By Rod Walker | The Advocate
The music blared during the stretching portion of the Saints' organized team activities Thursday, just like it always does during practice.
But this time, there was no Mark Ingram around dancing to the music or yelling out wisecracks to his teammates.
The black and gold No. 22 jersey now belongs to a rookie defensive back instead of the former Heisman Trophy-winning running back who donned it for the past eight seasons in New Orleans.
Ingram is about 1,100 miles away, playing in Baltimore after signing with the Ravens in free agency.
"He was our heart and soul, a guy that we all loved being around," quarterback Drew Brees said. "He's a guy who I looked forward to seeing the most coming into the facility every day. You're always disappointed when all of a sudden you're not together anymore. But it's not the first time that guys retire or move on or whatever it may be. I think you just have to be appreciative for the time you had together."
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