2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook

K Major · 05-27-2022, 12:32 PM

RB (4) 41 - Alvin Kamara, 14 - Mark Ingram, 34 - Tony Jones Jr., 33 - Abram Smith (UDFA 2022), 24 - Dwayne Washington (FA 2022), 28 - Devine Ozigbo (FA 2022)

My hot take here - Abram Smith will leap frog Jones Jr & challenge the vet (MI) for snaps at the start of the regular season.

Lord_Saint83 · 05-27-2022, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

RB (4) 41 - Alvin Kamara, 14 - Mark Ingram, 34 - Tony Jones Jr., 33 - Abram Smith (UDFA 2022), 24 - Dwayne Washington (FA 2022), 28 - Devine Ozigbo (FA 2022)

My hot take here - Abram Smith will leap frog Jones Jr & challenge the vet (MI) for snaps at the start of the regular season.

I agree with Smith leapfrogging Jones Jr., he’s that one guy every training camp/preseason that lights it up but when the regular season starts they’re found lacking

Boston Saint · 05-27-2022, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83

I agree with Smith leapfrogging Jones Jr., he’s that one guy every training camp/preseason that lights it up but when the regular season starts they’re found lacking

I’m worried that if he doesn’t step up we have a BIG problem. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a signing after final cuts or even a trade for someone. JMO.

jeanpierre · 05-27-2022, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

RB (4) 41 - Alvin Kamara, 14 - Mark Ingram, 34 - Tony Jones Jr., 33 - Abram Smith (UDFA 2022), 24 - Dwayne Washington (FA 2022), 28 - Devine Ozigbo (FA 2022)

My hot take here - Abram Smith will leap frog Jones Jr & challenge the vet (MI) for snaps at the start of the regular season.

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...

K Major · 05-27-2022, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

[B]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...

Mark averaged almost 4 ypc for us in 2021 behind a below-average offensive line. For the games I saw, he still has a bit left in the tank.

But yeah, we could use another proven/younger RB added to the roster.

I really thought Darrell Williams would be a good "fit" in this offense.

K Major · 05-27-2022, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

As soon as OTA's start and he's not wearing red ...

I don't think we'll see Taysom with the team in full contact for several months.

That injury (Lisfranc) takes months to rehab and recover. He's a likely candidate for PUP to start the season.

SmashMouth · 05-27-2022, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

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.

Boston Saint · 05-27-2022, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Mark averaged almost 4 ypc for us in 2021 behind a below-average offensive line. For the games I saw, he still has a bit left in the tank.

But yeah, we could use another proven/younger RB added to the roster.

I really thought Darrell Williams would be a good "fit" in this offense.

Speaking of which, Williams career YPC is under 4.

jeanpierre · 05-27-2022, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

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...

jeanpierre · 05-27-2022, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

Speaking of which, Williams career YPC is under 4.

Darrel Williams had less than 100 RuAtt in his first three seasons buried on the KC depth chart; however, he averaged 4.3 RuYd/Att that third season...

In his 4th season, as a reserve higher on the depth chart, he started 7 games, averaged 3.9 RuYd/Att, 558 RuYds, 6 RuTds; plus 47 Rec, 452 ReYds, with 2 ReTds...

So Williams was trending in the right direction and would have been a solid No.3 RB for us especially when Mark Ingram starts to show his age and mileage...

05-27-2022, 12:32 PM	#781
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,067 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook RB (4) 41 - Alvin Kamara, 14 - Mark Ingram, 34 - Tony Jones Jr., 33 - Abram Smith (UDFA 2022), 24 - Dwayne Washington (FA 2022), 28 - Devine Ozigbo (FA 2022) My hot take here - Abram Smith will leap frog Jones Jr & challenge the vet (MI) for snaps at the start of the regular season.

05-27-2022, 01:29 PM	#782
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major RB (4) 41 - Alvin Kamara, 14 - Mark Ingram, 34 - Tony Jones Jr., 33 - Abram Smith (UDFA 2022), 24 - Dwayne Washington (FA 2022), 28 - Devine Ozigbo (FA 2022) My hot take here - Abram Smith will leap frog Jones Jr & challenge the vet (MI) for snaps at the start of the regular season. I agree with Smith leapfrogging Jones Jr., he’s that one guy every training camp/preseason that lights it up but when the regular season starts they’re found lacking

05-27-2022, 02:21 PM	#783
Boston Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,878	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Lord_Saint83 I agree with Smith leapfrogging Jones Jr., he’s that one guy every training camp/preseason that lights it up but when the regular season starts they’re found lacking I’m worried that if he doesn’t step up we have a BIG problem. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a signing after final cuts or even a trade for someone. JMO.

05-27-2022, 02:35 PM	#784
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major RB (4) 41 - Alvin Kamara, 14 - Mark Ingram, 34 - Tony Jones Jr., 33 - Abram Smith (UDFA 2022), 24 - Dwayne Washington (FA 2022), 28 - Devine Ozigbo (FA 2022) My hot take here - Abram Smith will leap frog Jones Jr & challenge the vet (MI) for snaps at the start of the regular season. 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... K Major likes this.
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05-27-2022, 03:53 PM	#785
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,067 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre [B]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... Mark averaged almost 4 ypc for us in 2021 behind a below-average offensive line. For the games I saw, he still has a bit left in the tank. But yeah, we could use another proven/younger RB added to the roster. I really thought Darrell Williams would be a good "fit" in this offense. jeanpierre, SaintGnome and Boston Saint like this.

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05-27-2022, 04:09 PM	#786
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,067 Blog Entries: 3	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by AsylumGuido As soon as OTA's start and he's not wearing red ... I don't think we'll see Taysom with the team in full contact for several months. That injury (Lisfranc) takes months to rehab and recover. He's a likely candidate for PUP to start the season. SmashMouth and jeanpierre like this.

05-27-2022, 04:27 PM	#787
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 37,110 Blog Entries: 29	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by jeanpierre 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. jeanpierre, shawnkytonk and SaintGnome like this.

05-27-2022, 04:55 PM	#788
Boston Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,878	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by K Major Mark averaged almost 4 ypc for us in 2021 behind a below-average offensive line. For the games I saw, he still has a bit left in the tank. But yeah, we could use another proven/younger RB added to the roster. I really thought Darrell Williams would be a good "fit" in this offense. Speaking of which, Williams career YPC is under 4. jeanpierre likes this.

05-27-2022, 11:12 PM	#789
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by SmashMouth 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...

05-27-2022, 11:40 PM	#790
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: 2022 New Orleans Saints: Roster Outlook Originally Posted by Boston Saint Speaking of which, Williams career YPC is under 4. Darrel Williams had less than 100 RuAtt in his first three seasons buried on the KC depth chart; however, he averaged 4.3 RuYd/Att that third season... In his 4th season, as a reserve higher on the depth chart, he started 7 games, averaged 3.9 RuYd/Att, 558 RuYds, 6 RuTds; plus 47 Rec, 452 ReYds, with 2 ReTds... So Williams was trending in the right direction and would have been a solid No.3 RB for us especially when Mark Ingram starts to show his age and mileage...