Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom

CheramieIII · 07-04-2016, 09:05 AM

The only thing that stands between Mark Ingram and the Pro Bowl might be his health.

Ingram is no longer the young first-round pick who struggled to make the transition from Heisman Trophy to the pros; he spent 12 weeks among the NFL’s leaders in yards from scrimmage last fall. By almost any measure, he’d pushed his way onto the list of the league’s most productive backs.

Then his old adversary reared his ugly head again. With four games left in the season, Ingram tore the rotator cuff in his shoulder, underwent surgery and landed on injured reserve.

Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

hagan714 · 07-05-2016, 08:43 AM

always has been his issue

halloween 65 · 07-05-2016, 12:35 PM

That toe injury really set him back. I still think that was a freak accident and the missing games due to injury don't look nearly as bad, I haven't seen him try to hurdle a tackle since but I could have missed a few plays every now and then.

Supertek · 07-05-2016, 12:55 PM

I can almost guarantee that he will miss games again. I sort of like him but have not seen him be the standout guy like he was in college. The pros hit a lot harder and I just don't see him as an every down back. It has changed though and most teams have a two/three rotation and go with the one performing the best. So we will see how this plays out.

Euphoria · 07-05-2016, 01:39 PM

Define stardom.

Among the leaders or trailing them is a good thing but stardom!?!?!

He really needs to kick it in gear and be dominant. Be runner that people worry about.

WhoDatFan26 · 07-05-2016, 03:32 PM

When Ingram went down with injury he was in the top 10 for total yards from scrimmage. Hopefully this season with Hightower and Spiller to keep him Fresh, He will be able to more explosive and healthy.

Danno · 07-05-2016, 05:30 PM

He's already a star.

WhoDatFan26 · 07-05-2016, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

He's already a star.

I do agree. He makes the most with the limited rushing oppurtunities he gets. Plus the kid can catch the ball out of the backfield.

halloween 65 · 07-05-2016, 06:54 PM

I want to see him run like a borrowed mule. The more he get the better he gets.

QBREES9 · 07-05-2016, 07:27 PM

I hope his heart is as big as Hightowers.

07-04-2016, 09:05 AM	#1
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,457 Blog Entries: 3	Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom The only thing that stands between Mark Ingram and the Pro Bowl might be his health. Ingram is no longer the young first-round pick who struggled to make the transition from Heisman Trophy to the pros; he spent 12 weeks among the NFL’s leaders in yards from scrimmage last fall. By almost any measure, he’d pushed his way onto the list of the league’s most productive backs. Then his old adversary reared his ugly head again. With four games left in the season, Ingram tore the rotator cuff in his shoulder, underwent surgery and landed on injured reserve. Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom always has been his issue

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom That toe injury really set him back. I still think that was a freak accident and the missing games due to injury don't look nearly as bad, I haven't seen him try to hurdle a tackle since but I could have missed a few plays every now and then.

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Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Re: Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom I can almost guarantee that he will miss games again. I sort of like him but have not seen him be the standout guy like he was in college. The pros hit a lot harder and I just don't see him as an every down back. It has changed though and most teams have a two/three rotation and go with the one performing the best. So we will see how this plays out.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom Define stardom. Among the leaders or trailing them is a good thing but stardom!?!?! He really needs to kick it in gear and be dominant. Be runner that people worry about.

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WhoDatFan26 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 365	Re: Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom When Ingram went down with injury he was in the top 10 for total yards from scrimmage. Hopefully this season with Hightower and Spiller to keep him Fresh, He will be able to more explosive and healthy.
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Danno Site Donor 2014 Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,640	Re: Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom He's already a star. jnormand and WhoDatFan26 like this.

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WhoDatFan26 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 365	Re: Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom Originally Posted by Danno He's already a star. I do agree. He makes the most with the limited rushing oppurtunities he gets. Plus the kid can catch the ball out of the backfield. jnormand likes this.
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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom I want to see him run like a borrowed mule. The more he get the better he gets. jnormand and Rugby Saint II like this.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	Re: Staying healthy might be only thing between Saints’ Mark Ingram and stardom I hope his heart is as big as Hightowers. jnormand and foreverfan like this.

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