Pierre Thomas wants the Saints to have 100 yards rushing per game 'non-stop'

WhoDat!656 · 05-10-2013, 04:03 AM

The first thought that usually comes up in a fans’ mind when they think about the New Orleans Saints is Drew Brees and their passing attack. Saints’ running back Pierre Thomas wants to change that especially now that it is a little less crowded with the departure of Chris Ivory to the New York Jets.

This is what Thomas told The Times-Picayune

“There’s going to be more focus this year on that ground game than any year. He said we’ve got to get back to running the ball, having 100-yard games non-stop. I can’t wait. I’m excited and I know everybody else is excited.”

Thomas also spoke on Ivory’s departure:

“To tell you the truth, Chris was a good weapon,” Thomas said. “Chris is a big weapon, a hard runner. I’m going to miss him. I told him to call me if he needed anything to help him out in this league and if he needed any advice.

People seem to forget that the Saints were ranked 6th in the league on the ground only two years ago. Now with more of a focus on running and head coach Sean Peyton back from suspension, the team seems to be poised to compete with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South.

Pro Football Zone | Pierre Thomas wants the Saints to have 100 yards rushing per game ‘non-stop’

lee909 · 05-10-2013, 04:33 AM

I really hope there is far more running this year.Most of the league is switching to pass first and defences are focusing on pass prevention,what better time to run the ball down teams throats.They can't stack the box as Drew would open them up.

Can't wait

TheOak · 05-10-2013, 05:03 AM

"Seems to be poised to compete with the Atlanta Falcons"..

WTF?

SloMotion · 05-10-2013, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

"Seems to be poised to compete with the Atlanta Falcons"..

WTF?

Yeah, I had a little chuckle over that one myself,

. The Saints have an off year and suddenly they have to "contend" with the Falcons, instead of the other way around,

.

spkb25 · 05-10-2013, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

"Seems to be poised to compete with the Atlanta Falcons"..

WTF?

I am going to go ahead and think they are speaking about one year, last year, because over the last 7 we are 11-3 against them

SaintnDE · 05-10-2013, 08:00 AM

adn even last year we were even split...taking away their undefeated season was just...so tasty!

jeanpierre · 05-10-2013, 08:05 AM

Payton has already said the Saints running game must return to help the defense...

hagan714 · 05-10-2013, 08:17 AM

Pierre Thomas can do this every game the OL fits his style of running

SmashMouth · 05-10-2013, 05:34 PM

Boutte · 05-10-2013, 06:18 PM

That's only 33 yards each. Piece o cake

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Pierre Thomas wants the Saints to have 100 yards rushing per game 'non-stop' The first thought that usually comes up in a fans’ mind when they think about the New Orleans Saints is Drew Brees and their passing attack. Saints’ running back Pierre Thomas wants to change that especially now that it is a little less crowded with the departure of Chris Ivory to the New York Jets. This is what Thomas told The Times-Picayune “There’s going to be more focus this year on that ground game than any year. He said we’ve got to get back to running the ball, having 100-yard games non-stop. I can’t wait. I’m excited and I know everybody else is excited.” Thomas also spoke on Ivory’s departure: “To tell you the truth, Chris was a good weapon,” Thomas said. “Chris is a big weapon, a hard runner. I’m going to miss him. I told him to call me if he needed anything to help him out in this league and if he needed any advice. People seem to forget that the Saints were ranked 6th in the league on the ground only two years ago. Now with more of a focus on running and head coach Sean Peyton back from suspension, the team seems to be poised to compete with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC South. Pro Football Zone \| Pierre Thomas wants the Saints to have 100 yards rushing per game ‘non-stop’ alleycat_126 and Choupique like this.
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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,809 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pierre Thomas wants the Saints to have 100 yards rushing per game 'non-stop' I really hope there is far more running this year.Most of the league is switching to pass first and defences are focusing on pass prevention,what better time to run the ball down teams throats.They can't stack the box as Drew would open them up. Can't wait

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