Ranking the all-time best running back greats in New Orleans Saints history

Boutte · 05-18-2013, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Utah_Saint

Another play from that Eagles game that I'll never forget.

Saints v/s Eagles 1.13.07 - YouTube

The pile just keeps moving backwards.

Even with all the spectacular runs he made ealier in his career this is my favorite Deuce moment.

dizzle88 · 05-18-2013, 04:18 PM

Ahh the memories....
The play I was talking about starts at 5:24, all the radio calls and everything

Deuce McAllister 2006 - YouTube

jeanpierre · 05-19-2013, 06:45 AM

Reuben Mayes is still a class act - one of our truly underappreciated stars...

Dalton Hilliard got the LSU love - but Reuben Mayes cutting through those blocks behind Stan Brock was truly awesome...

jeanpierre · 05-19-2013, 06:46 AM

Deuce was our greatest back - hands down...

If we'd had a Bruce Matthews to run behind - who knows?!?

westbankdaze · 05-19-2013, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

Reuben Mayes' career ended WAYYYYYY too short. Can't vote him #1 because his short career doesn't put him in the "history" category.

It was between Deuce and Dalton Hilliard. But Deuce was a workhorse through some pretty lean years with the team. We had a consistent back and running game, and he was pure athlete.

What he said. Reuben was a stud I was so depressed when Hilliard took over- even though I swear PT is the second coming of Hilliard - they are so similar.

Danno · 05-19-2013, 06:10 PM

This is nothing more than a power ranking, but at one position and one team.

Isn't it just as ghey?

Joker · 05-20-2013, 11:25 AM

Just curious, how many people voting have actually watched all of the RB's listed play?
IMO, Dalton Hilliard, Deuce McAllister no doubt

Nemesis · 05-20-2013, 10:07 PM

Deuce no contest. Williams was the most intimidating while healthy and lucid, which wasnt often....

darstep · 05-20-2013, 11:48 PM

Duece with a SPECIAL shout out for Chuck Muncie.
Chuck used to lay out corners and safeties that were late trying to go low.
Snap that neck and call for the trainers.
I loved that "Lightning & Thunder" combination.
May he rest in peace.

RockyMountainSaint · 05-24-2013, 02:44 AM

Without this play, we probably don't win SB44

SUPER BOWL 44 TOUCHDOWN HIGHLIGHTS 2010, SAINTS FIRST TOUCHDOWN BREES TO THOMAS - YouTube

The play sealed "Ambush". The timing was critical.

Brilliant piece of running.

View Poll Results: Who do believe was the best Saints running back?
Chuck Muncie	2	3.13%
Deuce McAllister	43	67.19%
George Rogers	2	3.13%
Dalton Hilliard	11	17.19%
Reuben Mayes	0	0%
Reggie Bush	1	1.56%
Chris Ivory	1	1.56%
Pierre Thomas	1	1.56%
Ricky Williams	2	3.13%
Wayne Wilson	0	0%
Craig Heyward	1	1.56%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

05-18-2013, 03:58 PM	#41
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: Ranking the all-time best running back greats in New Orleans Saints history Originally Posted by Utah_Saint Another play from that Eagles game that I'll never forget. Saints v/s Eagles 1.13.07 - YouTube The pile just keeps moving backwards. Even with all the spectacular runs he made ealier in his career this is my favorite Deuce moment.

05-19-2013, 06:45 AM	#43
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Ranking the all-time best running back greats in New Orleans Saints history Reuben Mayes is still a class act - one of our truly underappreciated stars... Dalton Hilliard got the LSU love - but Reuben Mayes cutting through those blocks behind Stan Brock was truly awesome...

05-19-2013, 06:46 AM	#44
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Ranking the all-time best running back greats in New Orleans Saints history Deuce was our greatest back - hands down... If we'd had a Bruce Matthews to run behind - who knows?!?

05-19-2013, 08:06 AM	#45
westbankdaze 500th Post Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 843	Re: Ranking the all-time best running back greats in New Orleans Saints history Originally Posted by Halo Reuben Mayes' career ended WAYYYYYY too short. Can't vote him #1 because his short career doesn't put him in the "history" category. It was between Deuce and Dalton Hilliard. But Deuce was a workhorse through some pretty lean years with the team. We had a consistent back and running game, and he was pure athlete. What he said. Reuben was a stud I was so depressed when Hilliard took over- even though I swear PT is the second coming of Hilliard - they are so similar.
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05-19-2013, 06:10 PM	#46
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Ranking the all-time best running back greats in New Orleans Saints history This is nothing more than a power ranking, but at one position and one team. Isn't it just as ghey?

05-20-2013, 11:25 AM	#47
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ranking the all-time best running back greats in New Orleans Saints history Just curious, how many people voting have actually watched all of the RB's listed play? IMO, Dalton Hilliard, Deuce McAllister no doubt

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Nemesis VIP~~Drunken Clam Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quahog Posts: 422	Re: Ranking the all-time best running back greats in New Orleans Saints history Deuce no contest. Williams was the most intimidating while healthy and lucid, which wasnt often....

05-20-2013, 11:48 PM	#49
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: Ranking the all-time best running back greats in New Orleans Saints history Duece with a SPECIAL shout out for Chuck Muncie. Chuck used to lay out corners and safeties that were late trying to go low. Snap that neck and call for the trainers. I loved that "Lightning & Thunder" combination. May he rest in peace.

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