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Treme Boy 09-07-2011 11:02 AM

Sproles or Roby on Kick Returns?
 
Interested to see what happens Thursday night. When they signed Sproles, I thought for sure he'd be the KR guy, but then Roby survived the cuts and was named special teams captain. Is Roby just a gunner or is he our KR guy until further notice?

Crosby has such a weak leg (terrible touchback percentage) that whoever's back there Thursday should see some open space.

Luda34 09-07-2011 11:03 AM

who cares it coming to the 20 yard line anyway with the new rule chang.

Treme Boy 09-07-2011 11:08 AM

Not with Crosby kicking off.

Guy had 84 kickoffs last year . . . 4 touchbacks.

Fleured 09-07-2011 01:56 PM

I don't want Sproles unnecessarily injuring himself if Sean figures him heavily in the three-prong running attack with Ingram and a rotation of who else we have.
I would, however, put Sproles in there two or three times just for ****s and giggles but leave the majority of returns for Roby just for him to contribute.

papz 09-07-2011 02:07 PM

Give me Sproles... he's more elusive and explosive.

Snivac 09-07-2011 02:45 PM

I would love to see Sproles show us what he is capable of now that he is in Black and Gold.

jcp026 09-07-2011 02:48 PM

Sproles. Cut Roby.

Euphoria 09-07-2011 03:17 PM

I'd like to see them alternate to some degree myself. Keep them motivated.

Also keeps them fresh on O.

The whole kick off rule just bites... but we have to be ready and take chances. I think they ought to change or do away with the extra point. Move it back to the 20 also or make everyone go for 2.

Treme Boy 09-07-2011 03:24 PM

Depth chart says it's Devery Henderson . . . I'm guessing that's wrong.

Danno 09-07-2011 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Euphoria (Post 327406)
I think they ought to change or do away with the extra point. Move it back to the 20 also or make everyone go for 2.

Make TD's count for 7 and a two point option is either plus 1 point if you make it or minus 1 point if the defense stops you.

jcp026 09-07-2011 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Euphoria (Post 327406)
I'd like to see them alternate to some degree myself. Keep them motivated.

Also keeps them fresh on O.

The whole kick off rule just bites... but we have to be ready and take chances. I think they ought to change or do away with the extra point. Move it back to the 20 also or make everyone go for 2.

Roby doesn't need to be fresh on offense. He doesn't contribute.

SaintsBro 09-07-2011 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treme Boy (Post 327407)
Depth chart says it's Devery Henderson . . . I'm guessing that's wrong.

That is probably a leftover from the Seattle game when Roby was out.

Rugby Saint II 09-07-2011 05:20 PM

Roby works for me. I haven't seen too many of Sproles returns.

foreverfan 09-07-2011 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleured (Post 327395)
I don't want Sproles unnecessarily injuring himself.

What?

I want the best player returning kick since this is the BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR since it may determine home field advantage in the playoffs and we sure as hell don't want to go to Green Bay again. ;)

WhoDat!656 09-07-2011 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 327423)
Roby works for me. I haven't seen too many of Sproles returns.

Hope to see one of these Thursday night!

NFL Videos: Can't-Miss Play: Darren Sproles KO return

homerj07 09-07-2011 06:49 PM

Roby is good - we have seen him have some fantastic runbacks!!

Cory9289 09-08-2011 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jcp026 (Post 327414)
Roby doesn't need to be fresh on offense. He doesn't contribute.

Seriously? Have you seen Roby on kickoff or punt team? The guy is a one man special teams. =/

Treme Boy 09-08-2011 01:05 AM

Will there be an official depth chart released before the game? Or we will just to watch and see who lines up back there?

Speedy Ron 09-08-2011 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Luda34 (Post 327344)
who cares it coming to the 20 yard line anyway with the new rule chang.


exactly what i was going to say. makes the game so boring

Danno 09-08-2011 07:50 AM

I think Roby is probably better for the kneel down.

Treme Boy 09-08-2011 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danno (Post 327570)
I think Roby is probably better for the kneel down.

That's the thing: there won't be many kneel downs tonight. Crosby kicked off 84 times last year and had only 4 touchbacks. This is a legitimate way to attack Green Bay tonight.

Just kind of surprised that no beat reporter has been able to tease out who our kick returner is.

BOLTS4LIFE 09-08-2011 04:57 PM

Sproles should be able to pick up where Bush left off at the minimum.

I liked him as a Charger except I didn't like him last season. It seemed that when he got that contract for 6.2 million, he got too comfortable and lost his hunger. Now he's on a different team and making less. Maybe that's the reality check he needed.

Choupique 09-08-2011 10:57 PM

Sproles is the man. It looked as if he'd been caged up for years and someone finally let him out of the cage.

Treme Boy 09-08-2011 11:26 PM

All I'm gonna say is . . .

WOW.

jcp026 09-08-2011 11:28 PM

I think that answers that question.

Maverick2299 09-08-2011 11:30 PM

Sproles is the man! Returning, catching, running. This is most likely the best Offense we have had. Now the D needs to step it up big time.

BOLTS4LIFE 09-09-2011 01:37 AM

Sproles looked great tonight. Hope that continues!


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