The Facts: He's coming off the best season of his six-year NFL career, a campaign in which he started an injury-free, career-high 14 games, eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the first time and displayed his improved all-around skills as a receiver and blocker, and how does his employer reward him? By signing Adrian Peterson, arguably the best running back of his generation. If Ingram were a little miffed by the situation it would be justifiable. "It is what it is," Ingram said this week. "I don't really feel one way or another about it. I just play the hand that's dealt to me. I just work my butt off and that's about it."

Diehards Line: Worth noting, Ingram has never had the Saints backfield to himself. He's shared carries with Pierre Thomas, Chris Ivory, Khiry Robinson, C.J. Spiller and Tim Hightower throughout his tenure. And how this backfield will work remains to be seen. The Saints have averaged about 24 carries a game in HC Sean Payton's 11-year tenure. If Ingram and Peterson can average 10-12 each, it should keep their legs fresh for the 16-game season and perhaps extend their careers. "It'll take care of itself," Payton said. "It's a good problem to have." A good problem for the Saints. For fantasy owners? Not so much (although as Ingram's price drops, value grows).