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Everybody expects New Orleans Saints' rookie running back Mark Ingram to help the team's running game by getting his fair share of rushing yards.

Due to the NFL lockout, which lasted over four months, NFL rookies have a lot of catching-up to do.

The New Orleans Saints signed Mark Ingram, one of their first-round choices, as well as Martez Wilson, one of their third-round picks, on Saturday.

Does the addition of Mark Ingram automatically assure the New Orleans Saints of having an improved running game this year?

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush spoke to ESPN's Colleen Dominguez on last night's edition of Sportscenter. Bush was asked about his tweet regarding Mark Ingram, his past at USC, and his future with the Saints.

New Orleans Saints first-round draft pick Mark Ingram, is eager to play with another former Heisman Trophy winner, Reggie Bush, in the same backfield. Frank Tadych, of nfl.com, has the story, below.

New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is excited about the team's 2011 draft class. Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

Reggie Bush has apparently changed his line of thinking about the New Orleans Saints' decision to draft running back Mark Ingram in the first round of the recent NFL Draft. Bush now says he "welcomes him with open arms." Danny Cox, of the New Orleans Saints Examiner, has the story, below.

Dennis Dillon, of the Sporting News, New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram one of his top five NFL impact rookies, for 2011. See the list, below.

Sean Payton talked to Reggie Bush on Friday, one day after selecting running back Mark Ingram in the first round of the NFL draft. With a crowded backfield that includes Ingam, Bush, Pierre Thomas, and Chris Ivory, Coach Payton wanted to talk to Reggie about his vision for him in the future.

Enthusiasm surrounds the New Orleans Saints, after their selections in the 2011 NFL Draft.  Mike Triplett, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.

The New Orleans Saints selected Cal defensive end Cameron Jordan with the 24th overall pick of the NFL draft. Four picks later, they shook things up by trading their second round pick, along with next year's first round pick to the New England Patriots for the 28th overall pick. With it, they took Alabama running back Mark Ingram.

Heisman Trophy winner among those leaving......from espn.com