Sproles being phased out?

K Major · 12-23-2013, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

If we are going to use sproles we need to stop being so damn predictable, if we are not using him lets go forward with pierre, ingram and khiry and see what we can get for sproles.

+1.. just about every time we substituted Ingram (after a positive run I might add) for Pierre, Luke Kuechly was licking his chops. He knew the damn play as if he was in our huddle.

Danno · 12-23-2013, 11:02 AM

Maybe Sproles just isn't all that good anymore.

K Major · 12-23-2013, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Maybe Sproles just isn't all that good anymore.

+1, yep a step slower. I hate to admit it but mighty mouse is not the same guy anymore.

Danno · 12-23-2013, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

+1, yep a step slower. I hate to admit it but mighty mouse is not the same guy anymore.

He just doesn't look as quick anymore. He used to stop and go on a dime and was full speed after 2 steps. I'm not seeing that anymore.

Also, Lance Moore doesn't look as quick in and out of breaks as he used to.

Even PT looks a half-step slower than last year.

I wonder if age is finally catching up to some of these guys?

dizzle88 · 12-23-2013, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

He just doesn't look as quick anymore. He used to stop and go on a dime and was full speed after 2 steps. I'm not seeing that anymore.

Also, Lance Moore doesn't look as quick in and out of breaks as he used to.

Even PT looks a half-step slower than last year.

I wonder if age is finally catching up to some of these guys?

Most of them have been in our system for 7 years now, so it wouldnt be a suprise

Sproles doesnt make anyone miss anymore, he used to embarrass defenders with his moves

If only nick toon could catch a ball thrown his way and I'd feel a little better about our younger guys, excluding stills because hes awesome

SaintsBro · 12-23-2013, 02:30 PM

I love the guy but he's not really producing much on punt or kick returns this year. I would like to see somebody younger and faster back there to take those risky hits.

Rugby Saint II · 12-23-2013, 07:54 PM

Cut your losses now. Put him on IR and reach an injury settlement.

halloween 65 · 12-23-2013, 09:05 PM

I would have traded him last year and was basically told I was crazy. I like Sproles and against certain teams he has produced but now and last season most good teams have picked up on how we use him and that is his and our downfall. He will still produce but it will be to a point. O.K. call me crazy again!!

Boutte · 12-23-2013, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I would have traded him last year and was basically told I was crazy. I like Sproles and against certain teams he has produced but now and last season most good teams have picked up on how we use him and that is his and our downfall. He will still produce but it will be to a point. O.K. call me crazy again!!

You're crazy.

Sproles is still a special player. I think we're just looking for problems because we're having a down year on offense. Fix the line and we'll be right back at the top of the League.

halloween 65 · 12-23-2013, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Boutte

You're crazy.

Sproles is still a special player. I think we're just looking for problems because we're having a down year on offense. Fix the line and we'll be right back at the top of the League.

I said it last year too!! And believe me when I fixing the O-line is the easy part. If we don't get a run game we are sunk. I believe I said that last year also!! Still think I'm crazy, it's o.k. with me!!

12-23-2013, 11:09 AM	#1
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Sproles being phased out? Originally Posted by dizzle88 If we are going to use sproles we need to stop being so damn predictable, if we are not using him lets go forward with pierre, ingram and khiry and see what we can get for sproles. +1.. just about every time we substituted Ingram (after a positive run I might add) for Pierre, Luke Kuechly was licking his chops. He knew the damn play as if he was in our huddle.

12-23-2013, 11:02 AM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: Sproles being phased out? Maybe Sproles just isn't all that good anymore.

12-23-2013, 11:12 AM	#3
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,799 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Sproles being phased out? Originally Posted by Danno Maybe Sproles just isn't all that good anymore. +1, yep a step slower. I hate to admit it but mighty mouse is not the same guy anymore.

12-23-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Re: Sproles being phased out? Originally Posted by K Major +1, yep a step slower. I hate to admit it but mighty mouse is not the same guy anymore. He just doesn't look as quick anymore. He used to stop and go on a dime and was full speed after 2 steps. I'm not seeing that anymore. Also, Lance Moore doesn't look as quick in and out of breaks as he used to. Even PT looks a half-step slower than last year. I wonder if age is finally catching up to some of these guys?

12-23-2013, 11:30 AM	#5
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,523	Re: Sproles being phased out? Originally Posted by Danno He just doesn't look as quick anymore. He used to stop and go on a dime and was full speed after 2 steps. I'm not seeing that anymore. Also, Lance Moore doesn't look as quick in and out of breaks as he used to. Even PT looks a half-step slower than last year. I wonder if age is finally catching up to some of these guys? Most of them have been in our system for 7 years now, so it wouldnt be a suprise Sproles doesnt make anyone miss anymore, he used to embarrass defenders with his moves If only nick toon could catch a ball thrown his way and I'd feel a little better about our younger guys, excluding stills because hes awesome

12-23-2013, 02:30 PM	#6
SaintsBro Site Donor Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in line with my ridiculous CLEAR PLASTIC BAG Posts: 3,650 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Sproles being phased out? I love the guy but he's not really producing much on punt or kick returns this year. I would like to see somebody younger and faster back there to take those risky hits. MarchingOn likes this.

12-23-2013, 07:54 PM	#7
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,133	Re: Sproles being phased out? Cut your losses now. Put him on IR and reach an injury settlement.

12-23-2013, 09:05 PM	#8
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Sproles being phased out? I would have traded him last year and was basically told I was crazy. I like Sproles and against certain teams he has produced but now and last season most good teams have picked up on how we use him and that is his and our downfall. He will still produce but it will be to a point. O.K. call me crazy again!!

12-23-2013, 09:25 PM	#9
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: Sproles being phased out? Originally Posted by halloween 65 I would have traded him last year and was basically told I was crazy. I like Sproles and against certain teams he has produced but now and last season most good teams have picked up on how we use him and that is his and our downfall. He will still produce but it will be to a point. O.K. call me crazy again!! You're crazy. Sproles is still a special player. I think we're just looking for problems because we're having a down year on offense. Fix the line and we'll be right back at the top of the League. nycsaintfan and MarchingOn like this.

12-23-2013, 09:36 PM	#10
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Sproles being phased out? Originally Posted by Boutte You're crazy. Sproles is still a special player. I think we're just looking for problems because we're having a down year on offense. Fix the line and we'll be right back at the top of the League. I said it last year too!! And believe me when I fixing the O-line is the easy part. If we don't get a run game we are sunk. I believe I said that last year also!! Still think I'm crazy, it's o.k. with me!!

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