The Dude

Anyone else a little worried about it? We need it to be a big part of our game plan this year more than ever. Brees needs a break and can’t be asked to carry the entire offense anymore. Kamara will be Kamara and will continue to elude defenses but he will always need another strong back to split carries with. Can’t see him doing it on his own or with very little help. Can Murray fill Ingram’s shoes? We need him to.
Wouldn’t surprise me if we hit gold on a rookie RB this year. We’ve always been able to find Ivory, Thomas type players. Would go a long way toward depth we will need later in the season.
2 main question marks for me is Oline and RB. I think Smith steps up this year and our WR play will work itself out.

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foreverfan

I'll show a hold that needs to be hit.

Beastmode

There are maybe 4-5 MVP caliber RB's. We have one. I admit, I didn't like the Murray pickup but he'll do. Main thing is the OL. Kamara and Ingram were great but watch all those great blocks that set most of it up. Just incredible blocking downfield, even by OL.

jeanpierre

In any other town (e.g. NY, PHI, DAL) they'd be hell to pay with Sean letting Ingram walk and were Mark to rush for 1400+ RuYds in BAL, and Latavius Murray flops - but Payton has tenure with his one Superbowl...

If the run game falters, regresses, media talking heads will make it all about Ingram; actually, it will be the transition from Unger, health of Warford and Peat, and failure to keep Kelemete et al offensive line depth...

SmashMouth

Don't sleep on Ozigbo.

Saintsfan4ever

I hated to see MI walk and lose the 1-2 punch that was working great for us in the run game. But then I take a deep breath & look at all the other weapons on offense; the Taysom Hill show has just begun, we've got a TE now with tremendous potential to bring that position back to being a huge factor, we've got reliable #13, along with a more matured WR corp, and whatever RB surfaces to trade time with Kamara doesn't have to be a Mark Ingram.. he just needs to be good enough. And I think we got that covered.

Saint4

WhoDat!656

My main concern with the o-Line is the loss of Unger.

AsylumGuido

I seriously doubt the line misses a beat with McCoy at center. Unger retired because his body couldn't take it any longer. He had played hurt for pretty much his entire career ... albeit at a very solid level. McCoy is more than capable of filling his shoes and may even be a stronger option. He has been with the ones from basically day one of OTA's and should be ready for day one of the regular season.

K Major

Valid concern but I can't remember the last time Brees didn't have a good center in New Orleans? A slight "fall off" from a vet/Pro bowler is expected at center but how much though? Saints brass has done an excellent job of having a good center in front of #9.

Don't sleep on Erik Mckoy ... he's young but legit + having a backup in Easton (can play guard as well) is a plus.

Coach Dan Roushar will have the O line ready by week #1 vs Texas.

K Major

And no, I'm not worried about the run game.

Folks are simply sleeping on Latavius Murray.