Bush open to restructuring Saints contract after lockout lifted

Danno · 07-16-2011, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

I'm telling you, it's kinda scary to consider just how freaking good we could be with our backs healthy, our QBs knee something less than questionable, and Reggie playing with a chip on his shoulder...if Ingram compares...even compares...to Emmit Smith as some have suggested...holy smoke on the water Danno...

I'm wary of the Emmit Smith comparisons. Yeah, he's built identical and runs much like Emmit did, but if everyone is already expecting this kid to be Emmit Smith, we're setting ourselves up for disappointment.

While he does look like an Emmit Smith COLLEGE clone, the NFL is a different story. Also, if Emmit didn't run behind one of the best offensive line to ever step foot on a field, he'd just be another very good RB. Emmit also benefitted greatly from staying injury free for so long. That is impossible to project at the NFL level.

Personally I think Ingram will be more of a Marshall Faulk type RB in this offense. Thats good enough for me.

07-16-2011, 03:50 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,750	Originally Posted by saintfan I'm telling you, it's kinda scary to consider just how freaking good we could be with our backs healthy, our QBs knee something less than questionable, and Reggie playing with a chip on his shoulder...if Ingram compares...even compares...to Emmit Smith as some have suggested...holy smoke on the water Danno... I'm wary of the Emmit Smith comparisons. Yeah, he's built identical and runs much like Emmit did, but if everyone is already expecting this kid to be Emmit Smith, we're setting ourselves up for disappointment. While he does look like an Emmit Smith COLLEGE clone, the NFL is a different story. Also, if Emmit didn't run behind one of the best offensive line to ever step foot on a field, he'd just be another very good RB. Emmit also benefitted greatly from staying injury free for so long. That is impossible to project at the NFL level. Personally I think Ingram will be more of a Marshall Faulk type RB in this offense. Thats good enough for me.