Saints Most Important Running Back in 2012?

07-23-2012, 09:15 AM

We know what we get from our RB's. The only exception we need to have improve is Ingram.

He has to improve. He should get better...

Saint_LB · 07-23-2012, 09:19 AM

The one who is healthy and on the field...

SaintsBro · 07-23-2012, 09:45 AM

I like whichever one the other team's defense has kinda forgotten about late in the game or has not planned adequately for

Halo · 07-23-2012, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

We know what we get from our RB's. The only exception we need to have improve is Ingram.

He has to improve. He should get better...

What was so bad about Ingram? I mean he got hurt but before that he looked pretty darn good.

I'm just curious.

TheOak · 07-23-2012, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

What was so bad about Ingram? I mean he got hurt but before that he looked pretty darn good.

I'm just curious.

I think what most peoples concerns about Ingram are yes he looked pretty good.... But did he look 1st round draft pick good? Giving up a second rounder in 2011 and a 1st round pick in 2012 good?

I think its more of a ROI question.

Seer1 · 07-23-2012, 10:46 AM

I chose E All of the above...... oh never mind. These best things are silly. Too many variables.

Mardigras9 · 07-23-2012, 12:08 PM

RB would have to be PT. Really unfair to put Sproles as just a RB, he is more all purpose.

burningmetal · 07-23-2012, 03:40 PM

Sproles led the Saints in rushing yards. It's not like he just does things in spurts. So many people think there is some distinction between he and the other backs just because he returns punts and isn't an every down back. No one is an every down back for us. That's the system we run. And no one was better than Sproles, period.

He's a different style runner, and all the backs bring something different to the table, with the exception of Ingram who never established any type of niche last year... But it's hard to argue with a guy who broke an NFL record and say he isn't the most important of our backs.

Budsdrinker · 07-23-2012, 04:17 PM

OK, I'm reading and understanding the question different from everyone else.
The question is most important RB this season not best RB. To me the most important RB is Ingram because if he is having success there is no way any defense is going to stop our passing game. Now if the question is the best I'm going to have to say it is a tie between PT and Sproles.

SapperSaint · 07-23-2012, 05:55 PM

PT and Darren are going to be solid.

The way I interpret the question; I think M.I. is the RB we are going to need to make a strong finish. C.I. will perform great, but I think M.I. is the player we are going to have to rely on going into the playoffs.

View Poll Results: Which Running Back will be MOST IMPORTANT to the Saints Success in 2012?
Mark Ingram	9	15.00%
Chris Ivory	2	3.33%
Darren Sproles	30	50.00%
Pierre Thomas	19	31.67%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

07-23-2012, 09:15 AM	#21
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07-23-2012, 09:19 AM	#22
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	The one who is healthy and on the field...
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07-23-2012, 10:24 AM	#24
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,717 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by Euphoria We know what we get from our RB's. The only exception we need to have improve is Ingram. He has to improve. He should get better... What was so bad about Ingram? I mean he got hurt but before that he looked pretty darn good. I'm just curious.

07-23-2012, 10:38 AM	#25
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,026	Originally Posted by Halo What was so bad about Ingram? I mean he got hurt but before that he looked pretty darn good. I'm just curious. I think what most peoples concerns about Ingram are yes he looked pretty good.... But did he look 1st round draft pick good? Giving up a second rounder in 2011 and a 1st round pick in 2012 good? I think its more of a ROI question. Halo likes this.

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07-23-2012, 09:45 AM	#23
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	I like whichever one the other team's defense has kinda forgotten about late in the game or has not planned adequately for

07-23-2012, 10:46 AM	#26
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	I chose E All of the above...... oh never mind. These best things are silly. Too many variables.

07-23-2012, 12:08 PM	#27
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	RB would have to be PT. Really unfair to put Sproles as just a RB, he is more all purpose. Halo likes this.

07-23-2012, 03:40 PM	#28
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Sproles led the Saints in rushing yards. It's not like he just does things in spurts. So many people think there is some distinction between he and the other backs just because he returns punts and isn't an every down back. No one is an every down back for us. That's the system we run. And no one was better than Sproles, period. He's a different style runner, and all the backs bring something different to the table, with the exception of Ingram who never established any type of niche last year... But it's hard to argue with a guy who broke an NFL record and say he isn't the most important of our backs.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

07-23-2012, 04:17 PM	#29
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	OK, I'm reading and understanding the question different from everyone else. The question is most important RB this season not best RB. To me the most important RB is Ingram because if he is having success there is no way any defense is going to stop our passing game. Now if the question is the best I'm going to have to say it is a tie between PT and Sproles.

07-23-2012, 05:55 PM	#30
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	PT and Darren are going to be solid. The way I interpret the question; I think M.I. is the RB we are going to need to make a strong finish. C.I. will perform great, but I think M.I. is the player we are going to have to rely on going into the playoffs.

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