Mark Ingram 2013

I am of the firm belief that Sean Payton will give Ingram every chance to be the bell-cow on this team. I think we are seeing a shift away from the two-back system. Ingram's touches increased toward the end of last season, and I think Payton is going to give him the opportunity to be featured. Does that mean Sproles or whomever else on the team will be obsolete? Hardly. The Niners feature Gore but are able to make use of their other backs. Payton is adamant that the running game must improve and that we will have to take pressure off Brees. Ingram, once healthy, really improved as a runner. I think we will see a greater commitment to being able to run the ball than in the past, and I think that will make our offense more difficult to stop.