Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back

jeanpierre · 02-01-2014, 05:43 AM

I've been very critical of the move to select Mark Ingram...

But he looked pretty impressive now that he finally got the timing/hitting the hole thing down...

Payton's gotta decide though whether he trusts him now, and if so, it's time to shift the RB funds to the young guns...

jeanpierre · 02-01-2014, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

What about Jones Drew?

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Sap, I'd rather keep that money spent on my favorite, PT, who's already here, established...

At his age, I'm not sure he's got that much left in the tank...

hagan714 · 02-01-2014, 08:54 AM

age age age. not one of the young guns has proven they can produce game in and game out with our 30 year old wonders.

Danno · 02-01-2014, 09:35 AM

If I had to let 1 of the high priced ones go, I'd let Sproles go.

I think scat backs are easier and cheaper to find than the do everything backs.

I love Robinson's potential. He looks like a cross between PT and Ivory. He's only going to get better.

I'd like to keep PT for another season. He might have lost a step but its hard to tell. If we're desperate for cap space I could see both PT and Sproles replaced or forced to restructure, although I think thats unlikely.

I'm currently obsessed with Austin Johnson. I keep remebering how well he ran in pre-season. He runs like a RB, not a FB. I've been dying for a RB/FB hybrid.

jeanpierre · 02-01-2014, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

If I had to let 1 of the high priced ones go, I'd let Sproles go.

I think scat backs are easier and cheaper to find than the do everything backs.

I love Robinson's potential. He looks like a cross between PT and Ivory. He's only going to get better.

I'd like to keep PT for another season. He might have lost a step but its hard to tell. If we're desperate for cap space I could see both PT and Sproles replaced or forced to restructure, although I think thats unlikely.

I'm currently obsessed with Austin Johnson. I keep remebering how well he ran in pre-season. He runs like a RB, not a FB. I've been dying for a RB/FB hybrid.

That really sums up the running back situation for the Saints...

halloween 65 · 02-01-2014, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

If I had to let 1 of the high priced ones go, I'd let Sproles go.

I think scat backs are easier and cheaper to find than the do everything backs.

I love Robinson's potential. He looks like a cross between PT and Ivory. He's only going to get better.

I'd like to keep PT for another season. He might have lost a step but its hard to tell. If we're desperate for cap space I could see both PT and Sproles replaced or forced to restructure, although I think thats unlikely.

I'm currently obsessed with Austin Johnson. I keep remebering how well he ran in pre-season. He runs like a RB, not a FB. I've been dying for a RB/FB hybrid.

What if we kept PT, Robinson, Ingram, Collins and Austin Johnson, 3rb.'s 1 fullback and a hybrid. It seems to me that with Johnson playing a duel role at times we have a set backfield that would actually be fairly cheap not to mention stout, possibly really stout, maybe potent.

The Dude · 02-01-2014, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Sap, I'd rather keep that money spent on my favorite, PT, who's already here, established...

At his age, I'm not sure he's got that much left in the tank...

Yea Jones Drew is a relic.

Danno · 02-01-2014, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Yea Jones Drew is a relic.

Not sure if relic applies, but at 29 years old and from what we witnessed in 2013 I'd agree with JP that its certainly questionable how much he has left in the tank.

jeanpierre · 02-01-2014, 06:15 PM

If you extend Ingram now, it might be advantageous to a friendlier cap number and he gets a jumpstart on his veteran earning power...

Know I didn't like his high draft pick, but we're in a cap crunch and even before this late surge of his, he was still a young, capable runner...

Utah_Saint · 02-01-2014, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Not sure if relic applies, but at 29 years old and from what we witnessed in 2013 I'd agree with JP that its certainly questionable how much he has left in the tank.

One problem he had in 2013 is that his tank got too big.

02-01-2014, 05:43 AM	#11
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back I've been very critical of the move to select Mark Ingram... But he looked pretty impressive now that he finally got the timing/hitting the hole thing down... Payton's gotta decide though whether he trusts him now, and if so, it's time to shift the RB funds to the young guns...

02-01-2014, 05:44 AM	#12
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back Originally Posted by SapperSaint What about Jones Drew? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sap, I'd rather keep that money spent on my favorite, PT, who's already here, established... At his age, I'm not sure he's got that much left in the tank...

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hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back age age age. not one of the young guns has proven they can produce game in and game out with our 30 year old wonders.

02-01-2014, 09:35 AM	#14
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back If I had to let 1 of the high priced ones go, I'd let Sproles go. I think scat backs are easier and cheaper to find than the do everything backs. I love Robinson's potential. He looks like a cross between PT and Ivory. He's only going to get better. I'd like to keep PT for another season. He might have lost a step but its hard to tell. If we're desperate for cap space I could see both PT and Sproles replaced or forced to restructure, although I think thats unlikely. I'm currently obsessed with Austin Johnson. I keep remebering how well he ran in pre-season. He runs like a RB, not a FB. I've been dying for a RB/FB hybrid.

02-01-2014, 11:44 AM	#15
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back Originally Posted by Danno If I had to let 1 of the high priced ones go, I'd let Sproles go. I think scat backs are easier and cheaper to find than the do everything backs. I love Robinson's potential. He looks like a cross between PT and Ivory. He's only going to get better. I'd like to keep PT for another season. He might have lost a step but its hard to tell. If we're desperate for cap space I could see both PT and Sproles replaced or forced to restructure, although I think thats unlikely. I'm currently obsessed with Austin Johnson. I keep remebering how well he ran in pre-season. He runs like a RB, not a FB. I've been dying for a RB/FB hybrid. That really sums up the running back situation for the Saints...

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back Originally Posted by Danno If I had to let 1 of the high priced ones go, I'd let Sproles go. I think scat backs are easier and cheaper to find than the do everything backs. I love Robinson's potential. He looks like a cross between PT and Ivory. He's only going to get better. I'd like to keep PT for another season. He might have lost a step but its hard to tell. If we're desperate for cap space I could see both PT and Sproles replaced or forced to restructure, although I think thats unlikely. I'm currently obsessed with Austin Johnson. I keep remebering how well he ran in pre-season. He runs like a RB, not a FB. I've been dying for a RB/FB hybrid. What if we kept PT, Robinson, Ingram, Collins and Austin Johnson, 3rb.'s 1 fullback and a hybrid. It seems to me that with Johnson playing a duel role at times we have a set backfield that would actually be fairly cheap not to mention stout, possibly really stout, maybe potent.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back Originally Posted by jeanpierre Sap, I'd rather keep that money spent on my favorite, PT, who's already here, established... At his age, I'm not sure he's got that much left in the tank... Yea Jones Drew is a relic.
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02-01-2014, 02:32 PM	#18
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back Originally Posted by The Dude Yea Jones Drew is a relic. Not sure if relic applies, but at 29 years old and from what we witnessed in 2013 I'd agree with JP that its certainly questionable how much he has left in the tank.

02-01-2014, 06:15 PM	#19
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back If you extend Ingram now, it might be advantageous to a friendlier cap number and he gets a jumpstart on his veteran earning power... Know I didn't like his high draft pick, but we're in a cap crunch and even before this late surge of his, he was still a young, capable runner...

02-01-2014, 08:37 PM	#20
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Ranking Saints needs: No. 11 Running back Originally Posted by Danno Not sure if relic applies, but at 29 years old and from what we witnessed in 2013 I'd agree with JP that its certainly questionable how much he has left in the tank. One problem he had in 2013 is that his tank got too big.

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