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someone is taking a salary cut in the off-season or getting cut.

Deuce is my boy, but he's injury prone, and starting to wear down a tad...

So, his 7.3 mill is too much for a role-player but Bush's bigger bucks isn't?

Sounds like the Saints are dropping the duece in more ways than one.

They stuck with Deuce for a long time, despite a few dismal seasons.

"They'll say they were there the night Deuce played his last home game at the Superdome. "
LOL. ...I seriously doubt that..Ten years from now they will be saying " This is our year. No really." or more likely.." Reggie Bush is doubtful for this weeks game"

So if New Orleans cuts McAllister, can we say that the Saints are "dropping a deuce"?

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Originally posted 08:09 AM ET  11.18 by 1Chico

Deuce is my boy, but he's injury prone, and starting to wear down a tad...

It happens a lot to RB's, especially when they get the bulk of carries. Some RB's are more durable than others. But even Emmitt Smith wore down eventually. There's no way to be young forever.

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Originally posted 09:11 AM ET  11.18 by Oso: Porkins stole Menn's rake

It happens a lot to RB's, especially when they get the bulk of carries. Some RB's are more durable than others. But even Emmitt Smith wore down eventually. There's no way to be young forever.

Plus he's had those knees rebuilt a couple of times.

Do ya'll think he will try to go to another team, I think he would be a good running back coach for the Saints.

Overpaying for underperformance. They need to cut him and Reggie Bush needs to step up which I do not see happening. He is a role player. Nothing more.

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Originally posted 09:46 AM ET  11.18 by domepatrol

Do ya'll think he will try to go to another team, I think he would be a good running back coach for the Saints.

His ties run deep in NO, and he still resides in MS. I think that would be a good fit to be a RB Coach, but I think he'll still try to play. Plus, i don't think he could coach Reggie Bush, because he's not a true RB.

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Originally posted 09:46 AM ET  11.18 by domepatrol

Do ya'll think he will try to go to another team, I think he would be a good running back coach for the Saints.

Seems like a waste with a Sean Payton offense. There may not be any running plays to call in two years..

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Originally posted 08:20 AM ET  11.18 by IamRightYouAreWrong

...Sounds like the Saints are dropping the duece in more ways than one.

LOL

This is the best thing for the Saints. Duece is wearing down alot and needs to have his salary restructured or cut him. Reggie Bush is not an effective RB in the NFL. He thinks he has to bust every single play for 20 yards and his field vision at the line of scrimmage is poor. He doesn't always cut back to hit a more open lane. The Saints should just make him a slot receiver since that is the only way he gets yards anyways.

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Originally posted 12:00 PM ET  11.18 by eric1973

This is the best thing for the Saints. Duece is wearing down alot and needs to have his salary restructured or cut him. Reggie Bush is not an effective RB in the NFL. He thinks he has to bust every single play for 20 yards and his field vision at the line of scrimmage is poor. He doesn't always cut back to hit a more open lane. The Saints should just make him a slot receiver since that is the only way he gets yards anyways.

I'm with 50 year fan. They're just going to keep throwing the ball anyway.

Why wouldn't they be passing a lot right now? The weapons they have in the recieving corps are far more dangerous than thier running game is at the moment. Not to mention that when you're constantly playing catchup you have to pass.

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Originally posted 12:31 PM ET  11.18 by G-Squad

Why wouldn't they be passing a lot right now? The weapons they have in the recieving corps are far more dangerous than thier running game is at the moment. Not to mention that when you're constantly playing catchup you have to pass.

can't be one dimensional though.

Check out these NFL quarterback rankings:

http://www.fannation.com/blogs/post/291037

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Originally posted 12:31 PM ET  11.18 by G-Squad

Why wouldn't they be passing a lot right now? The weapons they have in the recieving corps are far more dangerous than thier running game is at the moment. Not to mention that when you're constantly playing catchup you have to pass.

All those " weapons " have them behind the FALCONS. Who would have thought it possible? Nice stats, mediocre results. They really need to look at what they are doing a little more...If your goal is to make the play offs AND do something when you get there, then a running game is a must...a little balance now and then..If they ever played in January before they would know that...Oh, my bad. ( oh yeah, once I think)

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Originally posted 01:07 PM ET  11.18 by 50yearfan

All those " weapons " have them behind the FALCONS. Who would have thought it possible? Nice stats, mediocre results. They really need to look at what they are doing a little more...If your goal is to make the play offs AND do something when you get there, then a running game is a must...a little balance now and then..If they ever played in January before they would know that...Oh, my bad. ( oh yeah, once I think)

Too true. It seems as though the high flying era is about to close. Successful teams are learning that you have to win on the ground, and with at least 2 solid backs if not more. Running keeps the defenses honest, and it also gives your defense some time to rest up. If you pass all the time then you wind up having more 3 and outs and your defense has to go back on the field.