Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"

03-15-2019, 08:19 PM

jeanpierre · 03-15-2019, 08:20 PM

BY ROD WALKER | rwalker@theadvocate.com Mar 15, 2019 - 7:28 pm

Mark Ingram, who spent eight seasons with the Saints before signing with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, wrote a farewell letter to the city of New Orleans on Friday.

Below is Ingram's letter, posted on Instagram on Friday.

Mark Ingram Letter Instagram Link

The former Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Alabama leaves New Orleans as the second leading rusher in franchise history and the team's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns. He finished with 50 rushing touchdowns and 6,007 yards, 90 yards shy of surpassing Deuce McAllister.

SmashMouth · 03-15-2019, 08:41 PM

Yeah... Whatever... He could've home time discount if he really felt it.

Danno · 03-15-2019, 10:19 PM

Raven fans will appreciate and respect him way more than saints fans did. Good for him

darksoul35 · 03-15-2019, 11:58 PM

It just didn't seem like money was the issue. He went to the Ravens on a deal that we easily could have gave him.

The Dude · 03-16-2019, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by darksoul35

It just didn't seem like money was the issue. He went to the Ravens on a deal that we easily could have gave him.

But we didn’t.

Rugby Saint II · 03-19-2019, 11:00 AM

His agent threw us a ridiculous high ball figure. We immediately went out and signed Murray for less money and equivalent stats. Ingram fired his agent immediately and then had to sign with the Ravens. I don't think he wanted to leave New Orleans. However, he should get the opportunity to be a feature back not a back up/rotational player for Alvin Kamara.

Personally, I love the man and what he did in New Orleans on and off the field. Ingram was always a great locker room leader and player. I watched him play at Alabama and was glad we drafted him. Roll Tide! He is unselfish and has a team first attitude. Good luck and thank you! I have always believed in Mark Ingram and I wish him nothing but success.

saintsfan1976 · 03-19-2019, 11:02 AM

Do you have a link to the story about Ingram firing his agent?

Rugby Saint II · 03-19-2019, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Do you have a link to the story about Ingram firing his agent?

Sorry. I don't have that and I shouldn't have stated it as fact. I read that Ingram fired his agent and I don't have anything to back up my questionable memory.

73Saint · 03-19-2019, 11:48 AM

Did anyone see his presser with Harbaugh a few days ago? He looked so miserable. I feel badly for him and can't help but think he's secretly very upset with his agent right now.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?" BY ROD WALKER \| rwalker@theadvocate.com Mar 15, 2019 - 7:28 pm Mark Ingram, who spent eight seasons with the Saints before signing with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, wrote a farewell letter to the city of New Orleans on Friday. Below is Ingram's letter, posted on Instagram on Friday. Mark Ingram Letter Instagram Link The former Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Alabama leaves New Orleans as the second leading rusher in franchise history and the team's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns. He finished with 50 rushing touchdowns and 6,007 yards, 90 yards shy of surpassing Deuce McAllister.
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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,987 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?" Yeah... Whatever... He could've home time discount if he really felt it.

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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: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?" Raven fans will appreciate and respect him way more than saints fans did. Good for him saintfan, RailBoss, Rsanders24 and 3 others like this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?" His agent threw us a ridiculous high ball figure. We immediately went out and signed Murray for less money and equivalent stats. Ingram fired his agent immediately and then had to sign with the Ravens. I don't think he wanted to leave New Orleans. However, he should get the opportunity to be a feature back not a back up/rotational player for Alvin Kamara. Personally, I love the man and what he did in New Orleans on and off the field. Ingram was always a great locker room leader and player. I watched him play at Alabama and was glad we drafted him. Roll Tide! He is unselfish and has a team first attitude. Good luck and thank you! I have always believed in Mark Ingram and I wish him nothing but success. saintsfan1976 and OldMaid like this.
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,536 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?" Do you have a link to the story about Ingram firing his agent? OldMaid likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,727	Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?" Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Do you have a link to the story about Ingram firing his agent? Sorry. I don't have that and I shouldn't have stated it as fact. I read that Ingram fired his agent and I don't have anything to back up my questionable memory.

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?" Did anyone see his presser with Harbaugh a few days ago? He looked so miserable. I feel badly for him and can't help but think he's secretly very upset with his agent right now. dam1953 likes this.