The Problem with Mark Ingram

DaveinCoalinga said
Look at the offense and what is asked. Number one priority is to keep Brees safe. Ingram does an excellent job of it, possibly the best in the league. Also 3 fumbles in his career and we know Payton detests fumbles. He's a reliable pass catcher out of the backfield don't believe me, look at last weekend how He drew coverage when he went outside on the touchdown. He is also n effective runner other than the 2-3 elite backs in run first offenses, who is better in all those areas?

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To your point I think this is what has raised his value. For all the talk i say about him not making plays I must admit..at least once a week I see him nail a free rusher that allows Drew to find a target down field. I can also say he doesn't drop the rock/assist in us beating ourselves, and he has become quite a threat out of the backfield.

This is why I disagree with the title of the thread and would prefer to just say how can we compliment him. We found 1 piece in Lasco who looks to have taken over for Hightower as Ingrams backup. Him having that change of pace speed will certainly come in handy when defense have been pounded and are gassed and he gets an open crease and goes for 54 yds. The only other piece needs to be a RB with some WR skills. Cadet is quite literaly a C player at the position. We could use an upgrade there and while we whiffed on Spiller the upcoming draft should have some guys available that can play that role.

All thats left is building a formidable D that can cut down on point totals and we might be able to approach 18-22 carry games because we are able to run the ball late with no fear of the D getting shredded after a possible 3 and out. I think having guys like Thomas/Snead help that as well due to their prowess on 3rd down.

It'll come together in due time.