Darren Sproles News

Here are 10 players set to see big increases in their statistical output next season.

Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson and his coaching staff will host the inaugural First Down Divas Women's Football Clinic on Tuesday, June 11 from 6-9 p.m. at The Crystal Palace in Harvey.

The way Saints running back Pierre Thomas sees it, Chris Ivory's draft-night trade to the New York Jets was addition by subtraction.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees congratulates Darren Sproles after his second quarter touchdown run during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome on Sunday, December 16, 2012.

Dec 23, 2012; Arlington, TX, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram runs with the ball against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne in the second quarter at Cowboys Stadium.

After his miraculous fourth-and-29 catch and scamper last year, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice would like to see a few more chances for another "Hey diddle diddle.

After a 2012 season of passing and little else on offense, Thomas is elated that coach Sean Payton plans to emphasize the running game this fall, something that the Saints, for all its Drew Brees-led passing, needs to be a complete unit again.

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram pushes off Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Mark Barron in the third quarter at the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday December 16, 2012.

Three's company, four's a crowd. The stable of New Orleans Saints running backs lived the cliche last season where too many ball carriers didn't equate to too much success in the team's ground game in 2012.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson at the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday December 30, 2012.

Last year amidst the chaos and turmoil that was "Bountygate", the New Orleans Saints still managed to rack up some serious yardage on offense.

Black and Gold Today host Larry Holder has this year's list of Forbes' 'Most Influential Athletes.' Saints beat writer Nakia Hogan comes on for 3rd Down, and we hear your comments and tweets in 4th Down.

Most of the Who Dat Nation should feel good about the talent at these two positions.

December 1, 2012; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers running back Shawne Alston rushes the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first quarter at Milan Puskar Field.

After lots of trade speculation over the past few weeks, running back Chris Ivory was finally dealt to the New York Jets during the 2013 NFL Draft .

Dec 29, 2012; Bronx, NY, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers running back Shawne Alston runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange at the 2012 New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.

The New Orleans Saints traded running back Chris Ivory on Friday night for a fourth-round draft pick.

In a flurry of activity Friday night, the New Orleans Saints moved quickly to fill two areas of need with a pair of third-round selections on the second night of the NFL draft.

The New York Jets have acquired running back Chris Ivory from the New Orleans Saints for a fourth-round draft pick.