Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints

08-18-2014, 11:32 PM

When Mark Ingram said earlier this offseason that he wanted to become an every-down running back for the Saints, he didn’t mean he was working to hone his skills to meet such a skill set this season.

Ingram on Monday explained that he feels he’s already there.

“If you watch our film, I think most teams feel like when I’m in the game, it’s going to be... run or play-action,” said Ingram, a fourth-year pro.

That’s why he wants more opportunities — especially in the passing game.

Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Jack Vegas · 08-19-2014, 12:00 AM

I don't blame him for feeling that way, especially given his improvement since late last year, but except for 06 it's always been a three-way split at RB. He would have to be Adrian Peterson-level amazing to convince Payton otherwise, and maybe not even then.

The Dude · 08-19-2014, 12:02 AM

He is. Until he gets turf toe.

Seriously though Streif sings his praises and said that his biggest problem was the Oline not doing their job. True or not I think that was a stand up thing for him to say.

jeanpierre · 08-19-2014, 07:02 AM

Ingram, put up and UNTIL then shut up...

saintsfan1976 · 08-19-2014, 07:49 AM

ZBS you non-believers.

When have you known Streif to be dishonest?

Seer1 · 08-19-2014, 08:16 AM

He runs during the season like he's doing right now and I won't argue it.

SmashMouth · 08-19-2014, 08:19 AM

Danno · 08-19-2014, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Ingram, put up and UNTIL then shut up...

Oh good grief you're being ridiculous.

TheOak · 08-19-2014, 08:41 AM

It read it more of him feeling that he is an 'every type of down' back more than an 'every down' back.

Sorry brother, until you can screen like PT, you'll not achieve either option. While you are serviceable at all of the roles, we have specialists and your not the screener PT is, you were not as elusive as Sproles was, and with only 1 season over 11 games there are durability questions. PT only has 2 seasons with less than 14 games, Sproles only had 1 season with less than 14 games.

Frack.... Ivory has had 2 seasons with 12+ games.

Lets get a few more good laps around the neighborhood before you start asking to own the keys.

Danno · 08-19-2014, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

It read it more of him feeling that he is an 'every type of down' back more than an 'every down' back.

Sorry brother, until you can screen like PT, you'll not achieve either option. While you are serviceable at all of the roles, we have specialists and your not the screener PT is, you were not as elusive as Sproles was, and with only 1 season over 11 games there are durability questions. PT only has 2 seasons with less than 14 games, Sproles only had 1 season with less than 14 games.

Frack.... Ivory has had 2 seasons with 12+ games.

Lets get a few more good laps around the neighborhood before you start asking to own the keys.

Another ridiculous post!

He's not demanding anything, he simply thinks he can do the job. You guys make Falcon fans look classy

08-18-2014, 11:32 PM	#1
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062 Rating: (0 votes - average) When Mark Ingram said earlier this offseason that he wanted to become an every-down running back for the Saints, he didn’t mean he was working to hone his skills to meet such a skill set this season. Ingram on Monday explained that he feels he’s already there. “If you watch our film, I think most teams feel like when I’m in the game, it’s going to be... run or play-action,” said Ingram, a fourth-year pro. That’s why he wants more opportunities — especially in the passing game. Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints \| Saints \| The Advocate — Baton Rouge, Louisiana Related article: New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram looking to show off versatility in 2014 \| NOLA.com Last edited by papz; 08-19-2014 at 08:17 AM..
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Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints I don't blame him for feeling that way, especially given his improvement since late last year, but except for 06 it's always been a three-way split at RB. He would have to be Adrian Peterson-level amazing to convince Payton otherwise, and maybe not even then.
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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,050	Re: Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints He is. Until he gets turf toe. Seriously though Streif sings his praises and said that his biggest problem was the Oline not doing their job. True or not I think that was a stand up thing for him to say. hagan714 and Utah_Saint like this.
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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,846 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints ZBS you non-believers. When have you known Streif to be dishonest?

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints He runs during the season like he's doing right now and I won't argue it.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints Originally Posted by jeanpierre Ingram, put up and UNTIL then shut up... Oh good grief you're being ridiculous. dizzle88 likes this.

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TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,027	Re: Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints It read it more of him feeling that he is an 'every type of down' back more than an 'every down' back. Sorry brother, until you can screen like PT, you'll not achieve either option. While you are serviceable at all of the roles, we have specialists and your not the screener PT is, you were not as elusive as Sproles was, and with only 1 season over 11 games there are durability questions. PT only has 2 seasons with less than 14 games, Sproles only had 1 season with less than 14 games. Frack.... Ivory has had 2 seasons with 12+ games. Lets get a few more good laps around the neighborhood before you start asking to own the keys.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Mark Ingram thinks he is an every-down running back for the Saints Originally Posted by TheOak It read it more of him feeling that he is an 'every type of down' back more than an 'every down' back. Sorry brother, until you can screen like PT, you'll not achieve either option. While you are serviceable at all of the roles, we have specialists and your not the screener PT is, you were not as elusive as Sproles was, and with only 1 season over 11 games there are durability questions. PT only has 2 seasons with less than 14 games, Sproles only had 1 season with less than 14 games. Frack.... Ivory has had 2 seasons with 12+ games. Lets get a few more good laps around the neighborhood before you start asking to own the keys. Another ridiculous post! He's not demanding anything, he simply thinks he can do the job. You guys make Falcon fans look classy

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