Will the Saints have a running back rush for over 1,000 yards this regular season? If so, who will it be?

Danno · 06-02-2010, 09:45 PM

Pierre Thomas.

Bush gets hurt yet again, and PT is given the bulk of the carries and just nudges past 1,000 yards, and makes the pro-bowl.

All Pierre needed last season was a measly 12 yards more per game, which is just over 2 more carries per game.

Saint_LB · 06-02-2010, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Pierre Thomas.

Bush gets hurt yet again, and PT is given the bulk of the carries and just nudges past 1,000 yards, and makes the pro-bowl.

All Pierre needed last season was a measly 12 yards more per game, which is just over 2 more carries per game.

Just 12/game, huh. That equates to...what?...192 yds? That wouldn't be close even if you were playing horseshoes...or even TNW. (well...maybe)
Remember when Danno use to be right about everything? What happened to those days?

HintOfLogic · 06-03-2010, 04:05 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Pierre Thomas.

Bush gets hurt yet again, and PT is given the bulk of the carries and just nudges past 1,000 yards, and makes the pro-bowl.

All Pierre needed last season was a measly 12 yards more per game, which is just over 2 more carries per game.

I'll go with that.....

Danno · 06-03-2010, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Just 12/game, huh. That equates to...what?...192 yds? That wouldn't be close even if you were playing horseshoes...or even TNW. (well...maybe)
Remember when Danno use to be right about everything? What happened to those days?

I'm still right LB. You aren't paying attention again.

Pierre Thomas 2009 - 793 yards, (or 207 yards short of 1,000 yards)

OK, so its actually 12.9 yard more per game, which like I said is just over 2 more carries per game.

CantonLegend · 06-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I'm still right LB. You aren't paying attention again.

Pierre Thomas 2009 - 793 yards, (or 207 yards short of 1,000 yards)

OK, so its actually 12.9 yard more per game, which like I said is just over 2 more carries per game.

assuming he ran for his average yards per carry on those 3 extra carries

which by the way.....just over 2......is 3 lol

also.....you know what they say about assuming

Cruize · 06-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Passing offense. Running game by committee. Backs with durability issues. No 1000 yard rusher.

Saintswrath · 06-03-2010, 10:14 AM

Who knows, since we already accomplished the greatest goal in football, maybe Sean Payton may change things up a bit and go more toward the ground, especially since Bree's will now be a walking target, Drew has nothing to prove anymore, But Sean Payton can prove to all he's not strictly an air guy and can switch it up and ground play like any other great team, this coach has proven he's not as stupid or predictable as we all might think he is.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 06-03-2010, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

no.....we went away from the run late in the season and it hurt us

the other 3 seasons under payton we were a prodominantly passing team with deuce barely eclipsing 1000 yards and i dont see us having near a 1000 yard rusher anytime soon

id love to see us pound the ball and control the clock a little more and force other teams to play a little defense

but our team just doesnt do that

And I believe with good reason. Today's NFL is built for the passing game. You can see it in the numbers. Let's check out Brees' passing numbers last year (from NFL.com):

Player: Drew Brees

Attemps: 514
Completions: 363
Yards: 4388
Comp %age: 70.6 (NFL Record!)
Yards/Att: 8.5
TDs: 34
TD %age: 6.6
INTs: 11
INT %age: 2.1
QB rating: 109.6

Overall these stats show a ball control offense. The high completion %age and number of TDs, along with the Yards/Att indicate that the Saints offense, get the ball, keep the ball, and put the ball into the endzone. The 11 INTs show that they don't turn the ball over much.

QBs are ultra accurate. Receivers cannot be touched. There are only a few D. Revis type players in the league. You can pick on the rest all day long.

The running game is a complement. Keeps the D-line from just rushing up the field and creates indecision with the linebackers. Also creates play action opportunities. So you need the balance, I agree. But there's no need for 3 yards and a cloud of dust type rushing attack in today's NFL anymore.

8.6 yards per attempt. Over 12 yards per completion.

Passing is the way to move the ball as long as the QB is accurate, protects the ball, and the line can protect him.

And the vast majority of the time, that's exactly what the Saints offense does.

So no 1000 yard back. And no need for one.

SFIAH

diamond12 · 06-03-2010, 03:53 PM

Due to the offensive scheme and its complexity----it would be difficult for anyone to gain a thousand yard on the ground individually.....the ball is distributed to too many players...But thats whatt sweet about it...cause it works.

st thomas · 06-03-2010, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

assuming he ran for his average yards per carry on those 3 extra carries

which by the way.....just over 2......is 3 lol

also.....you know what they say about assuming

we've seen it with p.t. with bush and m. bell those extra carries cause's more pounding and more fitigue and more fumbles. not saying we lost all of them but i know i've seen bell pounding the rock like crazy so payton keeps calling his no# and then poop theres the ball on the ground. going to the well to often cause's fumbles i know u guy's saw it like i did with all our backs specially bush. will hand it over. they all need breaks and if that keeps them from 2 more carries and there 1000 yards so be it.

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06-02-2010, 11:24 PM	#12
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Will the Saints have a running back rush for over 1,000 yards this regular season? If so, who will it be? Originally Posted by Danno Pierre Thomas. Bush gets hurt yet again, and PT is given the bulk of the carries and just nudges past 1,000 yards, and makes the pro-bowl. All Pierre needed last season was a measly 12 yards more per game, which is just over 2 more carries per game. Just 12/game, huh. That equates to...what?...192 yds? That wouldn't be close even if you were playing horseshoes...or even TNW. (well...maybe) Remember when Danno use to be right about everything? What happened to those days?
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06-03-2010, 04:05 AM	#13
HintOfLogic 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 194	Re: Will the Saints have a running back rush for over 1,000 yards this regular season? If so, who will it be? Originally Posted by Danno Pierre Thomas. Bush gets hurt yet again, and PT is given the bulk of the carries and just nudges past 1,000 yards, and makes the pro-bowl. All Pierre needed last season was a measly 12 yards more per game, which is just over 2 more carries per game. I'll go with that.....
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06-03-2010, 08:35 AM	#14
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Will the Saints have a running back rush for over 1,000 yards this regular season? If so, who will it be? Originally Posted by Saint_LB Just 12/game, huh. That equates to...what?...192 yds? That wouldn't be close even if you were playing horseshoes...or even TNW. (well...maybe) Remember when Danno use to be right about everything? What happened to those days? I'm still right LB. You aren't paying attention again. Pierre Thomas 2009 - 793 yards, (or 207 yards short of 1,000 yards) OK, so its actually 12.9 yard more per game, which like I said is just over 2 more carries per game.

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06-03-2010, 10:08 AM	#15
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Will the Saints have a running back rush for over 1,000 yards this regular season? If so, who will it be? Originally Posted by Danno I'm still right LB. You aren't paying attention again. Pierre Thomas 2009 - 793 yards, (or 207 yards short of 1,000 yards) OK, so its actually 12.9 yard more per game, which like I said is just over 2 more carries per game. assuming he ran for his average yards per carry on those 3 extra carries which by the way.....just over 2......is 3 lol also.....you know what they say about assuming

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06-03-2010, 10:14 AM	#17
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Will the Saints have a running back rush for over 1,000 yards this regular season? If so, who will it be? Who knows, since we already accomplished the greatest goal in football, maybe Sean Payton may change things up a bit and go more toward the ground, especially since Bree's will now be a walking target, Drew has nothing to prove anymore, But Sean Payton can prove to all he's not strictly an air guy and can switch it up and ground play like any other great team, this coach has proven he's not as stupid or predictable as we all might think he is.

06-03-2010, 11:42 AM	#18
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,773	Re: Will the Saints have a running back rush for over 1,000 yards this regular season? If so, who will it be? Originally Posted by CantonLegend no.....we went away from the run late in the season and it hurt us the other 3 seasons under payton we were a prodominantly passing team with deuce barely eclipsing 1000 yards and i dont see us having near a 1000 yard rusher anytime soon id love to see us pound the ball and control the clock a little more and force other teams to play a little defense but our team just doesnt do that And I believe with good reason. Today's NFL is built for the passing game. You can see it in the numbers. Let's check out Brees' passing numbers last year (from NFL.com): Player: Drew Brees Attemps: 514 Completions: 363 Yards: 4388 Comp %age: 70.6 (NFL Record!) Yards/Att: 8.5 TDs: 34 TD %age: 6.6 INTs: 11 INT %age: 2.1 QB rating: 109.6 Overall these stats show a ball control offense. The high completion %age and number of TDs, along with the Yards/Att indicate that the Saints offense, get the ball, keep the ball, and put the ball into the endzone. The 11 INTs show that they don't turn the ball over much. QBs are ultra accurate. Receivers cannot be touched. There are only a few D. Revis type players in the league. You can pick on the rest all day long. The running game is a complement. Keeps the D-line from just rushing up the field and creates indecision with the linebackers. Also creates play action opportunities. So you need the balance, I agree. But there's no need for 3 yards and a cloud of dust type rushing attack in today's NFL anymore. 8.6 yards per attempt. Over 12 yards per completion. Passing is the way to move the ball as long as the QB is accurate, protects the ball, and the line can protect him. And the vast majority of the time, that's exactly what the Saints offense does. So no 1000 yard back. And no need for one. SFIAH
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diamond12 Registered Join Date: May 2010 Location: shreveport Posts: 87	Re: Will the Saints have a running back rush for over 1,000 yards this regular season? If so, who will it be? Due to the offensive scheme and its complexity----it would be difficult for anyone to gain a thousand yard on the ground individually.....the ball is distributed to too many players...But thats whatt sweet about it...cause it works.

06-03-2010, 04:21 PM	#20
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Will the Saints have a running back rush for over 1,000 yards this regular season? If so, who will it be? Originally Posted by CantonLegend assuming he ran for his average yards per carry on those 3 extra carries which by the way.....just over 2......is 3 lol also.....you know what they say about assuming we've seen it with p.t. with bush and m. bell those extra carries cause's more pounding and more fitigue and more fumbles. not saying we lost all of them but i know i've seen bell pounding the rock like crazy so payton keeps calling his no# and then poop theres the ball on the ground. going to the well to often cause's fumbles i know u guy's saw it like i did with all our backs specially bush. will hand it over. they all need breaks and if that keeps them from 2 more carries and there 1000 yards so be it.
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