Contract discussions between running back Mark Ingram and the New Orleans Saints kicked off earlier in February, and fans should expect updates — good or bad, depending on your stance — to start coming to light as the NFL Scouting Combine gets fired up in Indianapolis. This event is focused on evaluating college prospects, sure. But in-between the many events those young guys are put through, teams are meeting privately with agents representing players already in the NFL. That should hold true for Ingram and the Saints.
Ingram appeared on the Rich Eisen Show a few weeks ago to discuss his contract situation and expectations for free agency, should it come to that.