Mark Ingram musing

subguy · 02-23-2012, 02:30 PM

I was surprised by your post saying you like everyone was disappointed, I wasn't. I thought he ran as he was called upon to do. While it is great for the team, the coach and the fans to have the blessing of 4 rb's this season, it is very difficult for anyone to get into a groove when it is running back by committee. He was called on in short yardage situations and did what he was supposed to do. Yes he did get turf toe, bad misfortune. He was a rookie without the lion share of carries, so his time to get acclimate would naturally be longer. You could see the guy getting better with the weeks. I think in the coming season you will see more from him....stay tuned.

Luda34 · 02-23-2012, 03:04 PM

Why are we talking about Ingram he wasn't on the field every play like Jordan was I'm very disappointed in the way he played.

FinSaint · 02-23-2012, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Luda34

Why are we talking about Ingram he wasn't on the field every play like Jordan was I'm very disappointed in the way he played.

I have to disagree with you on that one. I think he had a good rookie season under difficult circumstances - I'd give him a B- for his overall performance.

I don't think Jordan was picked mainly because of his pass rush, but his ability to stop the run, and that is what he did very well. He'll be better with the pass rush as he gets more experience against NFL O-linemen, and hopefully with an improved pass rush from the big guys in the middle.

Most importantly, I don't recall any "brain-farts" from him during the season, which shows to me that he is intelligent and that bodes well for his future in the black & gold.

Of course, it could be that I had a different perception of his performances because I didn't honestly have high expectations for him going into the season.

Luda34 · 02-24-2012, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I have to disagree with you on that one. I think he had a good rookie season under difficult circumstances - I'd give him a B- for his overall performance.

I don't think Jordan was picked mainly because of his pass rush, but his ability to stop the run, and that is what he did very well. He'll be better with the pass rush as he gets more experience against NFL O-linemen, and hopefully with an improved pass rush from the big guys in the middle.

Most importantly, I don't recall any "brain-farts" from him during the season, which shows to me that he is intelligent and that bodes well for his future in the black & gold.

Of course, it could be that I had a different perception of his performances because I didn't honestly have high expectations for him going into the season.

Fin come on the was a first round pick and he had no sacks thats what he was drafted for. He was a disappointment

FinSaint · 02-24-2012, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Luda34

Fin come on the was a first round pick and he had no sacks thats what he was drafted for. He was a disappointment

Well then I have to say that the scouting department did an awful job, because everyone knew that Jordan's strength coming out of college was his run stopping ability.

If he hadn't been as good against the run as he was - I'd agree with your assessment, but I can't because he was.

...and he did have a sack!

Danno · 02-24-2012, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Luda34

Fin come on the was a first round pick and he had no sacks thats what he was drafted for. He was a disappointment

He wasn't drafted to get sacks. He's a LDE.

halloween 65 · 02-23-2012, 03:33 PM

Ingram should be fine as long as he don't try to high huddle people, it looks good on film but he is no Blount, he is to short.

Beastmode · 02-23-2012, 04:53 PM

He had almost the exact same stats as Deuce in the SEC, he's going to be good. Before the injury he was turning the corner with some impressive runs. I'm glad we got him when we did instead of having to deal with the situation this draft.

Rugby Saint II · 02-23-2012, 05:35 PM

I thought he looked good with his limited carries, maybe I'm too high on him but I loved him in college and really feel he will do well in the pros.

alleycat_126 · 02-23-2012, 05:38 PM

Who unimpressed with Mark Ingram, and Cam Jorden not me, I just don't trust Ingram in short yardage is all, he'll get better at that. Jorden will probably move inside once we get some more help on the D line.

02-23-2012, 02:30 PM	#1
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,103	I was surprised by your post saying you like everyone was disappointed, I wasn't. I thought he ran as he was called upon to do. While it is great for the team, the coach and the fans to have the blessing of 4 rb's this season, it is very difficult for anyone to get into a groove when it is running back by committee. He was called on in short yardage situations and did what he was supposed to do. Yes he did get turf toe, bad misfortune. He was a rookie without the lion share of carries, so his time to get acclimate would naturally be longer. You could see the guy getting better with the weeks. I think in the coming season you will see more from him....stay tuned. FinSaint likes this.

02-23-2012, 03:30 PM	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Luda34 Why are we talking about Ingram he wasn't on the field every play like Jordan was I'm very disappointed in the way he played. I have to disagree with you on that one. I think he had a good rookie season under difficult circumstances - I'd give him a B- for his overall performance. I don't think Jordan was picked mainly because of his pass rush, but his ability to stop the run, and that is what he did very well. He'll be better with the pass rush as he gets more experience against NFL O-linemen, and hopefully with an improved pass rush from the big guys in the middle. Most importantly, I don't recall any "brain-farts" from him during the season, which shows to me that he is intelligent and that bodes well for his future in the black & gold. Of course, it could be that I had a different perception of his performances because I didn't honestly have high expectations for him going into the season. \|Mitch\| likes this.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

02-24-2012, 11:31 AM	#4
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Originally Posted by FinSaint I have to disagree with you on that one. I think he had a good rookie season under difficult circumstances - I'd give him a B- for his overall performance. I don't think Jordan was picked mainly because of his pass rush, but his ability to stop the run, and that is what he did very well. He'll be better with the pass rush as he gets more experience against NFL O-linemen, and hopefully with an improved pass rush from the big guys in the middle. Most importantly, I don't recall any "brain-farts" from him during the season, which shows to me that he is intelligent and that bodes well for his future in the black & gold. Of course, it could be that I had a different perception of his performances because I didn't honestly have high expectations for him going into the season. Fin come on the was a first round pick and he had no sacks thats what he was drafted for. He was a disappointment

02-24-2012, 01:04 PM	#5
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Originally Posted by Luda34 Fin come on the was a first round pick and he had no sacks thats what he was drafted for. He was a disappointment Well then I have to say that the scouting department did an awful job, because everyone knew that Jordan's strength coming out of college was his run stopping ability. If he hadn't been as good against the run as he was - I'd agree with your assessment, but I can't because he was. ...and he did have a sack!

02-24-2012, 02:36 PM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by Luda34 Fin come on the was a first round pick and he had no sacks thats what he was drafted for. He was a disappointment He wasn't drafted to get sacks. He's a LDE. FinSaint likes this.

02-23-2012, 03:04 PM	#2
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	Why are we talking about Ingram he wasn't on the field every play like Jordan was I'm very disappointed in the way he played.

02-23-2012, 03:33 PM	#7
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Ingram should be fine as long as he don't try to high huddle people, it looks good on film but he is no Blount, he is to short.

02-23-2012, 04:53 PM	#8
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	He had almost the exact same stats as Deuce in the SEC, he's going to be good. Before the injury he was turning the corner with some impressive runs. I'm glad we got him when we did instead of having to deal with the situation this draft.
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02-23-2012, 05:35 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,153	I thought he looked good with his limited carries, maybe I'm too high on him but I loved him in college and really feel he will do well in the pros.

02-23-2012, 05:38 PM	#10
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	Who unimpressed with Mark Ingram, and Cam Jorden not me, I just don't trust Ingram in short yardage is all, he'll get better at that. Jorden will probably move inside once we get some more help on the D line.

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