Duece McAllister

New Orleans resident Patrick Michael put together the following list over at Yahoo Sports of the 5 Saints players who should be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame. Do you agree? Let's take a look. 5. LB Mark Fields (1995-2000) - Michaels argues that Fields was incredibly gifted, recorded 23 sacks, went to the Pro Bowl and once memorably chased down Isaac Bruce from behind. All fair points but should he join Joe Federspiel as the only non Dome Patrol LB in the HOF? Hmm, on balance...Read Full Story

As Deuce McAllister sauntered into a lounge inside the stadium that will host Sunday's Super Bowl, Saints running back Pierre Thomas caught sight of him and shouted "Doooooose!" "He's done so much for New Orleans. He's done so much for this team, in the community, for the fans," Thomas said. "The coaches, they did a good job of bringing him back because he deserves it." McAllister won't be getting any carries against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but he might get a ball. "I really want to...Read Full Story

Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. knew Deuce McAllister was a football player — not a veteran of the car business — and did little to help his dealership succeed, the former New Orleans Saints running back claims in court records. McAllister's attorneys made the allegation this week in a counterclaim to a federal lawsuit filed by NMAC, which seeks more than $1.5 million from McAllister and his company, Deuce McAllister Motors LLC., over the defunct dealership. McAllister, 31, was a football star...Read Full Story

Saints coach Sean Payton says running back and fan favorite Deuce McAllister is back with the team for the playoffs. McAllister practiced at the club's suburban headquarters and could be activated for Saturday's divisional round playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals. Payton confirmed the decision in a text message to The Associated Press. WWL-AM, the radio station that broadcasts Saints games, first reported the move. The 31-year-old McAllister was waived by the team shortly after last...Read Full Story

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New Orleans Saints have re-signed veteran running back Deuce McAllister on the eve of their first playoff appearance in three seasons against the Arizona Cardinals, the team said on Friday. "Deuce is a huge part of the history of our club and of what has gotten this team to where we are today and we absolutely wanted him with us as we head into the playoffs," general manager Mickey Loomis said on the team's website (www.neworleanssaints.com). The 31-year-old...Read Full Story