Abram Smith was also an exceptional collegiate linebacker, believe he makes Dwayne Washington expendable from the kick coverage angle...

That said, anything he gives us in rushing is lagniappe; sure Saints FO, Coaches, Scouting know they scored a coup in signing him as an UDRFA...

Guess that makes the Saints not signing very cap friendly contracts in Sony Michel and/or Darrel Williams, especially Williams, that much more puzzling...

Know many in Saints locker room have a lot of time, friendship invested in Ingram, but what does he have left in the tank?!? I've not seen it...

And then of course is the expected suspension of Alvin Kamara for the Las Vegas Meltdown he had, chasing down a man with fellow NFLers on a beat down...

One has to consider that despite his age, he does not have as many miles as other RBs . It took him three years to learn the position, and then split time at the position. He's got at least one good year left in him.

Ingram definitely has the mileage on him, just not the production; and it took him the whole of his rookie contract, five seasons, to learn what Sean wanted from him...

That said, after all that development, felt the Saints would've been absolutely stupid not to extend him to recoup the investment, which he validated that extension...

Matt Colburn II seems to be the best RB in the USFL. Averaging 4.6 YPC with 4 TDs. Probably wouldn’t be able to help after getting beat up for a season in the USFL. Interesting thought though. He played at Wake Forest and was a practice team guy for the Rams.

Believe you also have to factor the game speed (USFL vs NFL) as well...