Sproles or Roby on Kick Returns?

Treme Boy · 09-07-2011, 11:02 AM

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

Originally Posted by Euphoria

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.

09-07-2011, 11:02 AM	#1
Treme Boy Rookie Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6	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.
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Treme Boy Rookie Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6	Not with Crosby kicking off. Guy had 84 kickoffs last year . . . 4 touchbacks.
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Fleured The NY Geaux Getter Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 348	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.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	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.

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Treme Boy Rookie Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6	Depth chart says it's Devery Henderson . . . I'm guessing that's wrong.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Originally Posted by Euphoria 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.

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