Saints' Ingram lauds vets for keeping team together in offseason

06-22-2011, 07:04 PM

Bradley Handwerger / WWLTV.com Sports Writer

NEW ORLEANS ― Mark Ingram might not have been the Saints’ first first-round pick in April’s NFL Draft.

That distinction goes to Cameron Jordan.

But Ingram, the Heisman Trophy-winning former Alabama running back, is definitely the most in demand first-round pick for the Saints.

Wave after wave of Saints’ fans come at Ingram, asking him to sign computer print outs and take pictures.

The requests have been normal – a picture with Ingram and the fan in it. They’ve also been abnormal – a picture with Ingram, dressed in a gray suit, holding a yellow squawking chicken.

But it was one of his “only in New Orleans” welcome moments following the draft that he’ll likely always remember.

“I got one of those big king cakes and I ate a piece of the cake and there was a baby in it,” Ingram said, laughing while recounting the story. “I’m like, ‘What’s this? Is this cake cursed or something?’ I guess I have to go buy the next king cake now, but I was tripping at first.”

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dizzle88 · 06-22-2011, 08:48 PM

I love hearing about this guy! Looks like we drafted a selfless, team first type of player, one that our coaching staff aims for.
Really can't wait to see what damage he can do ripping through opposing defences!

TheDeuce · 06-23-2011, 12:34 PM

Very excited about Ingram. Sounds like he's going to be a great locker room guy.

73Saint · 06-23-2011, 12:50 PM

I'm excited about Ingram, but I am really curious to see if all the attention he's getting doesn't give Cameron Jordan a "little extra" motivation. I mean, when was the last time our #1 pick got so little attention????

foreverfan · 06-23-2011, 01:19 PM

Well Ingram isn't going to run away from defenders like Chris Ivory does.
Ingram is more of a between the tackles guy and will have a problem
getting to the outside in the pro game unless he has really good blocking.

The best thing about Ingram is his vision, power and balance. In any
case, I'm glad to have him aboard.

FF

Danno · 06-23-2011, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Well Ingram isn't going to run away from defenders like Chris Ivory does.
Ingram is more of a between the tackles guy and will have a problem
getting to the outside in the pro game unless he has really good blocking.FF

Disagree completely 1,000,000%

He had one of the fastest 10 yard splits at the combine, identical to Adrian Peterson.

Does Adrian Peterson have trouble getting to the outside?

BTW:

Mark Ingram ran a low 4.47 40 at his pro-day.

Chris Ivory ran a low 4.47 40 at his pro-day...

He was healthy enough to put up good numbers during his workout for NFL scouts, running a 4.47-second 40-yard dash and recording a 35-inch vertical jump.

New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory taking nothing for granted | NOLA.com

foreverfan · 06-24-2011, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Disagree completely 1,000,000%

He had one of the fastest 10 yard splits at the combine, identical to Adrian Peterson.

Does Adrian Peterson have trouble getting to the outside?

BTW:

Mark Ingram ran a low 4.47 40 at his pro-day.

Chris Ivory ran a low 4.47 40 at his pro-day...

YouTube - Chris Ivory Highlights

Danno · 06-24-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

YouTube - Chris Ivory Highlights

Mark Ingram highlites

YouTube - ‪Mark Ingram 2010 Highlights‬&rlm;

YouTube - ‪Mark Ingram(#22)- Official 2009 Heisman Highlights‬&rlm;

And my favorite...

Sport Science: Mark Ingram - ESPN Video - ESPN

Danno · 06-24-2011, 02:31 PM

More Reggie Bush Highlights...

Not sure if that's Reggie Bush or Chris Ivory. Could be either one.

And thanks for the Bush videos. I'd forgotten how easily he was tackled and how many times he didn't break tackles.

Marlboro Man · 06-26-2011, 01:06 AM

[QUOTE=strato;305576]Ive said the same thing FF..Ivory is the best back we have ..proven on the field... if he can just stay healthy..im talking pure runner not the screen game..[/QUO

Give the kid a chance, he's only had 1 year in the pro game and I saw him catch a pass last year. He'll get better just give him some time to get acclimated to our offense. Ivory's gonna show some stuff this year if that foot don't hold him back.

06-23-2011, 12:34 PM	#3
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Very excited about Ingram. Sounds like he's going to be a great locker room guy.
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06-23-2011, 01:19 PM	#5
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Well Ingram isn't going to run away from defenders like Chris Ivory does. Ingram is more of a between the tackles guy and will have a problem getting to the outside in the pro game unless he has really good blocking. The best thing about Ingram is his vision, power and balance. In any case, I'm glad to have him aboard. FF strato likes this.

06-23-2011, 02:54 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by foreverfan Well Ingram isn't going to run away from defenders like Chris Ivory does. Ingram is more of a between the tackles guy and will have a problem getting to the outside in the pro game unless he has really good blocking.FF Disagree completely 1,000,000% He had one of the fastest 10 yard splits at the combine, identical to Adrian Peterson. Does Adrian Peterson have trouble getting to the outside? BTW: Mark Ingram ran a low 4.47 40 at his pro-day. Chris Ivory ran a low 4.47 40 at his pro-day... He was healthy enough to put up good numbers during his workout for NFL scouts, running a 4.47-second 40-yard dash and recording a 35-inch vertical jump. New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory taking nothing for granted \| NOLA.com

06-24-2011, 01:38 PM	#7
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Originally Posted by Danno Disagree completely 1,000,000% He had one of the fastest 10 yard splits at the combine, identical to Adrian Peterson. Does Adrian Peterson have trouble getting to the outside? BTW: Mark Ingram ran a low 4.47 40 at his pro-day. Chris Ivory ran a low 4.47 40 at his pro-day... YouTube - Chris Ivory Highlights

06-26-2011, 01:06 AM	#10
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	[QUOTE=strato;305576]Ive said the same thing FF..Ivory is the best back we have ..proven on the field... if he can just stay healthy..im talking pure runner not the screen game..[/QUO Give the kid a chance, he's only had 1 year in the pro game and I saw him catch a pass last year. He'll get better just give him some time to get acclimated to our offense. Ivory's gonna show some stuff this year if that foot don't hold him back. strato likes this.

06-22-2011, 07:04 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) Bradley Handwerger / WWLTV.com Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS ― Mark Ingram might not have been the Saints’ first first-round pick in April’s NFL Draft. That distinction goes to Cameron Jordan. But Ingram, the Heisman Trophy-winning former Alabama running back, is definitely the most in demand first-round pick for the Saints. Wave after wave of Saints’ fans come at Ingram, asking him to sign computer print outs and take pictures. The requests have been normal – a picture with Ingram and the fan in it. They’ve also been abnormal – a picture with Ingram, dressed in a gray suit, holding a yellow squawking chicken. But it was one of his “only in New Orleans” welcome moments following the draft that he’ll likely always remember. “I got one of those big king cakes and I ate a piece of the cake and there was a baby in it,” Ingram said, laughing while recounting the story. “I’m like, ‘What’s this? Is this cake cursed or something?’ I guess I have to go buy the next king cake now, but I was tripping at first.” Full article below. Saints' Ingram lauds vets for keeping team together in offseason \| wwltv.com New Orleans strato likes this. Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:46 PM..
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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	I love hearing about this guy! Looks like we drafted a selfless, team first type of player, one that our coaching staff aims for. Really can't wait to see what damage he can do ripping through opposing defences!

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	I'm excited about Ingram, but I am really curious to see if all the attention he's getting doesn't give Cameron Jordan a "little extra" motivation. I mean, when was the last time our #1 pick got so little attention????

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	More Reggie Bush Highlights... Not sure if that's Reggie Bush or Chris Ivory. Could be either one. And thanks for the Bush videos. I'd forgotten how easily he was tackled and how many times he didn't break tackles.