Darren Sproles (1 Viewer)

[FUBAR]

Sproles probably went undrafted in many leagues this year and was taken somewhere in the RB4/5 range before 2011.

He's a top 5-10 RB in PPR this year.

Obviously he's been one of the best picks this year, but where will you take him next year?

I'll probably be willing to take him as a RB2, but I'm not sure I'd take him before the 3rd round and that seems early.

Thoughts?

 

[runner06]

I I understood correctly, this is for dynasty. I can't imagine anyone taking him the first two rounds of a startup draft. Given the competition in his backfield and his age I'd say the 4th to 7th round is appropriate in a dynasty start up.

 

[Luke Skywalker]

I I understood correctly, this is for dynasty. I can't imagine anyone taking him the first two rounds of a startup draft. Given the competition in his backfield and his age I'd say the 4th to 7th round is appropriate in a dynasty start up.

Normally I would agree but Sproles doesn't need a ton of snaps to put up numbers. Especially if you're in a league that rewards return yardage. If you happen to be in a PPR league that rewards return yardage he's easily worth a second, maybe even a late first. At minimum you're looking at 400 rushing, 70 catches for another 400, probably 8 TD's and around 1,500 return yards.EDIT: Nevermind, you said dynasty.

 

[Bobby Guano]

Sproles probably went undrafted in many leagues this year and was taken somewhere in the RB4/5 range before 2011.He's a top 5-10 RB in PPR this year.Obviously he's been one of the best picks this year, but where will you take him next year?I'll probably be willing to take him as a RB2, but I'm not sure I'd take him before the 3rd round and that seems early. Thoughts?

I was high on him for this year and he helped me win the title in both my leagues but I will probably avoid him next year. He's had an oustanding season, I just don't see him maintaing the high level of production off the limited touches next year.I could see him finnishing in the 15-25 range but with the Saint's backfield situation I would probably avoid taking him that early, if I could get him as a RB3 I'd probably bite.

 

[flc735]

redraft, he shouldnt go past the 2nd but will most likely go in the 3rd. dynasty he SHOULD go in the 3-4th but will go in the 4th-5th. i dont see any reason why his numbers will decrease next year. he's not really a runningback so im not worried about ingram getting more touches or not. next year, i would not be surprised if he out produces guys like mjd, AP, charles ect...actually i expect him to outproduce those three guys. 28 is old for an rb but young for a wr. the way he plays, he has a few more productive years in him than a normal rb.

 

[FantasyTrader]

Any time these types of hybrid RB's have an outstanding season I avoid them like the plague the following year. Usually I don't have to avoid them for long because someone will draft them expecting a repeat performance. I prefer my top 2 RB's to make their living carrying the football. Generally speaking, rush att. are more bankable than receptions. Sproles would be nice to own as a flex but someone in almost every league will draft him with bigger expectations than that next year.

 

[No Way Jose]

In a midseason Dynasty start up I did this year I took Sproles at 4.07 and Ingram at 6.07. It is a return yardage league. I see no reason his numbers will decrease as long as he is on the Saints. He has a niche no matter how crowded the backfield is, especially in ppr.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Sproles is an interesting case given that he's more receiver than runningback. Even when he does run the ball, its usually in passing down situations so his ypc is higher than normal. Think he's got a good 3 years left in him and have no problem projecting him for 10 touches a game at 7.5 yards per touch. Puts him at around 1200 yards, 80 catches and prolly a half dozen TDs. Good for around 240 points in a ppr league.

 

[FantasyTrader]

Sproles is an interesting case given that he's more receiver than runningback. Even when he does run the ball, its usually in passing down situations so his ypc is higher than normal. Think he's got a good 3 years left in him and have no problem projecting him for 10 touches a game at 7.5 yards per touch. Puts him at around 1200 yards, 80 catches and prolly a half dozen TDs. Good for around 240 points in a ppr league.

80 catches is actually an overwhelmingly successful season for a RB (even a hybrid RB/receiver). It's wishful thinking to look at 2011 as sustainable for Sproles. '10 - McCoy led all RB's with 78 rec. and Foster was second with 66.'09 - Rice had 78 and Hightower was second with 63.'08 - Forte and MJD had 63 and 62 respectively to lead all RB's.'07 - Westbrook had 90 and Reggie Bush was 2nd with 63.'06 - Steven Jackson had 90 followed by Bush with 88 and Westbrook with 77.The thing that stands out to me is that most of the above are true dual threats and were also the team's primary ball carrier (at least Reggie Bush was at that time - not so much anymore). I'm not saying Sproles won't still have a role for the next few years - but I'd be surprised if 2011 isn't far and away as good as it gets for him.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Sproles is an interesting case given that he's more receiver than runningback. Even when he does run the ball, its usually in passing down situations so his ypc is higher than normal. Think he's got a good 3 years left in him and have no problem projecting him for 10 touches a game at 7.5 yards per touch. Puts him at around 1200 yards, 80 catches and prolly a half dozen TDs. Good for around 240 points in a ppr league.

80 catches is actually an overwhelmingly successful season for a RB (even a hybrid RB/receiver). It's wishful thinking to look at 2011 as sustainable for Sproles. '10 - McCoy led all RB's with 78 rec. and Foster was second with 66.'09 - Rice had 78 and Hightower was second with 63.'08 - Forte and MJD had 63 and 62 respectively to lead all RB's.'07 - Westbrook had 90 and Reggie Bush was 2nd with 63.'06 - Steven Jackson had 90 followed by Bush with 88 and Westbrook with 77.The thing that stands out to me is that most of the above are true dual threats and were also the team's primary ball carrier (at least Reggie Bush was at that time - not so much anymore). I'm not saying Sproles won't still have a role for the next few years - but I'd be surprised if 2011 isn't far and away as good as it gets for him.

Thats because you are comparing him to other RBs which he's not. Probably the most accurate comparison right now is Percy Harvin, the way they are used. He splits out wide as much as hye's in the backfield. Hes in on primarily passing situations and hes has a number of plays run for huim in which he's the #1 option. Ive got no prob projecting him for 5 catches a game. He's only caught less than that 3 times this year.