It’s only natural that fans will look to next year as the New Orleans Saints trudge towards the end of the 2016 season. Between free agency and the NFL Draft, the Saints will have opportunities to upgrade their roster and compete again in the twilight of quarterback Drew Brees’ career.
One position that has fans buzzing is the running back. Mark Ingram is locked in as the starter and, as talented as this class may be, no rookie is going to unseat him. Ingram has developed nicely into an all-around pro, adding elements to his game like blitz pick-up and receiving ability.