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This Date in Saints History, 1996: We Don’t Need Eddie George!

Saints picked Alex Molden over a running back in 1996, a decision that still prompts debate among fans today.
Eddie George became a durable, 10,000-yard rusher after being drafted by the Oilers and Tennessee Titans.
The Saints’ 1996 leading rusher was Mario Bates with 584 yards as the team went 3-13.
Jim Mora ended his Saints tenure in 1996, paving the way for Mike Ditka’s later regime.
The piece notes the 1990s drought of 1,000-yard rushers for the Saints until Ricky Williams in 2000.
George’s durability and 1,000-yard seasons made him a standout, even as the Saints questioned the draft choice.
George’s career included seven 1,000-yard seasons and durability across his Oilers/Titans years.
The article includes a social media note about Eddie George and a brief feasibility of local draft discussions.
The reference is attributed to Jim Derry, a long-time Saints writer and broadcaster.
The piece links the draft decision to broader team outcomes in the late 1990s, including tenures and records.

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