Erik McCoy Says Saints' Run Game Struggles Put Too Much Pressure On Tyler Shough

Saints center Erik McCoy said the team's struggling run game is forcing rookie quarterback Tyler Shough to carry too much of the offense, calling the burden unfair after Sunday's result. McCoy made clear the blame belongs with the supporting cast, not the quarterback, praising Shough as the future of the franchise. The comments point to a New Orleans offense leaning far too heavily on a young passer.

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• @Jeff_Nowak Saints center Erik McCoy said the run game struggles are putting too much pressure on Tyler Shough "to do everything" ... and the results follow: ‘I think Tyler is a baller. I think he is the future of this franchise, and I just feel like we put a lot of pressure on him today, a… View on X