Saints hope to improve running game in 2011

papz · 08-03-2011, 09:16 PM

SHELDON MICKLES

Advocate sportswriter

METAIRIE - After leading the NFL in total offense for three of the first four seasons under head coach and de facto offensive coordinator Sean Payton, the New Orleans Saints took a few steps back in 2010.

They slid five spots to sixth in the final rankings, which wouldn’t be a huge deal for most teams. But for the Saints, who were ravaged by injuries on that side of the ball, it’s a big dropoff.

“Obviously, the most important thing is to win football games,” said offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. “You set goals for yourself, and a goal for us every year is to be the top offense in the league. If you do that, then you see how far you can go.”

Then, Carmichael gazed out at an empty practice field following Saturday’s workout and said, “And it starts right out here.”

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Saints hope to improve running game in 2011 SHELDON MICKLES Advocate sportswriter METAIRIE - After leading the NFL in total offense for three of the first four seasons under head coach and de facto offensive coordinator Sean Payton, the New Orleans Saints took a few steps back in 2010. They slid five spots to sixth in the final rankings, which wouldn’t be a huge deal for most teams. But for the Saints, who were ravaged by injuries on that side of the ball, it’s a big dropoff. “Obviously, the most important thing is to win football games,” said offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. “You set goals for yourself, and a goal for us every year is to be the top offense in the league. If you do that, then you see how far you can go.” Then, Carmichael gazed out at an empty practice field following Saturday’s workout and said, “And it starts right out here.” Full article below. Saints hope to improve running game in 2011 \| Saints \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
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