New Orleans Saints Bolster Their Run Game; Sign Joe Banyard

WhoDat!656 · 06-10-2012, 06:58 AM

The New Orleans Saints have added running back Joe Banyard to their roster after his strong showing at the team’s mini-camp. Banyard has obviously made a strong impression on the Saints because they signed him to a three-year contract. Banyard joins the running back corps made up of Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, and Chris Ivory. The Saints are plenty stacked at the running back position but that does not mean the rookie will not get a chance to play. Ingram has been battling injuries as of late and the coaching staff might elect to give their running game different looks.

New Orleans Saints Bolster Their Run Game; Sign Joe Banyard

ScottF · 06-10-2012, 07:32 AM

Very puzzling. Are we looking to move someone?
I see Sproles as untouchable, Thomas and Ivory with cap-friendly contracts, and Ingram as 'the future'.

|Mitch| · 06-10-2012, 07:45 AM

If all the main backs stay healthy, he is nothing more than practice squad material. Insurance for if someone catches an injury during the season...

ScottF · 06-10-2012, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

If all the main backs stay healthy, he is nothing more than practice squad material. Insurance for if someone catches an injury during the season...

3 year deal doesn't usually equate to practice squad

Halo · 06-10-2012, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Very puzzling. Are we looking to move someone?
I see Sproles as untouchable, Thomas and Ivory with cap-friendly contracts, and Ingram as 'the future'.

Ivory had a press conference to discuss the Banyard addition but sprained his tongue while rehearsing his speech.

We'll have to wait 4 to 6 weeks to hear his reaction.

alleycat_126 · 06-10-2012, 07:47 AM

It's ivory they probably want to move on from, awesome runner but injury prone. If Banyard has impressed that much they may move on from ivory for someone who can stay in better health.

WhoDat!656 · 06-10-2012, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by alleycat_126

It's ivory they probably want to move on from, awesome runner but injury prone. If Banyard has impressed that much they may move on from ivory for someone who can stay in better health.

I agree that Ivory may be the odd man out due to injury; plus he isn't used in screen plays, so that limits his usefulness also.

dizzle88 · 06-10-2012, 09:00 AM

We are too predictable when ivory is in the game, it's always 100% run when he's lined up

All our other backs make the D second guess because they do multiple stuff well, ivory is a beast don't get me wrong but if this kid is as good as they think, I don't think ivory Will be Round for much longer

TheOak · 06-11-2012, 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

We are too predictable when ivory is in the game, it's always 100% run when he's lined up

Yes.... BUT..... nearly always a 1st down or 2nd and 2.

dizzle88 · 06-11-2012, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

Yes.... BUT..... nearly always a 1st down or 2nd and 2.

Not when the 49ers figured out everytime ivory was in the game it was run, as soon as Thomas was knocked out the game we were screwed for balance on the O side of the ball

Once the 9ers figured out that ivorys never in for a pass play it showed, he could even get 5 yards against them

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06-10-2012, 01:19 PM	#4
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| If all the main backs stay healthy, he is nothing more than practice squad material. Insurance for if someone catches an injury during the season... 3 year deal doesn't usually equate to practice squad RockyMountainSaint likes this.

06-10-2012, 09:26 AM	#5
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,859 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by ScottF Very puzzling. Are we looking to move someone? I see Sproles as untouchable, Thomas and Ivory with cap-friendly contracts, and Ingram as 'the future'. Ivory had a press conference to discuss the Banyard addition but sprained his tongue while rehearsing his speech. We'll have to wait 4 to 6 weeks to hear his reaction. RockyMountainSaint, mutineer10, saintsfan1976 and 2 others like this.

06-10-2012, 07:47 AM	#6
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	It's ivory they probably want to move on from, awesome runner but injury prone. If Banyard has impressed that much they may move on from ivory for someone who can stay in better health. Halo and RockyMountainSaint like this.

06-10-2012, 08:54 AM	#7
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,086	Originally Posted by alleycat_126 It's ivory they probably want to move on from, awesome runner but injury prone. If Banyard has impressed that much they may move on from ivory for someone who can stay in better health. I agree that Ivory may be the odd man out due to injury; plus he isn't used in screen plays, so that limits his usefulness also. Rugby Saint II likes this.

06-10-2012, 07:32 AM	#2
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Very puzzling. Are we looking to move someone? I see Sproles as untouchable, Thomas and Ivory with cap-friendly contracts, and Ingram as 'the future'.

06-10-2012, 07:45 AM	#3
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	If all the main backs stay healthy, he is nothing more than practice squad material. Insurance for if someone catches an injury during the season...

06-10-2012, 09:00 AM	#8
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,521	We are too predictable when ivory is in the game, it's always 100% run when he's lined up All our other backs make the D second guess because they do multiple stuff well, ivory is a beast don't get me wrong but if this kid is as good as they think, I don't think ivory Will be Round for much longer

06-11-2012, 04:53 AM	#9
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,041	Originally Posted by dizzle88 We are too predictable when ivory is in the game, it's always 100% run when he's lined up Yes.... BUT..... nearly always a 1st down or 2nd and 2.

06-11-2012, 12:54 PM	#10
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,521	Originally Posted by x626xBlack Yes.... BUT..... nearly always a 1st down or 2nd and 2. Not when the 49ers figured out everytime ivory was in the game it was run, as soon as Thomas was knocked out the game we were screwed for balance on the O side of the ball Once the 9ers figured out that ivorys never in for a pass play it showed, he could even get 5 yards against them

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