Extend Ingram NOW!!! (2 Viewers)

[willkro]

we did not pick up his option, but we can sign him to an extension. can't we?

 

[Saint_Ward]

Packers have one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL.

 

[Eman5805]

Packers have one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL.

And we absolutely gashed them, like a team with a good running game should.

 

[wnelson]

pretty sure we declined it

now that you say that, I remember us doing it in the offseason.

 

[wnelson]

I think we should extend him. But not during the season. Let it serve as motivation.

But I also think we should consider moving away from running back by committee. He found a great rhythm and didn't lose it because we kept cycling in three other guys.

a lot of us have been saying this since the Dallas game last season....

 

[Mojomajik9]

If they wanted to could they use the franchise tag on Ingram and then negotiate a more team friendly contract? Or did that go out the window when they didn't extend him?

 

[BLUE_DOG_MAN]

Make it happen Loomis. BDM

 

[El Caliente]

I see Ingram and I read about the Austin Rivers mess currently going on. One guy is proving he deserves a new contract, the other is just acting like the spoiled son of a former pro.

 

[Gumerk]

Make it happen Loomis!

 

[BlackandGoldXLIV]

I think so. But, that could have been the switch for his lightbulb. Ha never know! Maybe that's what he needed.

No I believe it was Chris Ivory's performance, that motivated Ingram.

 

[Alan12]

No I believe it was Chris Ivory's performance, that motivated Ingram.

 

[BroKV]

I've said it since preseason. This guy needs 15+ touches a game.

 

[RT3]

Deion Sanders giving Ingram the "pay da man" love on Gameday Final

 

[Kamara Time in NO]

Feed him the ball and ride him to a division title. There is no doubt after tonight that a commitment to run the ball with Ingram is the key to the season. Obviously they must re-sign him.

 

[saintsfan26]

Health and opportunity. He's healthy and he was given an opportunity. I think Ingram showed what he can be when given the chance. And OUR ENTIRE TEAM BENEFITED. The running game opened things for Drew Brees and our play-action. We were able to get some big plays down the field and all of a sudden Brees' arm looked strong again.

I think Payton HAS TO LEARN from this game. There was less substitutions and more continuity from our offense. And what is amazing is Drew still got his numbers. He did not have to throw the ball 50 times to do so. Moving forward, Ingram should be our bellcow and Robinson should be used to spell him with Thomas and Cadet being our satellite backs. But there is room for Ingram to get 18-20 carries a week. When he does, I think it takes a lot of pressure off Drew and just makes our offense more deadly.

Finally, I also like that we finally started attacking the Packers deep with Cooks. Cooks has tremendous speed and it is crucial to get him the ball down the field. Teams will start softening their coverage underneath against him, which will open up opportunities for him to turn some of those slants into big plays. We have a blueprint for a lot of things we can do on offense and I just hope we stick to it.

I agree with this completely, but it brings up the question of WHY THE HELL HAVENT WE BEEN DOING THIS ALL ALONG?? Why has it taken Payton so long to commit to the run? As fans, we have been screaming for this for YEARS!! Payton has ALWAYS been pass first, run second. ALWAYS. One game he finally decides to commit to the run and this is the result. KEEP RUNNING THE DAMN BALL!!!!!!