Triplett says Saints Interest in Chris "Beanie" Wells is "Bona Fide"
Entirely depends on how the Saints grade the players available at #14. If the orgaization feels Wells will be a better player than anyone they could pick on defense, I would consider that a good move. They should not out think themselves or reach. "All things work together for the greater good.' if you cannot pass the ball 8 man fronts almost deny you the opportunity to run the ball effectively.
So i understand the connection between throwing and running the ball. However teams that can run the ball effectively in most cases can do on offense anything and i mean anything they want to do to you. It makes things so easy.
That in turn helps the defense. (clock managment, rest, situational circumstances)
Now when you factor in a better game day signal caller in Williams and some depth additions, things could turn around fast.
Yes I understand that football game strategy is complex but the simple fact is that a good defense will improve the running game more than a good running game will improve the defense.
Look at this
Running backs are most useful when their football team has a lead and they can run and use the clock. A team that runs a lot in the first half to establish the run will not be successful in the NFL. Here is a good article that busts the establish-the-run myth.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/michael_lombardi/05/14/nfl.myths/index.html
Also, running success is one of the lowest factors when it comes to winning. Passing success is actually more important.
So we should focus more on our Pass Defense. I will concede that more rushing attempts means fewer pass attempts and that will increase the chances of winning slightly. But that does not warrant choosing a RB in the first round. Just run 5 more times a game.
Entirely depends on how the Saints grade the players available at #14. If the orgaization feels Wells will be a better player than anyone they could pick on defense, I would consider that a good move. They should not out think themselves or reach. "All things work together for the greater good.' if you cannot pass the ball 8 man fronts almost deny you the opportunity to run the ball effectively.
So i understand the connection between throwing and running the ball. However teams that can run the ball effectively in most cases can do on offense anything and i mean anything they want to do to you. It makes things so easy.
That in turn helps the defense. (clock managment, rest, situational circumstances)
Now when you factor in a better game day signal caller in Williams and some depth additions, things could turn around fast.