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Danno 02-06-2014 04:19 PM

Rumor: Sproles to restructure with extension?
 
Saints will work negotiate extension Darren Sproles which reduces $ 4.25 M Cap Figure & ensures Darren remains w/ team beyond 2014.

Jack Vegas 02-06-2014 04:51 PM

Re: Rumor: Sproles to restructure with extension?
 
Smart move, love his game but that's a big cap hit for a role player. Would like to see him getting more handoffs.

ScottF 02-06-2014 04:59 PM

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moving someone else?
I thought his reduced role at the end of the year was a sign we had moved on

halloween 65 02-06-2014 05:05 PM

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Might be easier to restucture and trade!!

Jamessr 02-06-2014 05:05 PM

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I see him more of a special teams return type of guy. Also coming in after PT or Ingram have bruised up the line run right freaking past them.
However we got this guy named Drew Brees that throws for 330+ yards per game.

saintfan 02-06-2014 05:27 PM

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I like it. I know some folks seem eager to cut him loose. I'm not one of them.

ScottF 02-06-2014 05:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamessr (Post 577296)
I see him more of a special teams return type of guy. Also coming in after PT or Ingram have bruised up the line run right freaking past them.
However we got this guy named Drew Brees that throws for 330+ yards per game.

he was not productive as a returner at all this year: low averages, misplayed a couple of punts in the second Carolina game, even had an uncharacteristic fumble
I love having him back at a discount, but he need to be more involved in the rotation

|Mitch| 02-06-2014 05:57 PM

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I was a fan of cutting him lose with his current cap hit, but happy to see him stay at a reduced amount of cap...

Utah_Saint 02-06-2014 06:30 PM

Re: Rumor: Sproles to restructure with extension?
 
Let the cap games begin.

Go Loomis!!!

TheOak 02-07-2014 07:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottF (Post 577301)
he was not productive as a returner at all this year: low averages, misplayed a couple of punts in the second Carolina game, even had an uncharacteristic fumble
I love having him back at a discount, but he need to be more involved in the rotation

Would you prefer to have Patrick Peterson returning for us?

TheOak 02-07-2014 07:47 AM

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Sproles has consistently lead this team in Yards gained since he arrived in New Orleans.

Every Year. Most Yards Gained. Even 2013.

K Major 02-07-2014 08:57 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 577352)
Sproles has consistently lead this team in Yards gained since he arrived in New Orleans.

Every Year. Most Yards Gained. Even 2013.

+1 but I think ScottF was specifically speaking of Sproles on kickoffs & punt coverage rather than his production in the back field.

TheOak 02-07-2014 09:22 AM

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Nothing Sproles can do about coverage and a lack of blocking or kick offs that land in the endzone.

When you are ranked 7th in the league in Fair Catches it speaks volumes for coverage. His ave punt return yardage is better than Patrick Peterson.

rezburna 02-07-2014 09:42 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 577366)
Nothing Sproles can do about coverage and a lack of blocking or kick offs that land in the endzone.

When you are ranked 7th in the league in Fair Catches it speaks volumes for coverage. His ave punt return yardage is better than Patrick Peterson.

Kick/Punt returners are better when its their only role in my opinion.

Rugby Saint II 02-07-2014 11:14 AM

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So, we are going to extend the old mans contract.........I'm good with that. Does he qualify for the Silver care plan yet?

K Major 02-07-2014 01:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 577371)
Kick/Punt returners are better when its their only role in my opinion.

Is the Cadet project over with in this department?

rezburna 02-07-2014 01:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by K Major (Post 577395)
Is the Cadet project over with in this department?

I'm done with Cadet. Hester is a free agent t ghost is year.

Jamessr 02-07-2014 02:58 PM

Re: Rumor: Sproles to restructure with extension?
 
I have zero objects about signing Sproles.
He knows the system works well in it.
He's a better Reggie Bush than Reggie Bush was...

Boutte 02-07-2014 04:17 PM

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The good news is we get to keep a really valuable member of the team. The better news is his cap hit goes down. Win/win.

ChrisXVI 02-07-2014 04:31 PM

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Drew Brees loves Sproles... So I don't think there was ever any chance that Sproles would be cut/traded.

saintsfan403 02-07-2014 04:53 PM

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Great news, yeah Sproles' production was down but he still has the ability to be a difference maker (see Miami game). Great to see him help the team out too, it'll all be worth it when we get him that ring next year.

rezburna 02-07-2014 06:33 PM

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I rather bring back Reggie Bush though.....

The Dude 02-07-2014 09:56 PM

Re: Rumor: Sproles to restructure with extension?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamessr (Post 577296)
I see him more of a special teams return type of guy. Also coming in after PT or Ingram have bruised up the line run right freaking past them.
However we got this guy named Drew Brees that throws for 330+ yards per game.

Idk, I have never really been impressed with his return skills. I can't remember the last time he ripped one off. I do however think he has value in the way he is used on offense. He was having a great start this season. IDK what happened, maybe line play, maybe injury but he did quiet down towards the end. I think he still has a couple of years of serious play left in him though.

alleycat_126 02-08-2014 02:30 AM

Re: Rumor: Sproles to restructure with extension?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottF (Post 577293)
moving someone else?
I thought his reduced role at the end of the year was a sign we had moved on

He was injured a lot last season, maybe even more than we knew or he let on. I would love the move.

alleycat_126 02-08-2014 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 577452)
Idk, I have never really been impressed with his return skills. I can't remember the last time he ripped one off. I do however think he has value in the way he is used on offense. He was having a great start this season. IDK what happened, maybe line play, maybe injury but he did quiet down towards the end. I think he still has a couple of years of serious play left in him though.

LOL..... I can, and so can every fan in Philadelphia... If he doesn't get horse collared there's a good chance he takes that one to the house.

alleycat_126 02-08-2014 02:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rezburna (Post 577425)
I rather bring back Reggie Bush though.....

The grass always looks so much greener... We're better off.... Now he wishes he had stayed... LOL

alleycat_126 02-08-2014 02:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 577366)
Nothing Sproles can do about coverage and a lack of blocking or kick offs that land in the endzone.

Oh yes he can, It's called getting a new special teams coach!!!! :rofl:

rezburna 02-08-2014 11:52 AM

Re: Rumor: Sproles to restructure with extension?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by alleycat_126 (Post 577471)
The grass always looks so much greener... We're better off.... Now he wishes he had stayed... LOL

We may be better off then the teams he's played for, but we looked lot better with him as a decoy then Sproles. Nobody is scared if Sproles splits out wide at receiver.


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