halloween 65

I have a feeling this discussion want take place next year, we don't have a 1'st round pick.......

TheDeuce

I actually agree with your last comment. A lot of a running back's success is dependent on the play of the offensive line, and to be frank, ours has been underwhelming this season. They are not getting a good push, and that makes it hard for any back to find space. I think Ingram runs hard and has made some good plays... but he's sharing carries with two other guys, plays in a pass happy offense, and is running behind an underachieving OL.

Also, remember that these Saints teams have been, for the most part, drafting in the later part of the first round because we've been a good team. Rookies often don't step into winning teams and start... or at least it's less common. The fact that these young cats got drafted into a playoff team one-year removed from a Super Bowl win, and are contributing, is impressive. It's a little different than going to the Jaguars or Seahawks and contributing.

saintfan

I agree 1000%. There ARE exceptions of course. Barry Sanders would have been (and was) good almost in spite of the O-Line at times, but generally speaking, a back will go as the line goes. We have some damn good RBs and an underachieving O-Line.