With Sunday\u2019s Hall of Fame Game in the books, coaches are now looking over tape, looking for standout players in the team\u2019s 17-10 victory. Although many positives came out of the contest, there were some players that didn\u2019t live up to expectations.<\/p>\n
SAINTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Mark Ingram<\/strong><\/p>\n Ingram, even with limited playing time, looked very impressive and, most importantly, healthy during last night\u2019s game. Even though his statistics weren\u2019t all too impressive (14 yards on 4 carries), Ingram had a quick first step out of the backfield and found running lanes very easily during the first drive of the game, leading to a touchdown. If Ingram can build upon his performance against Arizona, look out.<\/p>\n Sedrick Ellis\/Martez Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n Spagnuolo\u2019s philosophy of applying pressure on the quarterback from the defensive line certainly has been accepted by both Ellis and Wilson. On multiple occasions throughout the game, the two defensive linemen harassed the Arizona quarterbacks pretty consistently. Ellis looked like a new player, forcing pressure on starter Kevin Kolb, which eventually led to the quarterback\u2019s dismissal. The newly converted Wilson chipped in with 1.5 sacks. The new found pressure from these two players is a great sign for a defense trying to make a name for itself.<\/p>\n Travaris Cadet<\/strong><\/p>\n The little known Cadet, an undrafted rookie running back from Appalachian State, led the team in receiving, amassing 80 yards on 8 catches and scoring what would be the clinching touchdown. Although he is buried on the depth chart at running back, Cadet made a positive impression last night, and will certainly get more opportunities moving forward both in the backfield and on special teams.<\/p>\n SINNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n Will Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n Smith played an ok game, but didn\u2019t get on the stat sheet with any tackles or sacks. His whiffed tackle on Cards\u2019 RB LaRod Stephens-Howling was perhaps the highlight (lowlight?) of his evening. He isn\u2019t going anywhere on the depth chart, but Smith should be able to make those sorts of plays.<\/p>\n Chris Ivory<\/strong><\/p>\n Although his position on the running back depth chart will remain unscathed, Chris Ivory\u2019s performance Sunday was mediocre at best. Averaging just 1.4 yards on 9 carries, Ivory failed to make much of an impact. Even though Ivory had one bright spot (a 15 yard reception), he needs to be more of an impact runner in order for the Saints\u2019 running game to reach its full potential.<\/p>\n Andy Tanner<\/strong><\/p>\n Picking nits here. Tanner, a long shot to make the roster, had a very solid evening statistically, catching four balls for 75 yards. His fumble, however (one of three for the Saints), doesn\u2019t help his cause for more playing time. With Joe Morgan and Adrian Arrington locked in a battle for the fifth receiver spot, Tanner\u2019s position might sink even lower.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With Sunday\u2019s Hall of Fame Game in the books, coaches are now looking over tape, looking for standout players in the team\u2019s 17-10 victory. Although many positives came out of the contest, there were some players that didn\u2019t live up to expectations. 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