Ingram benched [OLD THREAD BUMPED]

Ingram is not a fumbler.

The numbers say the last couple of weeks are a statistical anomaly. That said, we have covered all this before in regards to Ingram being a hard worker, great teammate, never quits, give 100%, player with a high motor and really pretty average to a little below as an impact player for the offense.

We could really use impact in the run game. He lacks the speed, vision, shiftiness to make the big impact plays. He's a grinder but even a bit undersized to be truly effective at that.

At this stage in his career I'm fine if they start working in Lasco and Hightower and if they bring in more options as a successor. We can get a lot more out of the position than "plays hard and knows his assignments".

Ingram with the fans was also undermined by the expectations that come with his draft position and the trade up to get him, which is not really his fault.

The first two years Ingram was there, the Saints ran a power scheme. They switched to a zone an his YPC improved. Furthermore, a rb is only as good as the line in front of them and NO OL is not designed to open hoiles, just protect Brees. NO is also not a run first team as we all know. Therefore, the game is never going to be schemed to maximize the run just set up the pass and keep 8 out of the box.