Darren Sproles key to revamped Saints running game

08-10-2011, 01:52 PM

METAIRIE, La. — Reggie Bush is gone, ostensibly to burnish the Miami Dolphins' offense and build his brand in South Beach. The New Orleans Saints are not crying in their crawfish ettoufee. Hardly — they believe their newly customized backfield is reason for Mardi Gras-like celebration in August.
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Darren Sproles key to revamped Saints running game - USATODAY.com

homerj07 · 08-10-2011, 09:00 PM

I'm taking bets with Fins fans on how many games before he is injured. Consensus seems to be 4 games.

Memnoch_TP · 08-10-2011, 09:21 PM

He did and, and as Xs and Ox expert Payton said, "I recognize that plays are important — but the players are more important."

I didn't realize Payton was an expert on Oxen. The man has no limits!

papz · 08-10-2011, 09:30 PM

I love the fact there's no egos in our backfield and we should never hear anyone crying about touches. At Bama, Ingram had Richardson. PT had Bush and Ivory. Sproles had LT, Matthews, and Tolbert. Lots of depth and talent back there... if we're healthy, I believe we could be one of the best rushing teams in the league. Keep 'em fresh and pounding the rock... put those big boys in front of them to use.

Crusader · 08-11-2011, 02:55 AM

That article is all good and dandy but I still thing Ingram will be the biggest difference maker in the backfield.

saintsfan1976 · 08-11-2011, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

That article is all good and dandy but I still thing Ingram will be the biggest difference maker in the backfield.

"Health" will be the biggest difference in our backfield.

Danno · 08-11-2011, 07:26 AM

Personally I think our run game will be very good with or without Darren Sproles. He simply adds another dimension.

With all the weapons we have he isn't necessary for our run game to be a success. Ingram, PT, Ivory (when healthy) and a side dish of Bell will give teams fits as is.

crawgator · 08-11-2011, 10:56 AM

Key to a good running team is a good O- line... we have that with some depth, Monsters up the middle which will open up holes for for our backs.. then with Sproles doing his thing gonna loosen up the corners. Then as J. Madden would put it Bam with our receivers burning them deep... And I'm not saying this because Reggie's gone... but our offense is better this year...

GEAUX SAINTS1111

alexonfyre · 08-11-2011, 11:44 AM

You know what would be awesome? If each player's contract incentives were based on how the Saints overall running game did instead of each individual, create a Band of Brothers back there and we will get 3000+ rushing yards per season out of those 4.

73Saint · 08-11-2011, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by homerj07

I'm taking bets with Fins fans on how many games before he is injured. Consensus seems to be 4 games.

Reggie won't get injured now...He's on natural grass

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 7,986	That article is all good and dandy but I still thing Ingram will be the biggest difference maker in the backfield. Saint_LB likes this.

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saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,539 Blog Entries: 3	Originally Posted by Crusader That article is all good and dandy but I still thing Ingram will be the biggest difference maker in the backfield. "Health" will be the biggest difference in our backfield.

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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Originally Posted by homerj07 I'm taking bets with Fins fans on how many games before he is injured. Consensus seems to be 4 games. Reggie won't get injured now...He's on natural grass papz likes this.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,688	I love the fact there's no egos in our backfield and we should never hear anyone crying about touches. At Bama, Ingram had Richardson. PT had Bush and Ivory. Sproles had LT, Matthews, and Tolbert. Lots of depth and talent back there... if we're healthy, I believe we could be one of the best rushing teams in the league. Keep 'em fresh and pounding the rock... put those big boys in front of them to use.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,648	Personally I think our run game will be very good with or without Darren Sproles. He simply adds another dimension. With all the weapons we have he isn't necessary for our run game to be a success. Ingram, PT, Ivory (when healthy) and a side dish of Bell will give teams fits as is.

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crawgator 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Ca Posts: 187 Blog Entries: 1	Key to a good running team is a good O- line... we have that with some depth, Monsters up the middle which will open up holes for for our backs.. then with Sproles doing his thing gonna loosen up the corners. Then as J. Madden would put it Bam with our receivers burning them deep... And I'm not saying this because Reggie's gone... but our offense is better this year... GEAUX SAINTS1111

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alexonfyre Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Black Pearl University Posts: 799	You know what would be awesome? If each player's contract incentives were based on how the Saints overall running game did instead of each individual, create a Band of Brothers back there and we will get 3000+ rushing yards per season out of those 4.