Former New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory happy with New York Jets

SmashMouth · 10-30-2013, 06:47 PM

It must have seemed like Christmas for New York Jets running back Chris Ivory.

Ivory piled up 34 carries for 104 rushing yards two weeks ago in a Jets win over New England. Ivory received a grand total of 40 carries all of last season in a crowded New Orleans Saints backfield alongside Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram and Travaris Cadet.

When told Wednesday he nearly equaled his 2012 carry total in one game this season, Ivory said without hesitation and with a laugh, "Uh yeah. It was probably about that much."

Ivory said he wasn't upset when the Saints traded him to the Jets during Day 2 of last April's NFL draft for a fourth-round pick. New Orleans packaged that pick and its other fourth-rounder and traded them to Miami to move into the third round to select defensive tackle John Jenkins.

"It was an opportunity for me to come here and not be in a crowded backfield," Ivory said. "Now, they're still over there with five running backs. They're still playing just three. It was just crowded. I think he (Sean Payton) knew there were too many backs. No need to just let me sit around. Time was going by. I was happy what he did.

"Now I'm here trying to make great things happen. Taking it slow. ... I didn't ask for a trade. I just felt like for me it was time for other moves.

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SmashMouth · 10-30-2013, 06:50 PM

SP on Ivory

dueceloose · 10-30-2013, 07:02 PM

You don't gotta lieee craaiig! I'd be happy until I see the saints win the sb.

homerj07 · 10-30-2013, 07:56 PM

Go Chris go. Just not this week.

AlaskaSaints · 10-31-2013, 12:13 PM

I get to wear my Ivory jersey this week!!! LOL

Will be interesting to see Robinson v. Ivory, although Ivory will get three times the carries.

Alaska

Danno · 10-31-2013, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

I get to wear my Ivory jersey this week!!! LOL

Will be interesting to see Robinson v. Ivory, although Ivory will get three times the carries.

Alaska

Robinson doesn't play Ivory. Its the Saints versus Jets.

Rugby Saint II · 10-31-2013, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Robinson doesn't play Ivory. Its the Saints versus Jets.

They're not even on the field at the same time.

|Mitch| · 10-31-2013, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints

Will be interesting to see Robinson v. Ivory, although Ivory will get three times the carries.

Alaska

Will be interesting to see Ivory vs. John Jenkins/Bunkley, Cam Jordan, Akiem Hicks

ScottF · 10-31-2013, 02:23 PM

We would be in the exact situation/ depth chart / W-L if Ivory was still here. Good player, but nothing would really change for us with or without him.

hagan714 · 10-31-2013, 06:07 PM

great move for chris.

10-30-2013, 06:47 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,479 Blog Entries: 29	Former New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory happy with New York Jets It must have seemed like Christmas for New York Jets running back Chris Ivory. Ivory piled up 34 carries for 104 rushing yards two weeks ago in a Jets win over New England. Ivory received a grand total of 40 carries all of last season in a crowded New Orleans Saints backfield alongside Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram and Travaris Cadet. When told Wednesday he nearly equaled his 2012 carry total in one game this season, Ivory said without hesitation and with a laugh, "Uh yeah. It was probably about that much." Ivory said he wasn't upset when the Saints traded him to the Jets during Day 2 of last April's NFL draft for a fourth-round pick. New Orleans packaged that pick and its other fourth-rounder and traded them to Miami to move into the third round to select defensive tackle John Jenkins. "It was an opportunity for me to come here and not be in a crowded backfield," Ivory said. "Now, they're still over there with five running backs. They're still playing just three. It was just crowded. I think he (Sean Payton) knew there were too many backs. No need to just let me sit around. Time was going by. I was happy what he did. "Now I'm here trying to make great things happen. Taking it slow. ... I didn't ask for a trade. I just felt like for me it was time for other moves. read more Attached Thumbnails

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Re: Former New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory happy with New York Jets Go Chris go. Just not this week.

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AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Former New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory happy with New York Jets I get to wear my Ivory jersey this week!!! LOL Will be interesting to see Robinson v. Ivory, although Ivory will get three times the carries. Alaska

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: Former New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory happy with New York Jets Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints I get to wear my Ivory jersey this week!!! LOL Will be interesting to see Robinson v. Ivory, although Ivory will get three times the carries. Alaska Robinson doesn't play Ivory. Its the Saints versus Jets. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,119	Re: Former New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory happy with New York Jets Originally Posted by Danno Robinson doesn't play Ivory. Its the Saints versus Jets. They're not even on the field at the same time.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Former New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory happy with New York Jets Originally Posted by AlaskaSaints Will be interesting to see Robinson v. Ivory, although Ivory will get three times the carries. Alaska Will be interesting to see Ivory vs. John Jenkins/Bunkley, Cam Jordan, Akiem Hicks

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Former New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory happy with New York Jets We would be in the exact situation/ depth chart / W-L if Ivory was still here. Good player, but nothing would really change for us with or without him.

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