Mark Ingram On The Trade Block

[Chronic_Toker]

Where's the link that backs up the claim that Ingram is on the block? Last I heard he wanted out but I haven't seen anything about the Saints willingness to deal him.

[Joshecalpoly]

Where's the link that backs up the claim that Ingram is on the block? Last I heard he wanted out but I haven't seen anything about the Saints willingness to deal him.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/23783861/saints-mark-ingram-could-be-next-running-back-to-be-traded

http://www.sbnation.com/fantasy/2013/9/22/4758654/mark-ingram-trade-fantasy-football-saints-running-backs

With his skill his contract and his lack of desire to stay they would likely be open to offers

Though the saints are not currently willing to trade him according to the coach but it would not be the first time a coach says something and does the opposite. If the right offer came along they would take it

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2013/09/saints_running_back_mark_ingra_2.html

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/...k-to-be-traded

http://www.sbnation.com/fantasy/2013/9/22/4758654/mark-ingram-trade-fantasy-football-saints-running-backs

With his skill his contract and his lack of desire to stay they would likely be open to offers

Though the saints are not currently willing to trade him according to the coach but it would not be the first time a coach says something and does the opposite. If the right offer came along they would take it

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf...k_ingra_2.html

Exactly, if they express they are desperate to dump him it lowers his trade value.

[Chronic_Toker]

Ok, so it's all rumors at this point. As expected, Payton is denying them.

Sean Payton shoots down Mark Ingram trade rumors

Mark Ingram isn't going anywhere.

New Orleans coach Sean Payton denied a report from CBS Sports that suggested the third-year Saints running back is seeking a trade. Payton said Sunday night it was "completely false" that Ingram might be shopped, telling The Times-Picayune that the report had "zero credibility."

Ingram didn't play in Sunday's 31-7 trouncing of the Arizona Cardinals because of a toe injury.

Stationed behind Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles, Ingram -- with 31 yards on 17 attempts this season -- hasn't lived up to his first-round draft status. He's the type of back who, at Alabama, grew stronger as games progressed, but that was college. In theory, he's a bell cow. In reality, his 1,107 yards in 28 appearances hardly suggests featured-back material.

It's possible a change of scenery would do wonders for Ingram. But that hasn't been the case for Chris Ivory with the New York Jets, and the Saints don't sound interested in moving another runner. Ingram's best move, for now, is to make the most of the opportunities he's given.

[ERoyal248]

I talk to a few Saints fans, he's not an upgrade over what we got.

No.

[Joshecalpoly]

Ok, so it's all rumors at this point. As expected, Payton is denying them.

Sean Payton shoots down Mark Ingram trade rumors

Mark Ingram isn't going anywhere.

New Orleans coach Sean Payton denied a report from CBS Sports that suggested the third-year Saints running back is seeking a trade. Payton said Sunday night it was "completely false" that Ingram might be shopped, telling The Times-Picayune that the report had "zero credibility."

Ingram didn't play in Sunday's 31-7 trouncing of the Arizona Cardinals because of a toe injury.

Stationed behind Pierre Thomas and Darren Sproles, Ingram -- with 31 yards on 17 attempts this season -- hasn't lived up to his first-round draft status. He's the type of back who, at Alabama, grew stronger as games progressed, but that was college. In theory, he's a bell cow. In reality, his 1,107 yards in 28 appearances hardly suggests featured-back material.

It's possible a change of scenery would do wonders for Ingram. But that hasn't been the case for Chris Ivory with the New York Jets, and the Saints don't sound interested in moving another runner. Ingram's best move, for now, is to make the most of the opportunities he's given.

Its rare for a coach to admit a player is on the trade block or admit they would accept trade offers (unless the player is completely in the dog house). This causes lockerroom issues, and can drive down trade value, a coach would have to be a complete idiot to admit that publicly (Josh McD).

In the NFL no player is safe and every team has a price in mind for that specific player. If a team makes an offer worth taking they will trade him.