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Memnoch_TP · 07-29-2011, 07:19 AM

When I saw this, I really was a little bit faint. If I had that reaction, the DCs in ATL, TB, and CAR must be catatonic thinking about facing PT23, Ingram, Sproles, and Ivory twice a year.

I think this is the best batch or RBs that I have ever heard or any team having. Yes, that is right, I'm making that statement. BEST BACKFIELD ANYWHERE EVER!

Beastmode · 07-29-2011, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Memnoch_TP

When I saw this, I really was a little bit faint. If I had that reaction, the DCs in ATL, TB, and CAR must be catatonic thinking about facing PT23, Ingram, Sproles, and Ivory twice a year.

I think this is the best batch or RBs that I have ever heard or any team having. Yes, that is right, I'm making that statement. BEST BACKFIELD ANYWHERE EVER!

It's a good batch on paper, There are concerns however. Are they going to be able to stay healthy? Will Ingram get going early? And Sproles, from the Charger fans he's respected but even they admit he's not the man from 2 years ago. As long as the Saints don't find themselves in the revolving door of RB's like last season though the run game should be much improved and that's all Brees needs to open things up.

Danno · 07-29-2011, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

It's a good batch on paper, There are concerns however. Are they going to be able to stay healthy? Will Ingram get going early? And Sproles, from the Charger fans he's respected but even they admit he's not the man from 2 years ago. As long as the Saints don't find themselves in the revolving door of RB's like last season though the run game should be much improved and that's all Brees needs to open things up.

True, he's got some negatives for sure, but the positives greatly outweigh them.

From what I've read on the Bolts' board...
He fumbles as much or more than Bush does
He's a good KR, but only an average PR
He's still only a 7-10 touch per game player

We brought him in to be the change of pace scat back and return guy.

It does look like he's going to be asked to do almost the exact same things Reggie did.

For comparisons...

Sproles / Bush

Yards per carry - 4.6 / 4.0
Yards per catch - 9.6 / 7.3
Yards per PR - 8.2 / 7.8

RockyMountainSaint · 07-29-2011, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

For comparisons...

Sproles / Bush

Yards per carry - 4.6 / 4.0
Yards per catch - 9.6 / 7.3
Yards per PR - 8.2 / 7.8

You forgot the best one:
Reggie- $11.2 million

Darren- $3.5 million

neugey · 07-29-2011, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by Memnoch_TP

When I saw this, I really was a little bit faint. If I had that reaction, the DCs in ATL, TB, and CAR must be catatonic thinking about facing PT23, Ingram, Sproles, and Ivory twice a year.

I think this is the best batch or RBs that I have ever heard or any team having. Yes, that is right, I'm making that statement. BEST BACKFIELD ANYWHERE EVER!

Here is a picture of our new backfield (from left to right - Ivory, Thomas, Ingram, Hamilton, Sproles) ...

07-29-2011, 07:45 AM	#2
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Originally Posted by Memnoch_TP When I saw this, I really was a little bit faint. If I had that reaction, the DCs in ATL, TB, and CAR must be catatonic thinking about facing PT23, Ingram, Sproles, and Ivory twice a year. I think this is the best batch or RBs that I have ever heard or any team having. Yes, that is right, I'm making that statement. BEST BACKFIELD ANYWHERE EVER! It's a good batch on paper, There are concerns however. Are they going to be able to stay healthy? Will Ingram get going early? And Sproles, from the Charger fans he's respected but even they admit he's not the man from 2 years ago. As long as the Saints don't find themselves in the revolving door of RB's like last season though the run game should be much improved and that's all Brees needs to open things up.
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07-29-2011, 08:02 AM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by Beastmode It's a good batch on paper, There are concerns however. Are they going to be able to stay healthy? Will Ingram get going early? And Sproles, from the Charger fans he's respected but even they admit he's not the man from 2 years ago. As long as the Saints don't find themselves in the revolving door of RB's like last season though the run game should be much improved and that's all Brees needs to open things up. True, he's got some negatives for sure, but the positives greatly outweigh them. From what I've read on the Bolts' board... He fumbles as much or more than Bush does He's a good KR, but only an average PR He's still only a 7-10 touch per game player We brought him in to be the change of pace scat back and return guy. It does look like he's going to be asked to do almost the exact same things Reggie did. For comparisons... Sproles / Bush Yards per carry - 4.6 / 4.0 Yards per catch - 9.6 / 7.3 Yards per PR - 8.2 / 7.8

07-29-2011, 08:17 AM	#4
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by Danno For comparisons... Sproles / Bush Yards per carry - 4.6 / 4.0 Yards per catch - 9.6 / 7.3 Yards per PR - 8.2 / 7.8 You forgot the best one: Reggie- $11.2 million Darren- $3.5 million

07-29-2011, 08:15 AM	#5
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,879 Blog Entries: 13	Originally Posted by Memnoch_TP When I saw this, I really was a little bit faint. If I had that reaction, the DCs in ATL, TB, and CAR must be catatonic thinking about facing PT23, Ingram, Sproles, and Ivory twice a year. I think this is the best batch or RBs that I have ever heard or any team having. Yes, that is right, I'm making that statement. BEST BACKFIELD ANYWHERE EVER! Here is a picture of our new backfield (from left to right - Ivory, Thomas, Ingram, Hamilton, Sproles) ...

07-29-2011, 07:19 AM	#1
Memnoch_TP Logic Troll Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern Louisiana Posts: 565	When I saw this, I really was a little bit faint. If I had that reaction, the DCs in ATL, TB, and CAR must be catatonic thinking about facing PT23, Ingram, Sproles, and Ivory twice a year. I think this is the best batch or RBs that I have ever heard or any team having. Yes, that is right, I'm making that statement. BEST BACKFIELD ANYWHERE EVER!