Darren Sproles

QBREES9 · 09-26-2011, 10:04 PM

Darren Sproles vs. Texans’ defense: While the Texans didn’t blitz as much as you would expect, Sproles still had a great day. He had six receptions for 50 yards and a 30-yard touchdown on a sweep. Again, he has been an impact player for the Saints, a rich-man’s version of Reggie Bush.

Danno · 09-26-2011, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

Sproles is shiftier ... he makes the subtle cuts to get through tight spots running north/south. Bush is faster, but he's also more deliberate and obvious with his running.

Put them in pads and give 'em a football and Sproles outruns Reggie to the endzone.

Reggie seldom outran anyone, Sproles looks like he can do it regularly.

QBREES9 · 09-26-2011, 10:10 PM

Darren Sproles vs. Texans’ defense: While the Texans didn’t blitz as much as you would expect, Sproles still had a great day. He had six receptions for 50 yards and a 30-yard touchdown on a sweep. Again, he has been an impact player for the Saints, a rich-man’s version of Reggie Bush.

SaintsRule11 · 09-26-2011, 11:41 PM

He's better than Reggie Bush, imho.

|Mitch| · 09-26-2011, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

a rich-man’s version of Reggie Bush.

That would be a poor-man's version of Bush; isn't he costing us less than what we would have had to pay Bush to stay?

GAwhodat · 09-27-2011, 04:37 AM

I agree I never understood how Reggie was an important part of our offense and we supposingly built our offense around Reggie (per payton). The day he was traded was the best thing we ever did as a team. Sproles is gonna be somebody!! Anytime he gets a return he's a threat at big yardage and/or a TD. He actually makes the kick returns interesting compared to years past.

Saint_LB · 09-27-2011, 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by GAwhodat

The day he was traded was the best thing we ever did as a team.

OK...I'm gonna just write this off as someone exagerating for effect.

Surely you don't think that trading Bush away was more important than signing Brees...as just one example?

darstep · 09-27-2011, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by hitta

For some reason, the Chargers keep making our team better They are kind of like our minor league team.

They can cough up Hester and then we would have three of a kind.

darstep · 09-27-2011, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by lumm0x

On a track. Game speed in pads I'll say it's closer. And I'll take his brain speed too.

But Sproles has what Reggie didn't. An understanding that you need to run north/south. He has instincts for finding the gaps and lanes or at least processes faster on the field.

Sproles knows not to run out in the street in front of that truck...Reggie had to stop and think about it. Sproles hits the creases HARD and can shed arm tackles. Sproles gets his yards quickly and is built with a low center of gravity. Worth every penny.

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09-26-2011, 10:07 PM	#32
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by neugey Sproles is shiftier ... he makes the subtle cuts to get through tight spots running north/south. Bush is faster, but he's also more deliberate and obvious with his running. Put them in pads and give 'em a football and Sproles outruns Reggie to the endzone. Reggie seldom outran anyone, Sproles looks like he can do it regularly.

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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Originally Posted by QBREES9 a rich-man’s version of Reggie Bush. That would be a poor-man's version of Bush; isn't he costing us less than what we would have had to pay Bush to stay? SapperSaint likes this.

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GAwhodat Registered Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 81	I agree I never understood how Reggie was an important part of our offense and we supposingly built our offense around Reggie (per payton). The day he was traded was the best thing we ever did as a team. Sproles is gonna be somebody!! Anytime he gets a return he's a threat at big yardage and/or a TD. He actually makes the kick returns interesting compared to years past.
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09-27-2011, 06:14 AM	#37
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Originally Posted by GAwhodat The day he was traded was the best thing we ever did as a team. OK...I'm gonna just write this off as someone exagerating for effect. Surely you don't think that trading Bush away was more important than signing Brees...as just one example?
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09-27-2011, 08:06 AM	#38
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Originally Posted by hitta For some reason, the Chargers keep making our team better They are kind of like our minor league team. They can cough up Hester and then we would have three of a kind.

09-27-2011, 08:17 AM	#39
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Originally Posted by lumm0x On a track. Game speed in pads I'll say it's closer. And I'll take his brain speed too. But Sproles has what Reggie didn't. An understanding that you need to run north/south. He has instincts for finding the gaps and lanes or at least processes faster on the field. Sproles knows not to run out in the street in front of that truck...Reggie had to stop and think about it. Sproles hits the creases HARD and can shed arm tackles. Sproles gets his yards quickly and is built with a low center of gravity. Worth every penny.

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