Could Chris Ivory's Fumbling Cost Him a Roster Spot?

SaintFanQ · 08-21-2012, 07:34 AM

I still like Chris Ivory, if only for his attitude!

The guy never gives up and when he gets it right, man he get it right!

Blood and guts football! He always seems to give 100%.

Its a pleasure to watch!

Crusader · 08-21-2012, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanQ

I still like Chris Ivory, if only for his attitude!

The guy never gives up and when he gets it right, man he get it right!

Blood and guts football! He always seems to give 100%.

Its a pleasure to watch!

Agreed, he is the only "imma run ya a$$ over" RB on the roster right now.

SaintsBro · 08-21-2012, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Agreed, he is the only "imma run ya a$$ over" RB on the roster right now.

PT definitely disagrees with you.

Shoe. · 08-21-2012, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by SaintsBro

PT definitely disagrees with you.

PT has always seemed like a 'pinball' of an RB- maintains momentum after contact through spin moves and agility, but he has never struck me as a pure power RB, ala Ivory. Tusk has one direction he's gonna run and god help whoever is in the way. That being said, it's hard to watch Cadet and not like what you see. We have some cold weather football to play this season- does Ivory stay simply because we need a bruiser to keep Drew from having to air it out in the frozen north?

Halo · 08-21-2012, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Shoe.

PT has always seemed like a 'pinball' of an RB- maintains momentum after contact through spin moves and agility, but he has never struck me as a pure power RB, ala Ivory. Tusk has one direction he's gonna run and god help whoever is in the way. That being said, it's hard to watch Cadet and not like what you see. We have some cold weather football to play this season- does Ivory stay simply because we need a bruiser to keep Drew from having to air it out in the frozen north?

I think we'll shuffle and see both on the roster this season.
Although of the two backs, I think Ivory has been less north/south and looked a little confused and stutter-stepping in the preseason games I've watched him.

Utah_Saint · 08-21-2012, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Agreed, he is the only "imma run ya a$$ over" RB on the roster right now.

Ingram is supposed to be that guy.

Shoe. · 08-21-2012, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

Agreed, he is the only "imma run ya a$$ over" RB on the roster right now.

And no matter how 'multi-faceted' or 'explosive' the offense may be, having a guy to do that for the third and fourth quarters when we have the lead is essential. Smash mouth, bowling ball, "3 yards and a cloud of dust" SEC-style running closes out games, runs clock, and forces the opponent to take offensive risks, which if we're clinging to a lead in GB or NY may be the facet that our offense requires. I know Eli is 'clutch' (Or is simply a lucky mfer; I know, neither here nor there) but the percentages go way down the more he throws that long ball at the end of games.

In short I hate Ivory's "glass-like" injury history, but what he brings to the table is kinda unique on our squad, no matter how versatile Cadet is.

That being said I voted for Cadet (he's got those 'in-tangerines,' or what-have-you) anyway cause if we found one bruiser as an UDFA, what with our track record, something tells me we can find another

Danno · 08-21-2012, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Shoe.

And no matter how 'multi-faceted' or 'explosive' the offense may be, having a guy to do that for the third and fourth quarters when we have the lead is essential. Smash mouth, bowling ball, "3 yards and a cloud of dust" SEC-style running closes out games, runs clock, and forces the opponent to take offensive risks, which if we're clinging to a lead in GB or NY may be the facet that our offense requires.

I'm not sure that applies to today's NFL anymore, and certainly not to our team.

Drew having 5 lethal options on every play trumps that 3yards of dust mentality of the 70's. Not to mention we don't have the power-run offensive line to play smashmouth.

With our current offense, I'll take Pierre Thomas or Mark Ingram to close out a game over a one-dimensional power back.

08-21-2012, 07:34 AM	#1
SaintFanQ Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leicester, England Posts: 801	Re: Could Chris Ivory's Fumbling Cost Him a Roster Spot? I still like Chris Ivory, if only for his attitude! The guy never gives up and when he gets it right, man he get it right! Blood and guts football! He always seems to give 100%. Its a pleasure to watch! Crusader and AlaskaSaints like this.

08-21-2012, 07:41 AM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,045	Re: Could Chris Ivory's Fumbling Cost Him a Roster Spot? Originally Posted by SaintFanQ I still like Chris Ivory, if only for his attitude! The guy never gives up and when he gets it right, man he get it right! Blood and guts football! He always seems to give 100%. Its a pleasure to watch! Agreed, he is the only "imma run ya a$$ over" RB on the roster right now. Rugby Saint II and Shoe. like this.

08-21-2012, 10:06 AM	#3
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Could Chris Ivory's Fumbling Cost Him a Roster Spot? Originally Posted by Crusader Agreed, he is the only "imma run ya a$$ over" RB on the roster right now. PT definitely disagrees with you.

08-21-2012, 10:38 AM	#4
Shoe. 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hub City Posts: 576	Re: Could Chris Ivory's Fumbling Cost Him a Roster Spot? Originally Posted by SaintsBro PT definitely disagrees with you. PT has always seemed like a 'pinball' of an RB- maintains momentum after contact through spin moves and agility, but he has never struck me as a pure power RB, ala Ivory. Tusk has one direction he's gonna run and god help whoever is in the way. That being said, it's hard to watch Cadet and not like what you see. We have some cold weather football to play this season- does Ivory stay simply because we need a bruiser to keep Drew from having to air it out in the frozen north?

08-21-2012, 10:59 AM	#5
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,894 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Could Chris Ivory's Fumbling Cost Him a Roster Spot? Originally Posted by Shoe. PT has always seemed like a 'pinball' of an RB- maintains momentum after contact through spin moves and agility, but he has never struck me as a pure power RB, ala Ivory. Tusk has one direction he's gonna run and god help whoever is in the way. That being said, it's hard to watch Cadet and not like what you see. We have some cold weather football to play this season- does Ivory stay simply because we need a bruiser to keep Drew from having to air it out in the frozen north? I think we'll shuffle and see both on the roster this season. Although of the two backs, I think Ivory has been less north/south and looked a little confused and stutter-stepping in the preseason games I've watched him. Shoe. likes this.

08-21-2012, 11:01 AM	#6
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Could Chris Ivory's Fumbling Cost Him a Roster Spot? Originally Posted by Crusader Agreed, he is the only "imma run ya a$$ over" RB on the roster right now. Ingram is supposed to be that guy.

08-21-2012, 12:31 PM	#7
Shoe. 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hub City Posts: 576	Re: Could Chris Ivory's Fumbling Cost Him a Roster Spot? Originally Posted by Crusader Agreed, he is the only "imma run ya a$$ over" RB on the roster right now. And no matter how 'multi-faceted' or 'explosive' the offense may be, having a guy to do that for the third and fourth quarters when we have the lead is essential. Smash mouth, bowling ball, "3 yards and a cloud of dust" SEC-style running closes out games, runs clock, and forces the opponent to take offensive risks, which if we're clinging to a lead in GB or NY may be the facet that our offense requires. I know Eli is 'clutch' (Or is simply a lucky mfer; I know, neither here nor there) but the percentages go way down the more he throws that long ball at the end of games. In short I hate Ivory's "glass-like" injury history, but what he brings to the table is kinda unique on our squad, no matter how versatile Cadet is. That being said I voted for Cadet (he's got those 'in-tangerines,' or what-have-you) anyway cause if we found one bruiser as an UDFA, what with our track record, something tells me we can find another Halo likes this.

08-21-2012, 01:01 PM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Re: Could Chris Ivory's Fumbling Cost Him a Roster Spot? Originally Posted by Shoe. And no matter how 'multi-faceted' or 'explosive' the offense may be, having a guy to do that for the third and fourth quarters when we have the lead is essential. Smash mouth, bowling ball, "3 yards and a cloud of dust" SEC-style running closes out games, runs clock, and forces the opponent to take offensive risks, which if we're clinging to a lead in GB or NY may be the facet that our offense requires. I'm not sure that applies to today's NFL anymore, and certainly not to our team. Drew having 5 lethal options on every play trumps that 3yards of dust mentality of the 70's. Not to mention we don't have the power-run offensive line to play smashmouth. With our current offense, I'll take Pierre Thomas or Mark Ingram to close out a game over a one-dimensional power back. Shoe. likes this.

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