Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 953959)

I really think this is the easiest position to address. There’s a surplus of running backs in the NFL. Find you a partner and trade for one.

Alexander Mattison
Darrell Henderson
J.D. McKissisic

There’s a lot of back ups that could come in and hold it down. Send a pick and let’s get it going.

Originally Posted by subguy (Post 954079)

Passive aggressive again. Taking one positive play out of how many plays to prove some non-relevant point about Winston and how great he is, and that our RB isn't old. Known scientific fact, everyone ages gradually, then that one day is celebrated every year.

This is the same way you try to let everyone know you are right about MT.

Honestly, to give you the same type of passive aggressive response, we are so fortunate to have the mountain come to us so we don't have to go to the mountain. That is the persona you portray on the thread.

If I need to dissect the fact that until Winston does something to counter-balance his legacy, he will carry that legacy. Bad judgement, in a nutshell, without quoting stats.

Originally Posted by Boston Saint (Post 953965)

Guido, you have no concept of conversational to and fro writing or grasp of “context”. Rugs made a post about his doubts on AKs upcoming availability and the quality of the depth at the RB position. He then expresses desire for a trade to bolster the position. I liked his post as I agree with him 100%. I fear the RB position may be our achilles’ heel this year (BTW that doesn’t mean I hate Kamara for pulling a jerk move or Ingram for getting old or Jones Jr for being unproven).

You then make a post that in tone and context refutes him. You express no worry about AK missing games and indicate you wouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t happen this year. (Forgetting the idea he could still miss games with injury as he sometimes has). You also don’t address the concern of positional depth he brings up in his post. You could have said “There’s question marks, but the team will eventually address them” or something like that. But you don’t. You only try to show him wrong. Your post didn’t say the team shouldn’t be prepared but you sure has hell didn’t agree with Ruggs point that they should be. You made a post to invalidate his position and said nothing to agree or recognize his concerns. It’s a matter of being able to disagree with a poster without being confrontational. It’s something you sorely lack.

Sorry if I stepped on your toes Ruggs. I agree with your post fully and have expressed the same idea a couple of times. When Guido responded in the dismissive manner he did I felt like responding.

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 954103)

I wonder if Carmichael has the same need for a fullback that Payton did? I believe only a small percentage of teams still use them.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 954107)

We are one of the few that even carry one on the roster. So it appears he'll be used.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 953958)

Excuse me? Exactly who is saying that the team shouldn't be prepared? I missed that. I never said things couldn't go bad. I was pointing out that the timetable on that is totally unknown and may very well not be the first six games. If punishment comes down it could be eight games in the middle of the 2022 season. It could be four games at the end of the season running into the playoffs. It could be the first three games of the 2023 season. And, yes, it could come at the start of this season. If it comes at all.

I would assume the Saints are concerned about signing a vet prior to the beginning of the season with his salary being guaranteed for the entire year, especially if it looks like Kamara will be available to start the season. With the next investigative session scheduled for August 1 it is a very real possibility that the issue will not be resolved legally before the start of the season. In that case it makes complete sense, if targeting a veteran RB, to wait for the actual signing after the season begins.

Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 954118)

Yes, you are always “pointing out” some sort of contrary ****. It’s like Groundhog Day around here.

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 954107)

We are one of the few that even carry one on the roster. So it appears he'll be used.

Originally Posted by subguy (Post 954080)

Agreed, maybe not with the choices, but the last sentence sums it up...let's get it going.

We may need a bruiser back depending on whether our new O-Line is ready for Prime Time. It is one unproven part of our team.