Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks

Syntho · 03-10-2015, 04:23 PM

I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas.

Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year?

|Mitch| · 03-10-2015, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Syntho

I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas.

Did you even watch any of the games last year? How about the playoff game in Philadelphia the year before...

Ingram's switch has been flipped since then

dizzle88 · 03-10-2015, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Syntho

I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas.

Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year?

Ingram was 36 yards shy of 1000 yards rushing, with a 4.3 average (second only to demarco Murray) and 9 TD's, that's a pretty solid season to say he missed 2-3 games with a broken hand.

The Dude · 03-10-2015, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Syntho

I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas.

Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year?

Ingram had a monster year last year considering he was splitting carrys and was injured several games. He averaged near 5 yds a carry. Doesn't get much better than that.

That was one hell of a first post. Welcome to the board!

Syntho · 03-10-2015, 04:27 PM

I really meant it when I said I don't remember Ingram running much

Nearly 1000 yards? I had no idea it was that high!

lee909 · 03-10-2015, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Syntho

I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas.

Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year?

Ingram has run for around 1100 yards in his last 15 games(playoff 2013)

voodooido · 03-10-2015, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Syntho

I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas.

Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year?

He ran 225 times for 964 yards. Do the math. He also missed 3 games and was still at 1000 yards.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 03-10-2015, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Syntho

I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas.

You may need to start taking some ginko for your memory. Ingram is the first Saints rusher since Deuce McAllister to carry the ball for more than 200 carries in a season. He had nearly 1000 yards rushing with a 4.3 YPC average. There was a mix of big runs along with tough grinding.

The kid earned his money.

Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year?

Today's NFL is instant production. Many more college teams run close to pro offenses, and are coached by former NFL personnel. So they come out much more ready to produce than in the past.

Look at Brandon Cooks from last year. He was on his way to becoming a #1 receiver for the Saints when he got injured.

You've also missed the point that Unger is a Pro Bowl caliber veteran when healthy. He will contribute immediately in every facet of the offense.

Over the last 9 years the Saints offense is as predictable as a precision watch when it comes to Brees' pass attempts per game. Under 30, the team wins. Over 35, the team almost always loses.

Clearly Payton has seen the light being steamrolled by the Cowboys last year. Run the ball, play action over the top. Protects your defense. Protects your QB.

The Saints are not going to have a problem running the ball as long as all the pieces remain relatively healthy.

SFIAH

03-10-2015, 04:23 PM	#1
Syntho Registered Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 87	Re: Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas. Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year?
Syntho Registered Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 87

03-10-2015, 04:24 PM	#2
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks Originally Posted by Syntho I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas. Did you even watch any of the games last year? How about the playoff game in Philadelphia the year before... Ingram's switch has been flipped since then captainshawn likes this.

03-10-2015, 04:25 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,521	Re: Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks Originally Posted by Syntho I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas. Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year? Ingram was 36 yards shy of 1000 yards rushing, with a 4.3 average (second only to demarco Murray) and 9 TD's, that's a pretty solid season to say he missed 2-3 games with a broken hand.

03-10-2015, 04:25 PM	#4
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	Re: Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks Originally Posted by Syntho I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas. Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year? Ingram had a monster year last year considering he was splitting carrys and was injured several games. He averaged near 5 yds a carry. Doesn't get much better than that. That was one hell of a first post. Welcome to the board!
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055

03-10-2015, 04:27 PM	#5
Syntho Registered Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 87	Re: Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks I really meant it when I said I don't remember Ingram running much Nearly 1000 yards? I had no idea it was that high!
Syntho Registered Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 87

03-10-2015, 04:27 PM	#6
lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,855 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks Originally Posted by Syntho I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas. Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year? Ingram has run for around 1100 yards in his last 15 games(playoff 2013)

03-10-2015, 04:28 PM	#7
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,826	Re: Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks Originally Posted by Syntho I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas. Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year? He ran 225 times for 964 yards. Do the math. He also missed 3 games and was still at 1000 yards. dizzle88 likes this.
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,826

03-10-2015, 04:46 PM	#8
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks Originally Posted by Syntho I keep seeing people saying that we're going to run the ball now.... Who's going to run it? I don't remember Ingram doing so well, and we just got rid of Thomas. You may need to start taking some ginko for your memory. Ingram is the first Saints rusher since Deuce McAllister to carry the ball for more than 200 carries in a season. He had nearly 1000 yards rushing with a 4.3 YPC average. There was a mix of big runs along with tough grinding. The kid earned his money. Also, don't new draft picks usually take a few years to really settle in? How's that going to help for this year? Today's NFL is instant production. Many more college teams run close to pro offenses, and are coached by former NFL personnel. So they come out much more ready to produce than in the past. Look at Brandon Cooks from last year. He was on his way to becoming a #1 receiver for the Saints when he got injured. You've also missed the point that Unger is a Pro Bowl caliber veteran when healthy. He will contribute immediately in every facet of the offense. Over the last 9 years the Saints offense is as predictable as a precision watch when it comes to Brees' pass attempts per game. Under 30, the team wins. Over 35, the team almost always loses. Clearly Payton has seen the light being steamrolled by the Cowboys last year. Run the ball, play action over the top. Protects your defense. Protects your QB. The Saints are not going to have a problem running the ball as long as all the pieces remain relatively healthy. SFIAH K Major and captainshawn like this.
	Super Bowl Championships: New Orleans Saints:1, Carolina:0, Atlanta Chokers: STILL ZERO Only Atlanta choked in an unchokable situation... Life is definitely good.

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: https://blackandgold.com/saints/71362-saints-trade-graham-seahawks.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date	Hits
Saints Trade Graham to the Seahawks	This thread	Refback	03-10-2015 04:33 PM	13
The Latest NFL News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	03-10-2015 03:16 PM	1
The Latest New Orleans Saints News \| SportSpyder	This thread	Refback	03-10-2015 03:14 PM	5