NEW Mark Ingram thread (post Dallas)

[TheOak]

I have a question.... Its non-asuming so i am just looking for thoughts.

Given what i saw of Ingram's runs on Sunday against Dallas... Who is out punch it in power back?

We seem to pile up on the Sproles type backs and never really get a powerhouse 1-3 yard back that can carry a pile. So, did Ingram prove he can run better or did he prove he is the same as we already have a few times over, and did that hurt his value to this team?

The most powerful back we have is PT and while he is strong and stout I do not see him as carrying the pile.
Collins is a FB but he has yet to prove he can get anything done.
Sproles is not a power back.
Robinson may not see the playing field again unless Ingram gets hurt.

When we are on the 3 yard line against SF or Seattle, who are you going to with confidence to punch it in?

[Danno]

Originally Posted by TheOak

I have a question.... Its non-asuming so i am just looking for thoughts.

Given what i saw of Ingram's runs on Sunday against Dallas... Who is out punch it in power back?

We seem to pile up on the Sproles type backs and never really get a powerhouse 1-3 yard back that can carry a pile. So, did Ingram prove he can run better or did he prove he is the same as we already have a few times over, and did that hurt his value to this team?

The most powerful back we have is PT and while he is strong and stout I do not see him as carrying the pile.
Collins is a FB but he has yet to prove he can get anything done.
Sproles is not a power back.
Robinson may not see the playing field again unless Ingram gets hurt.

When we are on the 3 yard line against SF or Seattle, who are you going to with confidence to punch it in?

PT is one of the best short-yardage RB's we've had in over a decade. He ranks near the top of the NFL every year in broken tackles and converting short yardage (although those stats were pre-2012).

I'm giving it to PT.

[TheOak]

Originally Posted by Danno

PT is one of the best short-yardage RB's we've had in over a decade. He ranks near the top of the NFL every year in broken tackles and converting short yardage (although those stats were pre-2012).

I'm giving it to PT.

Fair answer and what I would do also. However isn't that the roll we drafted Ingram for and who we consistently give the ball to for those plays?

[Danno]

Originally Posted by TheOak

Fair answer and what I would do also. However isn't that the roll we drafted Ingram for and who we consistently give the ball to for those plays?

I'm not sold that we drafted him to be a power-back since he was never a power-back before. I think that was just fan speculation.

I think we just wanted a good RB on the team since at the time we drafted him we didn't have a healthy one anywhere on the roster.

[TheOak]

Originally Posted by Danno

I'm not sold that we drafted him to be a power-back since he was never a power-back before. I think that was just fan speculation.

I think we just wanted a good RB on the team since at the time we drafted him we didn't have a healthy one anywhere on the roster.

Fair enough.. You being a Bama fan, you have a better understanding of what Ingram was before the NFL:

[SaintsBro]

Originally Posted by TheOak

We seem to pile up on the Sproles type backs and never really get a powerhouse 1-3 yard back that can carry a pile.

This post has nothing to do with anything, just a stroll down memory lane.... but I'm sorry, I can't hear the words "carry the pile" without thinking about THIS---

McAllister pushes Saints through - NFL Videos

McAllister pushes Saints through - NFL Videos

One of my all time favorite plays ever witnessed in the Dome, period. Look at how depressed #29 for the Eagles looks, after the play -- his body language, he can't believe what just happened.

[Choupique]

Move to Atlanta.

If you can't be loyal to your own team, don't be anything.

Just move to a lame place such as Detroit, Dallas or Atlanta.

Loyalty proves honor, RIGHT?

I'm glad our team hung in with Ingram.

I'm glad P Thomas took him under his wing and showed loyalty to a team mate.

Perhaps that'll teach SOME of you a thing or two about honor and loyalty.

Two Dat.

Dance with the one who brung ya.

Good Job Ingram!

[exile]

I have been an Ingram supporter. But the way this thread reads we should have kept Jason David.

[dizzle88]

I don't think this is a question of peoples loyalty to their team, Players are payed to produce, our O line finally got it together and Ingram had a great game

However I would not question the loyalty of the members on this board, you are fighting an uphill battle there

Do you expect fans to be happy that Garrett Hartley has missed 7 of his last 8 FG's? As a fan, we have rights to be P***ed off when the players don't produce

And when they are not happy with Garrett Hartley, would you say move to atlanta? Players are paid to produce, I hope Ingram and the O line carry on like they did vs dallas but its not a loyalty matter what so ever

[Choupique]

i beg to differ. it is indeed a matter of loyalty.

there are many who have "badmouthed" ingram in this forum regardless if you can admit it. the threads are still there.

not one fan could replace ingram, is my guess.

i trust the coaches far more than any fair weather fans...

their own words prove their character, regardless if others see that.