BearBroncos Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Well, looks like he's targeting staying in San Diego or going to Philly or the Saints. I'd like to see in him Philly and actually think it would be a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 God no - not the Ain'ts!!!! How many RBs do they think they need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 God no - not the Ain'ts!!!! How many RBs do they think they need? Sproles would make a good replacement for Bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 God no - not the Ain'ts!!!! How many RBs do they think they need? I had a brief chuckle when I read that the Saints were on the table. Doesn't he cost about as much as it would have been to hold Bush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I've also heard him connected to St. Louis. That could be a pretty scary weapon for Bradford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I had a brief chuckle when I read that the Saints were on the table. Doesn't he cost about as much as it would have been to hold Bush? It's just speculation due to the fact that they lost a similar player. I doubt the Saints are seriously after him unless they could get him cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scourge Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Vick+Jackson+Maclin+Shady+Sproles= a lot of speed and big trouble for defenses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Vick+Jackson+Maclin+Shady+Sproles= a lot of speed and big trouble for defenses I'd agree.. You also forgot McCoy on there. Who gets the double coverage or who allows Vick to run up the cut??? Wow, that would be one scary offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'd agree.. You also forgot McCoy on there. Who gets the double coverage or who allows Vick to run up the cut??? Wow, that would be one scary offense. Shady is McCoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'd agree.. You also forgot McCoy on there. Who gets the double coverage or who allows Vick to run up the cut??? Wow, that would be one scary offense. Shady is McCoy Glad you asked BearBroncos...I was about to ask that myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Why would the Eagles be in the running? Don't they still have Harrison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Why would the Eagles be in the running? Don't they still have Harrison? Harrison was let go yesterday....they are in the market for a RB and Sproles does well with returns which makes him that much more of a possibility....not to mention he perfectly fits our WCO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Harrison was let go yesterday....they are in the market for a RB and Sproles does well with returns which makes him that much more of a possibility....not to mention he perfectly fits our WCO... I didn't realize Harrison was released. What is it about him that teams don't like? He blew it up the few games he started in CLE then blew it up last year in a game or two with Philly. Seems like everytime he's been given the nod he blows up. What am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I didn't realize Harrison was released. What is it about him that teams don't like? He blew it up the few games he started in CLE then blew it up last year in a game or two with Philly. Seems like everytime he's been given the nod he blows up. What am I missing? there might be something behind the scenes about him that teams don't like and I think Sproles can be even more explosive in this offense with his skillset .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 there might be something behind the scenes about him that teams don't like and I think Sproles can be even more explosive in this offense with his skillset .. I love Sproles - ever since he joined the league I've been waiting for him to get a chance as a starter. The one year where he started the last several games (I think 2008) he played very well and then Turner stopped using him as much the following year. He's explosive and elusive. Would love to see him somewhere where he'll get more P.T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I love Sproles - ever since he joined the league I've been waiting for him to get a chance as a starter. The one year where he started the last several games (I think 2008) he played very well and then Turner stopped using him as much the following year. He's explosive and elusive. Would love to see him somewhere where he'll get more P.T. I'd have to believe that teams are afraid to use him more because of the fear that he wouldn't be able to handle the load. Also, he's perfect for what he did for the Chargers and would do for other teams - save him for a weapon out of the backfield in the passing game and for returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'd have to believe that teams are afraid to use him more because of the fear that he wouldn't be able to handle the load. Also, he's perfect for what he did for the Chargers and would do for other teams - save him for a weapon out of the backfield in the passing game and for returns. The ironic thing about that is that he's never been injured. And it seems that the smaller backs get injured less often in general. Maybe it's because they don't get tackled head-on as much because of their size or maybe my perception is wrong - but I don't think it is. Bottom line, I think that logic is flawed by coaches and I think Sproles would be a viable starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 The ironic thing about that is that he's never been injured. And it seems that the smaller backs get injured less often in general. Maybe it's because they don't get tackled head-on as much because of their size or maybe my perception is wrong - but I don't think it is. Bottom line, I think that logic is flawed by coaches and I think Sproles would be a viable starter. Yeah, I'm certainly not saying that he wouldn't be. However, I think teams are content to use him just the way he's been because he's very effective and fresh in that role. Using him more would wear him down and might make him less effective as a returner or in the passing game and honestly, teams are more likely to find a replacement for a inside banger than a player of Sproles' ilk/skill-set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 The ironic thing about that is that he's never been injured. And it seems that the smaller backs get injured less often in general. Maybe it's because they don't get tackled head-on as much because of their size or maybe my perception is wrong - but I don't think it is. Bottom line, I think that logic is flawed by coaches and I think Sproles would be a viable starter. That's not true. In 2006 he spent the whole year on IR after breaking his ankle in the preseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 That's not true. In 2006 he spent the whole year on IR after breaking his ankle in the preseason. I was only talking about the last 4 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boltnlava Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Chargers want to resign him but not at his price or what someone else will overpay. Shame too. He's a great fit in this offense. I really don't think he's an every down back or even a starter. His skill set is really made for how the Chargers were using him. I wish him well where ever he goes...Unless it's in the AFC West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) FOX Sports' Alex Marvez reports the Saints have agreed to terms with Darren Sproles on a two-year contract. Forget everything I just said in the Bush thread. Sproles also worked out extensively this offseason with Saints quarterback Drew Brees. The two were Chargers teammates in Sproles’ 2005 rookie season before Brees signed with the Saints in free agency the following season http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/ju...longer-charger/ Edited July 29, 2011 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Forget everything I just said in the Bush thread. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/ju...longer-charger/ Was a little shocked when I read this......I need his agent. Sproles was the second-highest-paid running back in the NFL over the past two years, his $13.9 million trailing only Reggie Bush. I'm hearing his new deal is actually 4 years, 14M (6M guaranteed) and not 2 years as originally reported. Edited July 29, 2011 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Wow! This is the most exciting and crazy week of offseason football I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delfamdelfam Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 and now the NO backfield gets more crowded: PT, Sproles, Ivory, Ingram Don't teams usually only carry 3 RB's on their roster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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