Ladell Betts, Chris Ivory carry load for New Orleans Saints
 

But with Thomas and Bush sidelined with injuries, the Saints turned to a couple of lesser-known understudies who helped the Saints to their best rushing game of the season on their way to a 16-14 win against the Carolina Panthers at the Superdome on Sunday.
Ladell Betts and Chris Ivory ignited a sputtering Saints' offense, combining to rush for 114 of the Saints' 121 rushing yards, setting the tone for a smash-mouth victory.
"They played hard," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "Both are relatively new to our program, and they were a big part of the win."
With the Saints' offense able to score just one touchdown, Bell and Ivory ran with power and toughness, meanwhile gaining the respect of their




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I Think Betts Has The Potential Of Getting A Key Role In Our Offense If He Keeps This Up

Ivory needs to HOLD ON TO THE BALL

Betts had a good game and so did Ivory; when he can hang onto the ball

I think Ivory played good. The only thing is he needs to protect the ball. Betts played good too and made yards when we needed them. They will get better and feel good about our backs esp when PT and RB gets back in the lineup!!

Do You Think We Can Actually Use All 4 Backs When PT And Reggie Come Back??

betts will back up pt then ivory to clean up after

Betts will be the new Bell. Ivory will be back on Practice squad when PT and Bush Return.

I agree...That Would Be The Best Move We Make On Offense

true let him take the practice lumps, he really got on my nerve's today. this was his day to prove he's the man. betts earned back-up to pt

it showed this guy probably could have started on many teams over his what 10 year career

Betts did a great job in Washington behind Portis never got much publicity due to the high profile Clinton Portis. The guy is a workhorse on the field no BS talk just good solid football. Plus he could fit in well with the Saints with his work ethic and dedication.

Betts is a solid veteran Ivory has a ton of potential. He needs to make som better cuts and work on securing the ball. I know this will not sit well with a lot of people here but I think Ivory might replace Thomas in a year or two. An then consider that we have to good backs on the IR also. The RB position will be very crowded nex offseason.

seeing them was awesome yes he needs to work on ball security but he kinda did as the game pergressed on he just needs more playing time when PT and Reggie gets back into the game we Could have a 4 headed monster in Betts Ivory PT ans Reggie