Bush open to restructuring Saints contract after lockout lifted

papz · 07-16-2011, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

You're showing a lot of respect towards Emmitt which is a given... one of the best of all time. At the same time, in my opinion, Marshall is one of the top RB's of all time.

Anyhow, back to the main point, of course he's willing to restructure. No one in their right mind would be willing to pay Reggie what he's due this year. Someone will overpay and I do not believe he'll be back.

Now back to Ingram... if he can be 3/4 of the player... hell even a little less, he'll help in a big way of us securing another ring. It's a good time to be a New Orleanian Saint.

Danno · 07-16-2011, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by papz

At the same time, in my opinion, Marshall is one of the top RB's of all time.

I'd say more so just 21st century football. I'm not sure Faulk would have had near the success he had if he'd played in the 60's and 70's.

He is certainly one of the top RB's in the modern era, without question.

07-16-2011, 06:29 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,799	Originally Posted by 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. You're showing a lot of respect towards Emmitt which is a given... one of the best of all time. At the same time, in my opinion, Marshall is one of the top RB's of all time. Anyhow, back to the main point, of course he's willing to restructure. No one in their right mind would be willing to pay Reggie what he's due this year. Someone will overpay and I do not believe he'll be back. Now back to Ingram... if he can be 3/4 of the player... hell even a little less, he'll help in a big way of us securing another ring. It's a good time to be a New Orleanian Saint.
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07-16-2011, 07:40 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by papz At the same time, in my opinion, Marshall is one of the top RB's of all time. I'd say more so just 21st century football. I'm not sure Faulk would have had near the success he had if he'd played in the 60's and 70's. He is certainly one of the top RB's in the modern era, without question.

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