Saints RB Ingram impressing in first season in New Orleans

10-15-2011, 08:12 AM

METAIRIE, La. – Mark Ingram went from one loaded backfield at the University of Alabama to another loaded backfield in New Orleans.

The Saints moved up into the first round to pick Ingram, a former Heisman Trophy winner.

They jettisoned Reggie Bush in training camp.

Coach Sean Payton said early on that he wanted to find more balance in the offense.

In other words, you’d think the Saints were making room to make Ingram the featured back.

But they haven’t and he doesn’t care.

“I shared the football my whole career at Alabama,” Ingram said. “I ran behind Glen Coffee my freshman year. Split it three ways my sophomore year. Then we split it the majority two ways last year. I’m accustomed to splitting carries and it’s nothing new to me.”

Full article below.
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subguy · 10-15-2011, 08:20 AM

I think it takes some special low ego backs to work it the way the Saints are this year! I wish PT would get a little larger load, and I bet inside he wishes too. But after last years RB troubles it is nice for the team and the fans to have the ability to swap and not tire RB's out and increase their risk for injuries.

WhoDat!656 · 10-15-2011, 09:03 AM

Having 4 healthy, rested RBs will pay huge dividends for the Saints late in the season and the playoffs.

homerj07 · 10-15-2011, 08:59 PM

OMFG WhoDat!656 - WHo the heck is the face attached to the GIANT tits on your avatar??

iceshack149 · 10-16-2011, 12:51 AM

“He’s the head coach,” Ingram said. “He knows what’s best for us and he’s going to put us in the best position where we can have success. I don’t question him. Whatever he asks, that’s what I do.”

That's the sign of a smart young player.
Impressed is not the word I would use but I do think that Ingram will be a good RB in the future.

SAINTstunna · 10-16-2011, 01:27 AM

5-1 Tomorrow and also covering spread. who datt said they gone beat dem SAINTS !!!

The Dude · 10-16-2011, 01:30 AM

We have had no offseason, the dude is splitting carries, and it is his rookie year. It takes all new RBs time to get rythem. Time to get rythem is a luxury Ingram does not have on this team. He will do just fine, it will just take a little longer for him to get used to playing NFL football. He has done a fine job so far and done EXACTLY what has been asked of him by the coaching staff. They are not using him for the big play or many YAC yards, they are using him to move that chains when we need him too and that is exactly what he is doing.

WhoDat!656 · 10-16-2011, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

We have had no offseason, the dude is splitting carries, and it is his rookie year. It takes all new RBs time to get rythem. Time to get rythem is a luxury Ingram does not have on this team. He will do just fine, it will just take a little longer for him to get used to playing NFL football. He has done a fine job so far and done EXACTLY what has been asked of him by the coaching staff. They are not using him for the big play or many YAC yards, they are using him to move that chains when we need him too and that is exactly what he is doing.

The Packers were lucky that we played them Week 1 instead of later in the year when Ingram, and the rest of the rookies, were still getting used to the NFL football.

Does anyone think that Ingram wouldn't have gotten that one-yard we need against Green Bay if that game was played later in the year?

Danno · 10-16-2011, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

The Packers were lucky that we played them Week 1 instead of later in the year when Ingram, and the rest of the rookies, were still getting used to the NFL football.

Does anyone think that Ingram wouldn't have gotten that one-yard we need against Green Bay if that game was played later in the year?

If we ran that same play into a 9 man front again then no, I don't think he makes it later in the season either. That play was over when the ball was snapped.

10-15-2011, 08:12 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,753 Rating: (0 votes - average) METAIRIE, La. – Mark Ingram went from one loaded backfield at the University of Alabama to another loaded backfield in New Orleans. The Saints moved up into the first round to pick Ingram, a former Heisman Trophy winner. They jettisoned Reggie Bush in training camp. Coach Sean Payton said early on that he wanted to find more balance in the offense. In other words, you’d think the Saints were making room to make Ingram the featured back. But they haven’t and he doesn’t care. “I shared the football my whole career at Alabama,” Ingram said. “I ran behind Glen Coffee my freshman year. Split it three ways my sophomore year. Then we split it the majority two ways last year. I’m accustomed to splitting carries and it’s nothing new to me.” Full article below. Saints RB Ingram impressing in first season in New Orleans \| wwltv.com New Orleans WhoDat!656 likes this. Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:46 PM..
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10-15-2011, 09:03 AM	#3
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Having 4 healthy, rested RBs will pay huge dividends for the Saints late in the season and the playoffs. woody likes this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	We have had no offseason, the dude is splitting carries, and it is his rookie year. It takes all new RBs time to get rythem. Time to get rythem is a luxury Ingram does not have on this team. He will do just fine, it will just take a little longer for him to get used to playing NFL football. He has done a fine job so far and done EXACTLY what has been asked of him by the coaching staff. They are not using him for the big play or many YAC yards, they are using him to move that chains when we need him too and that is exactly what he is doing. woody likes this.
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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Originally Posted by The Dude We have had no offseason, the dude is splitting carries, and it is his rookie year. It takes all new RBs time to get rythem. Time to get rythem is a luxury Ingram does not have on this team. He will do just fine, it will just take a little longer for him to get used to playing NFL football. He has done a fine job so far and done EXACTLY what has been asked of him by the coaching staff. They are not using him for the big play or many YAC yards, they are using him to move that chains when we need him too and that is exactly what he is doing. The Packers were lucky that we played them Week 1 instead of later in the year when Ingram, and the rest of the rookies, were still getting used to the NFL football. Does anyone think that Ingram wouldn't have gotten that one-yard we need against Green Bay if that game was played later in the year?

10-16-2011, 10:49 AM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 The Packers were lucky that we played them Week 1 instead of later in the year when Ingram, and the rest of the rookies, were still getting used to the NFL football. Does anyone think that Ingram wouldn't have gotten that one-yard we need against Green Bay if that game was played later in the year? If we ran that same play into a 9 man front again then no, I don't think he makes it later in the season either. That play was over when the ball was snapped. Boutte likes this.

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