Trading Ivory was debated extensively on the board at the time it happened. Like the guy in the article, I thought then, and still think now, he was the best pure running back on the team--better than Ingram; more explosive. The issues were injury and versatility. I always got the sense that the Saints didn't trust Chris in the passing game--both catching the ball out of the backfield and picking up blitzes to protect Brees. So when someone had to go the kept the more dependable (and higher draft pick) Ingram and let the guy with the most potential, Ivory, go for a decent fourth round compensation. I disagreed with the decision at the time and still do. I would have kept both Ivory and Sproles and let either Ingram or Pierre Thomas walk (as much as I love PT!). Injuries were a legit concern, but Ingram had been hurt a lot too. Ingram is a solid NFL RB. But he doesn't have Ingram's speed or power.