The Facts: Spiller said he would have been a "fool" not to consider hooking up with Sean Payton. "I've been following this offense very closely," Spiller told reporters Friday after inking a four-year, $18 million contract. "The way that they use their running backs in general is very intriguing. If you were in my position, you would be a fool not to visit or at least see how they could utilize your skill set, especially my type of skill set."
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Payton has always been able to coax big seasons out of players with Spiller's dynamic runner/receiver skills. As NFL.com notes, from Reggie Bush to Darren Sproles and Pierre Thomas, the Saints' offense thrives by those getting playmakers in space. Spiller added that he's not worried about sharing the load with the bruising Mark Ingram, who recently re-signed. Spiller performed at his best in 2012 under Chan Gailey when he was getting the ball on the edge and wreaking havoc on secondaries. Now with Payton calling the shots the running back will finally return to an offense that can utilize his talents properly.