I really like Thomas but he is replaceable to me.

It's a simple fact of favoritism, and seeing what you want to see.

ZOINKS !!!!!!!!!! that's crazy talk right there. Let me guess, "it was Reggie Bush's intimidation as a Decoy" that allowed Pierre to keep the season rolling as he continually converted on huge plays, make something out of nothing, refuse to go down, know how to find holes and proved to be the teams most consistent and most potent threat out of the backfield. What does that leave us with? The hit or miss Reggie Bush, and little proven Hamilton?

Pierre Thomas epitomizes the term "a keeper" in the NFL to me....

Bush showed some moments of flashiness and dedication, but showed an equal amount of games and outings where he was completely ineffective and spent the majority of games tugging his shoulder pads behind Payton.

This last season rode on the back of Pierre.... what do you gain from replacing that? What we know is Pierre is no nonsense, no gamble, gonna get it done productivity. Minus him, we're left with Bush, Hamilton and whoever else comes their way free agency or draft.... in other words, gamble. Are we back to gambling again.... after we've got proven guys?

Thing is, I can't help but sense a delusional favoritism from some fans that are bent on seeing Bush take over the show and I'm afraid it's just not going to happen. To some, Pierre represents an obstacle in the way of the Reggie Show (I don't think everyone can deny this, because it's obvious... so spare me). To me, I just want to Saints to roll. When Pierre carries the load and performs more than would be considered, it's like... he's cool, we should keep him. Bush exhibits a few flashes of effectiveness (following ineffectiveness) and everyone does backflips... could go back to dropping the ball mid exchange in the backfield and nothings nothing ? It's a simple fact of favoritism, and seeing what you want to see.

I liked the tandem of Pierre / Bush to conclude our season. BUT, I wouldn't bet that the same Bush shows up in following years. So, keep him, appease the masses, but if you lose the guys that carried the load, so goes the success.