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DEUCE IS DONE
ProFootballTalk.com —
In a move that was expected by many league observers, the Saints have released running back Deuce McAllister , according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune . A press conference will be held later in the day. Signed through 2012, McAllister was due to earn a base salary of $3.2 million in 2009. His best season came in 2003, when he gained 1,641 yards rushing. He suffered torn ACLs in 2005 and 2007. In 2006, he returned from the first knee injury to rush for 1,054 yards, despite the presence of rookie Reggie Bush. Whether and to what extent other teams will be interested in his ...
New Orleans Saints Release Deuce McAllister
Canal Street Chronicles —
As per the Times Picayune
The Saints and tailback Deuce McAllister officially will part ways in a joint press conference this afternoon, ending one of the most successful and popular runs in franchise history.
"Decisions like this are always very difficult ones to make," Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis said in a statement before the press conference. "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 ...
Saints Release McAllister
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
Saints Release McAllister From Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune : The Saints and tailback Deuce McAllister officially will part ways in a joint press conference this afternoon, ending one of the most successful and popular runs in franchise history. ...
Deuce Cut Loose
Friends of the Program —
... The most recognizable face in Saints football since Archie Manning has been released. Deuce McAllister was let go today after a season where to running back struggled to stay on the field through knee rehab and other naggin injuries. Deuce leaves New Orleans as the team’s all-time leading rusher and unquestionably the favorite player among the fans. Sad day if you’re a Saints fan. Godspeed Dulymus. ...
Another McAllister is Cut (Goodbye, Deuce)
The Big Lead —
... , the Saints have done the same to 30-year-old RB Deuce McAllister. If we were, say, the Jets, and we couldn’t get our paws on Donovan McNabb, or we decided Chris McAllister of the Ravens was done, then sure, we’d grab Taylor or Deuce to steal 5-10 carries a game from Thomas Jones. We’d pursue Taylor over Deuce. (NOLA) ...
Saints Release Deuce McAllister, New Orleans Mourns
FanHouse —
by Tom Mantzouranis Filed under: Saints, NFL Free Agency This is my favorite play in my history as a Saints fan. Saints vs. Eagles, 2006 divisional playoffs. Deuce McAllister takes from five yards out, meets a wall of green, and pushes the entire pile into the end zone. The Saints win, I rejoice with much liquor. Today's a sad yet not unexpected day for Saints fans. The team and Deuce have agreed to part ways. Saints Release Deuce McAllister, New Orleans Mourns ...
Saints release Deuce McAllister
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog —
The Saints officially released long time running back Deuce McAllister.
The news comes as no real surprise, though it still will come as a blow to the Saints fan base.
McAllister, who turned 30 in December, had four years remaining on his contract. But his role was greatly diminished last season after he returned from his second major knee injury in three years. And he was set to earn $5.3 million in salary and bonuses in 2009.
The Saints will save more than $4 million in salary-cap space this year now that ...
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Saints release RB McAllister
outofbounds-therowdyone.blogspot.com 2/17/2009 — One day after the Jacksonville Jaguars released RB Fred Taylor and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released QB Jeff Garcia , the New Orlean Saints have released RB Deuce McAllister . The Free Agency market for veteran players just got interesting.
Deuce Dumped; McAllister Released in Cap Related Move
saintsgab.com 2/17/2009 —
The running backs continue to fall, as Tuesday the Saints released their all-time leading rusher, Deuce McAllister. The move comes one day after the Jaguars released their all-time leading rusher - Fred Taylor.
The popular McAllister’s release was all salary cap related, as he was due ...
The Deuce Is Loose
joshqpublic.com 2/17/2009 — The New Orleans Saints have released running back Deuce McAllister.
Running Back Cap Casualties
viewfrommyseats.com 2/17/2009 — The cold hard reality of the NFL has reared its ugly head again. Two of the most beloved players for their respective franchises have already become cap casualties this week as Deuce McAllister and Fred Taylor are on the unemployment line. Unfortunately for these former franchise running ...
Dropping Links: Wednesday, February 18th
tonyblogs.net 2/18/2009 — NEWS
Cash-strapped Hornets trade Chandler to OKC in four-player deal | SI.com |
Saints waive all-time leading rusher Deuce McAllister | FOX Sports.com |
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Saints Release Deuce McAllister —
Every Morning Quarterback
National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
In what had to be one of this offseason’s most difficult decisions, the New Orleans Saints released beloved running back Deuce McAllister today. Deuce has had a magnificent career. Not only is he one of the best players to ever don a ...
Deuce is Done —
Robert Littal Presents The Infamous BlackSportsOnline
Although not unexpected, it was still somewhat of a sad day to see the release of RB Deuce McAllister from the Saints. A first round pick of the Saints in 2001, Deuce quickly became a fan favorite. His stats were modest in the grand scheme with 6096 rushing yards, 50 TD's, and a couple of ...
The End of an Era —
ChicksInTheHuddle.com
Oh sure you knew it was coming, but were you really prepared for this heartwrenching feeling? Your voice of reason told you it was over months ago. But that little glimmer of hope still found its way into the forefront every now and again. Now comes the news that my Deuce is gone. And I ...
Why, Yes, Hornets Organization, I AM Glad I Paid $1,700 To Watch Cap Space, THANK YOU FOR ASKING —
Hornets Hype
It doesn’t really grab offensive rebounds as well as Tyson did, but–
I give up. Fuck you , fuck you , and fuck you.
And the Saints just released Deuce McAllister today too. So while I’m at it, fuck you, Saints.
McAllister's release had to happen —
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog
Kirby Lee/US Presswire Deuce McAllister rushed for 418 yards and five TDs in 2008. Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas It's a sad day in New Orleans, but it was inevitable. The Saints' release of veteran running back Deuce McAllister ...
Deuce Cut Loose From the Saints —
NFL Gridiron Gab
No suprise here. The New Orleans Saints cut veteran running back and all time leading rusher Deuce McAllister today.
He was due 5 million dollars this fall and his cap number was closer to 7.5 million. But cutting McAllister the Saints are now under the 123 million salary cap. Knee ...
Deuce Cut Loose From the Saints —
Full of Sports
No surprise here. The New Orleans Saints cut veteran running back and all time leading rusher Deuce McAllister today. McAllister, the Saints’ all-time leading rusher with 6,069 yards, was due over $7 million next season. The Saints said they granted McAllister his release
The Deuce Is Loose!!! Saints Release RB McAllister —
MKRob's Sports Blog
Like the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New Orleans Saints released their all-time leading rusher Deuce McAllister.
Deuce has had an injury filled career but has been a fan favorite in New Orleans since he was drafted in 2001 out of Ole Miss.
Deuce finishes his NFL career with 6.096 yards ...
David Patten Released: 2 Questions Remain —
ChicksInTheHuddle.com
Yeah, yeah, the Saints releasedDavid Patten . Sad ain’t it. But there are still more important questions to stress over.
1) Why is Martin Grammatica still on the roster?
I mean seriously, shouldn’t that have been priority #1? Like when they were making the call to David ...
Saints release RB McAllister (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News
The New Orleans Saints have released running back Deuce McAllister. Team officials said Tuesday they have granted McAllister his release so he could seek offers from other teams. McAllister has had reconstructive surgery on both knees and was due over ...
