New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory all ready to go: Sean Payton

jnormand · 10-03-2011, 01:48 PM

I know that we had some serious injury problems last year and it's great to have depth. But is it really to our benefit to have 4 RB's with starting potential all fighting for touches? Is there a time when (and if) all are healthy that they can't get into a groove because they aren't in the game enough? Is there such thing as "too much of a good thing?"

No, I'm not suggesting to part ways with any of them. I love the prospect of all four on our rosters.

Budsdrinker · 10-03-2011, 01:57 PM

With all these backs, I wouldn't put it past Payton to run the wishbone once or twice. OK, seriously what happens when Ivory comes off of the PUP, cut a FB but then Ivory will have to play ST. Man having 4 quality RB's sounds sweet but how do you play them all when the 3 right now aren't getting enough touches.

Danno · 10-03-2011, 02:17 PM

I doubt we activate 4 RB's on gameday so somone will be inactive.

Budsdrinker · 10-03-2011, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I doubt we activate 4 RB's on gameday so somone will be inactive.

Yeah but who's roster spot does Ivory take and was that person playing on STs? And how do you decide who to activate or not? I can't see any of the other 3 not activated.

st thomas · 10-03-2011, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I doubt we activate 4 RB's on gameday so somone will be inactive.

exactly, if 1 is constipated he will have the game off.

saintfan · 10-03-2011, 03:07 PM

Can Ivory switch to Linebacker?

Ashley · 10-03-2011, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Can Ivory switch to Linebacker?

You know I was thinking of Harper going to a Lb, I think he could fit in there.

lynwood · 10-03-2011, 03:43 PM

That's a tough call. Sproles is amazing and he won't be inactive unless injury. PT I think if he got more touches could be our feature back easily. He is doing a great job so far.

Ingram so far is playing like a rookie but he'll need more reps to get better which isn't going to happen in this offense. Not saying he won't get better but I think it will take longer.

My guess is all 4 active or they waive Ivory. I don't know if he is eligible for practice squad or not.

Danno · 10-03-2011, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by lynwood

That's a tough call. Sproles is amazing and he won't be inactive unless injury. PT I think if he got more touches could be our feature back easily. He is doing a great job so far.

Ingram so far is playing like a rookie but he'll need more reps to get better which isn't going to happen in this offense. Not saying he won't get better but I think it will take longer.

My guess is all 4 active or they waive Ivory. I don't know if he is eligible for practice squad or not.

He wouldn't last 5 seconds on the waiver wire. I'm positive we'll keep 4 RB's on the roster (we always have), but probably only 3 will be activated on gameday.

Beastmode · 10-03-2011, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

He wouldn't last 5 seconds on the waiver wire. I'm positive we'll keep 4 RB's on the roster (we always have), but probably only 3 will be activated on gameday.

After the revolving door of RBs last year it would take being depleted in another area to even consider it. That was a big migraine for Payton and Loomis.

10-03-2011, 02:24 PM	#4
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Originally Posted by Danno I doubt we activate 4 RB's on gameday so somone will be inactive. Yeah but who's roster spot does Ivory take and was that person playing on STs? And how do you decide who to activate or not? I can't see any of the other 3 not activated.

10-03-2011, 08:36 PM	#5
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Originally Posted by Danno I doubt we activate 4 RB's on gameday so somone will be inactive. exactly, if 1 is constipated he will have the game off.

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saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Can Ivory switch to Linebacker? lynwood and Ashley like this.

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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Originally Posted by saintfan Can Ivory switch to Linebacker? You know I was thinking of Harper going to a Lb, I think he could fit in there.

10-03-2011, 05:46 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Originally Posted by lynwood That's a tough call. Sproles is amazing and he won't be inactive unless injury. PT I think if he got more touches could be our feature back easily. He is doing a great job so far. Ingram so far is playing like a rookie but he'll need more reps to get better which isn't going to happen in this offense. Not saying he won't get better but I think it will take longer. My guess is all 4 active or they waive Ivory. I don't know if he is eligible for practice squad or not. He wouldn't last 5 seconds on the waiver wire. I'm positive we'll keep 4 RB's on the roster (we always have), but probably only 3 will be activated on gameday.

10-03-2011, 01:48 PM	#1
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,740	I know that we had some serious injury problems last year and it's great to have depth. But is it really to our benefit to have 4 RB's with starting potential all fighting for touches? Is there a time when (and if) all are healthy that they can't get into a groove because they aren't in the game enough? Is there such thing as "too much of a good thing?" No, I'm not suggesting to part ways with any of them. I love the prospect of all four on our rosters.

10-03-2011, 01:57 PM	#2
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	With all these backs, I wouldn't put it past Payton to run the wishbone once or twice. OK, seriously what happens when Ivory comes off of the PUP, cut a FB but then Ivory will have to play ST. Man having 4 quality RB's sounds sweet but how do you play them all when the 3 right now aren't getting enough touches.

10-03-2011, 02:17 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	I doubt we activate 4 RB's on gameday so somone will be inactive.

10-03-2011, 03:43 PM	#8
lynwood 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hockley, Tx Posts: 1,515	That's a tough call. Sproles is amazing and he won't be inactive unless injury. PT I think if he got more touches could be our feature back easily. He is doing a great job so far. Ingram so far is playing like a rookie but he'll need more reps to get better which isn't going to happen in this offense. Not saying he won't get better but I think it will take longer. My guess is all 4 active or they waive Ivory. I don't know if he is eligible for practice squad or not.

10-03-2011, 06:02 PM	#10
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Originally Posted by Danno He wouldn't last 5 seconds on the waiver wire. I'm positive we'll keep 4 RB's on the roster (we always have), but probably only 3 will be activated on gameday. After the revolving door of RBs last year it would take being depleted in another area to even consider it. That was a big migraine for Payton and Loomis.
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