MI Potential Trade

turbo_dog · 07-19-2018, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

And one pick will suddenly build a dynasty?

A third rounder at that!

turbo_dog · 07-19-2018, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

He didn't intentionally take a known banned substance. According to four separate Saints players (including Zach Strief) a trace amount of a substance picked up from a tainted supplement that is approved by the league was found in his sample. And according to his agent the banned substance wasn't even one recognized as "performance enhancing" and could be taken with a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) ... (ie. fertility meds, hair growth meds, etc.).

I seem to remember something about an exemption from the league for certain criteria? Ingram was supposed to have the exemption, but then they never formally gave it to him or something like that.

Beastmode · 07-19-2018, 09:55 AM

I'm actually more obsessed with getting back in the 1st. And yes, I know we are not getting that but it would give us the ability to stack to make it possible.

The strength of this team right now is the draft, mainly round 1. Rankins, Lattimore, Ramczyk. Maybe even Davenport. Guilty as charged if I want to get it back and sacrifice our 2nd string RB to get there who, will not be contributing anyway until the halfway point.

foreverfan · 07-19-2018, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

He didn't intentionally take a known banned substance. According to four separate Saints players (including Zach Strief) a trace amount of a substance picked up from a tainted supplement that is approved by the league was found in his sample. And according to his agent the banned substance wasn't even one recognized as "performance enhancing" and could be taken with a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) ... (ie. fertility meds, hair growth meds, etc.).

Rugby Saint II · 07-19-2018, 11:44 AM

I believe he has greater value to us this year than anything we could get for him in return. He is an all-around back that blocks, catches passes and runs well. He is in the best system and has a perfect complement with Kamara. Drew will miss him the first four games I am sure. They have a great working relationship. Besides, after coming off a suspension Ingram's contract may be more palatable.

voodooido · 07-19-2018, 01:36 PM

I personally think we would benefit from keeping him but I also have that feeling he may return and be a locker room cancer.

AsylumGuido · 07-19-2018, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by voodooido

I personally think we would benefit from keeping him but I also have that feeling he may return and be a locker room cancer.

Why would you think he'd suddenly become "a locker room cancer"? He is one of the single most popular players on the roster among fellow teammates from everything I've heard or seen.

AsylumGuido · 07-19-2018, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I'm actually more obsessed with getting back in the 1st. And yes, I know we are not getting that but it would give us the ability to stack to make it possible.

The strength of this team right now is the draft, mainly round 1. Rankins, Lattimore, Ramczyk. Maybe even Davenport. Guilty as charged if I want to get it back and sacrifice our 2nd string RB to get there who, will not be contributing anyway until the halfway point.

2nd string RB? Ingram had 288 touches as compared to 201 by Kamara last season. And where do you get his not contributing until the halfway point? He'll be back in top shape ready to contribute over the final 3/4th's of the regular season and through our Super Bowl run.

BusDriver · 07-19-2018, 02:23 PM

I'd definately keep MI. He's gonna run hard to show he has lots of gas in those legs, so when he hits the free market he'll have some leverage. He'll help get that 2nd ring!!

Thirty3 · 07-19-2018, 02:44 PM

No trade at this point. Contract year. He'll run like a horse. Don't need to bring him up to speed on anything but contact. He'll have his best year per game.

07-19-2018, 07:56 AM	#11
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,541	Re: MI Potential Trade Originally Posted by AsylumGuido And one pick will suddenly build a dynasty? A third rounder at that!

07-19-2018, 07:57 AM	#12
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,541	Re: MI Potential Trade Originally Posted by AsylumGuido He didn't intentionally take a known banned substance. According to four separate Saints players (including Zach Strief) a trace amount of a substance picked up from a tainted supplement that is approved by the league was found in his sample. And according to his agent the banned substance wasn't even one recognized as "performance enhancing" and could be taken with a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) ... (ie. fertility meds, hair growth meds, etc.). I seem to remember something about an exemption from the league for certain criteria? Ingram was supposed to have the exemption, but then they never formally gave it to him or something like that.

07-19-2018, 09:55 AM	#13
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: MI Potential Trade I'm actually more obsessed with getting back in the 1st. And yes, I know we are not getting that but it would give us the ability to stack to make it possible. The strength of this team right now is the draft, mainly round 1. Rankins, Lattimore, Ramczyk. Maybe even Davenport. Guilty as charged if I want to get it back and sacrifice our 2nd string RB to get there who, will not be contributing anyway until the halfway point.
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07-19-2018, 10:26 AM	#14
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: MI Potential Trade Originally Posted by AsylumGuido He didn't intentionally take a known banned substance. According to four separate Saints players (including Zach Strief) a trace amount of a substance picked up from a tainted supplement that is approved by the league was found in his sample. And according to his agent the banned substance wasn't even one recognized as "performance enhancing" and could be taken with a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) ... (ie. fertility meds, hair growth meds, etc.).

07-19-2018, 11:44 AM	#15
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,733	Re: MI Potential Trade I believe he has greater value to us this year than anything we could get for him in return. He is an all-around back that blocks, catches passes and runs well. He is in the best system and has a perfect complement with Kamara. Drew will miss him the first four games I am sure. They have a great working relationship. Besides, after coming off a suspension Ingram's contract may be more palatable. saintfan, jnormand and Beastmode like this.

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07-19-2018, 01:36 PM	#16
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,744	Re: MI Potential Trade I personally think we would benefit from keeping him but I also have that feeling he may return and be a locker room cancer.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: MI Potential Trade Originally Posted by voodooido I personally think we would benefit from keeping him but I also have that feeling he may return and be a locker room cancer. Why would you think he'd suddenly become "a locker room cancer"? He is one of the single most popular players on the roster among fellow teammates from everything I've heard or seen. jeanpierre likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 24,394	Re: MI Potential Trade Originally Posted by Beastmode I'm actually more obsessed with getting back in the 1st. And yes, I know we are not getting that but it would give us the ability to stack to make it possible. The strength of this team right now is the draft, mainly round 1. Rankins, Lattimore, Ramczyk. Maybe even Davenport. Guilty as charged if I want to get it back and sacrifice our 2nd string RB to get there who, will not be contributing anyway until the halfway point. 2nd string RB? Ingram had 288 touches as compared to 201 by Kamara last season. And where do you get his not contributing until the halfway point? He'll be back in top shape ready to contribute over the final 3/4th's of the regular season and through our Super Bowl run.

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BusDriver 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ICT Kansas Posts: 183	Re: MI Potential Trade I'd definately keep MI. He's gonna run hard to show he has lots of gas in those legs, so when he hits the free market he'll have some leverage. He'll help get that 2nd ring!!

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Thirty3 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 1,251	Re: MI Potential Trade No trade at this point. Contract year. He'll run like a horse. Don't need to bring him up to speed on anything but contact. He'll have his best year per game. jnormand likes this.
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