Saints Hang on to Deuce

Yesterday was supposed to be D-Day for the Saints and Deuce McAllister. It was either pay Deuce his $1 million bonus or let the Saints all-time leading rusher loose. In a move that is sure to please Saints fans, the team and McAllister have reached an agreement on a restructured deal that will keep him in New Orleans at least through this season (or just training camp, if he fails to recover from his two knee surgeries).

As one of the all-time favorites to ever put on the Black and Gold, McAllister is a key to the Saints success. After he went down with a knee injury early last season, the Saints running game was non-existent. Deuce provides the power running game to compliment Reggie Bush's flashy style. Reggie can get tough yards, but he isn't built to run up the gut 20-25 times a game. Deuce provides that and more.

Saints fans were fearing the worst when McAllister went down last year. Many analyst felt that fans had seen the last of him in a Saints uniform. Luckily, the team realized his importance not only to the team but also the Southern Louisiana. Deuce does a ton of charity work in the community and is one of the players who truly loves playing in New Orleans. And fans truly love having him here.