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

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton said Monday that running back Chris Ivory, currently languishing on the physically unable to perform list, could have played yesterday against Jacksonville. The team will have to wait two more games, however, before activating him.
At that time, the Saints will face a delicious quandary - one Payton did not address in his day-after a game press conference in Metairie. The Saints have enjoyed a balanced and productive rushing attack this year with Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingarm and Darren Sproles all healthy and playing very well. The problem thus far, Payton acknowledged, has been making sure each game plan includes all members of the trio and making sure the team doesn't present.

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Coach Payton is going to have his hands full getting all of our RB's involved, word to the wise though coach

DO NOT TAKE THE BALL OUT OF DARREN SPROLES' HANDS

that guy is an incredible player and needs the ball as much as he can get it both running and receiving

I'm excited to see what Ivory can do after a long break due to injuries, he should be fresh and ready to go

Having too many RB's is a good problem to have, although all of our RB's are pro bowlers and all of them need to get the ball enough to make an impact, lets see what coach payton does about this!

Its a long season ...this is great news!

I have to admit, when the Saints have the lead in the fourth quarter, and they need to chew up the clock, the prospect of Chris Ivory doing that has me salivating. In that situation, he wouldn't have to worry about blocking, or picking up blitzes against the QB... just hand it off to him, and have the line knock the Dline just slightly off and...BINGO... Ivory's on the second level.

Can't wait to see him back ,brings some Beast Mojo to an already great backfield. Everytime he touches the ball it gets my blood flowing, kind of like a drug I guess. He's a freakin bull.

I don't want any heat for what I'm about to say, but...

Give me a healthy Chris Ivory over Ingram ANYDAY.

Although I'm enjoying Ingram's on-the-job training! Not hating, I promise.

Alaska

adios Corey Hall

Projecting his stats over 16 games (approx 11 carries per game), he'd finish with 954 yards (60 yards per game), 7 TD's, 5 fumbles.

His break out game last year was week 6 against Tampa, which oddly enough is our 6th game this season.

I think he has to wait until week 7 before he can play though although I'm not sure, there could be some fine print in the PUP rules.

EASY, boy, easy. Put down the Jergens lotion... LOL

Me Too!

Alaska

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.

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.

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.

Can Ivory switch to Linebacker?

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.

This is great NEWS! Can't wait to see how we use him this yr.

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

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.

I like Ivory but if there's not a spot for him maybe we can swing a trade. I think we can trust Ingram.

Plenty of options...
Jed Collins
John Gilmore
Korey Hall
Ramon Humber
Pat McQuistan
Courtney Roby

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.

I think as soon as he is eligible you see him on the field..he is too strong a runner and will really help us down the stretch..

Relax guys, the Saints do not have to make an immediate decision on Ivory once the 6 week period is up. Here is what I found regarding this issue:

PUP players can begin practicing after six weeks, and their teams have three weeks from the time the player starts practicing to add them to the active roster. If the player does not practice within that three week window, they have to be left on the PUP list the entire season.

And HELLO to your avatar - Hot!! :twisted:

Never heard more "love" for a 4th string RB before.

Cut someone (not a LB), shelve Ivory and use him when you need him - which could be any day...

I guess I'm in the minority here, but I hope Ivory gets limited carries. I'd rather see Sproles, PT23, and Ingram get the rock. Ivory is a hard runner, but his fumble issues concern me and I think he's the fourth best back on the roster.

I dont know... Ivory is a beast running the ball....injuries and fumbles could be a concern ..but you have to let him touch the rock..he can go all the way...only back we have with break away speed..I like the way he intimidates LBs CBs and Safeties ...we need that ATTITUDE!.. after you watch this video ..you will see what i mean..

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