The Running Game

Rugby Saint II · 03-28-2021, 01:48 PM

So, we have AK, Murray, Ty Montgomery, and Washington running behind a bruising full back. These guys are going to do some damage behind this O-line built for running. Sean Payton looks committed to the running game. I believe we are going to produce two thousand yard backs next season. Murray is just waiting on Payton to take the leash off and let him run.

Boston Saint · 03-28-2021, 02:11 PM

I’m sure Taysom Hill will get a few runs in there too Rugs!

bobdog86 · 03-28-2021, 02:37 PM

As much as I’d like to see this, I have to respectfully disagree that this will be the case. Payton has wasted Murray’s talent so far, don’t see him changing now. Just doesn’t seem to be in his DNA. Would we like to see 2, 1,000 yard backs? YES....Will we get it? Highly doubtful. I think Payton has his “New” project in proving he can transform Winston into a success story. Fits his personality.

ChrisXVI · 03-28-2021, 02:48 PM

You know who our coach is right?!

The Dude · 03-28-2021, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by bobdog86

As much as I’d like to see this, I have to respectfully disagree that this will be the case. Payton has wasted Murray’s talent so far, don’t see him changing now. Just doesn’t seem to be in his DNA. Would we like to see 2, 1,000 yard backs? YES....Will we get it? Highly doubtful. I think Payton has his “New” project in proving he can transform Winston into a success story. Fits his personality.

Very true. The inability to stick to the run has been our Achilles heel under Payton. I’m hoping we see a change in philosophy now that we don’t have Brees.

Boston Saint · 03-28-2021, 03:42 PM

Committing to the run has been a problem. However he always has featured RBs heavily in his offense going all the way back to Bush and Thomas and he frequently has has top 10 rushing teams.

K Major · 03-28-2021, 04:54 PM

SP will always be a pass first coach. It's been that way ever since he was OC up here with Parcells/Dallas.

Don't think he will ever commit to the run game. That's not who he is as a play caller.

Rugby Saint II · 03-29-2021, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Committing to the run has been a problem. However he always has featured RBs heavily in his offense going all the way back to Bush and Thomas and he frequently has has top 10 rushing teams.

Sean can't rely on Winston like he could on Drew to carry the team on his back. Coach is hard headed but he isn't obtuse. He knows that we have a couple of the best backs out there and my guess is that he relies on them heavily. It's time for the run to set up the pass rather than pass to set up the run.

Two thousand yard rushers. Remember, you heard it here first.

Boston Saint · 03-29-2021, 12:34 PM

Well the Saints got 1000+ and 700+ from Ingram/Kamara in 2017, so it’s sure possible Rugs! Both backs cleared over 1500’total yards too. The best Saints have gotten out of Murray so far is about 900 total I believe. So, passing or rushing, it would be nice getting more Murray touches. Of course, Hill took some of those “backfield yards” away from them too.

Rugby Saint II · 03-30-2021, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Well the Saints got 1000+ and 700+ from Ingram/Kamara in 2017, so it’s sure possible Rugs! Both backs cleared over 1500’total yards too. The best Saints have gotten out of Murray so far is about 900 total I believe. So, passing or rushing, it would be nice getting more Murray touches. Of course, Hill took some of those “backfield yards” away from them too.

True Dat!

03-28-2021, 01:48 PM	#1
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	The Running Game So, we have AK, Murray, Ty Montgomery, and Washington running behind a bruising full back. These guys are going to do some damage behind this O-line built for running. Sean Payton looks committed to the running game. I believe we are going to produce two thousand yard backs next season. Murray is just waiting on Payton to take the leash off and let him run. jeanpierre and Boston Saint like this.

03-28-2021, 02:11 PM	#2
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: The Running Game I’m sure Taysom Hill will get a few runs in there too Rugs! Rugby Saint II likes this.

03-28-2021, 02:37 PM	#3
bobdog86 Site Donor Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,406	Re: The Running Game As much as I’d like to see this, I have to respectfully disagree that this will be the case. Payton has wasted Murray’s talent so far, don’t see him changing now. Just doesn’t seem to be in his DNA. Would we like to see 2, 1,000 yard backs? YES....Will we get it? Highly doubtful. I think Payton has his “New” project in proving he can transform Winston into a success story. Fits his personality.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: The Running Game Originally Posted by bobdog86 As much as I’d like to see this, I have to respectfully disagree that this will be the case. Payton has wasted Murray’s talent so far, don’t see him changing now. Just doesn’t seem to be in his DNA. Would we like to see 2, 1,000 yard backs? YES....Will we get it? Highly doubtful. I think Payton has his “New” project in proving he can transform Winston into a success story. Fits his personality. Very true. The inability to stick to the run has been our Achilles heel under Payton. I’m hoping we see a change in philosophy now that we don’t have Brees. Rugby Saint II likes this.
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03-28-2021, 03:42 PM	#6
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: The Running Game Committing to the run has been a problem. However he always has featured RBs heavily in his offense going all the way back to Bush and Thomas and he frequently has has top 10 rushing teams. Rugby Saint II, WW_Who_Dat and Lord_Saint83 like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: The Running Game SP will always be a pass first coach. It's been that way ever since he was OC up here with Parcells/Dallas. Don't think he will ever commit to the run game. That's not who he is as a play caller. jeanpierre, ChrisXVI and Lord_Saint83 like this.

03-29-2021, 12:01 PM	#8
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: The Running Game Originally Posted by Boston Saint Committing to the run has been a problem. However he always has featured RBs heavily in his offense going all the way back to Bush and Thomas and he frequently has has top 10 rushing teams. Sean can't rely on Winston like he could on Drew to carry the team on his back. Coach is hard headed but he isn't obtuse. He knows that we have a couple of the best backs out there and my guess is that he relies on them heavily. It's time for the run to set up the pass rather than pass to set up the run. Two thousand yard rushers. Remember, you heard it here first. jeanpierre likes this.

03-29-2021, 12:34 PM	#9
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: The Running Game Well the Saints got 1000+ and 700+ from Ingram/Kamara in 2017, so it’s sure possible Rugs! Both backs cleared over 1500’total yards too. The best Saints have gotten out of Murray so far is about 900 total I believe. So, passing or rushing, it would be nice getting more Murray touches. Of course, Hill took some of those “backfield yards” away from them too. jeanpierre likes this.

03-30-2021, 03:36 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: The Running Game Originally Posted by Boston Saint Well the Saints got 1000+ and 700+ from Ingram/Kamara in 2017, so it’s sure possible Rugs! Both backs cleared over 1500’total yards too. The best Saints have gotten out of Murray so far is about 900 total I believe. So, passing or rushing, it would be nice getting more Murray touches. Of course, Hill took some of those “backfield yards” away from them too. True Dat!