5 Observations From Saints vs. Patriots Last Night

Aug 11, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) dives for a touchdown in the second quarter during a preseason NFL game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

THE RUNNING BACK POSITION BATTLE WILL GO DOWN TO THE WIRE

Since Sean Payton joined the Saints ten years ago, there has not been a year that goes by that the “Running Back by Committee” is not seen.

2016 is not going to be any different, with six running backs on the roster and all six getting touches last night.

Each back was used in schemes and situations to utilize their skills, something Payton has done a very good job at, which highlighted moments like Mark Ingram punching in two touchdowns from a yard out, Daniel Lasco showing off some fancy spins moves, and Marcus Murphy’s big return (albeit on special teams) after muffing a punt.

Fellow backs Tim Hightower, C.J. Spiller, and Travaris Cadet had solid if not spectacular nights.

So who is the odd guy out?

Last nights number’s are as follows:

Ingram: 7 Car, 18 Yards, 2TDs

Hightower: 4 Car, 2 Yards

Spiller: 2 Car, 2 Yards

Lasco: 5 Car, 18 Yards / 3 Rec, 23 Yards

Cadet: 3 Car, 14 Yards / 1 Rec, 7 Yards

Murphy: 7 Car, 22 Yards / 3 Rec, 18 Yards /48 Yard Punt Return

The Saints have a tight position battle on their hands, which is never a bad thing.

However at least 1 and possibly even 2 of them, have to go…

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