Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson

WhoDat!656 · 08-11-2014, 09:14 AM

In the competition for carries in New Orleans, Pierre Thomas is falling behind Mark Ingram and Khiry Robinson.

Thomas was the team’s leading rusher last year, with 147 carries for 549 yards, but the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Ingram and Robinson have moved ahead of Thomas, who took a pay cut to remain in New Orleans this offseason. In practice, Ingram and Robinson are splitting first-team reps while Thomas works with the second team.

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Danno · 08-11-2014, 09:17 AM

Thomas is an aging vet, and Payton mentioned he was going to be easier on the vets.

I'm a huge Ingram and Robinson fan, but PT is still the man until you are otherwise informed.

The Dude · 08-11-2014, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Thomas is an aging vet, and Payton mentioned he was going to be easier on the vets.

I'm a huge Ingram and Robinson fan, but PT is still the man until you are otherwise informed.

Did Payton say that? Could explain why we seem to have so many injuries. Hopefully most are them are really not bad and if the guys were younger they would still be practicing.
Yea I think we know what to expect from PT He is going to get his carries and his screens.

spkb25 · 08-12-2014, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Thomas is an aging vet, and Payton mentioned he was going to be easier on the vets.

I'm a huge Ingram and Robinson fan, but PT is still the man until you are otherwise informed.

Yeah man, def. I feel like we know what we are going to get with PT, and I say limit him so we have him the whole season and in the playoffs. PT will be fine. Mark looks like he is putting it together, finally healthy or both. Robinson is quick, I really like that kid. He looks like the real deal. A very good back.

foreverfan · 08-11-2014, 09:18 AM

We need Thomas for the playoffs.

|Mitch| · 08-11-2014, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

We need Thomas for the playoffs.

Why? If Ingram/Robinson continue where they left off the last playoffs and the first preseason game, we "need" no one!

foreverfan · 08-11-2014, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by |Mitch|

Why? If Ingram/Robinson continue where they left off the last playoffs and the first preseason game, we "need" no one!

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halloween 65 · 08-11-2014, 10:13 AM

I have no problem with this. PT should at this stage in his carreer be a really good change of pace type of back letting the young studs plow the majority of the field. Ingram has been a late bloomer and thats all, Robinson(who I like a little better) was undrafted but has earned each carry will make a great tandam. With Payton saying he is going to run more( I've heard that one before) we should (barring injury) and the O-line doing their job be very stout at running the ball.Cadet needs to step it up in my opinion in every way.

Euphoria · 08-11-2014, 10:25 AM

Less carries just means it helps prolong's his career.

We know what PT is capable of.

jnormand · 08-11-2014, 10:44 AM

He'll be the third down back. Its fine. PT will still get snaps. He prob won't be used to pound the rock like he was used for earlier in his career. I doubt if anyone on this board trusts any other RB on a 3rd down pass or screen play more than they trust PT. Regardless off how Ingram or Khiry are running.

PT will have his moments too. He's still the most versatile back we have.

08-11-2014, 09:14 AM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson In the competition for carries in New Orleans, Pierre Thomas is falling behind Mark Ingram and Khiry Robinson. Thomas was the team’s leading rusher last year, with 147 carries for 549 yards, but the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Ingram and Robinson have moved ahead of Thomas, who took a pay cut to remain in New Orleans this offseason. In practice, Ingram and Robinson are splitting first-team reps while Thomas works with the second team. Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson \| ProFootballTalk

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson Thomas is an aging vet, and Payton mentioned he was going to be easier on the vets. I'm a huge Ingram and Robinson fan, but PT is still the man until you are otherwise informed. saintfan, jnormand, spkb25 and 5 others like this.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson Originally Posted by Danno Thomas is an aging vet, and Payton mentioned he was going to be easier on the vets. I'm a huge Ingram and Robinson fan, but PT is still the man until you are otherwise informed. Did Payton say that? Could explain why we seem to have so many injuries. Hopefully most are them are really not bad and if the guys were younger they would still be practicing. Yea I think we know what to expect from PT He is going to get his carries and his screens.
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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,115	Re: Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson Originally Posted by Danno Thomas is an aging vet, and Payton mentioned he was going to be easier on the vets. I'm a huge Ingram and Robinson fan, but PT is still the man until you are otherwise informed. Yeah man, def. I feel like we know what we are going to get with PT, and I say limit him so we have him the whole season and in the playoffs. PT will be fine. Mark looks like he is putting it together, finally healthy or both. Robinson is quick, I really like that kid. He looks like the real deal. A very good back.

08-11-2014, 09:18 AM	#5
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson We need Thomas for the playoffs. RockyMountainSaint likes this.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson Originally Posted by foreverfan We need Thomas for the playoffs. Why? If Ingram/Robinson continue where they left off the last playoffs and the first preseason game, we "need" no one!

08-11-2014, 05:46 PM	#7
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson Originally Posted by \|Mitch\| Why? If Ingram/Robinson continue where they left off the last playoffs and the first preseason game, we "need" no one! Click picture to visit 2013 articular. hagan714 and saintsfan1976 like this.
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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: Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson I have no problem with this. PT should at this stage in his carreer be a really good change of pace type of back letting the young studs plow the majority of the field. Ingram has been a late bloomer and thats all, Robinson(who I like a little better) was undrafted but has earned each carry will make a great tandam. With Payton saying he is going to run more( I've heard that one before) we should (barring injury) and the O-line doing their job be very stout at running the ball.Cadet needs to step it up in my opinion in every way.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson Less carries just means it helps prolong's his career. We know what PT is capable of. Seer1 and WHODATINCA like this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,736	Re: Pierre Thomas falling behind Mark Ingram, Khiry Robinson He'll be the third down back. Its fine. PT will still get snaps. He prob won't be used to pound the rock like he was used for earlier in his career. I doubt if anyone on this board trusts any other RB on a 3rd down pass or screen play more than they trust PT. Regardless off how Ingram or Khiry are running. PT will have his moments too. He's still the most versatile back we have. WHODATINCA likes this.

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