2013 Running Game concerns

TheOak · 05-10-2013, 08:08 AM

Pierre Thomas - in six seasons with the Saints has stayed healthy enough to play 16 games for 1 season, and 2 15 game seasons.

Mark Ingram - Played 16 games for one if his two seasons.

Darren Sproles - Stays healthy for the most part but is not a ground and pound RB.

Tavaris Cadet - I do not see him as a ground and pound guy.

We carried extra running backs (Ivory) so we would have some sort of health overlap.

So the question is, how do we plan on having a 16 game 100 yard+ season with inconstancy in our RB health?

When PT or Ingram goes down we are not sitting so pretty in the running game... and they will go down.

lee909 · 05-10-2013, 08:17 AM

The rookie FA Alston looks a good back from the video I have seen.

Cruize · 05-10-2013, 09:03 AM

Two things concern me about the running game. The ridiculous 1 play in and out rotation and the lack of commitment to the running game and a balanced approach on offense.

Kryptonite · 05-10-2013, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

Two things concern me about the running game. The ridiculous 1 play in and out rotation and the lack of commitment to the running game and a balanced approach on offense.

I've always said that there isn't a back in the league that would thrive in our offense, because the commitment isn't there. Playing ever 4th or 5th play on offense doesn't cut it. Commit to a back and let's move on.

Seer1 · 05-10-2013, 01:07 PM

Still saying our defense will dictate our running game.

TheOak · 05-10-2013, 01:26 PM

Why commit to 4.6 Yards per carry when you can get 12.3 per pass? We run just enough to keep them honest.

Rell&Gold · 05-10-2013, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

Why commit to 4.6 Yards per carry when you can get 12.3 per pass? We run just enough to keep them honest.

That would be Great if we were avg 12.3 per pass

TheOak · 05-11-2013, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by Rell&Gold

That would be Great if we were avg 12.3 per pass

We averaged 7.3 yards per attempt and our receiving corps ave 12.3 yards per catch.

papz · 05-10-2013, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by TheOak

So the question is, how do we plan on having a 16 game 100 yard+ season with inconstancy in our RB health?

By treating 2013 as 2013. Even though they've had injuries in the past, doesn't make it a forgone conclusion that they'll be hurt again. Positive outlook my friend.

I believe this will be a big year for our backs. Sproles is going to be 2011 Sproles and Ingram will breakout as a 1,000 yard back. As for PT, he'll just continue to do what he does... produce when his number is called.

And if by some chance some gets knocked down, I take comfort in knowing that we do an excellent job scouting running backs that are left on the market.

TheOak · 05-10-2013, 02:29 PM

Ive no negative outlook. I said they have yet to, not they cant...
The reality is that this is the first season since.. 2009? That we do not have a stable of RBs, and every year we gather when someone or the other goes down and say... "That's why Payton keeps a stable".

05-10-2013, 08:08 AM	#1
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	2013 Running Game concerns Pierre Thomas - in six seasons with the Saints has stayed healthy enough to play 16 games for 1 season, and 2 15 game seasons. Mark Ingram - Played 16 games for one if his two seasons. Darren Sproles - Stays healthy for the most part but is not a ground and pound RB. Tavaris Cadet - I do not see him as a ground and pound guy. We carried extra running backs (Ivory) so we would have some sort of health overlap. So the question is, how do we plan on having a 16 game 100 yard+ season with inconstancy in our RB health? When PT or Ingram goes down we are not sitting so pretty in the running game... and they will go down.
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05-10-2013, 08:17 AM	#2
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Cruize 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,457	Re: 2013 Running Game concerns Two things concern me about the running game. The ridiculous 1 play in and out rotation and the lack of commitment to the running game and a balanced approach on offense. Danno, Kryptonite and Mr.Riaton like this.
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05-10-2013, 12:59 PM	#4
Kryptonite DAMMIT BOY! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Crestview, FL via S'port LA Posts: 197	Re: 2013 Running Game concerns Originally Posted by Cruize Two things concern me about the running game. The ridiculous 1 play in and out rotation and the lack of commitment to the running game and a balanced approach on offense. I've always said that there isn't a back in the league that would thrive in our offense, because the commitment isn't there. Playing ever 4th or 5th play on offense doesn't cut it. Commit to a back and let's move on.

05-10-2013, 01:07 PM	#5
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: 2013 Running Game concerns Still saying our defense will dictate our running game. Mr.Riaton likes this.

05-10-2013, 01:26 PM	#6
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: 2013 Running Game concerns Why commit to 4.6 Yards per carry when you can get 12.3 per pass? We run just enough to keep them honest.

05-10-2013, 10:45 PM	#7
Rell&Gold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington, D.C Posts: 2,891	Re: 2013 Running Game concerns Originally Posted by TheOak Why commit to 4.6 Yards per carry when you can get 12.3 per pass? We run just enough to keep them honest. That would be Great if we were avg 12.3 per pass

05-11-2013, 05:21 AM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: 2013 Running Game concerns Originally Posted by Rell&Gold That would be Great if we were avg 12.3 per pass We averaged 7.3 yards per attempt and our receiving corps ave 12.3 yards per catch.

05-10-2013, 02:23 PM	#9
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Re: 2013 Running Game concerns Originally Posted by TheOak So the question is, how do we plan on having a 16 game 100 yard+ season with inconstancy in our RB health? By treating 2013 as 2013. Even though they've had injuries in the past, doesn't make it a forgone conclusion that they'll be hurt again. Positive outlook my friend. I believe this will be a big year for our backs. Sproles is going to be 2011 Sproles and Ingram will breakout as a 1,000 yard back. As for PT, he'll just continue to do what he does... produce when his number is called. And if by some chance some gets knocked down, I take comfort in knowing that we do an excellent job scouting running backs that are left on the market. Mr.Riaton likes this.
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05-10-2013, 02:29 PM	#10
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: 2013 Running Game concerns Ive no negative outlook. I said they have yet to, not they cant... The reality is that this is the first season since.. 2009? That we do not have a stable of RBs, and every year we gather when someone or the other goes down and say... "That's why Payton keeps a stable".

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