Do we need to address the RB position

iceshack149 · 04-29-2008, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

First of all, it only takes about 6 months now to recover from an ACL injury, and a bit longer for microfracture. Deuce will be healthy by camp.

Secondly, I completely agree with SFIAH, that Reggie can be great, but he needs to be used right. The play calling between last year and 2006 was night and day. In 2006, they used traditional play calling with Deuce, and kept teams off guard with Reggie. #25 will be at his best when opposing defenses don't know what's coming. In 2007, I knew what almost every play would be when Reggie was in there at RB (swing pass, screen, draw, or run off the tackle). A healthy Deuce means a more effective Reggie, and an unstoppable offense. Reggie can be this offense's featured weapon, but you have to use him right.

I also want to say I'm not sold on PT. I think he's a pretty good player, but I'm not ready to say he should be our feature running back next year because of one game against Chicago.

Why not? The Saints haven't used him enough for anyone to know whether he'll be the next starter for the Saints but he has shown some serious promise. In the Chicago game, Thomas did better in his one start than Bush had done all year. I'm not insinuating that he's better than Reggie Bush. Just that he played a very good game. He also had a 24 yard TD against Peanut's favorite team. (Sorry. I couldn't resist.)

Branch showed some promise in the 2006 pre-season but I didn't hear much about him 2007. I hope to see him in the 2008 pre-season. I'd like to see Barclay play too.

I guess my answer to the question is no. I think that the Saints are okay.

04-29-2008, 05:50 PM	#14
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,337 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Do we need to address the RB position Originally Posted by TheDeuce First of all, it only takes about 6 months now to recover from an ACL injury, and a bit longer for microfracture. Deuce will be healthy by camp. Secondly, I completely agree with SFIAH, that Reggie can be great, but he needs to be used right. The play calling between last year and 2006 was night and day. In 2006, they used traditional play calling with Deuce, and kept teams off guard with Reggie. #25 will be at his best when opposing defenses don't know what's coming. In 2007, I knew what almost every play would be when Reggie was in there at RB (swing pass, screen, draw, or run off the tackle). A healthy Deuce means a more effective Reggie, and an unstoppable offense. Reggie can be this offense's featured weapon, but you have to use him right. I also want to say I'm not sold on PT. I think he's a pretty good player, but I'm not ready to say he should be our feature running back next year because of one game against Chicago. Why not? The Saints haven't used him enough for anyone to know whether he'll be the next starter for the Saints but he has shown some serious promise. In the Chicago game, Thomas did better in his one start than Bush had done all year. I'm not insinuating that he's better than Reggie Bush. Just that he played a very good game. He also had a 24 yard TD against Peanut's favorite team. (Sorry. I couldn't resist.) Branch showed some promise in the 2006 pre-season but I didn't hear much about him 2007. I hope to see him in the 2008 pre-season. I'd like to see Barclay play too. I guess my answer to the question is no. I think that the Saints are okay.
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