28 Mark Ingram, RB

Though it was just a June minicamp, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported that Pierre Thomas ran with the first-team offense along with Darren Sproles while Mark Ingram worked with the second-string. Over the last two years Ingram received more carries than any running back on the roster. The paper speculates that the "hot hand" will pick up the most work at running back from week to week.

Saints coach Sean Payton said Wednesday he likes what he sees from running back Mark Ingram this offseason. “Number one, I think he is healthy, he is moving around real well, he looks sudden and again this is all in shorts, but I’m excited to see him play this season," Payton said. The Saints plan to put more emphasis on running the ball, which suits Ingram. "I think often times it appears that we are throwing the ball a lot and yet when we have been really successful, we have had good balance, and I think that’s important," Payton said.

Mark Ingram caught a bunch of passes during Tuesday's OTA practice, ESPN reports, adding that it might "be a sign of things to come."