New Orleans Saints might pass on a running back in the NFL first round

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A lot of folks think the New Orleans Saints might take a running back in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Several mock drafts have Alabama's Mark Ingram going to New Orleans at No. 24.

The conventional wisdom goes something like this: If Ingram, the former Heisman Trophy winner, slips past the Miami Dolphins at No. 11, he could plummet to the bottom of the first round, where the Saints would select him to ostensibly solve their rushing woes.

There's only one problem with this theory: It's folly.

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Danno · 02-27-2011, 02:29 PM

The Saints haven't stated as much publicly, and likely never will, but philosophically they are not believers in investing first-round picks on running backs.

I disagree.

Sincerely,
Reggie Bush
Deuce McAllister
Rickey Williams

aquaboogie · 02-27-2011, 05:44 PM

If he is available, and the Saints think he is BPA, He will be drafted.

D_it_up · 02-27-2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I disagree.

Sincerely,
Reggie Bush
Deuce McAllister
Rickey Williams

Vaughn Dunbar, Craig Heyward, Chuck Muncie, George Rogers, Leslie Kelley.

Of all these first-round RB picks, Bush is the only one that was selected by the current regime. I honestly don't think they will draft a first-round RB unless, as aquaboogie stated, he's the BPA. This could be one of those infamous smoke screens we all see leading up to the draft, but I would honestly be shocked if they drafted a RB in the first round.

Danno · 02-27-2011, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by D_it_up

Vaughn Dunbar, Craig Heyward, Chuck Muncie, George Rogers, Leslie Kelley.

Of all these first-round RB picks, Bush is the only one that was selected by the current regime. I honestly don't think they will draft a first-round RB unless, as aquaboogie stated, he's the BPA. This could be one of those infamous smoke screens we all see leading up to the draft, but I would honestly be shocked if they drafted a RB in the first round.

And the current regime also tried to trade back into the 1st to pick Beanie Wells.

D_it_up · 02-27-2011, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

And the current regime also tried to trade back into the 1st to pick Beanie Wells.

Thank Almighty they didn't. I think we have a keeper in Jenkins.

papz · 02-27-2011, 08:26 PM

Beanie Wells... ahh the wonderful memories of month long worthless debates. Wherever saintsmissile may be, I bet he's still sniffing Beanie's jockstrap before he goes to bed.

ClintSaints · 02-28-2011, 01:06 AM

There is absolutely no need for the Saints to even consider taking a running back in the first round. It was a total fluke that all of the Saints' starting running backs (and many non-starters) ended up injured last season. What they need is a big defensive end! With Chris Ivory, Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush and possibly Lynell Hamilton, Julius Jones, Ladell Betts or even PJ Hill, I think the Saints backfield will be just fine.

SCHEX10 · 02-28-2011, 02:36 AM

Mark Ingram is the safest pick in the draft!

Rugby Saint II · 02-28-2011, 02:59 PM

BPA in a position of need.

02-27-2011, 12:51 PM	#1
Threaded by RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113 Rating: (0 votes - average) A lot of folks think the New Orleans Saints might take a running back in the first round of the NFL Draft. Several mock drafts have Alabama's Mark Ingram going to New Orleans at No. 24. The conventional wisdom goes something like this: If Ingram, the former Heisman Trophy winner, slips past the Miami Dolphins at No. 11, he could plummet to the bottom of the first round, where the Saints would select him to ostensibly solve their rushing woes. There's only one problem with this theory: It's folly. Full read below. New Orleans Saints might pass on a running back in the NFL first round \| NOLA.com N.O. won't pick running back in first round - 02-27-2011 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by papz; 02-27-2011 at 06:57 PM..
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02-27-2011, 05:44 PM	#3
aquaboogie 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 196	If he is available, and the Saints think he is BPA, He will be drafted.
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02-27-2011, 06:52 PM	#4
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by Danno I disagree. Sincerely, Reggie Bush Deuce McAllister Rickey Williams Vaughn Dunbar, Craig Heyward, Chuck Muncie, George Rogers, Leslie Kelley. Of all these first-round RB picks, Bush is the only one that was selected by the current regime. I honestly don't think they will draft a first-round RB unless, as aquaboogie stated, he's the BPA. This could be one of those infamous smoke screens we all see leading up to the draft, but I would honestly be shocked if they drafted a RB in the first round.

02-27-2011, 07:32 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by D_it_up Vaughn Dunbar, Craig Heyward, Chuck Muncie, George Rogers, Leslie Kelley. Of all these first-round RB picks, Bush is the only one that was selected by the current regime. I honestly don't think they will draft a first-round RB unless, as aquaboogie stated, he's the BPA. This could be one of those infamous smoke screens we all see leading up to the draft, but I would honestly be shocked if they drafted a RB in the first round. And the current regime also tried to trade back into the 1st to pick Beanie Wells.

02-27-2011, 07:36 PM	#6
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by Danno And the current regime also tried to trade back into the 1st to pick Beanie Wells. Thank Almighty they didn't. I think we have a keeper in Jenkins.

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ClintSaints 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 603	There is absolutely no need for the Saints to even consider taking a running back in the first round. It was a total fluke that all of the Saints' starting running backs (and many non-starters) ended up injured last season. What they need is a big defensive end! With Chris Ivory, Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush and possibly Lynell Hamilton, Julius Jones, Ladell Betts or even PJ Hill, I think the Saints backfield will be just fine.

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