Saints Sign Latavius Murray

turbo_dog · 03-12-2019, 12:08 PM

I'm not a fan of this move. I realize Ingram probably wanted more money than he's worth, given his percentage of touches. Still, he was one of the best for the locker room chemistry. And Murray in no way will fill Ingram's shoes.

saintsfan1976 · 03-12-2019, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

I'm not a fan of this move. I realize Ingram probably wanted more money than he's worth, given his percentage of touches. Still, he was one of the best for the locker room chemistry. And Murray in no way will fill Ingram's shoes.

Stats are virtually identical. Why over pay?

SmashMouth · 03-12-2019, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by RefsRobbedUs

Four-year, $14.4 million contract. Sold signing this obviously means Ingram is gone.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

I like it. History aside, Ingram is a widget. Nonsense in overpaying for a cog. Goood luck Mark but we need a solid O line

Originally Posted by K Major

Saints probably just couldn't or willing to match a contract from other suitors.

The financial folks probably gave MI a number and a deadline. Unfortunate we'll lose Mark but the NFL is a business.

I wish Mark well wherever he lands though. He gave 100% on every down.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Stats are virtually identical. Why over pay?

We overpaid to get Ingram in the beginning with the multiple draft picks. And he took his sweet time developing. So he owes us a hometown discount. His locker room presence has value, but not at an inflated price. If he does sign elsewhere, best of luck to him.

brees84 · 03-12-2019, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Stats are virtually identical. Why over pay?

Also it will be Kamara show. Dude is too good to be just 3rd down back. You don't pay 7-8 mil per year for 2nd option at RB position. Can't blame Mark, you have to take the money in this situation. Overall Mark is better player than Murray but Murray excels in things we need the most with Kamara as lead back. That's power running between the tackles and 3&1, 4&1 situations.

ScottF · 03-12-2019, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by turbo_dog

I'm not a fan of this move. I realize Ingram probably wanted more money than he's worth, given his percentage of touches. Still, he was one of the best for the locker room chemistry. And Murray in no way will fill Ingram's shoes.

Need to separate the man from the myth ->

Reality; he had a solid, unspectacular career and was paid well. If GB or someone else wants to give a 29yr old with 6000 career yards a 6 million dollar contract, so be it. We just got younger, bigger, cheaper

03-12-2019, 12:08 PM	#1
turbo_dog 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,707	Re: Saints Sign Latavius Murray I'm not a fan of this move. I realize Ingram probably wanted more money than he's worth, given his percentage of touches. Still, he was one of the best for the locker room chemistry. And Murray in no way will fill Ingram's shoes. jnormand, pinch and The Dude like this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,036 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints Sign Latavius Murray Originally Posted by turbo_dog I'm not a fan of this move. I realize Ingram probably wanted more money than he's worth, given his percentage of touches. Still, he was one of the best for the locker room chemistry. And Murray in no way will fill Ingram's shoes. Stats are virtually identical. Why over pay? RockyMountainSaint, ScottF, jeanpierre and 3 others like this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,926 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints Sign Latavius Murray Originally Posted by RefsRobbedUs Four-year, $14.4 million contract. Sold signing this obviously means Ingram is gone. Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 I like it. History aside, Ingram is a widget. Nonsense in overpaying for a cog. Goood luck Mark but we need a solid O line Originally Posted by K Major Saints probably just couldn't or willing to match a contract from other suitors. The financial folks probably gave MI a number and a deadline. Unfortunate we'll lose Mark but the NFL is a business. I wish Mark well wherever he lands though. He gave 100% on every down. Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Stats are virtually identical. Why over pay? We overpaid to get Ingram in the beginning with the multiple draft picks. And he took his sweet time developing. So he owes us a hometown discount. His locker room presence has value, but not at an inflated price. If he does sign elsewhere, best of luck to him. ScottF and jeanpierre like this.

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brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015	Re: Saints Sign Latavius Murray Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Stats are virtually identical. Why over pay? Also it will be Kamara show. Dude is too good to be just 3rd down back. You don't pay 7-8 mil per year for 2nd option at RB position. Can't blame Mark, you have to take the money in this situation. Overall Mark is better player than Murray but Murray excels in things we need the most with Kamara as lead back. That's power running between the tackles and 3&1, 4&1 situations.
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ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Saints Sign Latavius Murray Originally Posted by turbo_dog I'm not a fan of this move. I realize Ingram probably wanted more money than he's worth, given his percentage of touches. Still, he was one of the best for the locker room chemistry. And Murray in no way will fill Ingram's shoes. Need to separate the man from the myth -> Reality; he had a solid, unspectacular career and was paid well. If GB or someone else wants to give a 29yr old with 6000 career yards a 6 million dollar contract, so be it. We just got younger, bigger, cheaper RockyMountainSaint and mikesaintfan like this.

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