Saints Drop A Deuce

The NFL fans are buzzing about the release of Deuce McAllister from the New Orleans Saints today. McAllister, played in 97 regular season games over an eight year career with the Saints.

Some Franchise Stats:
Record Holder for TD's (55)
Rushing Yards (6,096)
Rushing TD's (49)
Ranked 8th in receptions (234)

He is also the only RB for the Saints to gain over 1,000 yards in a season four times.

So why the departure? The main reason stems from his ACL injuries. The first was in 2005 and then again in 2007.

"Decisions like this are always very difficult ones to make," general manager Mickey Loomis said. "Deuce has epitomized hard work, leadership, and productivity throughout his career and has been a source of great pride for all of us associated with the team. His records and accomplishments on the field speak for themselves about the type of player he was in a Saints uniform. He truly ranks as one of the greatest players in our club's history, and we are very respectful of everything he has meant to the Saints and our community."

Want to follow Duece off the field?

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CheezerMajor Leaguer

286 days ago

Score 3

The economic ramification are quite clear. Cutting Deuce relieves that Saints of a $5million cap hit. They are now under the salary cap.

I just did a quick check. He hasn't played a complete season since 2003. That is also the only year in his career as a starter that he appeared in 16 games. In 2001, he appeared in 16 games, but that was mainly as a kick returner. He only had 16 carries that year.

Is that the Pierre Thomas music I hear?

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BigPPupMajor Leaguer

286 days ago

Score 2

The Saints cutting Deuce is just like the Jags cutting Taylor. Aging injury prone backs are simply not wanted in the NFL. Deuce Obviously never recovered from that ACL tear, and while Bush is not the answer, clearing the cap room Deuce would eat up is a good start

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DeutscherRed-Shirting

286 days ago

Score 0

You stole Fox's headline word for word. Saints drop a deuce? really?

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