I don't think it's the end of the world if the Pats take Ingram. Ingram will be groomed as the eventual replacement for Lawfirm (it could mean Lawfirm is traded which could bring another good player to the Pats). Lawfirm is very solid and runs with passion. Lawfirm is a classy guy who doesn't mind having Woodhead taking some carries from him, but Lawfirm is very popular with his teammates and Pats fans. If a new guy like Ingram, who hasn't proven himself at the NFL level yet, comes in to take Lawfirm's role- Woodhead's carries could actually increase a bit without causing a stir.
I doubt, with Woody only having 97 carries that his workload will DECREASE. Especially with how popular he is. Another thing to think about is even if Ingram has better efficiency than Lawfirm (which won't be easy) I still think Woody will lead the Pats in YPC most years, which will only benefit Woody's reputation in the eyes of fans to beat a Heisman winner in any category.
I'm sure Ingram would be popular in NE, but Woody is already VERY popular there. Woodhead is seen in the eyes of most NE fans as Kevin Faulk with better acceleration. Of course CF knows he's faster and has even more agility in tight space than Faulk too, but some NE fans are learning this.Edited by: ToughJ.Riggins