Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles

02-19-2015, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

I remember winning the Super Bowl without Sproles...

Reggie Bush was a pretty big factor that season, the defense had to account for him just like they did Sproles.

Danno · 02-19-2015, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Reggie Bush was a pretty big factor that season, the defense had to account for him just like they did Sproles.

With Drew at QB defenses have to account for everyone.

RaginCajun83 · 02-19-2015, 06:28 PM

I respect Coltson but I'm calling BS, loosing Sproles took away some of the predictability to this offense if anything the questionable play calling is more to blame

Ashley · 02-19-2015, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

I remember winning the Super Bowl without Sproles...

But we had a Defense, and Bush. Way better than Cadet

AsylumGuido · 02-19-2015, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

If Cooks stays on the field we make the playoffs. Also, having our two best receiving options NOT being in the top 15 in drops would have helped.

^^^

This.

Beastmode · 02-19-2015, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

How did Sproles provide leadership that the other veterans on this team couldn't provide? I think this "leadership" thing can be blown out of proportion. Seattle is the youngest team in the NFL,and they seem to be doing just fine.

Valid point, all I can say is they have young players that are of uncommon quality in terms of attitude. Look, when we have players missing flights, late for meetings etc...no way that was going on in Seattle.

WillSaints81 · 02-19-2015, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

How did Sproles provide leadership that the other veterans on this team couldn't provide? I think this "leadership" thing can be blown out of proportion. Seattle is the youngest team in the NFL,and they seem to be doing just fine.

I don't think Sproles was a leader. I thought Henderson was a leader more so than Colston. Payton also is our offensive leader as well and Brees is the guy that makes calls in the huddle. I think the leaderhip should be reserved for defense because young defensive players are not gonna resonate with Brees. Its because of backgrounds too. This plays a big role.

RaginCajun83 · 02-19-2015, 08:14 PM

Can't believe I'm saying this but the loss of Jenkins and Harper hurt this team more than the loss of Sproles and I was happy to see can't tackle and can't cover leave

rezburna · 02-19-2015, 08:15 PM

Come home Reggie Bush.

WillSaints81 · 02-19-2015, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton

How did Sproles provide leadership that the other veterans on this team couldn't provide? I think this "leadership" thing can be blown out of proportion. Seattle is the youngest team in the NFL,and they seem to be doing just fine.

We don't have what it takes to be that team and Brees is certainly not that type of character(don't get me started on Wilson). We have to play defense a prideful way.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Originally Posted by dizzle88 Reggie Bush was a pretty big factor that season, the defense had to account for him just like they did Sproles. With Drew at QB defenses have to account for everyone. RaginCajun83 and dizzle88 like this.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles I respect Coltson but I'm calling BS, loosing Sproles took away some of the predictability to this offense if anything the questionable play calling is more to blame Danno and brees84 like this.

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Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton I remember winning the Super Bowl without Sproles... But we had a Defense, and Bush. Way better than Cadet

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Originally Posted by Beastmode If Cooks stays on the field we make the playoffs. Also, having our two best receiving options NOT being in the top 15 in drops would have helped. ^^^ This.

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WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Originally Posted by Mr.Riaton How did Sproles provide leadership that the other veterans on this team couldn't provide? I think this "leadership" thing can be blown out of proportion. Seattle is the youngest team in the NFL,and they seem to be doing just fine. I don't think Sproles was a leader. I thought Henderson was a leader more so than Colston. Payton also is our offensive leader as well and Brees is the guy that makes calls in the huddle. I think the leaderhip should be reserved for defense because young defensive players are not gonna resonate with Brees. Its because of backgrounds too. This plays a big role.

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: Saints wide receiver Marques Colston says loss of Darren Sproles contributed to offensive struggles Can't believe I'm saying this but the loss of Jenkins and Harper hurt this team more than the loss of Sproles and I was happy to see can't tackle and can't cover leave Boutte, AsylumGuido, WhoDat!656 and 1 others like this.

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