Saints, Deuce put off decision

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The Saints and tailback Deuce McAllister agreed to push back his $1 million roster bonus from March 15 to April 15, giving the team a better chance to gauge his health before making any financial decisions. McAllister, 29, is recovering from surgery on both of his knees in late September. He expects to be ready for the team's summer minicamp, usually around June 1, but he said he was agreeable to the postponement because it gives him more time to prove he'll "make good on the investment."

New Orleans Times-Picayune

Deuce McAllister , Nick Laham/Getty Images

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March 15, 2008 12:17 PM ET

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It's never a good decision to hold off on a duece. They need to find somewhere where they comfortable.

Sacked91-PlaxisWax

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March 15, 2008 02:57 PM ET

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A class act....how refreshing for the NFL!

Bayou Jim

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March 15, 2008 03:38 PM ET

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I agree; good move for both the team and for McAllister

Jabril1217

Tucker , GA

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March 15, 2008 04:02 PM ET

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McAllister is done.

Surgery on both his knees this year and one on his left I believe two years ago.

Bio1590

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March 15, 2008 05:30 PM ET

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A class act....how refreshing for the NFL!
Bayou Jim | 03/15/08, 02:57 PM

No kiddin'!!

'Terry' (silent…

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March 15, 2008 08:59 PM ET

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Sounds like a Draft Day trade. You can easily save money for the free agency market by denying him that pay. Draft comes up...they decide that he's still not up to par....trade him for a marquee player and draft picks or a spot up on the boards. He wont be back next year.

FiveRingsPa

Pittsburgh , PA

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March 15, 2008 10:39 PM ET

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Terry Allen had success following multiple knee surgeries. Duece is a stud. I hope he makes it back ok.

-Seahawks fan

Misfit74

Vancouver, WA

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March 16, 2008 12:45 PM ET

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I like Deuce as much as the next guy, but hes coming off years of multiple knees surgeries and hes close to becoming 30 years old. The Saints need younger, bigger back to supplement Bush.

Navykid63

San Antonio , TX

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March 16, 2008 12:54 PM ET

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WOW thats pure Class. To wait longer to recieve a million when he doesnt have too. We need more like him in the NFL.

Caliban

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March 17, 2008 05:58 AM ET

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Deuce to New England for a 3rd round pick!

Ironfinch

Greenfield, MA

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March 20, 2008 05:33 PM ET

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Deuce you are the man. I have followed you since your days at Ole Miss. Please don't leave New Orleans. Deuce will have a monster season this year! WATCH AND SEE!