Payton wasn't around for last season because of his bounty suspension. Not long after his reinstatement, Payton said he wanted to re-establish more balance in the offense.
Payton doesn't necessarily see the running game as a great way to move the ball. Rather, he wants his record-setting quarterback, Drew Brees, as involved as possible in the attack, even if that means distributing the ball to running backs through short passes when downfield options are not as attractive. However, Payton does see merit in using the running game to punish defenses physically,Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic, and to control the clock, particularly with leads.