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Schefter just said Sproles is a possibility in New Orleans

Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:16 pm
Posted by angryslugs
Member since Apr 2008
11470 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:16 pm
would solve our PR/KR needs for sure. Not sure how expensive he would be.
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
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Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:17 pm to
Would love this!
Posted by Tactical1
Denham Springs
Member since May 2010
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Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:19 pm to
I like it.
Posted by GeauxZone90
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2010
3301 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:21 pm to
Darren Sproles would be awesome. Little Dude
This post was edited on 7/28/11 at 12:22 pm
Posted by The Sad Banana
The gate is narrow.
Member since Jul 2008
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Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:21 pm to
Is he just making shite up or does he have a source?
Posted by bubbz
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
23099 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:22 pm to
Wow would definitely like to see that
Posted by belowmebama
Member since Jul 2008
7346 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:22 pm to
I like Sproles but where are we getting this cash from?

I'd rather use that money towards a Mebane, McIntosh, keeping Nicks etc
Maybe it's just me though
Posted by THRILLHO
Metry, LA
Member since Apr 2006
50291 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:22 pm to
I'm pretty sure Schefter has a source or two.

Hopefully we don't spend more than $1m/yr on a #4 back/special teamer. Seems like Sproles would have better opportunities.
Posted by gabe311
New Orleans
Member since Jun 2010
2039 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:22 pm to
I like this idea.

Hope it's a solid lead & he's not just guessing since Sproles is the same type of player as Bush.
Posted by The Sad Banana
The gate is narrow.
Member since Jul 2008
89507 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:23 pm to
He is a prototypical 3rd down back, and since we don't really have one anymore...
Posted by THRILLHO
Metry, LA
Member since Apr 2006
50291 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:24 pm to
quote:

He is a prototypical 3rd down back, and since we don't really have one anymore...



PT is a perfect 3rd down back. Great screen player, very good blocker, knows his assignments.
Posted by BlacknGold
He Hate Me
Member since Mar 2009
12424 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:24 pm to
hes just picking teams that would be interested. he said a few others as well. i wouldnt put too much stock into it
Posted by angryslugs
Member since Apr 2008
11470 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:24 pm to
quote:

Is he just making shite up or does he have a source?


He didn't say "sources have told me" or anything like that. But he doesn't tend to just speculate too much either. In other words
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38261 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:35 pm to
That would be awesome. Didn't really expect that but he'd be more than welcome. Hopefully special teams would see a great boost from our late round additions and if he were returning kicks.
Posted by Hank Marducas
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Member since Sep 2009
5689 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 12:43 pm to
I'll pass. He's going to want too much money. He was practically the Chargers starter the past two years. I'd rather just have tryouts in camp for a return man like we did with Michael Lewis years back. UDFA or someone who is a predominant return man to where we're paying for a special teamer, and not a starter.
Posted by WILDTURKEYisgood
Madisonville
Member since Aug 2010
3320 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 1:24 pm to
he can wear #25
Posted by angryslugs
Member since Apr 2008
11470 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 1:30 pm to
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RT @sdutChargers: New Orleans, Philadelphia and, yes, Chargers in running for Sproles. I'm told that's the final 3. Decision soon.
Posted by angryslugs
Member since Apr 2008
11470 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 1:43 pm to
quote:

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports free agent RB/KR Darren Sproles will choose between the Chargers, Eagles, and Saints.

A decision is expected to come "soon." The Saints are looking at Sproles as a more explosive replacement for Reggie Bush, and the Eagles have been connected to both players all along. The surprises are that the Rams aren't a finalist, and Sproles is willing to return to San Diego. We get the feeling the market for Sproles wasn't as strong as he had hoped after two straight seasons under the franchise tag.

rotoworld.com
Posted by NOSA
Member since Jan 2004
10294 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 1:44 pm to
I'd be a big fan of this signing.
Posted by SaintEB
Member since Jul 2008
23574 posts
Posted on 7/28/11 at 1:46 pm to
Mike Triplet from TP on his twitter said he was trying to confirm. Now this:

quote:

Hearing from league sources that #Saints are indeed in play for Darren Sproles. Will continue to pursue.
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