williebingbing

I believe the Saints had 53 offensive plays, 37 passes and 17 runs. After two years of being one of the most productive runners in the game, why go to an offense that doesn't use McCallister?
The one back backfield was pathetically restraining for Barry Sanders. With a fullback leading him all those years, it is hard to imagine how much more successful he would have been.
Inspite of the 35 year trend, I have denied the conspiracy theory that the NFL does not wish to see small market teams succeed. However, seeing the Saints consciouslly restrain McCallister would suggest conformity to this theory. "Don't try to win, just do good enough to create a little local interest, but always remember, it is in the best interest of the NFL to let the more nationally marketable teams have the huge success."
"yeh, ok, let's let some small markets have a little success every now and then, like Green Bay and Carolina, but we don't need any of these teams to go on 3 and 4 years dynasty type runs. So Jim, you be a good little boy, and stop using that good running back so much."

[Edited on 9/16/2004 by Halo]