Saints Free agency targets: Andre Ellington may be an underrated playmaker

K Major · 02-21-2017, 08:53 AM

By John Sigler -- Canal Street Chronicles

As I’ve said before, tailback is an area to upgrade for the New Orleans Saints in 2017. While Mark Ingram is blazing his own path through the history books, a receiving compliment to him in the backfield has not emerged. No Saints tailback averaged 30+ receiving yards for just the second time since Sean Payton was hired as head coach. It’s the first time since 2006 that none of the rostered tailbacks broke even the 20+ receiving yards mark.

So with free agency looming just three weeks away, now is as good a time as any to begin looking at players the Saints may pursue. The first player in my series of free agent profiles is Arizona Cardinals tailback Andre Ellington.

Full story:http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com...ated-playmaker

MatthewT · 02-21-2017, 10:58 AM

Hasn't done much the past two seasons, was pretty good his first couple seasons.

Beastmode · 02-21-2017, 11:37 AM

Marcus Murphy could still fill this role despite a major face plant he had on that one play.

blackangold · 02-21-2017, 11:45 AM

Is Sproles available... lol

Never should have let him go...

K Major · 02-21-2017, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

Marcus Murphy could still fill this role despite a major face plant he had on that one play.

I think the Marcus Murphy experiment in New Orleans could be ending soon. I saw him in street clothes (healthy scratch) far too often in 2016. If he could only hold on to the football

.

Paging Cordarrelle Patterson or Jamaal Charles?

turbo_dog · 02-21-2017, 12:06 PM

Ellington has been outshined by David and Chris Johnson the past two seasons. Before that, he was looking like a future star. He could do well under Payton.

But, whoever has been in charge of running back evaluation for the Saints over the past 6-8 years, has been awesome at finding jewels for that secondary RB role! At least for the undrafted or late drafted prospects.

Travaris Cadet
Chris Ivory
Tim Hightower
Khiry Robinson
Pierre Thomas

K Major · 02-21-2017, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by blackangold

Is Sproles available... lol

Never should have let him go...

Can we reunite the band again??

hagan714 · 02-21-2017, 12:36 PM

injury ready to happen pass

young injury free history

Rex Burkhead RB Bengals (26) / 5' 10" / 215 / RD 6 (190) / 2013 / Cincinnati
Rex is a solid, pass-catching back. Excels in both zone and man blocking schemes, as well as on third down. He was also a core special teamer for the Bengals in the past four seasons

without using a pick

UDFA
Chris Carson RB Oklahoma State 6005 215 4.52 #32 Sr
Square peg round hole? Great power determination and athetism. Solid option out of the backfield 5.8 YPC on 115 attempts during his three years. Spread offense may have not been the smartest choice for him. A more traditional offense maybe the answer.

Rugby Saint II · 02-21-2017, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

injury ready to happen pass

young injury free history

Rex Burkhead RB Bengals (26) / 5' 10" / 215 / RD 6 (190) / 2013 / Cincinnati
Rex is a solid, pass-catching back. Excels in both zone and man blocking schemes, as well as on third down. He was also a core special teamer for the Bengals in the past four seasons

without using a pick

UDFA
Chris Carson RB Oklahoma State 6005 215 4.52 #32 Sr
Square peg round hole? Great power determination and athetism. Solid option out of the backfield 5.8 YPC on 115 attempts during his three years. Spread offense may have not been the smartest choice for him. A more traditional offense maybe the answer.

Thank you my friend for helping keep us informed with better player evaluation and how they could fit the Saints scheme.

I always feel good about the off season and a fresh start after closing out watching our final game. However, this year I am excited about the subtle change over the past few years and how close we really are to having "The Team" again.

blackangold · 02-21-2017, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Can we reunite the band again??

We're putting the band back together, we're on a mission from God.

02-21-2017, 08:53 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Saints Free agency targets: Andre Ellington may be an underrated playmaker By John Sigler -- Canal Street Chronicles As I’ve said before, tailback is an area to upgrade for the New Orleans Saints in 2017. While Mark Ingram is blazing his own path through the history books, a receiving compliment to him in the backfield has not emerged. No Saints tailback averaged 30+ receiving yards for just the second time since Sean Payton was hired as head coach. It’s the first time since 2006 that none of the rostered tailbacks broke even the 20+ receiving yards mark. So with free agency looming just three weeks away, now is as good a time as any to begin looking at players the Saints may pursue. The first player in my series of free agent profiles is Arizona Cardinals tailback Andre Ellington. Full story:http://www.canalstreetchronicles.com...ated-playmaker
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02-21-2017, 10:58 AM	#2
MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,705	Re: Saints Free agency targets: Andre Ellington may be an underrated playmaker Hasn't done much the past two seasons, was pretty good his first couple seasons.

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02-21-2017, 12:00 PM	#5
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Free agency targets: Andre Ellington may be an underrated playmaker Originally Posted by Beastmode Marcus Murphy could still fill this role despite a major face plant he had on that one play. I think the Marcus Murphy experiment in New Orleans could be ending soon. I saw him in street clothes (healthy scratch) far too often in 2016. If he could only hold on to the football . Paging Cordarrelle Patterson or Jamaal Charles?

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turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,540	Re: Saints Free agency targets: Andre Ellington may be an underrated playmaker Ellington has been outshined by David and Chris Johnson the past two seasons. Before that, he was looking like a future star. He could do well under Payton. But, whoever has been in charge of running back evaluation for the Saints over the past 6-8 years, has been awesome at finding jewels for that secondary RB role! At least for the undrafted or late drafted prospects. Travaris Cadet Chris Ivory Tim Hightower Khiry Robinson Pierre Thomas

02-21-2017, 12:10 PM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Free agency targets: Andre Ellington may be an underrated playmaker Originally Posted by blackangold Is Sproles available... lol Never should have let him go... Can we reunite the band again?? hagan714 and jeanpierre like this.

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Saints Free agency targets: Andre Ellington may be an underrated playmaker injury ready to happen pass young injury free history Rex Burkhead RB Bengals (26) / 5' 10" / 215 / RD 6 (190) / 2013 / Cincinnati Rex is a solid, pass-catching back. Excels in both zone and man blocking schemes, as well as on third down. He was also a core special teamer for the Bengals in the past four seasons without using a pick UDFA Chris Carson RB Oklahoma State 6005 215 4.52 #32 Sr Square peg round hole? Great power determination and athetism. Solid option out of the backfield 5.8 YPC on 115 attempts during his three years. Spread offense may have not been the smartest choice for him. A more traditional offense maybe the answer.
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02-21-2017, 02:20 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,720	Re: Saints Free agency targets: Andre Ellington may be an underrated playmaker Originally Posted by hagan714 injury ready to happen pass young injury free history Rex Burkhead RB Bengals (26) / 5' 10" / 215 / RD 6 (190) / 2013 / Cincinnati Rex is a solid, pass-catching back. Excels in both zone and man blocking schemes, as well as on third down. He was also a core special teamer for the Bengals in the past four seasons without using a pick UDFA Chris Carson RB Oklahoma State 6005 215 4.52 #32 Sr Square peg round hole? Great power determination and athetism. Solid option out of the backfield 5.8 YPC on 115 attempts during his three years. Spread offense may have not been the smartest choice for him. A more traditional offense maybe the answer. Thank you my friend for helping keep us informed with better player evaluation and how they could fit the Saints scheme. I always feel good about the off season and a fresh start after closing out watching our final game. However, this year I am excited about the subtle change over the past few years and how close we really are to having "The Team" again. hagan714 likes this.

02-21-2017, 10:11 PM	#10
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: Saints Free agency targets: Andre Ellington may be an underrated playmaker Originally Posted by K Major Can we reunite the band again?? We're putting the band back together, we're on a mission from God. K Major likes this.

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