The Saints Have No Feature Back...

saintfan · 08-23-2011, 01:36 PM

If you go back and look at the film of New Orleans playing Houston in Saturday’s preseason game, it quickly becomes apparent the Saints don’t have a featured running back. They have three.

Depth could make Saints' RBs better - NFC South Blog - ESPN

Euphoria · 08-23-2011, 02:00 PM

No S!

homerj07 · 08-23-2011, 02:23 PM

Always interesting reading the comments from other people!!

dizzle88 · 08-23-2011, 02:25 PM

In all honesty....

Mark Ingram is going to be a beast! With the increased carries he'll get at the start of the season he's going to make a big impact!

His two TD's were pretty impressive, one ankle breaking TD where he was showing great balance and north and south running

His other TD just showing the will and determination to push his way into the endzone over a veteran LB

Marlboro Man · 08-23-2011, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

In all honesty....

Mark Ingram is going to be a beast! With the increased carries he'll get at the start of the season he's going to make a big impact!

His two TD's were pretty impressive, one ankle breaking TD where he was showing great balance and north and south running

His other TD just showing the will and determination to push his way into the endzone over a veteran LB

Sorry, don't agree. Ivory will be a beast though when he gets back.

Cruize · 08-23-2011, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Sorry, don't agree. Ivory will be a beast though when he gets back.

Ivory has the skills without a doubt. But, he wasn't healthy in college or in his first year as a pro. The position is the most brutal in the game. I've never known of a runningback not healthy in college and not healthy in whatever time in the pros to suddenly become durable. I hope somehow he can, but the odds are heavily against it. Ingram has star potential. If Payton will give him 20 touches a game, instead of rotating the backs on EVERY play, and allow the guy to get a rythm, the Saints offense will be unstoppable.

dizzle88 · 08-23-2011, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Sorry, don't agree. Ivory will be a beast though when he gets back.

When exactly is that?

I'm not saying ivory isn't a beast because he's an animal, But until he comes back and shows he can stay healthy I think Ingram is going to do great things, we are certainly lucky to have the talent at RB we have now

iceshack149 · 08-23-2011, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Sorry, don't agree. Ivory will be a beast though when he gets back.

Ivory obviously impressed fans but some are getting carried away with their expectations. He has shown one dimension to his running game. It's an impressive dimension sure, but Ingram has shown power and speed and balance in college and so far in the two preseason games.

I'm with you Dizzle. I think that Ingram is going to be very good.

SapperSaint · 08-23-2011, 03:47 PM

I like Ivory as much as the next fan.

However, the guy hasn't had an injury free season since his days playing for the Redskins in "Pop Warner". Don't get me wrong, the guy CAN ball; but I kringe when I hear it and say it....."When he's healthy".

Halo · 08-23-2011, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

I like Ivory as much as the next fan.

However, the guy hasn't had an injury free season since his days playing for the Redskins in "Pop Warner". Don't get me wrong, the guy CAN ball; but I kringe when I hear it and say it....."When he's healthy".

I agree, I hope Ivory runs for a million yards. He has been prone to injury his whole playing career and is still injured since last year.

What worries me is Ingram was injured too. I hope they all stay healthy. Lord knows we had to fill up a stable full of them last year

Apparently Payton's offense pounds Running-backs into the ground.

We roll through runningbacks faster than toilet paper at a mexican fiesta tailgate party.

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08-23-2011, 02:30 PM	#5
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Originally Posted by dizzle88 In all honesty.... Mark Ingram is going to be a beast! With the increased carries he'll get at the start of the season he's going to make a big impact! His two TD's were pretty impressive, one ankle breaking TD where he was showing great balance and north and south running His other TD just showing the will and determination to push his way into the endzone over a veteran LB Sorry, don't agree. Ivory will be a beast though when he gets back. strato and AlaskaSaints like this.

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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,458	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Sorry, don't agree. Ivory will be a beast though when he gets back. Ivory has the skills without a doubt. But, he wasn't healthy in college or in his first year as a pro. The position is the most brutal in the game. I've never known of a runningback not healthy in college and not healthy in whatever time in the pros to suddenly become durable. I hope somehow he can, but the odds are heavily against it. Ingram has star potential. If Payton will give him 20 touches a game, instead of rotating the backs on EVERY play, and allow the guy to get a rythm, the Saints offense will be unstoppable.
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08-23-2011, 03:19 PM	#7
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,521	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Sorry, don't agree. Ivory will be a beast though when he gets back. When exactly is that? I'm not saying ivory isn't a beast because he's an animal, But until he comes back and shows he can stay healthy I think Ingram is going to do great things, we are certainly lucky to have the talent at RB we have now

08-23-2011, 04:24 PM	#8
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,357 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Sorry, don't agree. Ivory will be a beast though when he gets back. Ivory obviously impressed fans but some are getting carried away with their expectations. He has shown one dimension to his running game. It's an impressive dimension sure, but Ingram has shown power and speed and balance in college and so far in the two preseason games. I'm with you Dizzle. I think that Ingram is going to be very good.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,521	In all honesty.... Mark Ingram is going to be a beast! With the increased carries he'll get at the start of the season he's going to make a big impact! His two TD's were pretty impressive, one ankle breaking TD where he was showing great balance and north and south running His other TD just showing the will and determination to push his way into the endzone over a veteran LB

08-23-2011, 03:47 PM	#9
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	I like Ivory as much as the next fan. However, the guy hasn't had an injury free season since his days playing for the Redskins in "Pop Warner". Don't get me wrong, the guy CAN ball; but I kringe when I hear it and say it....."When he's healthy".

08-23-2011, 04:08 PM	#10
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,861 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by SapperSaint I like Ivory as much as the next fan. However, the guy hasn't had an injury free season since his days playing for the Redskins in "Pop Warner". Don't get me wrong, the guy CAN ball; but I kringe when I hear it and say it....."When he's healthy". I agree, I hope Ivory runs for a million yards. He has been prone to injury his whole playing career and is still injured since last year. What worries me is Ingram was injured too. I hope they all stay healthy. Lord knows we had to fill up a stable full of them last year Apparently Payton's offense pounds Running-backs into the ground. We roll through runningbacks faster than toilet paper at a mexican fiesta tailgate party.

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