Running game

The Dude · 07-23-2019, 09:38 PM

Anyone else a little worried about it? We need it to be a big part of our game plan this year more than ever. Brees needs a break and can’t be asked to carry the entire offense anymore. Kamara will be Kamara and will continue to elude defenses but he will always need another strong back to split carries with. Can’t see him doing it on his own or with very little help. Can Murray fill Ingram’s shoes? We need him to.
Wouldn’t surprise me if we hit gold on a rookie RB this year. We’ve always been able to find Ivory, Thomas type players. Would go a long way toward depth we will need later in the season.
2 main question marks for me is Oline and RB. I think Smith steps up this year and our WR play will work itself out.

foreverfan · 07-23-2019, 10:58 PM

I'll show a hold that needs to be hit.

Beastmode · 07-23-2019, 11:21 PM

There are maybe 4-5 MVP caliber RB's. We have one. I admit, I didn't like the Murray pickup but he'll do. Main thing is the OL. Kamara and Ingram were great but watch all those great blocks that set most of it up. Just incredible blocking downfield, even by OL.

jeanpierre · 07-24-2019, 12:22 AM

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...

If the run game falters, regresses, media talking heads will make it all about Ingram; actually, it will be the transition from Unger, health of Warford and Peat, and failure to keep Kelemete et al offensive line depth...

SmashMouth · 07-24-2019, 02:32 AM

Don't sleep on Ozigbo.

Saintsfan4ever · 07-24-2019, 02:46 AM

I hated to see MI walk and lose the 1-2 punch that was working great for us in the run game. But then I take a deep breath & look at all the other weapons on offense; the Taysom Hill show has just begun, we've got a TE now with tremendous potential to bring that position back to being a huge factor, we've got reliable #13, along with a more matured WR corp, and whatever RB surfaces to trade time with Kamara doesn't have to be a Mark Ingram.. he just needs to be good enough. And I think we got that covered.

WhoDat!656 · 07-24-2019, 07:19 AM

My main concern with the o-Line is the loss of Unger.

AsylumGuido · 07-24-2019, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

My main concern with that o-Line is the loss of Unger.

I seriously doubt the line misses a beat with McCoy at center. Unger retired because his body couldn't take it any longer. He had played hurt for pretty much his entire career ... albeit at a very solid level. McCoy is more than capable of filling his shoes and may even be a stronger option. He has been with the ones from basically day one of OTA's and should be ready for day one of the regular season.

K Major · 07-24-2019, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

My main concern with that o-Line is the loss of Unger.

Valid concern but I can't remember the last time Brees didn't have a good center in New Orleans? A slight "fall off" from a vet/Pro bowler is expected at center but how much though? Saints brass has done an excellent job of having a good center in front of #9.

Don't sleep on Erik Mckoy ... he's young but legit + having a backup in Easton (can play guard as well) is a plus.

Coach Dan Roushar will have the O line ready by week #1 vs Texas.

K Major · 07-24-2019, 08:15 AM

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

Folks are simply sleeping on Latavius Murray.

07-23-2019, 09:38 PM	#1
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,006	Running game Anyone else a little worried about it? We need it to be a big part of our game plan this year more than ever. Brees needs a break and can’t be asked to carry the entire offense anymore. Kamara will be Kamara and will continue to elude defenses but he will always need another strong back to split carries with. Can’t see him doing it on his own or with very little help. Can Murray fill Ingram’s shoes? We need him to. Wouldn’t surprise me if we hit gold on a rookie RB this year. We’ve always been able to find Ivory, Thomas type players. Would go a long way toward depth we will need later in the season. 2 main question marks for me is Oline and RB. I think Smith steps up this year and our WR play will work itself out.
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07-23-2019, 10:58 PM	#2
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Running game There are maybe 4-5 MVP caliber RB's. We have one. I admit, I didn't like the Murray pickup but he'll do. Main thing is the OL. Kamara and Ingram were great but watch all those great blocks that set most of it up. Just incredible blocking downfield, even by OL. jnormand likes this.
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07-24-2019, 12:22 AM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Running game 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... If the run game falters, regresses, media talking heads will make it all about Ingram; actually, it will be the transition from Unger, health of Warford and Peat, and failure to keep Kelemete et al offensive line depth...

07-24-2019, 02:32 AM	#5
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07-24-2019, 08:05 AM	#8
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: Running game Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 My main concern with that o-Line is the loss of Unger. I seriously doubt the line misses a beat with McCoy at center. Unger retired because his body couldn't take it any longer. He had played hurt for pretty much his entire career ... albeit at a very solid level. McCoy is more than capable of filling his shoes and may even be a stronger option. He has been with the ones from basically day one of OTA's and should be ready for day one of the regular season. Rugby Saint II and K Major like this.

07-24-2019, 08:13 AM	#9
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Running game Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 My main concern with that o-Line is the loss of Unger. Valid concern but I can't remember the last time Brees didn't have a good center in New Orleans? A slight "fall off" from a vet/Pro bowler is expected at center but how much though? Saints brass has done an excellent job of having a good center in front of #9. Don't sleep on Erik Mckoy ... he's young but legit + having a backup in Easton (can play guard as well) is a plus. Coach Dan Roushar will have the O line ready by week #1 vs Texas.

07-24-2019, 08:15 AM	#10
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,035 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Running game And no, I'm not worried about the run game. Folks are simply sleeping on Latavius Murray. rezburna likes this.