Running game

SmashMouth · 07-24-2019, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Don't sleep on Ozigbo.

Originally Posted by K Major

And no, I'm not worried about the run game.

Folks are simply sleeping on Latavius Murray.

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Signed to a three-year contract, 5/6/19...Ozigbo was a three-year starter for Nebraska, playing in 41 games with 20 starts…The Sachse, TX. native finished his college career with 419 carries for 2,196 yards (5.2 avg.) and 21 touchdowns while also adding 49 receptions for 488 yards (10.0 avg.)…In 2018, appeared in 12 games and was Nebraska's leading rusher with 155 carries for 1,082 yards (7.0 avg.) and 12 rushing touchdowns, earning third-team All-Big Ten...In 2017, appeared in 10 games and was Nebraska’s leading rusher with 129 carries for 493 yards (3.8 avg.) and three touchdowns, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten… Earned bachelor's degree in advertising and public relations…Ranked among the nation’s top 60 RBs by Rivals.com, 247 Sports and ESPN at Sachse (Texas) HS…Earned first-team All-District 11 honors in the 5A ranks for his outstanding play as a senior…Participated in track at Sachse, helping the school earn a top-five district finish in 2014…Devine Eghosa Ozigbo was born on Oct. 2, 1996 in Boston, Mass.

His jersey number is 32.

K Major · 07-24-2019, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

https://youtu.be/AZUQm5Mml-c

I'm not sleeping on Devine either. I think he'll battle for a roster spot.

Remember the last time we had a UDFA (value) come into camp and blow the doors off? ... Mr. Pierre Thomas.

Can't wait to see what Ozigbo can do at camp

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Edit ** what are the chances we keep 4 RB's? If so, I think we'll definitely find a spot for Devine.

SmashMouth · 07-24-2019, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

I'm not sleeping on Devine either. I think he'll battle for a roster spot.

Remember the last time we had a UDFA (value) come into camp and blow the doors off? ... Mr. Pierre Thomas.

Can't wait to see what Ozigbo can do at camp .

Edit ** what are the chances we keep 4 RB's? If so, I think we'll definitely find a spot for Devine.

Very good... he signed a three year contract.

TheOak · 07-24-2019, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

In any other town (e.g. NY, PHI, DAL) they'd be hell to pay with Sean letting Ingram walk and were Mark to rush for 1400+ RuYds in BAL, and Latavius Murray flops - but Payton has tenure with his one Superbowl...

Shouldn't that be Loomis?

neugey · 07-24-2019, 09:58 AM

Hopefully Kamara will continue to be the versatile weapon he is, Murray is a more imposing physical RB we probably haven't had in a long time (Ivory) and Ozigbo and is a bit of balance between the two.

Rugby Saint II · 07-24-2019, 10:01 AM

I like Murray from his game film. But I'm not in love with the dude. May the best man win the starting job!

Beastmode · 07-24-2019, 10:23 AM

I would not be marginally surprised if Murray gets beat out. It will be a three headed attack just like with Peterson. Murray will slowly fade away. He's almost 30 and does not know the playbook or have any chemistry with Brees. 30 is pretty much a death sentence for a RB. Only a small % have any real success at that age. It does happen now and then but he has a steep hill to climb. We have some real rookie studs that will be able to close the gap.

AsylumGuido · 07-24-2019, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I would not be marginally surprised if Murray gets beat out. It will be a three headed attack just like with Peterson. Murray will slowly fade away. He's almost 30 and does not know the playbook or have any chemistry with Brees. 30 is pretty much a death sentence for a RB. Only a small % have any real success at that age. It does happen now and then but he has a steep hill to climb. We have some real rookie studs that will be able to close the gap.

So, who is the RB on the roster with more chemistry with Brees and greater knowledge of the playbook than Murray? Kamara, for sure. Certainly not Ozigbo. Allen, Washington, Dayes? Really doubt it. Murray is a vet that knows how to pick up new systems. And, he just turned 28 earlier this year ... not the "almost 30" that you claim. In fact, he's a year and two months YOUNGER than Ingram. Plus, the Saints signed him to a four year deal worth $14.4 million with half of that fully guaranteed. They knew exactly what they were getting in him or they wouldn't have commited that much to the cause.

K Major · 07-24-2019, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I would not be marginally surprised if Murray gets beat out. It will be a three headed attack just like with Peterson. Murray will slowly fade away. He's almost 30 and does not know the playbook or have any chemistry with Brees. 30 is pretty much a death sentence for a RB. Only a small % have any real success at that age. It does happen now and then but he has a steep hill to climb. We have some real rookie studs that will be able to close the gap.

https://www.vikings.com/video/latavi...or-a-touchdown

Do you not remember Murray gashing us just last year before they pretty much abandoned the run game ? For whatever reason, you're selling a proven vet short. He isn't "fading away" after being very productive on a below avg Vikes O line. Maybe your discernment changes on those 3rd and 2, 4th & short goal line situations in actual games.

Maybe I'm missing something here?

CHA_CHING · 07-24-2019, 01:08 PM

I must be the only one here who thinks Ingram was a disappointment here.

Consider this; where was he in our last two playoff trips? He did nothing in the 2017 playoffs. It was Kamara having all the big plays against Carolina and Minnesota. Then this year, he had his chance to step up and be the man, and could not do it.

Ingram was an inconsistent running back all his time here. He didn't start really breaking out until he had competition - Tim Hightower in 2016, then Kamara the last two years. And even then, Kamara beat him out as a playmaker.

Go back to 2015. Before that year, we thought he was a disappointment cause he had yet to really have a breakout season. When he finally does have his breakout season, he was still inconsistent. Ingram would run all over bad teams, then the next week completely disappear. Remember when he ran all over the 49ers that year? The next week, he was no where to be found vs Denver.

Kamara completely stole the spotlight last year when Ingram was suspended, proving he could be our #1 back. Kamara has done things that we used to wish Reggie Bush and Ingram could do.

RBs are inter-changeable and I don't think we'll really miss Ingram. I'm feeling confident about Murray and think he's an upgrade to be honest.

07-24-2019, 08:22 AM	#12
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Running game Originally Posted by SmashMouth https://youtu.be/AZUQm5Mml-c I'm not sleeping on Devine either. I think he'll battle for a roster spot. Remember the last time we had a UDFA (value) come into camp and blow the doors off? ... Mr. Pierre Thomas. Can't wait to see what Ozigbo can do at camp . Edit what are the chances we keep 4 RB's**? If so, I think we'll definitely find a spot for Devine. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

07-24-2019, 08:28 AM	#13
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 36,958 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Running game Originally Posted by K Major I'm not sleeping on Devine either. I think he'll battle for a roster spot. Remember the last time we had a UDFA (value) come into camp and blow the doors off? ... Mr. Pierre Thomas. Can't wait to see what Ozigbo can do at camp . Edit what are the chances we keep 4 RB's**? If so, I think we'll definitely find a spot for Devine. Very good... he signed a three year contract.

07-24-2019, 09:50 AM	#14
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 18,978	Re: Running game Originally Posted by jeanpierre In any other town (e.g. NY, PHI, DAL) they'd be hell to pay with Sean letting Ingram walk and were Mark to rush for 1400+ RuYds in BAL, and Latavius Murray flops - but Payton has tenure with his one Superbowl... Shouldn't that be Loomis?

07-24-2019, 09:58 AM	#15
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,590 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Running game Hopefully Kamara will continue to be the versatile weapon he is, Murray is a more imposing physical RB we probably haven't had in a long time (Ivory) and Ozigbo and is a bit of balance between the two.

07-24-2019, 10:01 AM	#16
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,720	Re: Running game I like Murray from his game film. But I'm not in love with the dude. May the best man win the starting job!

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07-24-2019, 10:23 AM	#17
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Running game I would not be marginally surprised if Murray gets beat out. It will be a three headed attack just like with Peterson. Murray will slowly fade away. He's almost 30 and does not know the playbook or have any chemistry with Brees. 30 is pretty much a death sentence for a RB. Only a small % have any real success at that age. It does happen now and then but he has a steep hill to climb. We have some real rookie studs that will be able to close the gap.
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07-24-2019, 10:57 AM	#18
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,391	Re: Running game Originally Posted by Beastmode I would not be marginally surprised if Murray gets beat out. It will be a three headed attack just like with Peterson. Murray will slowly fade away. He's almost 30 and does not know the playbook or have any chemistry with Brees. 30 is pretty much a death sentence for a RB. Only a small % have any real success at that age. It does happen now and then but he has a steep hill to climb. We have some real rookie studs that will be able to close the gap. So, who is the RB on the roster with more chemistry with Brees and greater knowledge of the playbook than Murray? Kamara, for sure. Certainly not Ozigbo. Allen, Washington, Dayes? Really doubt it. Murray is a vet that knows how to pick up new systems. And, he just turned 28 earlier this year ... not the "almost 30" that you claim. In fact, he's a year and two months YOUNGER than Ingram. Plus, the Saints signed him to a four year deal worth $14.4 million with half of that fully guaranteed. They knew exactly what they were getting in him or they wouldn't have commited that much to the cause. Saintsfan4ever likes this.
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07-24-2019, 12:29 PM	#19
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,018 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Running game Originally Posted by Beastmode I would not be marginally surprised if Murray gets beat out. It will be a three headed attack just like with Peterson. Murray will slowly fade away. He's almost 30 and does not know the playbook or have any chemistry with Brees. 30 is pretty much a death sentence for a RB. Only a small % have any real success at that age. It does happen now and then but he has a steep hill to climb. We have some real rookie studs that will be able to close the gap. https://www.vikings.com/video/latavi...or-a-touchdown Do you not remember Murray gashing us just last year before they pretty much abandoned the run game ? For whatever reason, you're selling a proven vet short. He isn't "fading away" after being very productive on a below avg Vikes O line. Maybe your discernment changes on those 3rd and 2, 4th & short goal line situations in actual games. Maybe I'm missing something here?

07-24-2019, 01:08 PM	#20
CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Re: Running game I must be the only one here who thinks Ingram was a disappointment here. Consider this; where was he in our last two playoff trips? He did nothing in the 2017 playoffs. It was Kamara having all the big plays against Carolina and Minnesota. Then this year, he had his chance to step up and be the man, and could not do it. Ingram was an inconsistent running back all his time here. He didn't start really breaking out until he had competition - Tim Hightower in 2016, then Kamara the last two years. And even then, Kamara beat him out as a playmaker. Go back to 2015. Before that year, we thought he was a disappointment cause he had yet to really have a breakout season. When he finally does have his breakout season, he was still inconsistent. Ingram would run all over bad teams, then the next week completely disappear. Remember when he ran all over the 49ers that year? The next week, he was no where to be found vs Denver. Kamara completely stole the spotlight last year when Ingram was suspended, proving he could be our #1 back. Kamara has done things that we used to wish Reggie Bush and Ingram could do. RBs are inter-changeable and I don't think we'll really miss Ingram. I'm feeling confident about Murray and think he's an upgrade to be honest.