Best Saints Running Back

bobad · 09-30-2009, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by D_it_up2

If Mike Bell had done the same thing Pierre did in the 2nd half against a "tired, worn down team", you would be shining his jock for him.

No no, that would be Reggie's jock. Canton isn't really a Mike Bell fan. He's a rabid Reggie fan. He is against anyone that threatens Reggie's status and playing time. Since Pierre is surrently the biggest threat, that's who he is trying to marginalize. He's been making excuses, excuses, excuses for Reggie from day 1. Even when Reggie doesn't play, he makes excuses against whomever is playing. The remark about the Bills defense being worn down is the weakest, most spiteful remark I've ever heard from a Saints fan. I'm glad our players don't act like that. Reggie, Pierre, and Heath are good friends (not sure about Mike and Lynell), and they strongly support each other. That's the way it's supposed to be.

CantonLegend · 09-30-2009, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

Dude... you are funny...
First, in order for someone to win something, someone else has to lose it... Second, Bell didn't win anything. PT had an injury and was inactive for 2 games. That is why Bell started the first 2 games. Had PT been healthy, he would've been on the field against Detroit and Philly.

no way....i figured he just wasnt good enough to play.....im not as stupid as you think.....i know why PT didnt play.....i know why bell got the start

but that doesnt mean that bell couldnt have earned the spot.....PT didnt get a chance to defend his spot(title) and when a boxer cant defend his title he has to give it up to an interim champ......bell is currently the interim champ until PT proves he deserves it back

CantonLegend · 09-30-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by bobad

No no, that would be Reggie's jock. Canton isn't really a Mike Bell fan. He's a rabid Reggie fan. He is against anyone that threatens Reggie's status and playing time. Since Pierre is surrently the biggest threat, that's who he is trying to marginalize. He's been making excuses, excuses, excuses for Reggie from day 1. Even when Reggie doesn't play, he makes excuses against whomever is playing. The remark about the Bills defense being worn down is the weakest, most spiteful remark I've ever heard from a Saints fan. I'm glad our players don't act like that. Reggie, Pierre, and Heath are good friends (not sure about Mike and Lynell), and they strongly support each other. That's the way it's supposed to be.

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D_it_up · 09-30-2009, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

no way....i figured he just wasnt good enough to play.....im not as stupid as you think.....i know why PT didnt play.....i know why bell got the start

but that doesnt mean that bell couldnt have earned the spot.....PT didnt get a chance to defend his spot(title) and when a boxer cant defend his title he has to give it up to an interim champ......bell is currently the interim champ until PT proves he deserves it back

Looks like the interim champ (Bell) couldn't defend his title, and PT earned it back...in a huge way.

CantonLegend · 09-30-2009, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up2

Looks like the interim champ (Bell) couldn't defend his title, and PT earned it back...in a huge way.

perhaps.....but 14 carries is hardly enough to be labeled a starter......now the coaching staff may feel thats enough when bell returns but for now thats still up in the air

CantonLegend · 09-30-2009, 03:14 PM

D it up

the more you post....the happier i get

D_it_up · 09-30-2009, 03:19 PM

Sure it was only 14 carries, but he averaged 9 YPC and two scores to Bell's one in two games. I'd say that pretty much got his job back. And do you seriously think Bell starting one extra game solidifies a starting job? Wait...Don't answer that. I know the answer already.

Oh, yeah...If you want to get really down to it. Bell's 143 yard performance was against the Lions. And 138 of his 229 yards all came in the second half against "tired, worn down defenses".

D_it_up · 09-30-2009, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

D it up

the more you post....the happier i get

Why? Do you like the taste of crow? I'll send you some Tony Chachere's to spice it up a little for ya.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-30-2009, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up2

Why? Do you like the taste of crow? I'll send you some Tony Chachere's to spice it up a little for ya.

Maybe it's this?

Just a thought.

Just to reiterate: running back by committee, with the healthiest guy getting most of the carries. If everyone is healthy, then PT23 as the starter, Bell as the backup. Reggie is his regular spot. But after that TD run in Philly, Reggie may actually earn more carries.

SFIAH

D_it_up · 09-30-2009, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Maybe it's this?

Just a thought.

SFIAH

Good call. Those don't need any Tony's. They seem to be spicy enough!

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09-30-2009, 10:32 AM	#41
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: Best Saints Running Back Originally Posted by D_it_up2 If Mike Bell had done the same thing Pierre did in the 2nd half against a "tired, worn down team", you would be shining his jock for him. No no, that would be Reggie's jock. Canton isn't really a Mike Bell fan. He's a rabid Reggie fan. He is against anyone that threatens Reggie's status and playing time. Since Pierre is surrently the biggest threat, that's who he is trying to marginalize. He's been making excuses, excuses, excuses for Reggie from day 1. Even when Reggie doesn't play, he makes excuses against whomever is playing. The remark about the Bills defense being worn down is the weakest, most spiteful remark I've ever heard from a Saints fan. I'm glad our players don't act like that. Reggie, Pierre, and Heath are good friends (not sure about Mike and Lynell), and they strongly support each other. That's the way it's supposed to be.
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09-30-2009, 10:45 AM	#42
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Best Saints Running Back Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper Dude... you are funny... First, in order for someone to win something, someone else has to lose it... Second, Bell didn't win anything. PT had an injury and was inactive for 2 games. That is why Bell started the first 2 games. Had PT been healthy, he would've been on the field against Detroit and Philly. no way....i figured he just wasnt good enough to play.....im not as stupid as you think.....i know why PT didnt play.....i know why bell got the start but that doesnt mean that bell couldnt have earned the spot.....PT didnt get a chance to defend his spot(title) and when a boxer cant defend his title he has to give it up to an interim champ......bell is currently the interim champ until PT proves he deserves it back

09-30-2009, 03:10 PM	#44
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Best Saints Running Back Originally Posted by CantonLegend no way....i figured he just wasnt good enough to play.....im not as stupid as you think.....i know why PT didnt play.....i know why bell got the start but that doesnt mean that bell couldnt have earned the spot.....PT didnt get a chance to defend his spot(title) and when a boxer cant defend his title he has to give it up to an interim champ......bell is currently the interim champ until PT proves he deserves it back Looks like the interim champ (Bell) couldn't defend his title, and PT earned it back...in a huge way.

09-30-2009, 03:14 PM	#45
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Best Saints Running Back Originally Posted by D_it_up2 Looks like the interim champ (Bell) couldn't defend his title, and PT earned it back...in a huge way. perhaps.....but 14 carries is hardly enough to be labeled a starter......now the coaching staff may feel thats enough when bell returns but for now thats still up in the air

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09-30-2009, 03:14 PM	#46
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Best Saints Running Back D it up the more you post....the happier i get

09-30-2009, 03:19 PM	#47
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Best Saints Running Back Sure it was only 14 carries, but he averaged 9 YPC and two scores to Bell's one in two games. I'd say that pretty much got his job back. And do you seriously think Bell starting one extra game solidifies a starting job? Wait...Don't answer that. I know the answer already. Oh, yeah...If you want to get really down to it. Bell's 143 yard performance was against the Lions. And 138 of his 229 yards all came in the second half against "tired, worn down defenses".

09-30-2009, 03:21 PM	#48
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Best Saints Running Back Originally Posted by CantonLegend D it up the more you post....the happier i get Why? Do you like the taste of crow? I'll send you some Tony Chachere's to spice it up a little for ya.

09-30-2009, 03:27 PM	#49
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Best Saints Running Back Originally Posted by D_it_up2 Why? Do you like the taste of crow? I'll send you some Tony Chachere's to spice it up a little for ya. Maybe it's this? Just a thought. Just to reiterate: running back by committee, with the healthiest guy getting most of the carries. If everyone is healthy, then PT23 as the starter, Bell as the backup. Reggie is his regular spot. But after that TD run in Philly, Reggie may actually earn more carries. SFIAH

09-30-2009, 03:29 PM	#50
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Best Saints Running Back Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Maybe it's this? Just a thought. SFIAH Good call. Those don't need any Tony's. They seem to be spicy enough!