doing?
I'm a man of faith, but I'll believe Saints/Payton/Brees run/pass balance when I see it.

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His idea of balance may be a bit different than most. I'm going to keep harpin' on defense though. If you're up by two scores going into the fourth and you know (or at least shoulda known) the other team's gonna score three times on you, runnin' isn't as attractive an option as it should be.

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The only thing the Falclowns are poised to do is lay an egg, as usual.

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Lets get back to old school football run the pigskin and play defense love it.

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Your "Blue and Silver" is starting to turn all the way into "Black and Gold"!

I love it!

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Yeah, you guys are wearing me down, :lol: ... now, if we could only somehow get the Saints to play their home games at Ford Field ...