storminn0rm
Brewmaster
(RotoWire) Coach Sean Payton said on Monday that he would "certainly" feel comfortable giving Thomas 22 carries in a given game even though he does not believe in the "proverbial No. 1 tailback," reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Analysis: With both Lynell Hamilton and P.J. Hill suffering season-ending injuries, the Saints have been scrambling to replace them on the depth chart. It is certainly encouraging for Thomas owners to see that Payton trusts him to carry a heavier load this season, something that looks as almost a certainty given the dearth of healthy and experienced running backs on the Saints roster.