Saints Practice Report: Ingram, Sproles shine in full-padded session

08-05-2011, 02:24 PM

Observations
The Saints haven’t had a running back group like the one the team will field this season.

Watching the Saints’ first full-padded practice of the season, one thing was evident – this is a tough, physical, hard-running group.

Pierre Thomas ran with his usual bit of physicality. That wasn’t surprising.

It was what rookie Mark Ingram was doing and newcomer Darren Sproles did that stood out.

Not to do the whole thunder and lightning thing – because let’s be honest, that has been overdone – but Ingram was the power to Sproles’ quickness.

Or was it Ingram was the quickness to Sproles’ power.

Indeed, both ran with speed and authority on Thursday. Ingram was bursting through holes and, at one point, did his best to run over free safety Malcolm Jenkins. Sproles ran hard, putting his head down between the tackles, but also turned the corner and got up the field like we haven’t seen in New Orleans.

Full article below.
Saints Practice Report: Ingram, Sproles shine in full-padded session | wwltv.com New Orleans

Sproles Audio Presser
RB Darren Sproles Post-Practice Presser 8/4/11

papz · 08-05-2011, 02:26 PM

Sproles ran hard, putting his head down between the tackles, but also turned the corner and got up the field like we haven’t seen in New Orleans.

Isn't that just refreshing to hear?

Maverick2299 · 08-05-2011, 02:27 PM

cant wait to see Ingrim run people over and Sproles to take it to the edge.

strato · 08-05-2011, 02:50 PM

Championship!

homerj07 · 08-05-2011, 03:13 PM

Down here in "Fin"land - they are all talking about Reggie Bush - while I like Reggie I just don't see him carrying the load in Miami even with the rookie they have at RB. How long can Reggie stay healthy??

AlaskaSaints · 08-05-2011, 03:27 PM

Great to hear, but I still need a dose of Ivory before I feel better.

AKS

Budsdrinker · 08-05-2011, 03:32 PM

It wouldn't surprise me if Ivory doesn't end on the PUP list at the start of the season with the lack of practicing he's doing. Also watch out for Joique Bell.

Speedy Ron · 08-05-2011, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by homerj07

Down here in "Fin"land - they are all talking about Reggie Bush - while I like Reggie I just don't see him carrying the load in Miami even with the rookie they have at RB. How long can Reggie stay healthy??

about 3 games or 30 carries...whichever comes first

Speedy Ron · 08-05-2011, 03:59 PM

This Romeus guy is disappointing. His injuries are going to kill him

The Dude · 08-05-2011, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron

This Romeus guy is disappointing. His injuries are going to kill him

I don't even think anyone even expected him to be able to practice this year. From what I have read he will be great value next year after he finishes rehabbing. I think the FO drafted him more for next year than this year.

08-05-2011, 02:24 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) Observations The Saints haven’t had a running back group like the one the team will field this season. Watching the Saints’ first full-padded practice of the season, one thing was evident – this is a tough, physical, hard-running group. Pierre Thomas ran with his usual bit of physicality. That wasn’t surprising. It was what rookie Mark Ingram was doing and newcomer Darren Sproles did that stood out. Not to do the whole thunder and lightning thing – because let’s be honest, that has been overdone – but Ingram was the power to Sproles’ quickness. Or was it Ingram was the quickness to Sproles’ power. Indeed, both ran with speed and authority on Thursday. Ingram was bursting through holes and, at one point, did his best to run over free safety Malcolm Jenkins. Sproles ran hard, putting his head down between the tackles, but also turned the corner and got up the field like we haven’t seen in New Orleans. Full article below. Saints Practice Report: Ingram, Sproles shine in full-padded session \| wwltv.com New Orleans Sproles Audio Presser RB Darren Sproles Post-Practice Presser 8/4/11 Last edited by papz; 08-05-2011 at 02:30 PM..
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08-05-2011, 02:26 PM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Sproles ran hard, putting his head down between the tackles, but also turned the corner and got up the field like we haven’t seen in New Orleans. Isn't that just refreshing to hear? moonhead, 73Saint and savoyk like this.

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strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Championship! saintfan and BringTheWood like this.

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AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	Great to hear, but I still need a dose of Ivory before I feel better. AKS strato likes this.

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Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Originally Posted by homerj07 Down here in "Fin"land - they are all talking about Reggie Bush - while I like Reggie I just don't see him carrying the load in Miami even with the rookie they have at RB. How long can Reggie stay healthy?? about 3 games or 30 carries...whichever comes first

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Maverick2299 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 368	cant wait to see Ingrim run people over and Sproles to take it to the edge.

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Down here in "Fin"land - they are all talking about Reggie Bush - while I like Reggie I just don't see him carrying the load in Miami even with the rookie they have at RB. How long can Reggie stay healthy??

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Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	It wouldn't surprise me if Ivory doesn't end on the PUP list at the start of the season with the lack of practicing he's doing. Also watch out for Joique Bell.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Originally Posted by Speedy Ron This Romeus guy is disappointing. His injuries are going to kill him I don't even think anyone even expected him to be able to practice this year. From what I have read he will be great value next year after he finishes rehabbing. I think the FO drafted him more for next year than this year.
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