Former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister has filled big shoes before, when he replaced Ricky Williams as New Orleans’ primary running back in the early 2000s. He will do so again beginning this week, when he steps in for Hokie Gajan as the radio color analyst for Saints broadcasts on WWL-870 while Gajan undergoes chemotherapy as he battles cancer.
Gajan, also a former Saints running back, has been with the radio broadcast team since 2000. He played for New Orleans from 1981-85 and in his Saints career, ran for 1,358 yards and 11 touchdowns, and had 515 receiving yards and two touchdowns.