Status reports on big-name rookies(Predict Ingram's numbers)

papz · 08-11-2011, 02:16 PM

Mark Ingram, running back, Saints. He’s gotten off to a very good start in camp and he’s really the only New Orleans rookie who is not being brought along slowly. You can take that as a sign that Ingram’s going to play a lot as a rookie. He’s been getting lots of first-team work in camp. He’s going to split snaps with Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles. But running back usually is an easy position for rookies to pick up. If Ingram can show he’s got the playbook down and can protect Drew Brees from blitzes, he’s going to get a lot of playing time from the start.

Status reports on big-name rookies - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Ingram predictions... what you got?

800 yards rushing 6-8 touchdowns 200 yards receiving

alexonfyre · 08-11-2011, 02:24 PM

I agree with 1000 all-purpose yards, but I think he will get the majority of the goalline touches by the end of the season, so probably 10-12 TDs

Maverick2299 · 08-11-2011, 02:29 PM

1011 rushing yards, 150 receiving yards, 9 Touchdowns.

Danno · 08-11-2011, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Mark Ingram, running back, Saints. He’s gotten off to a very good start in camp and he’s really the only New Orleans rookie who is not being brought along slowly. You can take that as a sign that Ingram’s going to play a lot as a rookie. He’s been getting lots of first-team work in camp. He’s going to split snaps with Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles. But running back usually is an easy position for rookies to pick up. If Ingram can show he’s got the playbook down and can protect Drew Brees from blitzes, he’s going to get a lot of playing time from the start.

Status reports on big-name rookies - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Ingram predictions... what you got?

800 yards rushing 6-8 touchdowns 200 yards receiving

I agree 800 yards rushing with about 8 TD's, but I'd up that receiving figure to about 400 yards receiving and 4 more TD's.

FinSaint · 08-11-2011, 04:00 PM

1,341+1 yards rushing rushing, 268+1 yards receiving, and 13+1 TDs. So he can 1/up AP across the board - except for attempts, receptions and fumbles.

homerj07 · 08-11-2011, 07:35 PM

Dudes - what about PT & Sproles??

500 yrds rushing
200 yrds rec

5 tds

papz · 08-11-2011, 07:39 PM

I'd put PT around 600 and Sproles around 300.

saintsfan1976 · 08-11-2011, 07:42 PM

We have three different types of effective RB's.

How about 1,000 all purpose yards for each back?

papz · 08-11-2011, 07:46 PM

That's pretty realistic. Sproles is a lock with the return yardage. Ingram with 8/2, PT 6/4+, Sproles 3/3.

I can't seem to get a read on what we're going to do with Ivory. I don't see how he fits into the picture anymore.

FinSaint · 08-11-2011, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I can't seem to get a read on what we're going to do with Ivory. I don't see how he fits into the picture anymore.

Well he won't be back right away, so they'll be able to see how the running game gets going in the initial weeks of regular
season. Whatever the role, SP will probably want to go easier on Ivory 'cos he has had 2 different surgeries since last he
played - and I think I remember reading about him saying something along those lines, but can't remember where.

The most obvious role for him is to pick up the slack if someone gets hurt, but if all 3 others remain healthy it'll probably be too
crowded for Ivory. His skill-set probably best substitutes that of Ingram's minus the receiving game. Don't know about Bell's
skill-set and whether he would work as a cover for either PT or Sproles?

08-11-2011, 02:16 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,737	Status reports on big-name rookies(Predict Ingram's numbers) Mark Ingram, running back, Saints. He’s gotten off to a very good start in camp and he’s really the only New Orleans rookie who is not being brought along slowly. You can take that as a sign that Ingram’s going to play a lot as a rookie. He’s been getting lots of first-team work in camp. He’s going to split snaps with Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles. But running back usually is an easy position for rookies to pick up. If Ingram can show he’s got the playbook down and can protect Drew Brees from blitzes, he’s going to get a lot of playing time from the start. Status reports on big-name rookies - NFC South Blog - ESPN Ingram predictions... what you got? 800 yards rushing 6-8 touchdowns 200 yards receiving
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08-11-2011, 02:47 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Originally Posted by papz Mark Ingram, running back, Saints. He’s gotten off to a very good start in camp and he’s really the only New Orleans rookie who is not being brought along slowly. You can take that as a sign that Ingram’s going to play a lot as a rookie. He’s been getting lots of first-team work in camp. He’s going to split snaps with Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles. But running back usually is an easy position for rookies to pick up. If Ingram can show he’s got the playbook down and can protect Drew Brees from blitzes, he’s going to get a lot of playing time from the start. Status reports on big-name rookies - NFC South Blog - ESPN Ingram predictions... what you got? 800 yards rushing 6-8 touchdowns 200 yards receiving I agree 800 yards rushing with about 8 TD's, but I'd up that receiving figure to about 400 yards receiving and 4 more TD's.

08-11-2011, 07:35 PM	#6
homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Dudes - what about PT & Sproles?? 500 yrds rushing 200 yrds rec 5 tds saintsfan1976 likes this.

08-11-2011, 08:16 PM	#10
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by papz I can't seem to get a read on what we're going to do with Ivory. I don't see how he fits into the picture anymore. Well he won't be back right away, so they'll be able to see how the running game gets going in the initial weeks of regular season. Whatever the role, SP will probably want to go easier on Ivory 'cos he has had 2 different surgeries since last he played - and I think I remember reading about him saying something along those lines, but can't remember where. The most obvious role for him is to pick up the slack if someone gets hurt, but if all 3 others remain healthy it'll probably be too crowded for Ivory. His skill-set probably best substitutes that of Ingram's minus the receiving game. Don't know about Bell's skill-set and whether he would work as a cover for either PT or Sproles? saintsfan1976 likes this.

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alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	I agree with 1000 all-purpose yards, but I think he will get the majority of the goalline touches by the end of the season, so probably 10-12 TDs

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	1,341+1 yards rushing rushing, 268+1 yards receiving, and 13+1 TDs. So he can 1/up AP across the board - except for attempts, receptions and fumbles.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,737	I'd put PT around 600 and Sproles around 300.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,806 Blog Entries: 3	We have three different types of effective RB's. How about 1,000 all purpose yards for each back?

08-11-2011, 07:46 PM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,737	That's pretty realistic. Sproles is a lock with the return yardage. Ingram with 8/2, PT 6/4+, Sproles 3/3. I can't seem to get a read on what we're going to do with Ivory. I don't see how he fits into the picture anymore.