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Saints have tough decisions to make in crowded backfield and other observations

(Michael DeMocker)

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – The New Orleans Saints are known for their high-powered passing attack. But their running back corps is the deepest it's been in years.

The Saints are six deep at the position, meaning one or more talented players are probably going to be released when the Saints get around to making cuts.

Mark Ingram is the clear bell cow. Behind him, the Saints have a variety of role players. Veterans C.J. Spiller and Travaris Cadet and emerging second-year man Marcus Murphy are competing for the satellite back role in the nickel and two-minute offense.