Mark Ingram (2 Viewers)

[Warhogs]

It will be interesting. I suspect Ingram will not find a big money deal. Does he return to New Orleans? Would he be a cheaper option for Seattle if they let Lynch go? Could he replace Ryan Matthews in San Diego? I like how aggressively he has run this year and am pretty high on him pending destination as I think the way he is used in New Orleans when all RB are healthy hurts him a lot.

 

[humpback]

It will be interesting. I suspect Ingram will not find a big money deal. Does he return to New Orleans? Would he be a cheaper option for Seattle if they let Lynch go? Could he replace Ryan Matthews in San Diego? I like how aggressively he has run this year and am pretty high on him pending destination as I think the way he is used in New Orleans when all RB are healthy hurts him a lot.

I think there's very little chance he's back in NO. They declined their option on his contract before the season and have major cap issues, and more importantly, why would he want to stay? There are several places where he'd get a bigger contract and a bigger workload. He's as good as gone IMO.

 

[MattFancy]

I too am a Ingram owner, likely deciding between him and FJax (### #### spiller activated this week!!!!)

Obviously everything stated is spot on....their predictable, decent run D from bears, not a ton of holes to get in game. That said, I thought he ran generally hard. I wouldn't call him special, but he does run with pretty good anger and is scrappy.

He did get 17 of saints 23 carries, and he has dominated the carries every game he has played this year (lowest being 50% in week 7 and 55% week 14 I believe).

First zero target game for Ingram all season in week 15, so it would seem unlikely to happen again in week 16 (averages 2 a game over 15 games).

All 15 games this year show he should get over 50% of all RB touches for Saints this week. Lots of them in bad situations. BUT, he is playing Atlanta. And NO did move the ball last week and youd think will do so against Atl too. Highest o/u game of week

Im thinking a floor of 10 (well for me anyway with .2 pc) with potential for 20+ (30s likely out of reach without great TD fortune)

Good luck....we're gonna need it.

He did look really good in the 1st game of the season against Atlanta. All the RBs were healthy then too. Think he bounces back this week.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett notes that the team rarely invests heavily in any one running back.

The Saints traded up to get Mark Ingram in the first round of the 2011 draft, developed him slowly and finally saw a breakout season in 2014 (226-964-9). But Sean Payton is a staunch proponent of committee-based run attacks and Khiry Robinson is a talented player waiting in the wings. Ingram, an impending unrestricted free agent, is a good bet to find greener pastures on the open market.

Related: Khiry Robinson

Source: ESPN.com
Jan 8 - 9:48 AM

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Rotoworld:

Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

ESPN Saints reporter Mike Triplett notes that the team rarely invests heavily in any one running back.

The Saints traded up to get Mark Ingram in the first round of the 2011 draft, developed him slowly and finally saw a breakout season in 2014 (226-964-9). But Sean Payton is a staunch proponent of committee-based run attacks and Khiry Robinson is a talented player waiting in the wings. Ingram, an impending unrestricted free agent, is a good bet to find greener pastures on the open market.

Related: Khiry Robinson

Source: ESPN.com

Jan 8 - 9:48 AM

Good for Ingram owners. Almost anywhere else he goes he will have a legit shot at 300 carries.

 

[Bri]

His father's influence will likely suggest the Giants or New England.

I would imagine he'd be nervous about not getting enough carries after his career with the Saints.

Coughlin could offer to use a two-headed monster at RB as he's done so many times in his career.

BB is making the most of what he's got, but he is currently using a ps pplayer, one that was cut, and a late draft pick. Ingram would be a blue-chipper that could move right in.

 

[ratbast]

I doubt New England. Blount and Gray are not going anywhere. I expect then to re-sign Vareen or another like him.

 

[Run It Up]

I don't think NE will pursue Ingram as said above with Blount and Gray in their stables, also likely resign Vereen. Also too many FA WRs gonna be available, likely release Amendola and pursue one of them.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

I keep picturing him in Buffalo

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

His father's influence will likely suggest the Giants or New England.

I would imagine he'd be nervous about not getting enough carries after his career with the Saints.

Coughlin could offer to use a two-headed monster at RB as he's done so many times in his career.

BB is making the most of what he's got, but he is currently using a ps pplayer, one that was cut, and a late draft pick. Ingram would be a blue-chipper that could move right in.

fathers influence?? his dad is in jail

 

[Tool]

His father's influence will likely suggest the Giants or New England.

I would imagine he'd be nervous about not getting enough carries after his career with the Saints.

Coughlin could offer to use a two-headed monster at RB as he's done so many times in his career.

BB is making the most of what he's got, but he is currently using a ps pplayer, one that was cut, and a late draft pick. Ingram would be a blue-chipper that could move right in.

Don't the Giants already have a two-headed monster? Yeah Jennings got dinged up and that's some cause for concern but otherwise he was a perfect fit.

 

[ratbast]

Colts w/Herron? Titans w/Sankey? Falcons w/Freeman? Cardinals w/Ellington? Cowboys? Chargers?

 

[Denver724]

Colts w/Herron? Titans w/Sankey? Falcons w/Freeman? Cardinals w/Ellington? Cowboys? Chargers?

Love the Boys. A lot cheaper than Murray. May be just as good.

 

[matuski]

I don't know how people get excited about this guy. About as meh as they come.

 

[jurb26]

I don't know how people get excited about this guy. About as meh as they come.

Because they're looking towards the future and not the past?

 

[humpback]

I don't know how people get excited about this guy. About as meh as they come.

Good schtick.

 

[Hu-Tang Clan]

I doubt New England. Blount and Gray are not going anywhere. I expect then to re-sign Vareen or another like him.

James White.

 

[Phenomena]

Colts w/Herron? Titans w/Sankey? Falcons w/Freeman? Cardinals w/Ellington? Cowboys? Chargers?

Love the Boys. A lot cheaper than Murray. May be just as good.

I don't think very many people would agree that Ingram is on the same level as Murray. Murray is faster and far better in the passing game.

I could see the Colts making a bid for him - Herron is replacement level, Bradshaw is probably done with his career (or should be) and Trich is Trich. Interesting note about Richardson - he's due $3M next year and the colts save nothing by cutting him according to OverTheCap... Sad.

 

[Bri]

His father's influence will likely suggest the Giants or New England.

I would imagine he'd be nervous about not getting enough carries after his career with the Saints.

Coughlin could offer to use a two-headed monster at RB as he's done so many times in his career.

BB is making the most of what he's got, but he is currently using a ps pplayer, one that was cut, and a late draft pick. Ingram would be a blue-chipper that could move right in.

fathers influence?? his dad is in jail

Yes he is, but Mark was raised on Giant football in every imaginable way.

See the articles about Rice's son? How about Duron Carter?

 

[humpback]

His father's influence will likely suggest the Giants or New England.

I would imagine he'd be nervous about not getting enough carries after his career with the Saints.

Coughlin could offer to use a two-headed monster at RB as he's done so many times in his career.

BB is making the most of what he's got, but he is currently using a ps pplayer, one that was cut, and a late draft pick. Ingram would be a blue-chipper that could move right in.

fathers influence?? his dad is in jail

Yes he is, but Mark was raised on Giant football in every imaginable way.

See the articles about Rice's son? How about Duron Carter?

What about them?

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Colts w/Herron? Titans w/Sankey? Falcons w/Freeman? Cardinals w/Ellington? Cowboys? Chargers?

Love the Boys. A lot cheaper than Murray. May be just as good.

I don't think very many people would agree that Ingram is on the same level as Murray. Murray is faster and far better in the passing game.

I could see the Colts making a bid for him - Herron is replacement level, Bradshaw is probably done with his career (or should be) and Trich is Trich. Interesting note about Richardson - he's due $3M next year and the colts save nothing by cutting him according to OverTheCap... Sad.

I cant believe people dont see him going to buffalo...Jackson is close to being done and Spiller is probably on his way out...they will need a work horse

 

[msudaisy26]

Ingram is a back that needs 20 carries a game to be at his best. So what teams give him the best chance for that?

Dallas, Baltimore, Indy I think would give him 20 carries. Assuming he is the lead back.

Atlanta, San Diego, NY Jets, Jacksonville are all maybes.

New Orleans, Minnesota, NY Giants, New England, Tennessee, Arizona, Buffalo. Would all be status quo. He would probably be the lead back, but sharing with up to 3 backs and would need injuries to get those carries.

 

[HittinHard]

I think Indy would be perfect for him.

 

[Faust]

Mark Ingram hopeful for return to New Orleans Saints

 

[cstu]

Mark Ingram hopeful for return to New Orleans Saints

The Saints are $23M over the cap and are in no position to sign a free agent.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Ingram is a back that needs 20 carries a game to be at his best. So what teams give him the best chance for that?

Dallas, Baltimore, Indy I think would give him 20 carries. Assuming he is the lead back.

Atlanta, San Diego, NY Jets, Jacksonville are all maybes.

New Orleans, Minnesota, NY Giants, New England, Tennessee, Arizona, Buffalo. Would all be status quo. He would probably be the lead back, but sharing with up to 3 backs and would need injuries to get those carries.

Jets already have a similar back in Ivory - they'd be much more likely to add a speed/3rd down type back.

 

[msudaisy26]

Ingram is a back that needs 20 carries a game to be at his best. So what teams give him the best chance for that?

Dallas, Baltimore, Indy I think would give him 20 carries. Assuming he is the lead back.

Atlanta, San Diego, NY Jets, Jacksonville are all maybes.

New Orleans, Minnesota, NY Giants, New England, Tennessee, Arizona, Buffalo. Would all be status quo. He would probably be the lead back, but sharing with up to 3 backs and would need injuries to get those carries.

Jets already have a similar back in Ivory - they'd be much more likely to add a speed/3rd down type back.

That is why I said they are maybes I don't think Ivory can handle that type of workload and last through an entire season.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

and i have the option to franchise him next season...as an 8th rd pick

 

[The Kerminator]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

and i have the option to franchise him next season...as an 8th rd pick

Wonder why that didn't make it into the Rotoworld report.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

and i have the option to franchise him next season...as an 8th rd pick

Wonder why that didn't make it into the Rotoworld report.

probably because im the only one who cares

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

and i have the option to franchise him next season...as an 8th rd pick

Wonder why that didn't make it into the Rotoworld report.

probably because im the only one who cares

I care.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

and i have the option to franchise him next season...as an 8th rd pick

Wonder why that didn't make it into the Rotoworld report.

probably because im the only one who cares

I care.

 

[stbugs]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

and i have the option to franchise him next season...as an 8th rd pick

Wonder why that didn't make it into the Rotoworld report.

probably because im the only one who cares

I care.

I care too, but with only 1 keeper in the league I had him, I would have to trade him. He would be pretty valuable as a 10th round pick, but I think I would keep Beckham over Ingram as a 10th rounder as well. I like Ingram, but I don't think he is as good as Murray and I think Beckham would be better longer. Oh well, TMI, but I do care as well.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

As much as I would love this as an Ingram owner, I just don't see it. If the Cowboys cap issues don't allow them to pay Murray - I don't see how they really go after any RB that is going to be looking for a payday - and Ingram may just be the second biggest fish in the free agency RB pond.

 

[menobrown]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

As much as I would love this as an Ingram owner, I just don't see it. If the Cowboys cap issues don't allow them to pay Murray - I don't see how they really go after any RB that is going to be looking for a payday - and Ingram may just be the second biggest fish in the free agency RB pond.

Coming into the league the guy most people comped Ingram to was Emmit Smith and I can't locate the link but Jerry said so himself. I do believe Jerry will think or wonder if he can recapture what he had going on in the 90's, an Emmit type runner behind a dominant OL. Not saying it's going to happen, just saying Dallas to me is one of the teams I'd most likely consider as a landing spot for him and I have for some time.

In terms of money I don't think it will be a major obstacle. Ingram is not getting a huge deal, probably a little better than guys like Gerhart/Jennings got last season but other than general low RB pay he's got a deep rookie RB draft and potentially deep FA group of RB's working against him. I've no doubt money matters to Ingram but I don't think his main goal is squeezing every dollar out of FA, I think he badly wants to be more of a full time player.

 

[humpback]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

As much as I would love this as an Ingram owner, I just don't see it. If the Cowboys cap issues don't allow them to pay Murray - I don't see how they really go after any RB that is going to be looking for a payday - and Ingram may just be the second biggest fish in the free agency RB pond.

He probably is the 2nd biggest fish in the FA RB pond, but he may only be ~half the size of the biggest.

I don't think it's likely (I don't think you could pick any 1 team that would be considered likely), but I could definitely see it happening.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

As much as I would love this as an Ingram owner, I just don't see it. If the Cowboys cap issues don't allow them to pay Murray - I don't see how they really go after any RB that is going to be looking for a payday - and Ingram may just be the second biggest fish in the free agency RB pond.

He probably is the 2nd biggest fish in the FA RB pond, but he may only be ~half the size of the biggest.

I don't think it's likely (I don't think you could pick any 1 team that would be considered likely), but I could definitely see it happening.

True. I just couldn't blame any RB for taking the most money that they can get, since their careers are so short, and I just don't see Dallas being the team that can pay the most. It makes sense on other levels of course. Winning a Super Bowl as the lead back with Dallas would probably have some long term benefits after his playing career is over.

 

[menobrown]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

As much as I would love this as an Ingram owner, I just don't see it. If the Cowboys cap issues don't allow them to pay Murray - I don't see how they really go after any RB that is going to be looking for a payday - and Ingram may just be the second biggest fish in the free agency RB pond.

He probably is the 2nd biggest fish in the FA RB pond, but he may only be ~half the size of the biggest.

I don't think it's likely (I don't think you could pick any 1 team that would be considered likely), but I could definitely see it happenin

I view the RB FA market as at worst being solid but potentially flooded. A lot up in the air right now.

Demarco, Spiller, Forsett, Ridley/Vereen are guys that come to mind as potentialy being available on the open market if they don't resign with their teams.

What could really alter the RB FA market is some of the potential cuts. Guys like AP and far less likely but still possible with players like McCoy and Lynch.

And I absolutely agree that you can not pick any one team that is considered likely for any player,at best you can come up with a few teams you feel the player has a chance to go. I rarely get this right, but does not stop me from trying but there is probably a whole thread for that discussion of guessing potential landing spots.

 

[Two Deep]

Rotoworld:

Bryan Broaddus of the Cowboys' official website thinks Mark Ingram could be an option to replace fellow impending free agent DeMarco Murray.

The chances of Murray re-signing with Dallas seem extremely long, as he should be following the cash. The Cowboys don't have the cash to line Murray's pockets. Ingram also won't be coming cheap, but he won't be as expensive as Murray. If Ingram lands in Dallas behind that offensive line and in OC Scott Linehan's scheme, he'd be flirting with RB1 numbers on a weekly basis. Ingram is likely to command $3-5 million per year on the open market after his breakout 2014.

Related: Cowboys

Source: Bryan Broaddus on Twitter
Jan 26 - 10:03 PM

As much as I would love this as an Ingram owner, I just don't see it. If the Cowboys cap issues don't allow them to pay Murray - I don't see how they really go after any RB that is going to be looking for a payday - and Ingram may just be the second biggest fish in the free agency RB pond.

He probably is the 2nd biggest fish in the FA RB pond, but he may only be ~half the size of the biggest.

I don't think it's likely (I don't think you could pick any 1 team that would be considered likely), but I could definitely see it happening.

If he has pride and wants to put up impressive numbers Dallas would be the place to play. Sign a reasonable base salary with kick-in incentives.

 

[ratbast]

With a floor around 800/8 in a situation like the Saints and a mega ceiling is he not a "buy now" in dynasty/keeper leagues?

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

ESPN's Mike Triplett believes free agent Mark Ingram could command a salary of up to $4 million per year.

After the breakout year Ingram had in 2014, that seems like a fair salary. Of course, with Drew Brees anchoring the offense, New Orleans has never placed a premium on running backs. Given the team's unfavorable salary cap situation, Triplett's gut feeling is that Ingram will walk. The Saints have Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson to fall back on if Ingram ends up leaving the nest.

Source: ESPN.com

Feb 16 - 2:15 PM

 

[grateful zed]

With a floor around 800/8 in a situation like the Saints and a mega ceiling is he not a "buy now" in dynasty/keeper leagues?

i think so.

 

[Faust]

Could flooded RB market lower Mark Ingram’s price tag?

 

[stbugs]

Could flooded RB market lower Mark Ingram’s price tag?

I honestly don't think it will affect him that much. Rookies are what they are unproven and some of the released vets they mention (Bush, Jackson and Williams) and older/oft injured/3rd down FAs (Gore, Mathews, Spiller, Moreno, CJ2/3K, McFadden and Vereen) aren't going to beat a just turned 25 year old who showed he could be leaned on (192 carries in his last 10 games) out for a job.

Only Murray is someone I would want more, but his price-tag is going to be larger and if he walks, he leaves a vacuum in Dallas and only Gurley and Gordon are likely to take away landing spots as rookies. All in all, after watching him last year, I was impressed and I think he will get a nice deal. IMHO, he is the one young, solid, pretty proven RB you can get that won't break the bank like Murray. You could give Ingram a longer cap friendly deal and not worry about usage (Murray) or horrible fall off, like Jackson/CJ2/3K.

 

[Shutout]

All depends on the landing spot, regardless of price. he goes to Dallas and I don't care if they pay him in lottery tickets.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Saints coach Sean Payton said free agent Mark Ingram is "someone that we want to keep."

Payton said he spoke with Ingram Monday, adding that the Saints are "very close" with his agent. Several running backs were added to the market last week (Reggie Bush, Steven Jackson and DeAngelo Williams to name a few), which could reduce Ingram's asking price. New Orleans is way over the cap right now and can only afford Ingram if he comes back on a team-friendly deal.

Source: Fox Sports
Mar 3 - 8:28 AM

 

[KellysHeroes]

Rotoworld:

Saints coach Sean Payton said free agent Mark Ingram is "someone that we want to keep."

Payton said he spoke with Ingram Monday, adding that the Saints are "very close" with his agent. Several running backs were added to the market last week (Reggie Bush, Steven Jackson and DeAngelo Williams to name a few), which could reduce Ingram's asking price. New Orleans is way over the cap right now and can only afford Ingram if he comes back on a team-friendly deal.

Source: Fox Sports

Mar 3 - 8:28 AM

Please, never was impressed w Ingram but throwing 3 washed up often injuries vets into the mix isn't go g to effect the young guys markets. I don't even expect sjax or dwil to have jobs until august

 

[Ditka Butkus]

He'd be silly to stay with the Saint's. He wants to be a workhorse.

 

[Hu-Tang Clan]

He'd be silly to stay with the Saint's. He wants to be a workhorse.

Come on Dallas!!!!