What's up with Duece Mcallister? (1 Viewer)

[stlrams]

He was active yesterday, played in the last three preseason games yet didn't get a carrier. Has Thomas replace his spot now???

 

[FavreCo]

The better player is playing. Thomas is currently better. McAllister runs like the field is freshly poured cement. He's not a viable FF option.

 

[saintfool]

they're just taking it really slow with deuce's return. i think he missed some time this week with practice, so they weren't about to risk it.

thomas and bush were reasonably effective. i think he'll get some time against washington.

 

[FFdork]

Here's what Fanball had to say:

Saints: Thomas is No. 209/08/08 12:31 PMTHE NEWSPierre Thomas seems to be the number two running back in New Orleans, ahead of Deuce McCallister. He led the Saints in yards on Sunday against Tampa Bay with 52 on just 10 carries.Our ViewHe outrushed his counterpart Reggie Bush despite four less carries and he should continue to get carries in this fashion until he proves himself unworthy.

They cite nothing to substantiate their position, so this seems like opinion. I'd like to know what Saints homers have to say.

 

[millertyme1]

Here's what Fanball had to say:

Saints: Thomas is No. 209/08/08 12:31 PMTHE NEWSPierre Thomas seems to be the number two running back in New Orleans, ahead of Deuce McCallister. He led the Saints in yards on Sunday against Tampa Bay with 52 on just 10 carries.Our ViewHe outrushed his counterpart Reggie Bush despite four less carries and he should continue to get carries in this fashion until he proves himself unworthy.

They cite nothing to substantiate their position, so this seems like opinion. I'd like to know what Saints homers have to say.

They probably watched the game like everyone else. What more do you want?If Deuce active, sitting on the sidelines for 60 minutes doesn't convince you, who knows what will.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Thomas is definitely the better RB and FF option than Duece right now. Duece is too fragile. DM will get playing time IMO, however I would grab PT if I had the choice.

 

[FFdork]

Here's what Fanball had to say:

Saints: Thomas is No. 2

09/08/08 12:31 PM

THE NEWS

Pierre Thomas seems to be the number two running back in New Orleans, ahead of Deuce McCallister. He led the Saints in yards on Sunday against Tampa Bay with 52 on just 10 carries.

Our View

He outrushed his counterpart Reggie Bush despite four less carries and he should continue to get carries in this fashion until he proves himself unworthy.

They cite nothing to substantiate their position, so this seems like opinion. I'd like to know what Saints homers have to say.

They probably watched the game like everyone else. What more do you want?

Thanks for the worthy contribution and thanks for asking To answer your question, ideally I'd like one of those posts we occasionally get here where someone either has a source or just hears stuff locally that doesn't really get picked up by fantasy sites (it still happens more than people think).

Deuce sitting the first game when he's looked rusty doesn't surprise me. Pierre Thomas looking decent when he gets a chance doesn't surprise me. However, in leagues where roster space is limited there's a big difference between Thomas getting to take over the Deuce role from years past vs. sharing time with Stecker & Deuce when/if he gets his legs back.

Anyhoo, I see there's a another thread covering similar ground here.

 

[Ice Cream Man]

The better player is playing. Thomas is currently better. McAllister runs like the field is freshly poured cement. He's not a viable FF option.

From what I've heard from some NO homers, Thomas isn't a natural bruiser, between-the-tackles runner like Deuce is, although they are trying to shape him that way (he's about the same build as Deuce, if not a bit bigger). To be a good team, NO need a bruiser to complement Bush, not someone with the same style. Thomas will play so long as Deuce is either hurt or ineffective. But Deuce missing week 1 just sounds like they are being careful with him. Nothing more.

 

[switz]

He was active yesterday, played in the last three preseason games yet didn't get a carrier. Has Thomas replace his spot now???

Last time I checked McAllister was returning form an ACL injury. Bottom line is while he's well enough to suit up, he's really not 100% back. They're not going to risk him injuring it again if they don't need to.

 

[Banger]

He was active yesterday, played in the last three preseason games yet didn't get a carrier. Has Thomas replace his spot now???

Last time I checked McAllister was returning form an ACL injury. Bottom line is while he's well enough to suit up, he's really not 100% back. They're not going to risk him injuring it again if they don't need to.

how do you expect NO to distribute carries if/when he does get healthy? Haven't really seen Thomas play but the buzz I've read is pretty good....