Mark ingram and running game

Rugby Saint II · 01-06-2014, 03:38 PM

Hmmm.........We have PT, Sproles, Robinson, Cadet and Ingram. That is a crowded back field. Someone is moving to another team next year. The question is will we get anything from it?

The Dude · 01-06-2014, 03:48 PM

No way we let go of sproles. He was having an awesome year early on. Not sure why we got away from that. If anyone goes it should be Cadet. He is rarely used and I forget he's on the team half the time.

SaintLeonard · 01-06-2014, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Hmmm.........We have PT, Sproles, Robinson, Cadet and Ingram. That is a crowded back field. Someone is moving to another team next year. The question is will we get anything from it?

None of our RBs are free agents this upcoming offseason, so I think if one goes we will definitely get something in return. Unless Cadet just doesn't make the team or something next year.

I still think the most likely one to get traded (if any) is Ingram. I have become a fan of Ingram, and I wouldn't mind at all if he stayed on the team, but Thomas and an emerging Khiry (with the occasional Sproles) is enough to get the job done in my personal opinion.

Boutte · 01-06-2014, 08:30 PM

Mark is running well because he's learned how to play in NFL and because the O Line is playing much better. Earlier in the year none of our backs could gain yards because there weren't any holes. Same goes for PT. Why isn't his supposed lack of speed effecting his productivity in the passing game?

And as for Sproles watch him in this play. He's as much responsible for this TD as the receiver. Remember when we used to talk about how valuable Reggie was because defenses had to account for him even if he didn't get the ball?

Khiry is pretty darn good too. We are loaded in the backfield. Nothing wrong with that at all.

Saintsfan06 · 01-06-2014, 08:34 PM

Your pretty much right imo, but a less crowed back field takes away carries from who ever is the starter.

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Schmohams · 01-06-2014, 08:41 PM

I always think if we had to get rid of a runningback who would it be? I could never choose. Ingram is getting good, Thomas and Sproles are vital to the pass game and Robinson is an affordable back who gets the job done.

burningmetal · 01-06-2014, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Yea the guy has had maybe 3 good games in 3 years. I don't think even a good playoff run could give the FO the confidence needed to get rid of PT, who has proven many, many times that he can run the ball AND is excellent at the screen pass. I do think it may be enough for him to keep his job though. I think they were just about ready to trade him.

They were definitely ready to trade, but understandably no one wanted him. He has a lot left to prove. Every good performance is a step in the right direction, but by no means is it vindication for him. Still have yet to see back to back good games out of him. Maybe a couple decent games in a row, but I want to see him play just like he did saturday way more often.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Mark ingram and running game Hmmm.........We have PT, Sproles, Robinson, Cadet and Ingram. That is a crowded back field. Someone is moving to another team next year. The question is will we get anything from it?

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Mark ingram and running game No way we let go of sproles. He was having an awesome year early on. Not sure why we got away from that. If anyone goes it should be Cadet. He is rarely used and I forget he's on the team half the time.
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01-06-2014, 03:52 PM	#43
SaintLeonard Bounty hunter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville Posts: 490	Re: Mark ingram and running game Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Hmmm.........We have PT, Sproles, Robinson, Cadet and Ingram. That is a crowded back field. Someone is moving to another team next year. The question is will we get anything from it? None of our RBs are free agents this upcoming offseason, so I think if one goes we will definitely get something in return. Unless Cadet just doesn't make the team or something next year. I still think the most likely one to get traded (if any) is Ingram. I have become a fan of Ingram, and I wouldn't mind at all if he stayed on the team, but Thomas and an emerging Khiry (with the occasional Sproles) is enough to get the job done in my personal opinion.

01-06-2014, 08:30 PM	#44
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: Mark ingram and running game Mark is running well because he's learned how to play in NFL and because the O Line is playing much better. Earlier in the year none of our backs could gain yards because there weren't any holes. Same goes for PT. Why isn't his supposed lack of speed effecting his productivity in the passing game? And as for Sproles watch him in this play. He's as much responsible for this TD as the receiver. Remember when we used to talk about how valuable Reggie was because defenses had to account for him even if he didn't get the ball? Khiry is pretty darn good too. We are loaded in the backfield. Nothing wrong with that at all.

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Saintsfan06 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6	Re: Mark ingram and running game Your pretty much right imo, but a less crowed back field takes away carries from who ever is the starter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Schmohams 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 551	Re: Mark ingram and running game I always think if we had to get rid of a runningback who would it be? I could never choose. Ingram is getting good, Thomas and Sproles are vital to the pass game and Robinson is an affordable back who gets the job done.

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burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mark ingram and running game Originally Posted by The Dude Yea the guy has had maybe 3 good games in 3 years. I don't think even a good playoff run could give the FO the confidence needed to get rid of PT, who has proven many, many times that he can run the ball AND is excellent at the screen pass. I do think it may be enough for him to keep his job though. I think they were just about ready to trade him. They were definitely ready to trade, but understandably no one wanted him. He has a lot left to prove. Every good performance is a step in the right direction, but by no means is it vindication for him. Still have yet to see back to back good games out of him. Maybe a couple decent games in a row, but I want to see him play just like he did saturday way more often. Boutte likes this.

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