gogo2146 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 (edited) I'm not sure if people know who this kid is but I have watched him the last year or two and I think he might make good rb in the NFL. Yes, he lacks the big back size but he can move and avoids the big hit. Has moves like B. Sanders, I hope he gets a chance to start I have him as my big sleeper of 2005. What do you think? Am I on crack? Edited February 11, 2005 by gogo2146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 The guy is 5'7". Thats going to limit the teams that will even give him a chance. But your right, he has major skills. He'll get drafted in the 4th-5th round and have to make a team as a 3rd down back and/or PR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Sproles will be great in the NFL ... ... course I am a KSU fan ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 The guy is 5'7". Thats going to limit the teams that will even give him a chance. But your right, he has major skills. He'll get drafted in the 4th-5th round and have to make a team as a 3rd down back and/or PR. 693708[/snapback] I hope the Panthers take him in the 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 This kid can be really scarry. But he must go to a team that has a decent O-line in place. He can't make alot of yards just on his own like Dillon or Bettis. But put in space, he could be another Westbrook, just not as big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnell Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 As an OU fan, I have kept somewhat of an eye on Sproles (especially the 03 big XXII championship ) and I think he can definately be a very good NFL back. He is not going to be a pound it down your throat back, but as posted earlier, if he can play behind a good offensive line ie. Denver, he could make a very good back and suprise alot of people. I think he will make a very nice sleeper pick at the end of my Dynasty draft, low risk very high potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 he'll never be an every down back, IMO. but he definitely has a place in the NFL returning kicks and as a change-of-pace and/or 3rd down type back. he's got some pretty mad skillz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsters Of The Midway Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 He's too little. He's too little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I think too small. Even W. Dunn, D. Davis, J. Jones are at least 5-9. Only Q. Griffin is 5-7....he didnt last very long. A. Zeroue is listed at 5-8. Anybody else seen a sucessful NFL RB at 5-7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 the guy is an absolute stud. I see him being a playmaker type to go along with a bruiser of some kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I'll try an answer your second question. No, you're not on crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfden1 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 In a dynasty league, esp. one with a taxi squad for rookies, he might be worth a sniff...but it depends on who drafts him. Unless he makes a roster as a punt/KO return man...I wouldn't hold my breath on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo2146 Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 I agree, Sproles is a small back but he has great burst and is strong and compact. i think if he makes a club that needs a back (3rd down) he might make a impact. I put this guy on my Taxi Team in 2004 I hope for the best. D. Davis isn't much bgger is he? Thaks for the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 A poor man's Barry Sanders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I'd rather take my chances with an "undersized" back who's got great heart and is a true playmaker than a big physical back without those qualities, such as a Ron Dayne or Lawrence Phillips. Sproles could be a success in the NFL with the right opportunity, if you could tandem him with a strong goal line presence such as Zack Crockett or a similar "bruising" short yardage back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I think too small.Even W. Dunn, D. Davis, J. Jones are at least 5-9. Only Q. Griffin is 5-7....he didnt last very long. A. Zeroue is listed at 5-8. Anybody else seen a sucessful NFL RB at 5-7? 694396[/snapback] James Brooks was listed somewhere around 5'9"/5'10" 180 lbs and was consistently productive from the mid-80s to the early 90s. Guys like Steve Broussard and Eric Bienemy were touted as "small guys with heart" who only managed marginal NFL careers. But overall, it's tough to see a guy that size being consistently productive on a game-in, game-out basis for years in the NFL. Much as I love to see smaller guys with heart make it, the Warrick Dunns and Tiki Barbers are the exceptions to the 6'/220 lb RB rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 the thing with sproles is that he's pretty slight, as well as short. he's only like a buck-80, isn't he? barry sanders, eric bienemy, and a lot of the other guys mentioned (even quentin griffin) are/were a lot thicker. brooks and megget might be good comparisons. another one would be glyn milburn. i wouldn't expect him to ever have much fantasy impact, but some NFL team will be happy to have him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 James Brooks was listed somewhere around 5'9"/5'10" 180 lbs and was consistently productive from the mid-80s to the early 90s. Guys like Steve Broussard and Eric Bienemy were touted as "small guys with heart" who only managed marginal NFL careers. But overall, it's tough to see a guy that size being consistently productive on a game-in, game-out basis for years in the NFL. Much as I love to see smaller guys with heart make it, the Warrick Dunns and Tiki Barbers are the exceptions to the 6'/220 lb RB rule. 695322[/snapback] I think there was a Charger back in the 80's by the name of Lionel James who was about 5'7", but I am not sure how long he was actually their every-down back. I think he mainly returned kicks, but he was in the NFL for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I could see the Packers taking a flyer on him as KR. They have been kicking themselves ever since losing Rossum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostFace Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 (edited) I could see the Packers taking a flyer on him as KR. They have been kicking themselves ever since losing Rossum... 695709[/snapback] I'm not saying he would be as productive, but Dante Hall is small. He's listed as 5'8" and 187 lbs. Sproles is a gamer with a lot of heart. Someone will give him a shot. Edited February 13, 2005 by GhostFace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I think there was a Charger back in the 80's by the name of Lionel James who was about 5'7", but I am not sure how long he was actually their every-down back. I think he mainly returned kicks, but he was in the NFL for a while. 695686[/snapback] "Little Train" was NEVER the Chargers' every down back - he maxed out with just over 100 carries for about 500 yds in '85. Listed at 5'7" 170 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I'm not sure if people know who this kid is ... 693675[/snapback] Didn't we spend all preseason in one of the huddle forums listening to how this kid would win the Heisman? Yep, we know who he is. I can see him evolving into a Dante Hall type -- handle the kick returns and provide an occassional burst on offense. A nice 5th round pick for someone ... or heck, most weeks this past season, he could have started for the 'phins and done just as well as their scrambled replacements for the toked out Williams!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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