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Mark Ingram | Running Back

Team: New Orleans Saints
Age / DOB:  (23) / 12/21/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 215
College: Alabama
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Mark Ingram lined up with the second unit throughout the Saints' offseason program.
It's a change from the previous two offseasons, when Ingram received more first-team carries than any other back. During this year's OTAs and minicamp, Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles have received the "vast majority" of reps with the first-team offense. Thomas has had his number called on traditional running plays while Sproles does his thing on the outside. All three backs are going to get snaps under the Saints' hot-hand approach, but Ingram is no longer on first-round pick scholarship. He's averaged just 3.87 YPC through two NFL seasons compared to 4.81 for Thomas over the same span. Jun 11 - 9:24 AM
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

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Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

ESPN NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas "gets the sense" Mark Ingram will finally carve out a "firm role" in the Saints' 2013 offense.

Ingram is New Orleans' best inside runner, and Yasinskas noticed him playing more in the passing game at OTAs. "Number one, I think he is healthy," coach Sean Payton said of Ingram. "He is moving around real well. He looks sudden, and again this is all in shorts, but I’m excited to see him play this season. I think that obviously he will have an important role in what we do."
Source: ESPN.com
Jun 7 - 2:43 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

The New Orleans Times-Picayune believes "all signs are pointing toward" a "big year" from third-year RB Mark Ingram.

Ingram is healthy for the first time as a pro and will lead the Saints in early-down rushing attempts with Chris Ivory gone to the Jets. Beat writer Mike Triplett believes it's "not unrealistic" for Ingram to flirt with 1,000 yards or double-digit TDs if coach Sean Payton honors his commitment to the run. While that's an optimistic projection, Ingram could be a value in 2013 fantasy drafts.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
May 17 - 2:20 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Mark Ingram is 100 percent healthy for the "first time since he left Alabama."

"I've just been working hard this offseason, trying to get in the best shape of my life," Ingram said. The 2011 first-round pick spent last offseason recovering from knee and toe operations, and was nicked up for a majority of his rookie campaign. Ingram dealt with left knee issues in college. Coach Sean Payton has made it clear he's hoping for an improved run game in 2013, and reporter Mike Triplett believes it's "not unrealistic" to project 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns for Ingram. Ingram played better down the stretch last season, but that may be a stretch with Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles both still in the picture.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
May 10 - 8:29 AM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Mark Ingram rushed 10 times for 39 yards in the Saints' Week 17 loss to the Panthers.

When the Saints get behind, Ingram becomes a non-factor. And since the 7-9 Saints were trailing plenty this season, Ingram was found himself on many fantasy waiver wires a month into the season. The former Heisman Trophy winner never topped 100 yards and scored one touchdown over the first nine games of the season. He also managed a mere 3.85 YPC on his 156 totes. Ingram will be back as a short-yardage prong of the Saints' three-headed running back committee in 2013.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 05:50:00 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Mark Ingram rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries in Week 16 versus the Cowboys.

Ingram added a rare catch for seven yards out of the backfield, and once again led the team in touches this week. Ingram handled much of the running game, while Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles combined to reel in 14 passes in the aerial attack. Ingram's 2.5 YPC on Sunday is a bit disgusting, but he should lead the way in carries again in Week 17 versus the Panthers.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 06:32:00 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Mark Ingram believes he is playing his best football since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2011.

Ingram is averaging 4.82 YPC over the past seven games after managing just 2.9 in the first seven. "It's funny; I think he is one of those backs that he gets stronger as the game goes on," interim coach Joe Vitt said. Ingram forced five missed tackles and averaged 4.8 yards after contact per attempt against the league's No. 1 run defense last week.
Source: WWLTV New Orleans
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 07:25:00 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Mark Ingram rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries against the Bucs in New Orleans' Week 15 win.

The 90 yards on the ground were one yard shy of tying a career-high which he set in Week 7 last season. His longest run of the day was a 31-yarder and is currently a season-long. Ingram has now out-carried his running back mates for two straight weeks and looks to be entrenched as the lead back for the final two games of the year. However, he's still not a recommended flex option in an ever-changing New Orleans backfield. The Saints travel to Dallas in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 04:28:00 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Mark Ingram rushed 13 times for 68 yards in New Orleans' Week 14 loss to the Giants.

One week after getting out-carried and out-gained by Pierre Thomas, Ingram returned to lead back status, but it scarcely mattered for a Saints team that struggled to match points with the Giants. Ingram wasn't targeted in the passing game, while just five of his carries came after halftime. Ingram has shown major signs of progress after his career was beginning to look MIA earlier in the season, but his usage remains impossible to predict on a weekly basis. He won't be a recommended flex play for Week 15.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 08:16:00 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Mark Ingram rushed for 13 yards and a touchdown on six carries in Thursday night's Week 13 loss to Atlanta.

Ingram and Chris Ivory were terrible against the Falcons. Ingram vultured a goal-line score after Pierre Thomas took a nine-yard run down to the one-yard line in the second quarter. Thomas clearly had the hot hand and rushed a team-high 14 times for 84 yards. New Orleans' backs have a tough matchup next week against the Giants.
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 12:10:00 AM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Mark Ingram was held to 27 yards on a team-high 10 carries versus the 49ers in Week 12.

Ingram was the primary early-down runner in the first half before the Saints changed gears in the second half, looking for a spark from Chris Ivory. Neither back had a run longer than seven yards against a dominant 49ers front seven. Ingram remains a mere flex option for Week 13 at Atlanta.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 08:14:00 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Mark Ingram led the Saints with 12 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 11 win over the Raiders.

Ingram has looked great and has showed a pep in his step over the past three weeks. Pierre Thomas got the start, but Ingram was in on the second play of the game. He also took the opening play from scrimmage of the second half 27 yards to the house down the left side. Darren Sproles (hand) is expected to return in Week 12, but Ingram should handle a lot of the early-down and short-yardage work. He has a tough task with San Francisco next on the schedule.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 08:04:00 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Mark Ingram led the Saints with 16 carries for 67 yards versus the Falcons in Week 10.

For the second consecutive week, Ingram looked quick, decisive, and powerful. He averaging six yards per on his first eight carries before the Falcons clamped down on the ground attack in the second half. Ingram ended up with twice as many touches as Chris Ivory and three times as many carries as Pierre Thomas. Following Joe Vitt's mid-week comments, Ingram appears to be the leader in this four-man backfield committee going forward. He remains a flex option at Oakland in Week 11.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 06:06:00 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

Interim coach Joe Vitt hinted this week that Mark Ingram is just now getting back to 100 percent from offseason knee surgery.

"Mark Ingram, we believe is an elite back, who after having some offseason surgery is starting to come around," said Vitt. "To be quite frank, (Ingram and Chris Ivory) were under utilized early in the season." Ingram certainly ran harder versus the Eagles than he did with limited carries early in the season. NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell opined this week that the talk of Ingram being a bust is off base. "It's not his fault he plays less than 12 snaps per game," Cosell told the Fantasy Guru podcast. "You saw the other night that Ingram has the skill-set to be a foundation back. He's just not on a team that chooses to do that."
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 05:59:00 PM
Mark Ingram - RB - Saints

In addition to his high praise for Chris Ivory, interim coach Joe Vitt was also impressed by Mark Ingram's season-best performance versus the Eagles in Week 9.

Asked if Ingram showcased a lot of different skills, Vitt responded, "Yes. He caught a check-down last night and put his foot and made a tackler miss. Mark improved last night." The Saints divided touches almost equally between Ingram, Ivory, and Pierre Thomas with Darren Sproles out of the lineup. None of the trio is worthy of more than flex consideration versus the Falcons in Week 10.
Source: neworleanssaints.com
Tue, Nov 6, 2012 09:20:00 PM