Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option

WhoDat!656 · 04-24-2014, 11:20 PM

The New Orleans Saints' 2011 first round draft pick, running back Mark Ingram is about to wrap up his fourth year in the league in 2014. Where he'll be in 2015 is currently up in the year as the team has until May 3rd to exercise their option for a fifth year.

The team already exercised defensive end Cam Jordan’s option, and Ingram isn't feeling too confident the Saints will do the same for him. Time is running it out.

“I’m not sure if they will pick up the fifth-year option,” Ingram said, via the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

“I’m just working one day at a time and I’m just glad I’m on a team that’s a championship contender.”

Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option

TheOak · 04-25-2014, 07:53 AM

Smart guy, the option will not be picked up and it has nothing to do with Ingram.

ScottF · 04-25-2014, 08:18 AM

from a production standpoint, he has been overpaid for 3 years. Five million for 400 yards? I'd pass

exile · 04-25-2014, 09:01 AM

It's his "show me" year. But my how the mighty RB position has fallen in today's NFL.

ScottF · 04-25-2014, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by exile

It's his "show me" year. But my how the mighty RB position has fallen in today's NFL.

actually it is a 'show me' week, as they have to decide by May 3

exile · 04-25-2014, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

actually it is a 'show me' week, as they have to decide by May 3

Well I meant year in referernce to his career. With the Saints or otherwise.

Jamessr · 04-25-2014, 09:42 AM

Lets say he has a break out year...
Whats the numbers look like to keep him? Is it even a money issue?

Danno · 04-25-2014, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Jamessr

Lets say he has a break out year...
Whats the numbers look like to keep him? Is it even a money issue?

Yes its a money issue. 5 million is probably too much for a RB in this offense regardless.

NonieT · 04-25-2014, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Yes its a money issue. 5 million is probably too much for a RB in this offense regardless.

In any offense it's too much money.

TheOak · 04-25-2014, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Jamessr

Lets say he has a break out year...
Whats the numbers look like to keep him? Is it even a money issue?

Define "break out year"?

$5m is top 10 RB

He has to break 1000 yards and 7 or better TDs to get into the top 13 RBs. He has averaged 3 TDs and 500 yards.

Jamal Charles 1200 yards and 12 TDs 4.7m/year 13th highest average salary.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option Smart guy, the option will not be picked up and it has nothing to do with Ingram.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option from a production standpoint, he has been overpaid for 3 years. Five million for 400 yards? I'd pass jeanpierre likes this.

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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option Originally Posted by exile It's his "show me" year. But my how the mighty RB position has fallen in today's NFL. actually it is a 'show me' week, as they have to decide by May 3

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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option Originally Posted by ScottF actually it is a 'show me' week, as they have to decide by May 3 Well I meant year in referernce to his career. With the Saints or otherwise.
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Jamessr 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,583	Re: Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option Lets say he has a break out year... Whats the numbers look like to keep him? Is it even a money issue?

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,748	Re: Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option Originally Posted by Jamessr Lets say he has a break out year... Whats the numbers look like to keep him? Is it even a money issue? Yes its a money issue. 5 million is probably too much for a RB in this offense regardless. TheOak and Jamessr like this.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option Originally Posted by Danno Yes its a money issue. 5 million is probably too much for a RB in this offense regardless. In any offense it's too much money.
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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: Mark Ingram not confident Saints will pick up his 5th-year option Originally Posted by Jamessr Lets say he has a break out year... Whats the numbers look like to keep him? Is it even a money issue? Define "break out year"? $5m is top 10 RB He has to break 1000 yards and 7 or better TDs to get into the top 13 RBs. He has averaged 3 TDs and 500 yards. Jamal Charles 1200 yards and 12 TDs 4.7m/year 13th highest average salary.

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