What Pierre Thomas’ Return Means for Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints Offense

November 23, 2014   ·   Kristopher Knox   ·   Jump to comments

It took some time, but New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has finally found a way to take charge of the starting position and find success.
Over the last four weeks alone, the former University of Alabama star has rushed for 459 yards and three touchdowns. His 4.4 yards-per-carry average in that span shows an explosiveness and a consistency that Ingram hasn't always brought to the football field (4.2 career average).
While Ingram is finally showing signs of being a franchise-caliber runner, there is one aspect of the game where the former first-round pick is sorely lacking. 
He isn't that productive as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. He has just 18 receptions for 97 yards this season and 42 receptions over his career.
When one thinks recent Saints football and pass-catching running backs, thoughts inevitably turn to Darren Sproles. Though he only played three seasons in New Orleans, Sproles' ability to shred defenses in the Saints offense bec...

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