Mark Ingram compared to Emmitt Smith
 

The local media has been comparing Ingram to Deuce, but I've always felt that he was more like Emmitt. Wow - what if… Here's an article comparing the two's accomplishments:

NFL Draft 2011: Mark Ingram vs. Emmitt Smith | al.com

Emmitt Smith
Positon: Running back
Height: 5-9
Weight: 210
Round: 1st
Pick: 17th
Team: Dallas Cowboys
Accolades: Pro Football Hall of Fame; College Football Hall of Fame
College: Played three seasons at Florida for Galen Hall; turned pro in 1990 after Steve Spurrier was hired
College rushing stats: 3,928 yards, 36 touchdowns


Mark Ingram
Height: 5-9
Weight: 215
Round: Projected 1st round
Pick: TBA
Team: TBA
Accolades: Heisman Trophy
College: Played three season at Alabama where he became the Crimson Tide's first Heisman Trophy winner in 2009, and guided the Tide to its 13th national title
College rushing stats: 3,261 yards, 42 touchdowns

I saw a side-by-side video of both of them over at SR. It was amazing how similar their talents and running style are.

Wow......if we even get half the production then I'll be happy.. Emmitt is my all time favorite running back. Who Dat!

Which shows you misinterpreted my intentions and post.

Emmitt admits he couldn't have done what he did without the Moose. Maybe he didn't assist Smith his entire career but he opened up a lot of holes. Moose was also the first FB ever selected to a Pro Bowl. Ingram won't have that luxury for the Saints, he'll get some help but not on that level.

Chill Pill dude!


Be Happy we got Emmitt!:bng:

Forget naming anyone anything. If he can stay healthy, average 17+ carries a game with a 4+ YPC while being an effective receiver out of the backfield for the next 5+ seasons, then it was a hell of a move to trade up to get him IMO.

Yea, i remember people comparing Reggie to Gale Sayers too.

I just want to see him get the 2-3 yards up the middle that Bush couldn't deliver and open up play action again. If he can do that in his first season it's going to take a lot of pressure off Brees.

Maybe maybe not. I'm just throwing it out there.

Yeah, I never really agreed with that comparison.

He was more like an Eric Metcalf (which I was ridiculed for saying at the time).

Turns out he isn't even as good as Metcalf was.

No, but he made pro-bowls..

There have been thousands of mediocre players that got a superbowl ring.

Danno is usually on target. Hopefully you're dead on with the Ingram pick.
I was totally for Ingram based on our RB situation. Great pickup.
When does FA signing begin again? :rolleyes:

You dead set on Mendenhall too! :rolleyes:

I so badly want to draft Ingram for my fantasy football team this year. Hmmmmmm.......

I definitely will. He'll get A LOT of goal line TD's. That was imo a problem last year. Getting all the way down the field and missing FG's (hehe). Now Ingram baby :P