Saints seek balance with diverse, Adrian Peterson-led backfield

rezburna · 05-18-2017, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

So he basically says that Peterson will see more time on the field than Ingram.

He predicts Peterson will get 45-50 snaps to Ingram's 25-30 snaps.

What do you guys think? I tend to think those numbers will be reversed for the two RBs, mostly due to Ingram's versatility, but who knows?

I think he's right. There's no way Ingram beats out a healthy AD even at 32 years old.

Seer1 · 05-18-2017, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by jnormand

So he basically says that Peterson will see more time on the field than Ingram.

He predicts Peterson will get 45-50 snaps to Ingram's 25-30 snaps.

What do you guys think? I tend to think those numbers will be reversed for the two RBs, mostly due to Ingram's versatility, but who knows?

Depends on how well he can catch the ball. I'm thinking it'll be more 50-50 due to Mark's ability to do just that. I'm hoping it doesn't turn into a Graham type situation where every time Peterson's on the field, he gets the ball.

spkb25 · 05-18-2017, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

It's all about the O line.

yep, and the oline looks best it has been in years for us.

K Major · 05-18-2017, 03:43 PM

Not to get off track but good thing McMahon is gone because special teams was a BIG problem in 2016. Cost us at least 2, 3 WINS.

The O line is low on my list of concerns.

neugey · 05-18-2017, 05:38 PM

I see what Heath is saying and he is backing it up with stats, but we may have been more balanced simply because of the buttload of turnovers the D got us in our championship year. More likely to run the ball when you start out at the opponents 30 or 40 yard line!

ScottF · 05-18-2017, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

So he basically says that Peterson will see more time on the field than Ingram.

He predicts Peterson will get 45-50 snaps to Ingram's 25-30 snaps.

What do you guys think? I tend to think those numbers will be reversed for the two RBs, mostly due to Ingram's versatility, but who knows?

was wondering about that as well... a lot of times writers don't write their own headlines.
If Ingram I'm not happy to see "Peterson-led"

AsylumGuido · 05-18-2017, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by ScottF

was wondering about that as well... a lot of times writers don't write their own headlines.
If Ingram I'm not happy to see "Peterson-led"

I'm not so sure about that. Recently Ingram has stated about the addition of Peterson that his main focus is winning it all. He said he'll accept his role as every other player. The team seems to be coming into this season with a positive, cooperative mindset.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,650	Re: Saints seek balance with diverse, Adrian Peterson-led backfield Originally Posted by jnormand So he basically says that Peterson will see more time on the field than Ingram. He predicts Peterson will get 45-50 snaps to Ingram's 25-30 snaps. What do you guys think? I tend to think those numbers will be reversed for the two RBs, mostly due to Ingram's versatility, but who knows? I think he's right. There's no way Ingram beats out a healthy AD even at 32 years old.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Saints seek balance with diverse, Adrian Peterson-led backfield Originally Posted by jnormand So he basically says that Peterson will see more time on the field than Ingram. He predicts Peterson will get 45-50 snaps to Ingram's 25-30 snaps. What do you guys think? I tend to think those numbers will be reversed for the two RBs, mostly due to Ingram's versatility, but who knows? Depends on how well he can catch the ball. I'm thinking it'll be more 50-50 due to Mark's ability to do just that. I'm hoping it doesn't turn into a Graham type situation where every time Peterson's on the field, he gets the ball.

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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,057	Re: Saints seek balance with diverse, Adrian Peterson-led backfield Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 It's all about the O line. yep, and the oline looks best it has been in years for us. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints seek balance with diverse, Adrian Peterson-led backfield Not to get off track but good thing McMahon is gone because special teams was a BIG problem in 2016. Cost us at least 2, 3 WINS. The O line is low on my list of concerns. SaintFanInATLHELL likes this.

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,590 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints seek balance with diverse, Adrian Peterson-led backfield I see what Heath is saying and he is backing it up with stats, but we may have been more balanced simply because of the buttload of turnovers the D got us in our championship year. More likely to run the ball when you start out at the opponents 30 or 40 yard line!

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints seek balance with diverse, Adrian Peterson-led backfield Originally Posted by jnormand So he basically says that Peterson will see more time on the field than Ingram. He predicts Peterson will get 45-50 snaps to Ingram's 25-30 snaps. What do you guys think? I tend to think those numbers will be reversed for the two RBs, mostly due to Ingram's versatility, but who knows? was wondering about that as well... a lot of times writers don't write their own headlines. If Ingram I'm not happy to see "Peterson-led"

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391	Re: Saints seek balance with diverse, Adrian Peterson-led backfield Originally Posted by ScottF was wondering about that as well... a lot of times writers don't write their own headlines. If Ingram I'm not happy to see "Peterson-led" I'm not so sure about that. Recently Ingram has stated about the addition of Peterson that his main focus is winning it all. He said he'll accept his role as every other player. The team seems to be coming into this season with a positive, cooperative mindset.

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