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jeanpierre 03-15-2019 08:19 PM
Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 

jeanpierre 03-15-2019 08:20 PM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
BY ROD WALKER | rwalker@theadvocate.com Mar 15, 2019 - 7:28 pm

Mark Ingram, who spent eight seasons with the Saints before signing with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, wrote a farewell letter to the city of New Orleans on Friday.

Below is Ingram's letter, posted on Instagram on Friday.

Mark Ingram Letter Instagram Link

The former Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Alabama leaves New Orleans as the second leading rusher in franchise history and the team's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns. He finished with 50 rushing touchdowns and 6,007 yards, 90 yards shy of surpassing Deuce McAllister.

SmashMouth 03-15-2019 08:41 PM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
Yeah... Whatever... He could've home time discount if he really felt it.

Danno 03-15-2019 10:19 PM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
Raven fans will appreciate and respect him way more than saints fans did. Good for him

darksoul35 03-15-2019 11:58 PM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
It just didn't seem like money was the issue. He went to the Ravens on a deal that we easily could have gave him.

The Dude 03-16-2019 11:30 AM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by darksoul35 (Post 840650)
It just didn't seem like money was the issue. He went to the Ravens on a deal that we easily could have gave him.
But we didn’t.

Rugby Saint II 03-19-2019 11:00 AM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
His agent threw us a ridiculous high ball figure. We immediately went out and signed Murray for less money and equivalent stats. Ingram fired his agent immediately and then had to sign with the Ravens. I don't think he wanted to leave New Orleans. However, he should get the opportunity to be a feature back not a back up/rotational player for Alvin Kamara.

Personally, I love the man and what he did in New Orleans on and off the field. Ingram was always a great locker room leader and player. I watched him play at Alabama and was glad we drafted him. Roll Tide! He is unselfish and has a team first attitude. Good luck and thank you! I have always believed in Mark Ingram and I wish him nothing but success.

saintsfan1976 03-19-2019 11:02 AM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
Do you have a link to the story about Ingram firing his agent?

Rugby Saint II 03-19-2019 11:40 AM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
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Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 (Post 840897)
Do you have a link to the story about Ingram firing his agent?
Sorry. I don't have that and I shouldn't have stated it as fact. I read that Ingram fired his agent and I don't have anything to back up my questionable memory.:dunce:

73Saint 03-19-2019 11:48 AM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
Did anyone see his presser with Harbaugh a few days ago? He looked so miserable. I feel badly for him and can't help but think he's secretly very upset with his agent right now.

Crusader 03-19-2019 03:38 PM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 840907)
Sorry. I don't have that and I shouldn't have stated it as fact. I read that Ingram fired his agent and I don't have anything to back up my questionable memory.:dunce:
Well he switched agents back in 2014....

RailBoss 03-20-2019 07:00 PM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
MI had a good run here and wouldn't mind if he had stayed. Kind of happy he wound up in the AFC and not with any of our Southern rivals.

AsylumGuido 03-20-2019 08:05 PM
Re: Mark Ingram's farewell: "How can I be heartbroken and more excited than ever at the same time?"
 
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Originally Posted by RailBoss (Post 841087)
MI had a good run here and wouldn't mind if he had stayed. Kind of happy he wound up in the AFC and not with any of our Southern rivals.
You've got that right. Ingram was the perfect "running mate" for the new incoming Kamara. He still has plenty of game left and I'm glad he is less likely to be facing us in the future. Although, I agree with what someone else posted about his possibly ending his career with the Saints down the line.


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