Leighton B

I been saying all along the only questionable draft picks I've wondered about in the last few yrs is Patrick Robinson and Mark Ingram! Now PR was my main 1 I didn't like but he was pubbed by all the media guys and scouts! Ingram on the other hand I didn't question the player just the how he was going to fit in a multiback system when he is a power rythym back who shines in the 2nd half so he needs alot of touches he's not a HR hitter he is more of a Emmit Smith type of runner! Now as far as where they drafted him it to was an absolute steal but the fit wasn't as good as say maybe if he went to Pittsburgh or Somewhere that they run a power playaction scheme where he can be a feature back and get 20-25 touches a game! Now I get why they did it because 1. He was the highest rated player in the entire draft by alot of analyst, 2. We had a health issue "Ivory and Thomas" and contract issues "Bush" with our RBs so I get it the top rated guy was still there at 25 and u were having issues at that same position, but I bet given another shot at it they wouldn't have panicked or spontaneously drafted because of the value without properly evaluating the fit for that player. All that being said we still have a heck of a talent that could break loose and get his touches he needs to have success! Ingram will have alot of success as soon as he gets his consistent carries and touches! He has to feel his way to find the D's weaknesses and holes to run through, he is a total bruiser who imposes his will and power on opposing defenses and their gameplan! I know he can get it done if healthy and called on!

hagan714

agreed and would add the need for adjustments on OL to provide the power blocking he needs.