Deuces last day?
 

Deuce is by far and away my favorite player on this team, maybe favorite saint ever. He's about as classy as a guy can be and is the definition of a team player. I have a feeling Monday night was the last time we'll see Deuce in a saints uniform. With his age, contract, and knees the way they are something has got to give and I fear his days are done with us. I understand it's a business and all and I hope I'm wrong, but I don't see him being as effective as he once was and we can't pay him what his contract is gonna be paying him.

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Sadly, I fear you are correct.

we can only hope that they bring him back next year. They desperately need this guy!

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Well Deuce is NOT my favorite player all time. Dalton Hillard still holds that mantle.

But Deuce means a lot.

For me, Deuce is New Orleans Saints for the last whatever number of years, I ain't counting. Or is it New Orleans Saints is Deuce? No matter. Deuce has been the model for all that was good recently
(choke - the Visa advert with Louis Armstrong singing "Oh when the Saints.." has just come on. Louis' song always gets me going. Sort of happy, sort of full of melancholy) with New Orleans Saints.

A model professional, and a gentleman, and a man you sensed has compassion for others. A person who doesn't demand "look at me", but plays for the team.

I fear deeply that Deuce's days are seriously numbered.

(I look over my right shoulder. I wonder if I should not have moved that great McFarlane Sports Picks Series 6 Deuce McAllister - look it up - it is a steal)

My god. What a change. Last year Deuce a 1000 yard rusher in a crazy Saints teams that defied and probably disappointed everyone who do not have Saints in their heart. And there, in the moment when only an even higher performance would do, Deuce did what Deuce can. January 13th; Deuce rushed for 143 yards for that playoff win - you know - that thing we Saints don't usually bother with.

Hey Deuce - Thanks.

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I was thinking the same thing today. May have seen the last of Deuce in uniform, at least a Saints uniform. Yep, big contract, two major knee injuries, and age. I was in a major funk today when thinking about it all. I hope everything works out for Deuce, he is the class of the Saints organization.

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Yep I'd put him on the chopping block. We got to get money and picks... build a real team for a change.

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WOW , i hope your all worng we need Deuce. Reggie play will show if Deuce stay or goes. I hope he back next year.

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Deuce is about as classy as football players come nowadays. He's been the heart and soul of this team for a while, and in my mind, it's essence. I sure hope they find a way to keep this guy. He is my favorite Saint of all time, and it's sad seeing him go out like that again after he had battled back from the first ACL tear. This team is better with Deuce on the roster.

And about him being so old, the guy is just 28.

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If this is his last game with the Saints, I hope he is successful with whatever team he hooks up with. He is the Saints top rushing leader and it would have been great if he retired a Saint. But Reggie is my favorite player on the team, and I hope he breaks Deuce's Saints rushing record rather quickly.

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was out to eat Tue night here in ATL while Joe Horn was there. I over heard him talking and he said he got a text from Deuce Mon night and it over.. Not only the last night as a Saint but the last time playing........... just what I over heard....

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sad days my friends...
sad days indeed
he was allways one of my favs
:cry2:

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i know it doesnt seem old, but 28 is up there in terms of a RB.....not to mention one with two bum knees

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I hope Duece retires and goes into coaching. He is a class act and a bright face for the city and the organization. I'd hope they would offer him a spot somewhere in the organization! After 2 serious knee injuries, one to each knee, I'd hate for him to mortgage his future health with another comeback attempt. Either way, I feel his playing days in NO are over, with $$$ being the #1 factor.

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Saints Statement on Deuce McAllister

NewOrleansSaints.com
Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 7:30 PM

New Orleans Saints Statement on Deuce McAllister

New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister had a procedure Thursday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama.

During the procedure, Dr. Andrews also cleaned up Deuce’s right knee that had been repaired following a torn ACL in October 2005. The surgeries were successful and Deuce is in good spirits and recovering well.

Individual Statements:

Deuce McAllister: “I’m eager to begin the rehab process and to get back with my teammates as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone for all of the prayers and well wishes that I’ve received this week.”

Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis: “We are very pleased to hear that Deuce’s surgery went well today. We’re confident that his rehabilitation will go well and everyone in the Saints organization is looking forward to having Deuce back on the field in a Saints uniform in 2008."

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton: “I spoke with Deuce this evening and was very encouraged by the report. We can’t wait to have Deuce back here with us. He’s a major part of our team and getting him back in the locker room will be a lift for us all.”

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Deuce is going to come back, take a pay cut and assume his duties as a productive player and a well respected community figure for the New Orleans Saints, PERIOD!