Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass

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METAIRIE, La. – Darren Sproles turned to head up the field, wide open space the only thing in between the New Orleans Saints running back and the end zone.

Only, he did it the same time the ball arrived at his fingers from quarterback Drew Brees.

The end result?

A rare drop from the consistently clutch running back, a mistake that he went over in mind against and again and one that played a part in the Saints losing at Green Bay this past Sunday.

“I lost some sleep over that play, but I made a point to go out after practice just to catch a little bit to get my confidence up but I’m fine now,” Sproles said Wednesday. “It killed me, but it’s in the past now. I’ve just got to go out and make another play.”

Indeed, Brees and Sproles spent time after practice running the same play over and over. The quarterback made sure to add that each time they ran it, the pass was completed.

He took the play personally.

“Oh yeah, especially when I feel like I let my team down,” Sproles said.
“That messed with me though, you know what I’m saying, so I spent a little time after practice getting it right. ... It was a game-changer. If I would have just caught it, we had the first down and then we could have run a little more time out of it.”

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CharityMike · 10-03-2012, 06:58 PM

Good man! You think any of our stone hand DB's are doing this..doubtful

Joker · 10-03-2012, 07:03 PM

Well, I'm glad he feels better about it because I sure in the hell don't .

bobdog86 · 10-03-2012, 08:14 PM

He can't and won't let it get to him, won't be last pass he drops in his career. Gotta prepare for next pass like he has done and will do probably every day this year. He is a solid professional, and get's it. I would like to think everyone on our team get's it like he does, but i have some serious doubts.

Rugby Saint II · 10-04-2012, 12:43 PM

You go Mighty Mouse!

Shoe. · 10-04-2012, 12:53 PM

He'll make up for it by catching the TD pass to break the record AND give a nice "IN YA FACE" to all those Chargers

Stealthman · 10-04-2012, 02:41 PM

What more can the man do than what he did?

* admitted he blew it
* took steps to make it unlikely to happen again
* plays his arse off for us

I'd love it for the Brees to Sproles connection to be the one that breaks Unitas' record (poetic justice vs. their old team: Chargers).

And also... let's WIN the game!

WhoDat!

Mardigras9 · 10-04-2012, 02:45 PM

I'd say he has more than made up for one mistake even before it happened.

jnormand · 10-04-2012, 04:13 PM

Sproles is clutch. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Drew does, PT, Colston. Hell even Shanle has a bad game every now and then.

nutria · 10-05-2012, 12:00 PM

He admitted he made a mistake. Something that is not allowed in the world today, it is always somebody Else's fault. Ask any politician.

10-03-2012, 06:52 PM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,737 Rating: (0 votes - average) METAIRIE, La. – Darren Sproles turned to head up the field, wide open space the only thing in between the New Orleans Saints running back and the end zone. Only, he did it the same time the ball arrived at his fingers from quarterback Drew Brees. The end result? A rare drop from the consistently clutch running back, a mistake that he went over in mind against and again and one that played a part in the Saints losing at Green Bay this past Sunday. “I lost some sleep over that play, but I made a point to go out after practice just to catch a little bit to get my confidence up but I’m fine now,” Sproles said Wednesday. “It killed me, but it’s in the past now. I’ve just got to go out and make another play.” Indeed, Brees and Sproles spent time after practice running the same play over and over. The quarterback made sure to add that each time they ran it, the pass was completed. He took the play personally. “Oh yeah, especially when I feel like I let my team down,” Sproles said. “That messed with me though, you know what I’m saying, so I spent a little time after practice getting it right. ... It was a game-changer. If I would have just caught it, we had the first down and then we could have run a little more time out of it.” Continue reading Attached Thumbnails kcsaints likes this.
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10-03-2012, 06:58 PM	#2
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass Good man! You think any of our stone hand DB's are doing this..doubtful

10-03-2012, 07:03 PM	#3
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass Well, I'm glad he feels better about it because I sure in the hell don't .

10-03-2012, 08:14 PM	#4
bobdog86 Site Donor Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,392	Re: Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass He can't and won't let it get to him, won't be last pass he drops in his career. Gotta prepare for next pass like he has done and will do probably every day this year. He is a solid professional, and get's it. I would like to think everyone on our team get's it like he does, but i have some serious doubts.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,043	Re: Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass You go Mighty Mouse!

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Shoe. 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hub City Posts: 576	Re: Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass He'll make up for it by catching the TD pass to break the record AND give a nice "IN YA FACE" to all those Chargers

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Stealthman B&G StaffWriter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 382	Re: Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass What more can the man do than what he did? * admitted he blew it * took steps to make it unlikely to happen again * plays his arse off for us I'd love it for the Brees to Sproles connection to be the one that breaks Unitas' record (poetic justice vs. their old team: Chargers). And also... let's WIN the game! WhoDat!

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass I'd say he has more than made up for one mistake even before it happened. Shoe. likes this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,647	Re: Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass Sproles is clutch. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Drew does, PT, Colston. Hell even Shanle has a bad game every now and then.

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nutria Sac-A-Lait Join Date: May 2006 Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 262	Re: Saints RB Sproles makes point to learn, move on from dropped third-down pass He admitted he made a mistake. Something that is not allowed in the world today, it is always somebody Else's fault. Ask any politician.