Pierre Thomas Says The Saints’ RBs Will Have Defined Roles

Marlboro Man · 05-20-2013, 09:23 AM

Sorry guys, I don't mean to rain on anybody's parade, but this is all a lot of smoke prior to TC and the preseason. I'll have to go back and find the article to put up a link, but there's an article about the reducing Ingrams role on the team that I completely agree with.

The notion that all of a sudden the backfield isn't so crowded is mularkey. It didn't matter that we had 4 or 5 RB's because we only used 3 at a time anyway, and we could have used them much better than we did. You're gonna see the same ole 3.9 yards per carry from Ingram and if he doesn't get hurt (crossing my fingers) PT will be the workhorse with Sproles doing what he does. If PT gets hurt, we're SOL cause Ivory's gone. Unless we've got another undrafted gem at the RB position we won't make the playoffs with a tandem of Ingram and Sproles, and if we somehow do, it'll be 1 and done. Not trying to be a downer but we've seen this before.

Ok, here's the link: New Orleans Saints: Mark Ingram Shouldn't Lead Team in Carries in 2013

Danno · 05-20-2013, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Sorry guys, I don't mean to rain on anybody's parade, but this is all a lot of smoke prior to TC and the preseason. I'll have to go back and find the article to put up a link, but there's an article about the reducing Ingrams role on the team that I completely agree with.

The notion that all of a sudden the backfield isn't so crowded is mularkey. It didn't matter that we had 4 or 5 RB's because we only used 3 at a time anyway, and we could have used them much better than we did. You're gonna see the same ole 3.9 yards per carry from Ingram and if he doesn't get hurt (crossing my fingers) PT will be the workhorse with Sproles doing what he does. If PT gets hurt, we're SOL cause Ivory's gone. Unless we've got another undrafted gem at the RB position we won't make the playoffs with a tandem of Ingram and Sproles, and if we somehow do, it'll be 1 and done. Not trying to be a downer but we've seen this before.

We haven't seen this before. What are you talking about?

Joker · 05-20-2013, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

We haven't seen this before. What are you talking about?

I believe he's referring to the year that we went to Seattle without a good running game due to injuries.

Danno · 05-20-2013, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Joker

I believe he's referring to the year that we went to Seattle without a good running game due to injuries.

Ingram and Sproles weren't even on the team yet.

Joker · 05-20-2013, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Ingram and Sproles weren't even on the team yet.

I was referring to the comment " We've seen this before", not the people playing the RB position. Which you're absolutely right those two guys weren't on the team. Lack of quality depth at RB position cost us in that game played in Seattle Jan. 8th, 2011 regardless of who was playing the position or should I say not playing due to injury.

dizzle88 · 05-20-2013, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

Sorry guys, I don't mean to rain on anybody's parade, but this is all a lot of smoke prior to TC and the preseason. I'll have to go back and find the article to put up a link, but there's an article about the reducing Ingrams role on the team that I completely agree with.

The notion that all of a sudden the backfield isn't so crowded is mularkey. It didn't matter that we had 4 or 5 RB's because we only used 3 at a time anyway, and we could have used them much better than we did. You're gonna see the same ole 3.9 yards per carry from Ingram and if he doesn't get hurt (crossing my fingers) PT will be the workhorse with Sproles doing what he does. If PT gets hurt, we're SOL cause Ivory's gone. Unless we've got another undrafted gem at the RB position we won't make the playoffs with a tandem of Ingram and Sproles, and if we somehow do, it'll be 1 and done. Not trying to be a downer but we've seen this before.

Ok, here's the link: New Orleans Saints: Mark Ingram Shouldn't Lead Team in Carries in 2013

If what you say was true at all, how did we win the superbowl with mike bell, reggie bush and PT as our running backs?
Not buying it at all, Ingrams carries will increase if anything, Payton has said we are running the ball more and Ingram really started making strides in the final 10 games
The article is pure speculation, Payton will have us running the ball more, expect between 150-180 carries for both PT and Ingram, mixing in sproles

05-20-2013, 09:23 AM	#1
Marlboro Man 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,469	Re: Pierre Thomas Says The Saints’ RBs Will Have Defined Roles Sorry guys, I don't mean to rain on anybody's parade, but this is all a lot of smoke prior to TC and the preseason. I'll have to go back and find the article to put up a link, but there's an article about the reducing Ingrams role on the team that I completely agree with. The notion that all of a sudden the backfield isn't so crowded is mularkey. It didn't matter that we had 4 or 5 RB's because we only used 3 at a time anyway, and we could have used them much better than we did. You're gonna see the same ole 3.9 yards per carry from Ingram and if he doesn't get hurt (crossing my fingers) PT will be the workhorse with Sproles doing what he does. If PT gets hurt, we're SOL cause Ivory's gone. Unless we've got another undrafted gem at the RB position we won't make the playoffs with a tandem of Ingram and Sproles, and if we somehow do, it'll be 1 and done. Not trying to be a downer but we've seen this before. Ok, here's the link: New Orleans Saints: Mark Ingram Shouldn't Lead Team in Carries in 2013 Joker likes this.
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05-20-2013, 09:29 AM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: Pierre Thomas Says The Saints’ RBs Will Have Defined Roles Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Sorry guys, I don't mean to rain on anybody's parade, but this is all a lot of smoke prior to TC and the preseason. I'll have to go back and find the article to put up a link, but there's an article about the reducing Ingrams role on the team that I completely agree with. The notion that all of a sudden the backfield isn't so crowded is mularkey. It didn't matter that we had 4 or 5 RB's because we only used 3 at a time anyway, and we could have used them much better than we did. You're gonna see the same ole 3.9 yards per carry from Ingram and if he doesn't get hurt (crossing my fingers) PT will be the workhorse with Sproles doing what he does. If PT gets hurt, we're SOL cause Ivory's gone. Unless we've got another undrafted gem at the RB position we won't make the playoffs with a tandem of Ingram and Sproles, and if we somehow do, it'll be 1 and done. Not trying to be a downer but we've seen this before. We haven't seen this before. What are you talking about?

05-20-2013, 01:02 PM	#3
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pierre Thomas Says The Saints’ RBs Will Have Defined Roles Originally Posted by Danno We haven't seen this before. What are you talking about? I believe he's referring to the year that we went to Seattle without a good running game due to injuries.

05-20-2013, 01:51 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,756	Re: Pierre Thomas Says The Saints’ RBs Will Have Defined Roles Originally Posted by Joker I believe he's referring to the year that we went to Seattle without a good running game due to injuries. Ingram and Sproles weren't even on the team yet.

05-20-2013, 03:31 PM	#5
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Pierre Thomas Says The Saints’ RBs Will Have Defined Roles Originally Posted by Danno Ingram and Sproles weren't even on the team yet. I was referring to the comment " We've seen this before", not the people playing the RB position. Which you're absolutely right those two guys weren't on the team. Lack of quality depth at RB position cost us in that game played in Seattle Jan. 8th, 2011 regardless of who was playing the position or should I say not playing due to injury. Rugby Saint II likes this.

05-20-2013, 09:40 AM	#6
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,534	Re: Pierre Thomas Says The Saints’ RBs Will Have Defined Roles Originally Posted by Marlboro Man Sorry guys, I don't mean to rain on anybody's parade, but this is all a lot of smoke prior to TC and the preseason. I'll have to go back and find the article to put up a link, but there's an article about the reducing Ingrams role on the team that I completely agree with. The notion that all of a sudden the backfield isn't so crowded is mularkey. It didn't matter that we had 4 or 5 RB's because we only used 3 at a time anyway, and we could have used them much better than we did. You're gonna see the same ole 3.9 yards per carry from Ingram and if he doesn't get hurt (crossing my fingers) PT will be the workhorse with Sproles doing what he does. If PT gets hurt, we're SOL cause Ivory's gone. Unless we've got another undrafted gem at the RB position we won't make the playoffs with a tandem of Ingram and Sproles, and if we somehow do, it'll be 1 and done. Not trying to be a downer but we've seen this before. Ok, here's the link: New Orleans Saints: Mark Ingram Shouldn't Lead Team in Carries in 2013 If what you say was true at all, how did we win the superbowl with mike bell, reggie bush and PT as our running backs? Not buying it at all, Ingrams carries will increase if anything, Payton has said we are running the ball more and Ingram really started making strides in the final 10 games The article is pure speculation, Payton will have us running the ball more, expect between 150-180 carries for both PT and Ingram, mixing in sproles

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