rajncajn Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Just got word Saints RB Lynell Hamilton told reporters today he received most reps with 1st team & expects heavy load this week vs. Buffalo. http://twitter.com/jeffduncantp Jeff Duncan is a beat writer for the Times Picayune. I still think Thomas will be the starter this week, but this kinda confirms what I thought about Hamilton picking up a good number of carries this week. Owners may want to keep a close eye on this before starting him this week & if you have other solid options may want to wait it out a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Ok, I'm officially pissed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I just want to see him on the field healthy to see what he can do. I hope he is healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Is this cuz PT isn't 100% healthy and they're holding him out as nothing more than a precaution... and someone's gotta take the 1st string snaps? Or is it that PT is in the coaches' dog house? PT is not in the doghouse, he hasn't been on the field long enough this year to get in the doghouse. It's like I have been saying for the last few weeks his original injury was a lot worse than they were letting on, Payton can play that game with the bets of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) [hijack]So should I trade Rice for him or not? [/hijack] Edited September 23, 2009 by budlitebrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 wt*o? Y'all trying to swing a buy-low deal for Bell or what am I missing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 PT is not in the doghouse, he hasn't been on the field long enough this year to get in the doghouse. It's like I have been saying for the last few weeks his original injury was a lot worse than they were letting on, Payton can play that game with the bets of them. Yup. I think Payton want to be sure he's covered in case PT gets hurt again this weekend so he's giving Hamilton a lot of snaps with the 1st team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 wt*o? Y'all trying to swing a buy-low deal for Bell or what am I missing...... Bell was keeping the seat warm for PT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Rajun - You saying that Thomas goes to the bench when Bell gets back. You think Bell is #1??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Rajun - You saying that Thomas goes to the bench when Bell gets back. You think Bell is #1??? RBBC. Bell's running way too well to ride pine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Rajun - You saying that Thomas goes to the bench when Bell gets back. You think Bell is #1??? Wait until you see how Thomas plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Wait until you see how Thomas plays. The key word here being "wait". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Based on the very unscientific 'eyeball' test during preseason... IMO, Hamilton did not look like a serious challenge to either Bell or Thomas even on their worst days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) Rajun - You saying that Thomas goes to the bench when Bell gets back. You think Bell is #1??? I'm not saying that at all. They both may be just about as good strictly as a runner, although I think PT is better. But PT is also much better both as a receiver and a blocker whereas Bell has been coming out a lot on passing downs & the Saints using Reggie as a blocker. PT is the best all-around back we have on the team & Payton has 100% confidence in him if he can remain healthy. As I've said before, the job is PT's to lose. However, as well as Bell has been running, I think he has proven himself worthy of being thrown into the mix. In preseason I predicted that they would use Bell in short yardage & goal line situations. That may not be totally true given how I've seen them use him so far, but now I feel like they may give him more carries than I first expected... just not particularly in that situation. Based on the very unscientific 'eyeball' test during preseason... IMO, Hamilton did not look like a serious challenge to either Bell or Thomas even on their worst days.I wasn't saying that either, just saying that Payton may be trying to ease PT back a little this week & Hamilton could possibly be getting a lot of the carries. He only gave Pierre one carry last week & that's the first he's had since week 1 of the preseason. It stands to reason that with Bell already injured & PT just coming back then Payton may want to play it safe with PT this week. BTW, when Hamilton did get a heavy workload in preseason week 3 he had a 5.9 ypc for 95 yds. He also topped that off in week 4 with nine carries for 34 yards and six catches for 88 yards. I think he'll do fine if he can hold on to the ball. Edited September 24, 2009 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Seeing as the Priority News says Thomas practiced fully yesterday....is it possible this Hamilton guy is full of crap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 "Last week I had a bigger brace, so hopefully I can get into a smaller brace," Thomas said. "It felt a little funny with that brace on. My leg was a little heavy. It kind of fatigued me a little bit. I felt it on special teams. But hopefully I can get it a lot smaller and I can move a lot better, a lot faster and I won't fatigue as much. "I felt a little rusty (against Philadelphia), especially on special teams, but I feel a lot more comfortable this week, and I'm ready to go." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Look for New Orleans Saints running back Lynell Hamilton to shuffle off to Buffalo By Brian Allee-Walsh, The Times-PicayuneSeptember 23, 2009, 6:16PM It appears New Orleans Saints reserve running back Lynell Hamilton could play a bigger role in Sunday’s road game against the Buffalo Bills, if starter Mike Bell can't play because of a sprained right knee. Bell, who ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing with 229 yards, did not practice Wednesday. Hamilton shared reps with the first offensive unit at practice Wednesday, along with running backs Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas. “We had a nice rotation out there with me, Reggie and Pierre,’’ said Hamilton, who did not play against Detroit and was inactive in Sunday's 48-22 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. “The coaches went ahead and told me to be ready for the game. “The juice is definitely flowing. I felt real good running the ball out there; to get a chance to run, to get a chance to be part of the offense, to get a chance to do my part for my offense.’’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I wasn't saying that either, just saying that Payton may be trying to ease PT back a little this week & Hamilton could possibly be getting a lot of the carries.... No argument here. I agree Hamilton can be an able stopgap while Thomas works his way back. Really any RB with two legs looks serviceable behind NO's OL and alongside Brees. Preseason week 3 was vs OAK and week 4 was basically 4 quarters of trash time with Mark Brunell and Joey Harrington. I saw most of the OAK game. NO was moving the ball at will. Hamilton had truck lanes to run through. Hamilton's statline was outstanding... but he seemed tentative and slow-ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 I saw most of the OAK game. NO was moving the ball at will. Hamilton had truck lanes to run through. Hamilton's statline was outstanding... but he seemed tentative and slow-ish. Hamilton is actually considered more of a power rusher than Bell or PT and is listed at 6' 235. he probably is a bit slower than either of them and I'm guess will likely be used on a good portion of the inside runs where PT would be more likely to re injure his knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Keep in mind, Hamilton will gets some touches. Based upon how Peyton utilizes his run scheme, he always has a three back rotation. Mike Bell is out so they need a third back to fill in when THomas is tired or need a primary back if Thomas gets injured. People seem to forget. BUSH IS NOT A RB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Hamilton is actually considered more of a power rusher than Bell or PT and is listed at 6' 235. he probably is a bit slower than either of them and I'm guess will likely be used on a good portion of the inside runs where PT would be more likely to re injure his knee. Ahh, didn't realize his size. He didn't look that big though. Bell is listed at 6/225 so they're not too far off. Maybe it's just that Bell doesn't really play to his size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) FYI, I heard Pierre is currently sick so that may be why Hamilton is getting more reps too. Edited September 24, 2009 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Company of Heroes Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 FYI, I heard Pierre is currently sick so that may be why Hamilton is getting more reps too. If true, the hits just keep on coming... Give me one good game Pierre and I will ship you off for someone with less tantalizing possibility and more reliable production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Ok, you can rejoice now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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