Ingram wants Porter's No. 22

"With all the shenanigans going on in Carolina about Cam Newton wanting the # 2 jersey from Jimmy Clausen,"

Incidentally, you know who else had the #2 Jersey?

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by Jon Banks on May 12, 2011 7:22 AM CDT reply actions

Yeah

It was good while it lasted.

by MtnExile on May 12, 2011 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions

notice...

…the playbook on his waistline…drew brees’ playbook is all in his head

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by GRlZZ on May 12, 2011 7:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Well technically he does have a little cheat sheet on his wrist. But he never seems to need it.

by FriarBob on May 12, 2011 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions

yeah now that I think about it, I think Ive seen him referencing the cheat sheet, but it could also be pictures of this for motivation:

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by GRlZZ on May 12, 2011 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions

If Porter wants to give up his number then let him have it. But I don’t think Porter will give it up and I don’t blame him. Mark’s just going to have to find himself another number, like in a number someone else doesn’t already have.

by tommy v on May 12, 2011 9:24 AM CDT reply actions

For the life of me, i'll never understand the desire from some people to have Ingram wear 26.

He’s not Deuce people…get over it. You’d think he’d want to make his own mark and own legacy with a team. He’s not Deuce, he’s not Smith…stay away from 22 and 26. As far as I’m concerned…take number 40. Why? Cause i can’t remember any running back off the top of my head who made that number his own.

Forge your own legacy instead of trying to ride the coat tails of someone else. As far as I’m concerned…20, 22, 32, 34…those are sacred. You earn the right to wear them.

"Winter is coming"

by jeff.l.b on May 12, 2011 10:42 AM CDT reply actions

Make too many numbers sacred, and he'll end up wearing pi

I don’t care if he wears 26. Someone will do it eventually, and it might as well be Ingram. But if he winds up with another number, that’s cool too. I don’t care.

I think the most logical numbers are 21, 35, or 36, considering that those are taken right now by superfluous backs. Sean, just cut one and give Ingram that number…you’re going to cut them all, anyway.

It was good while it lasted.

by MtnExile on May 12, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions

I have four listed as “sacred” in my mind. And one that’s kind of sacred to the team. That still leaves 25 numbers to play with for his position….i don’t think wearing “pi” is going to come into effect any time soon.

"Winter is coming"

by jeff.l.b on May 12, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions

If Colby Bockwoldt can wear 57

I think Ingram can wear 26. I agree though, forge your own legacy. That just doesn’t happen anymore.

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by mknkachow on May 12, 2011 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

that's funny

I was kinda thinking Ingram would look good wearing #25. (I chose “other” and crossed my fingers)

I also think Deuce’s number should be retired as the all time Franchise leader at the position.

that is all.

by 10up on May 12, 2011 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions

As far as I’m concerned…take number 40. Why? Cause i can’t remember any running back off the top of my head who made that number his own.

Here you go with the Gale Sayers comparisons already.

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by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions

obviously didn’t remember Gayle Sayers wore it. That…and i honestly don’t think Sayers’ career was worth retiring a number over or him being recognized for that number. The unfortunate circumstance behind only playing a couple of years due to injury.

"Winter is coming"

by jeff.l.b on May 12, 2011 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Mike Alstott!

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by GRlZZ on May 12, 2011 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch also wore 40. He was considered both a RB and WR.

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by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Dalton Hilliard wore 40 during his first season with the Saints, before switching to 21. Same as Mike Bell.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Sorry Ingram.....

As much as I’m happy the Saints draft Ingram and as great of RB he was in college, Porter has proven himself and is a star on this team. Ingram might be a holdout in an already shortened season(preseason incl) or might not be “that” great as we all expected. I really Ingram comes into the fold as soon as this fiasco/lockout ends and runs all over the place but even then to get Porter’s # will still be asking lil too much.

by fshabazz on May 12, 2011 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

****THIS IS NOT REAL…JUST SEEING WHAT WE HERE AT CSC WANT KING INGRAM TO HAVE FOR HIS JERSEY NUMBER, WHILE ALSO A QUIP TO THE PANTHERS AND THEIR QB NUMBER FIASCO****

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by cscmember on May 12, 2011 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions

LOUD NOISES!!

"Winter is coming"

by jeff.l.b on May 12, 2011 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Sorry this is to you winter is coming

You ever think GRRM will put out his next book?

What a bum.

Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!

by Grime on May 13, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Um...yes. It's due out July 12th.

"Winter is coming"

by jeff.l.b on May 13, 2011 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions

if you look at teh site that was July 12th 2004

:)

Seriously seven years between books?

Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!

by Grime on May 16, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Yup…though that site must be wrong. It’s only been 6 years.

"Winter is coming"

by jeff.l.b on May 16, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions

The only reason Deuce never got 22 is because Fred Thomas refused to give it up. And believe me, he tried for 2 or 3 seasons. Bush compensated Fred McAfee for 25 and that wasn’t even his college number. This kind of stuff happens all the time. It’s ultimately Porter’s decision, not ours.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I said he should take 32...

There’s no way Porter should sell 22 because of it’s iconic place in team history with his XLIV pick six.

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by DeuceisLoose926 on May 12, 2011 11:37 AM CDT reply actions

Same

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by cscmember on May 12, 2011 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

maybe #25 will be available...

by 10up on May 12, 2011 2:50 PM CDT reply actions

Heh. I like the way you think.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Here’s a list of the possible number assignments for a RB. The first player mentioned is the most accomplished in team history to wear the number. In parentheses, the player currently wearing the number. It should be noted that Johnny Patrick will also have to be assigned a number in the 20-39 range as a CB.

20 Russell Gary (Randall Gay)
21 Dalton Hilliard (vacant) – most recently worn by Julius Jones
22 Lorenzo Neal (Tracy Porter)
23 Dave Whitsell (Pierre Thomas)
24 Clarence Chapman (vacant) – most recently worn by Leigh Torrence
25 Reggie Bush
26 Deuce McAllister (vacant) – most recently worn by Deuce McAllister
27 Walt Roberts (Malcolm Jenkins)
28 Gene Atkins (vacant) – most recently worn by Usama Young
29 Sammy Knight (Chris Ivory)
30 Les Kelley (vacant) – most recently worn by Lynell Hamilton
31 Jim Taylor (vacant) – most recently worn by Pierson Prioleau
32 Vaughn Dunbar (vacant) – most recently worn by Jabari Greer (switched to 33)
33 Tyrone Hughes (Jabari Greer)
34 Ricky Williams (Patrick Robinson)
35 Earl Campbell (vacant) – most recently worn by DeShawn Wynn
36 Reuben Mayes (Chris Taylor)
37 Tommy Myers (vacant) – most recently worn by Matt Giordano
38 George Rogers (Mark Parson)
39 Brett Maxie (vacant) – most recently worn by Chris Reis
40 Robert Massey (vacant) – most recently worn by Mike Bell (switched to 21)
41 John Gilliam (vacant) – most recently worn by Roman Harper
42 Chuck Muncie (vacant) – most recently worn by Darren Sharper
43 Ashley Ambrose (Joique Bell)
44 Dave Waymer (vacant) – most recently worn by Heath Evans
45 Jack Holmes (Jed Collins)
46 Danny Abramowicz (vacant) – most recently worn by Ladell Betts
47 Kevin Houser (Justin Drescher)
48 Andy Livingston (vacant) – most recently worn by Vonta Leach
49 Frank Wattelet (vacant) – most recently worn by Tommie Stowers

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by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 4:19 PM CDT reply actions

How do you come up with this stuff? I mean I am pretty sure I know how…but that’s pretty good

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by GRlZZ on May 12, 2011 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions

I had done a Fan Post a while back convering all jersey numbers 0-99 historically. Just compared that to the current roster, then dug a little for whatever wasn’t currently/recently represented. Btw, I completely forgot that Vonta Leach was briefly on the 2006 team. I bet Payton’s kicking himself for cutting him. If the price is right, I could definitely see them going after him, once they’re able to do so. Leach is three years younger than Evans, on top of being a better lead blocker.

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by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow

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by Grime on May 13, 2011 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions

I doubt the team will give away an UFA’s number, until it’s apparent to both parties that they’re not returning to the team in 2011. I’m sure that won’t be the case for every “most recently worn by” player listed.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions

I’d personally like to see Ingram get a number in the 20s, so we can continue to push for the “Roaring Twenties” backfield nickname. I think there’s a good possibility that will happen. Randall Gay and Reggie Bush are both bound to be given renegotiation ultimatums at some point. Young will likely be back, but Torrence is truly up in the air. 26 is obviously available outright and I doubt Julius Jones returns prior to Ingram signing, unless there’s a holdout + early training camp injury to one of the other backs. So basically … 20, 21, 24 (Mario Bates also wore 24), 25 and 26. Porter could also shift to one of these, if Ingram’s willing to pony up for 22.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions

another reason for this post was that I’ve noticed other teams like the Bengals and Rams already have given there’s out, not sure what the time frame is, but I’m guessing it’s different with each team

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by GRlZZ on May 12, 2011 4:40 PM CDT reply actions

not the Bengals, rather the vikings

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by GRlZZ on May 12, 2011 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Part of that is asking the player what he wants to wear. A lot don’t care…and just get one assigned, or the team doesn’t care and just assigns one (See anything below a third round pick). Considering nobody was allowed contact with these players outside of draft weekend…my guess is the question wasn’t asked…or there was a conflict with what was desired to be ironed out. So most likely we won’t know until the lockout is over.

"Winter is coming"

by jeff.l.b on May 12, 2011 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions

No official merchandiser is going to be given the green light to mass produce new player jerseys until the CBA is ironed out anyway. Profit sharing is part of all that. For example, if Christian Ponder jerseys were printed and sold, every NFL team would be entitled to a certain cut of those sales. It would be foolhearty for Minnesota to serve 31/32nds of that pie, when there are plenty of other teams showing up empty handed at the pot luck dinner, so to speak.

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by coldpizza on May 12, 2011 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I wonder if it’ll be one of those things where he wants to make a number for himself (like LeBron James changing his number from 23 to 6) or if he really doesnt care

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by GRlZZ on May 12, 2011 6:20 PM CDT reply actions

Jim Brown/OJ Simpson’s 32 is winning so far, but not trailing too far behind is 26 and ‘other’

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by GRlZZ on May 12, 2011 7:58 PM CDT reply actions

I’ve got the easiest solution:
step 1. Make Reggie Bush a “QB” so he can take # 5.
step 2. Garrett Hartley changes his number to a real kicker’s number: 1.
step 3. Mark Ingram takes # 25 so he can show the world what a Saints RB with that number is really made of.
Conclusion: everyone is happy and morale is raised, Saints win multiple super bowls.

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by GRlZZ on May 12, 2011 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

Bush would have to listed as a kicker or punter. If you made him a QB, he would either have to be Brees’s backup or be subjected to 3rd QB rules, i.e., as soon as he plays in any capacity, no other active QB can re-take the field.

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by coldpizza on May 13, 2011 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions

well at that point Reggie might be our best option anyway…but then again he did train or whatever with David Beckham

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by GRlZZ on May 13, 2011 2:48 AM CDT up reply actions

or we could just have him take that position for the pre-season and just change back to RB during the regular season…ala Devin Hester wearing the #23 for the Bears despite being a WR

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by GRlZZ on May 13, 2011 2:52 AM CDT up reply actions

That’s because he was originally drafted as a CB. 23 is also an eligible receiver number, so making him switch would serve no true purpose, other than p*** ing off a lot of fans that bought his jersey as a rookie.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on May 13, 2011 7:16 AM CDT up reply actions

And by eligible receiver number, I mean player allowed to make first contact with the ball past the line of scrimmage on a passing play, without having to report as eligible.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on May 13, 2011 7:20 AM CDT up reply actions

the whole "backup kicker" thing worked before too:

Former New York Giants linebacker Brad Van Pelt was allowed to wear number 10 with the team despite not being covered in the grandfather clause, as the team drafted him in 1973, the year the newer jersey number system went into effect. This was because Van Pelt served as the team’s backup kicker his rookie season
-wiki

it was his rookie season..but we can make it work…are you listening Reggie?

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by GRlZZ on May 13, 2011 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions

porter was wearing no 22 in arguably the most famous play in saints history

i can understand why he wouldn’t want to give it up

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by DrewBreesManCrush on May 13, 2011 9:37 AM CDT reply actions

it could be one of those things where he didn’t necessarily pick that number and maybe he’ll take a different one without hesitation, maybe he had always wanted 20 but Randall Gay had it the entire time he’s been a Saint.

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by GRlZZ on May 13, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe Ingram will want 28, since he was drafted 28th overall. That would be less disruptive to the fan base, as I’m sure there are a lot more Tracy Porter jerseys out there, than Usama Young jerseys.

"I was not on the boat in question" -Darren Sharper

by coldpizza on May 14, 2011 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions