Mark Ingram musing

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.

02-23-2012, 03:30 PM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	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.
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02-24-2012, 11:31 AM	#2
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	#3
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	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	#4
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.

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