Mark Ingram Runs in Saints Rams Preseason Game

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Aug 8, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) breaks a tackle from St. Louis Rams defensive back Cody Davis (38) and rushes for a 22 yard touchdown during the first half at Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The following is an analysis of Mark Ingram runs in Saints Rams preseason game. Ingram played with decision and passion. He was effective behind a makeshift offensive line with Jahri Evans and Ben Grubbs out. The zone blocking scheme implemented by Offensive line coach Brett Ingalls is beginning to show its effectiveness.

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Mark Ingram Runs  #1

Along the OLine, Jimmy Graham, Zach Strief, Marcel Johes, Tim Lelito (Center), Senio Kelemente, and Terron Armstead. Austin Johnson is in at full back. Mark Ingram run is to the left.

Graham is just looking for someone to practice blocking on. Strief is his usual solid self. Jones runs up the field to engage the defense. Kelemente also runs up field. Armstead tangles with a defensive lineman (Sims). Ingram runs behind Johnson for a 5 yard gain.

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Mark Ingram Runs  #2

Strief, Jones, Lelito(C), Kelemente, Armstead, Nic Jacobs (TE), Graham. No full back. Ingram runs left between blocks by Jacobs and Graham for 19 yards.

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Mark Ingram Runs  #3

The entire OLine moves in unison. Football ballet. Along the line are Strief, Jones, Lelito (C), Kelemente, Armstead, Graham. Johnson in at full back. Ingram runs behind Johnson left for 6 yard gain. Good gap integrity by the offense.

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Mark Ingram Runs  #4

Ben Watson, Thomas Welch, Jason Weaver, Jonathan Goodwin (C), Kelemente, Bryce Harris along the OLine. Johnson in at full back. Ingram runs to right for a minus 4 yards. Bad blocks by Johnson, Weaver, and Kelemente allow Rams to penetrate.

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Mark Ingram Runs  #5

Ingram gets a good 5 yards running to the right behind blocks from Weaver, Welch and Johnson.

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Mark Ingram Runs  #6

Ingram runs left behind Bryce Harris for 8 yards.

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Mark Ingram Runs  #7

Ingram runs right behind Weaver, Welch, Nic Jacobs (TE) and Hill. Weaver opens up a hole, Ingram spins out of a tackle and gets 22 yards.

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Mark Ingram Runs  #8 and a TD

Ingram runs right behind full back Johnson and cuts back into an open lane for the touchdown.

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As you can see, as the offensive line goes, so goes the running game.  Ingram is running with vision, passion and determination behind the offensive line.

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