Chris Ivory

CashAndFlash · 12-06-2010, 08:47 AM

Let me make this clear... I am a big fan of Ivory... I'm just not sure we're completely set with just him and Bush... I know we have Jones et al. but that just doesn't seem to complete the package for me...

not sure what's missing, but I just feel that something is.

edit: pretty much just agreeing with what MatthewT said. I think if we have Ivory, Bush, Thomas for the stretch, we're set, but if pt is gone, we'll need a replacement for him. J Jones isn't getting any younger.

CashAndFlash · 12-06-2010, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by strato

The thing that was missing yesterday was not running Ivory enough...he should have had 5 or 6 more touches..

possibly... I edited my post.

papz · 12-06-2010, 09:28 AM

I think this offseason we move on from Reggie and maybe even Thomas. I've always felt running backs are a dime a dozen and with the way Ivory is playing, I could also see us letting Bush go. I'd like to keep Thomas because he's very well rounded and has always produced when on the field. That said, depending on price tag, if we went after some like Jerome Harrison via free agency, I'd be willing to let Thomas walk. A 1-2 punch of Ivory and Harrison would be very formidable.

44Champs · 12-06-2010, 11:07 AM

I think the only reason Ivory doesn't play more is that Payton wants a more versatile back who can also catch and run the screen plays. I don't think I've seen him catch one ball this year or even had one thrown to him. Can anyone confirm that?

TheOak · 12-06-2010, 11:20 AM

He had one for 17 yards.

darstep · 12-06-2010, 11:27 AM

Ivory is a stud...who we hope will LEARN to protect the ball better. Reggie may get better money on the open market or will have to accept B&G money and be thankful that we let him do what he does best. PT's injuries may keep him cheap for next year once again. JJ has the versatility to be a good fit in what Sean Payton likes to do. Sorry Mr. Betts. Reggie, PT, Ivory, and Jones. Not necessarily in that order.

Crusader · 12-06-2010, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by darstep

Ivory is a stud...who we hope will LEARN to protect the ball better. Reggie may get better money on the open market or will have to accept B&G money and be thankful that we let him do what he does best. PT's injuries may keep him cheap for next year once again. JJ has the versatility to be a good fit in what Sean Payton likes to do. Sorry Mr. Betts. Reggie, PT, Ivory, and Jones. Not necessarily in that order.

Ivory is a stud. Young Deuce is a good comparison.

I don't think money will be the deciding factor for Reggie he knows he won't be a featured back anywhere and few offences are as suited for him as the Saints. He's makin a fortune from endorsments.

niteadept · 12-06-2010, 12:25 PM

What Strato said. Beast.

pumpkindriver · 12-06-2010, 01:01 PM

Having not read everything in this thread, my only point is that PT is the only back we have than can run the screen effectively. Anyone else we try to use on that play fails miserably. We get tackled for loss every time. I was screaming at the radio, Don't run another screen!!! Thank goddness we didn't.

Rugby Saint II · 12-06-2010, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by pumpkindriver

Having not read everything in this thread, my only point is that PT is the only back we have than can run the screen effectively. Anyone else we try to use on that play fails miserably. We get tackled for loss every time. I was screaming at the radio, Don't run another screen!!! Thank goddness we didn't.

Now that's a serious fan!

12-06-2010, 08:53 AM	#2
CashAndFlash Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 30 miles from Paradis Posts: 602 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by strato The thing that was missing yesterday was not running Ivory enough...he should have had 5 or 6 more touches.. possibly... I edited my post.

12-06-2010, 11:07 AM	#4
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589	I think the only reason Ivory doesn't play more is that Payton wants a more versatile back who can also catch and run the screen plays. I don't think I've seen him catch one ball this year or even had one thrown to him. Can anyone confirm that?
44Champs Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,589

12-06-2010, 11:47 AM	#7
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,051	Originally Posted by darstep Ivory is a stud...who we hope will LEARN to protect the ball better. Reggie may get better money on the open market or will have to accept B&G money and be thankful that we let him do what he does best. PT's injuries may keep him cheap for next year once again. JJ has the versatility to be a good fit in what Sean Payton likes to do. Sorry Mr. Betts. Reggie, PT, Ivory, and Jones. Not necessarily in that order. Ivory is a stud. Young Deuce is a good comparison. I don't think money will be the deciding factor for Reggie he knows he won't be a featured back anywhere and few offences are as suited for him as the Saints. He's makin a fortune from endorsments.

12-06-2010, 01:16 PM	#10
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,200	Originally Posted by pumpkindriver Having not read everything in this thread, my only point is that PT is the only back we have than can run the screen effectively. Anyone else we try to use on that play fails miserably. We get tackled for loss every time. I was screaming at the radio, Don't run another screen!!! Thank goddness we didn't. Now that's a serious fan!

12-06-2010, 08:47 AM	#1
CashAndFlash Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 30 miles from Paradis Posts: 602 Blog Entries: 1	Let me make this clear... I am a big fan of Ivory... I'm just not sure we're completely set with just him and Bush... I know we have Jones et al. but that just doesn't seem to complete the package for me... not sure what's missing, but I just feel that something is. edit: pretty much just agreeing with what MatthewT said. I think if we have Ivory, Bush, Thomas for the stretch, we're set, but if pt is gone, we'll need a replacement for him. J Jones isn't getting any younger.

12-06-2010, 09:28 AM	#3
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,799	I think this offseason we move on from Reggie and maybe even Thomas. I've always felt running backs are a dime a dozen and with the way Ivory is playing, I could also see us letting Bush go. I'd like to keep Thomas because he's very well rounded and has always produced when on the field. That said, depending on price tag, if we went after some like Jerome Harrison via free agency, I'd be willing to let Thomas walk. A 1-2 punch of Ivory and Harrison would be very formidable.

12-06-2010, 11:20 AM	#5
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,059	He had one for 17 yards.

12-06-2010, 11:27 AM	#6
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Ivory is a stud...who we hope will LEARN to protect the ball better. Reggie may get better money on the open market or will have to accept B&G money and be thankful that we let him do what he does best. PT's injuries may keep him cheap for next year once again. JJ has the versatility to be a good fit in what Sean Payton likes to do. Sorry Mr. Betts. Reggie, PT, Ivory, and Jones. Not necessarily in that order.

12-06-2010, 12:25 PM	#8
niteadept Site Donor Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 520 Blog Entries: 1	What Strato said. Beast.

12-06-2010, 01:01 PM	#9
pumpkindriver 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Killeen, Tx. Posts: 932	Having not read everything in this thread, my only point is that PT is the only back we have than can run the screen effectively. Anyone else we try to use on that play fails miserably. We get tackled for loss every time. I was screaming at the radio, Don't run another screen!!! Thank goddness we didn't.