Darren Sproles says Saints disrespected him

Saint_LB · 10-02-2014, 03:16 PM

Darren Sproles says New Orleans Saints 'disrespected him,' NJ.com reports | NOLA.com

saintsfan1976 · 10-02-2014, 03:27 PM

Like we said.......

There are factions in the locker room.

dizzle88 · 10-02-2014, 03:27 PM

It wasn't our fault he couldn't break tackles last year

NFL is a business and sproles wasn't worth the money we would end up owing him, get over it

Boutte · 10-05-2014, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

It wasn't our fault he couldn't break tackles last year

NFL is a business and sproles wasn't worth the money we would end up owing him, get over it

He should be able to power through those LBs and DLs that were all over him every time he got the ball.

He was as good as ever last year. He just didn't have any blocking.

burningmetal · 10-05-2014, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by Boutte

He should be able to power through those LBs and DLs that were all over him every time he got the ball.

He was as good as ever last year. He just didn't have any blocking.

He had as much blocking as any of them, and did the least with it. But there are tell tale signs that go beyond just looking at holes. Anyone can run through a big enough hole. Sproles looked hesitant, he didn't look as explosive when he WAS in space and his kick and punt returns were absolutely dreadful. Pierre Thomas has more than filled his role in the offense.

Utah_Saint · 10-06-2014, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

He had as much blocking as any of them, and did the least with it. But there are tell tale signs that go beyond just looking at holes. Anyone can run through a big enough hole. Sproles looked hesitant, he didn't look as explosive when he WAS in space and his kick and punt returns were absolutely dreadful. Pierre Thomas has more than filled his role in the offense.

Sproles had the second highest YPC, 4.2 of the four running backs last year. Ingram had 4.9. He was ahead of both Robinson and Thomas.

Thomas - 3.7
Robinson - 4.1
Sproles - 4.2
Ingram - 4.9

He also had 2 rushing touchdowns to Ingram and Robinson's one rushing touchdown.

I don't think you can say Sproles did the least with the opportunities he had. Also, in the passing game Sproles had 71 receptions, no way could Pierre take those catches on top of the 77 he got himself to fill Sproles role in the offense.

saintfan · 10-02-2014, 03:36 PM

LOL.

How much money did we 'disrespect him' with while he was here?

Get over yourself Sproles.

Danno · 10-02-2014, 03:44 PM

RailBoss · 10-02-2014, 05:37 PM

Understandable never easy to be traded, however it's part of the business.

|Mitch| · 10-02-2014, 05:44 PM

I don't get this; if you are happy in your new situation, why run your mouth? Some things should be just left unsaid...

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,532	Re: Darren Sproles says Saints disrespected him It wasn't our fault he couldn't break tackles last year NFL is a business and sproles wasn't worth the money we would end up owing him, get over it RockyMountainSaint and ScottF like this.

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Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: Darren Sproles says Saints disrespected him Originally Posted by dizzle88 It wasn't our fault he couldn't break tackles last year NFL is a business and sproles wasn't worth the money we would end up owing him, get over it He should be able to power through those LBs and DLs that were all over him every time he got the ball. He was as good as ever last year. He just didn't have any blocking.

10-05-2014, 08:19 PM	#5
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Darren Sproles says Saints disrespected him Originally Posted by Boutte He should be able to power through those LBs and DLs that were all over him every time he got the ball. He was as good as ever last year. He just didn't have any blocking. He had as much blocking as any of them, and did the least with it. But there are tell tale signs that go beyond just looking at holes. Anyone can run through a big enough hole. Sproles looked hesitant, he didn't look as explosive when he WAS in space and his kick and punt returns were absolutely dreadful. Pierre Thomas has more than filled his role in the offense.

10-06-2014, 02:32 PM	#6
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Darren Sproles says Saints disrespected him Originally Posted by burningmetal He had as much blocking as any of them, and did the least with it. But there are tell tale signs that go beyond just looking at holes. Anyone can run through a big enough hole. Sproles looked hesitant, he didn't look as explosive when he WAS in space and his kick and punt returns were absolutely dreadful. Pierre Thomas has more than filled his role in the offense. Sproles had the second highest YPC, 4.2 of the four running backs last year. Ingram had 4.9. He was ahead of both Robinson and Thomas. Thomas - 3.7 Robinson - 4.1 Sproles - 4.2 Ingram - 4.9 He also had 2 rushing touchdowns to Ingram and Robinson's one rushing touchdown. I don't think you can say Sproles did the least with the opportunities he had. Also, in the passing game Sproles had 71 receptions, no way could Pierre take those catches on top of the 77 he got himself to fill Sproles role in the offense. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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