The journey of Chris Ivory: Dismissed, discarded and, finally, celebrated (6 Viewers)

[SAINTS 12]

I know hes not a Saint anymore but still a good read..

The journey of Chris Ivory: Dismissed, discarded and, finally, celebrated Jets RB Chris Ivory: Dismissed, discarded and, finally, celebrated - New York Jets Blog - ESPN

 

[diehardfan]

This was interesting:
"I don't know why they traded him," said a longtime personnel executive, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "To me, he was the best back they had."

Many of us felt the same way.

 

[sfbaysaint]

This was interesting:
"I don't know why they traded him," said a longtime personnel executive, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "To me, he was the best back they had."

Many of us felt the same way.

This front office has done a few deals like this.

 

[DomePatrol5657]

My biggest concern with Chris Ivory was his durability. He ran so hard that he always seemed to miss a couple of games a year. Looking back, I think I would change my mind on that. I think we should have kept him. Hindsight is 20/20. I was wrong. We should have kept him. But I am glad to see him doing well in New York. Just wish it was here.

 

[TurboWhoDat]

we'll be reading this same article about khiry in a couple years, all the while putting up some of the most mediocre rushing stats over that period.

 

[mither_rome]

Ivory was an absolute punisher, and so much fun to watch. If we hadn't invested so much in Ingram, CI might still be a Saint. Watching Mark Ingram struggle in 2012 while Ivory road the pine was absolutely maddening.

If CI had stayed healthy in 2010 (or our entire backfield for that matter), the playoffs may have been a different story. But that's the catch, isn't it? He's a violent runner who seemed to get nicked more often than not. The Jets need to count their blessings and hope he stays healthy and available for them.

 

[Taker597]

we'll be reading this same article about khiry in a couple years, all the while putting up some of the most mediocre rushing stats over that period.

So, sending decent running backs from a Pass Heavy team to a run heavy team has nothing to do with it?

We'll always post mediocre rushing stats. It has nothing to do with the back. It's the system.

 

[LombardiGras]

the Saints knew Ivory was good and everybody expected him to do well if he could stay healthy for a whole season. but K. Robinson made Ivory expendable.

 

[mither_rome]

So, sending decent running backs from a Pass Heavy team to a run heavy team has nothing to do with it?

We'll always post mediocre rushing stats. It has nothing to do with the back. It's the system.

That's nonsense. Our rushing stats for 2009 and 2011 were exceptional, which also corresponds to our 2 most successful years as a franchise. I don't think that is coincidence.

 

[JackDiesel]

This was interesting:
"I don't know why they traded him," said a longtime personnel executive, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "To me, he was the best back they had."

Many of us felt the same way.

Health. He could never stay healthy and given his history there was no reason to think that would change.

 

[TheRealJRad]

This was interesting:
"I don't know why they traded him," said a longtime personnel executive, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "To me, he was the best back they had."

Many of us felt the same way.

I'm fairly sure the injury history was the reason. He's already "missed" one game this season (he was active, but didn't play).

 

[new city champ]

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 Ivory's speed or power.

 

[rsmith2783]

the Saints knew Ivory was good and everybody expected him to do well if he could stay healthy for a whole season. but K. Robinson made Ivory expendable.

Ivory was traded before the draft.

 

[Saintshizzle]

Health. He could never stay healthy and given his history there was no reason to think that would change.

This. His heart is bigger and stronger than the rest of his body. Won't look it up, but not sure if he played a full season yet.

 

[Taker597]

That's nonsense. Our rushing stats for 2009 and 2011 were exceptional, which also corresponds to our 2 most successful years as a franchise. I don't think that is coincidence.

It is part of the system. You know how those rushing yards were accrued? When we pass our *** off to get up 21 points. Then, we ran the ball for another 21 points. We run the ball exceptionally well when beat the brakes off of teams with our passing game. Wake up...