Comments on: Mark Ingram loses weight, hopes to gain speed for the combine http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:47:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: michaelmoser01 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973311 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:51:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973311 this kid is a work horse…

]]> By: 305phinphan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973239 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:09:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973239 As a Dolphin fan I like Ingram but there is no way Miami picks him at 15. There are too many holes to fill and Miami’s number 1 concern should be to recoup their 2nd rounder they sent to Denver for Marshall.

This RB class is fairly deep and Miami can find a good back in the later rounds (even tho they might not be as good as Ingram).

I wouldn’t mind at all if Denver sent both of their 2nd round picks to the Dolphins to get back into the first round at 15 but Denver is rebuilding as well so who knows if they would be willing to make the trade.

If I was Jeff Ireland I would TRY to do this:

1) Trade down to the bottom of the draft, while acquiring a 2nd.

2) At the bottom of the first I would select:

1. Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois
2. Stefen Wisniewski, C/G, Penn State
3. Jerrel Jernigan, WR, Troy
4. Will Rackley, OT/G, Lehigh
5. Kenrick Ellis, NT, Hampton (If Solila leaves)
6. Henry Hynoski, FB, Pittsburgh
7. Damien Berry, RB, Miami
7. Stephen Skelton, TE, Fordham

If I was Ireland I would not draft a QB. The Dolphins are not in position to get either Gabbert or Newton, they have wasted way too many picks on 2nd tier QB’s and if they are going to draft one they need to get pick of the litter.

Henne did have over 3,000 yards passing and while his TD – INT ratio was nothing impressive the odds were stacked against him. The interior line was garbage, they had no speedster WR and TE, no running game whatsoever, and Dan Henning calling the plays.

Given the circumstances I would like to see Henne get one more shot with those problems listed above fixed before I throw the towel in on him.

]]> By: buschleaguebandit http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973173 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:43:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973173 With the need at DB and OLine I dont see it happening, but I think Dallas should def consider drafting him at 9 overall. He is going to be the next Emmit, so why not have him play in Dallas!!!

How bout them Cowboys!!!

]]> By: redrew http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973172 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:38:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973172 Miami has gone the 1st round RB route several times and look where it has gotten them. It will NOT happen again. It’s all about the QB.

]]> By: tucknrolle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973171 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:37:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973171 I’ve seen this go both ways. Some guys bulk up for durability(Felix Jones) and some guys slim down for speed(Brandon Jacobs), but ultimately they return to their prior weight because that’s where their nitch is.(Jones burner & Jacobs bruiser) In the end this is really about money. Fast 40 means more dollars. I don’t blame the guy it’s just a point. I think he is going to be a very useful player at any weight.

]]> By: homelanddefense http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973121 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:55:45 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973121 Every mock draft I see has him going to Miami at 15, for whatever mock drafts are worth. But I would love to see New England take him if they have a shot.

]]> By: mike83ri http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973096 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:30:08 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973096 Most of the time when I hear players dropping weight to improve their combine stats, I get annoyed. But this guys is actually more inline with the size of a typical NFL runningback now, so it will be interesting to see.

]]> By: burntorangehorn http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973090 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:23:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973090 jc1958–obviously his agent is paying for it, just like agents for almost every other serious prospect are paying for training, interview prep, Wonderlic prep, etc.

]]> By: animalmother42 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973079 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:12:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973079 jc1958cool says:
Feb 23, 2011 9:00 AM
hope the team that drafts him has some blockers!
can’t run without blocking! who is paying for his training?
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Usually these trainers take a differed payment plan…not only that, they are usually training 1-10 guys at a time, so they can take a “loan” out on these super stars, then over-charge them….

]]> By: grantgoodman93 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973076 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:12:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973076 Do these trainers know they are receiving cash most likely manufactured in his basement by his father?? Just saying….

Hope ingram does well in the league though I like him a lot and he plays hard

]]> By: themage78 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973072 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:10:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973072 Hope he falls to the 19th spot. Giants need a new RB really bad.

]]> By: thereisalwaysnextyear http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973063 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:04:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973063 I think he’s been compared to Emmit Smith by some. Smith was no burner in the 40. I think he ran a 4.7 at the combine. makes 4.46 seem pretty good…

]]> By: jc1958cool http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973057 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:00:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973057 hope the team that drafts him has some blockers!
can’t run without blocking! who is paying for his training?

]]> By: chapnastier http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973055 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:58:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973055 “The training is hard, it’s not for everybody, it’s really not. But that’s what I love to do. I love hard work.”

Paging Cam Newton: This is what you are supposed to do and say before the draft.

That is all.

]]> By: phinheads http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/23/mark-ingram-loses-weight-hopes-to-gain-speed-for-the-combine/#comment-973042 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:48:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=113248#comment-973042 MIAMI PLEASE DRAFT MR.INGRAM !!! This dude is electric!!

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