Sproles = 37 carries for a 2.4 ypc = very poor (1 Viewer)

[Magnum]

Sure, it was the Ravens, but last week Sproles was stuffed by the Raiders for 2.6ypc and the Raiders just gave up 173 yards rushing to the CHIEFS!

Bottom line, granted.....the Chargers are not run blocking very well, but Sproles is STILL a "situational" RB (poor 1st and 2nd down RB.....good 3rd down...passing situation...back).

 

[BustedKnuckles]

thank you

 

[BustedKnuckles]

The Chargers aren't going to overuse Darren Sproles in the running game. They tried to limit the number of hits he took by taking him off kickoffs intermittently and giving Michael Bennett a series. They got him the ball in space with screens and swing passes.

 

[California]

I would still rather have Sproles than LT this year.

The Chargers OL has been decimated by injuries.

 

[PahtyTom]

22 carries for 105 vs Indy starting for LT in last year's playoff win. It's pretty obvious he needs a crease to be effective, but it does not have to be a big one and he can run a long way. Is he an every down back? No. Is more than a third down back? Yes.

 

[jon_mx]

Rivers value is way up....another 4000+ yard year! Will be second to Brees in QB scoring. Vincent Jackson value is also sky high. Possible Top 5 WR. Sproles will have over 1000 yards receiving. A very solid RB2 option. LT, playable when healthy as a RB2.

 

[Magnum]

I would still rather have Sproles than LT this year.The Chargers OL has been decimated by injuries.

Ok.

 

[Polar Dude]

I would still rather have Sproles than LT this year.The Chargers OL has been decimated by injuries.

Which one of them has the luxury of running behind a different offensive line?

 

[duaneok66]

thank you

I concur . . .

 

[Assani Fisher]

I would still rather have Sproles than LT this year.The Chargers OL has been decimated by injuries.

Which one of them has the luxury of running behind a different offensive line?

I think his point was that Sproles main value is a receiver, so the poor o-line doesn't hurt him as much. In my PPR league, Sproles is currently the #6 RB behind only C Johnson, Gore, ADP, F Jackson, and McGahee.

 

[ninerfanatic492000]

don't really care that he's not a workhorse. he's being used perfectly right now. he may not be the inside runner that LT is but its very very apparent the chargers offense is better off when Sproles is on the field. Sproles just being on the field gives DC's nightmares and has to be gameplanned or accounted for. the ravens postgame mentioned that in the 2nd half they devoted a whole damn 'zone' to contain him. thats pretty high praise from that defense. if sproles gets that much attention what do teams have left for Gates/Vjax and crew? the reality is that Sproles isn't a everydown back but his mere presence scares the #### out of defenses. the chargers do need LT but he's not the superstar of the offense anymore. Rivers passing game is the showcase now and that lends itself more to sproles than LT.

in my league which is PPR w/ returns added in Sproles is our(actually my) #1RB just edging out gore and chris johnson thru 2weeks. so u can see my bias in saying i hope they don't overuse him. my league however has always leaned towards the multfaceted players(terrence mcgee/josh wilson have lead league in scoring in years past).

 

[California]

I would still rather have Sproles than LT this year.The Chargers OL has been decimated by injuries.

Ok.

Is what I said that shocking?

 

[littletank]

Sproles is not a bruising, grind it out RB. The thing you get with Sproles is the opportunity that anytime he touches the ball, it could go the distance.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I would still rather have Sproles than LT this year.The Chargers OL has been decimated by injuries.

I'm sorry, did you say something?

 

[the spanker]

Sproles is not a bruising, grind it out RB. The thing you get with Sproles is the opportunity that anytime he touches the ball, it could go the distance.

Bingo. The explosion, the acceleration, one crease and not only has he burned the D, he's scorched your competition in FLAMES.

 

[FantasyMan]

Sproles is not a bruising, grind it out RB. The thing you get with Sproles is the opportunity that anytime he touches the ball, it could go the distance.

Bingo. The explosion, the acceleration, one crease and not only has he burned the D, he's scorched your competition in FLAMES.

Sproles hype is pretty bad around here (a lot of backup running back hype is). He's not a running back, he is a kick returner who can occasionally break a long one on a screen pass. I can't believe that we're paying this guy so much cash.He's overrated.

 

[qimqam]

I would still rather have Sproles than LT this year.The Chargers OL has been decimated by injuries.

Ok.

Me too ... Sproles has been great in return yardage leagues

 

[ninerfanatic492000]

Sproles is not a bruising, grind it out RB. The thing you get with Sproles is the opportunity that anytime he touches the ball, it could go the distance.

Bingo. The explosion, the acceleration, one crease and not only has he burned the D, he's scorched your competition in FLAMES.

Sproles hype is pretty bad around here (a lot of backup running back hype is). He's not a running back, he is a kick returner who can occasionally break a long one on a screen pass. I can't believe that we're paying this guy so much cash.He's overrated.

this is very surprising coming from chargers fan, considering what he's meant for them the last 2weeks. u don't beat the raiders without him and your not even in the game without him against the ravens. i have no idea why some are enraged when they hear sproles is better or more needed by the chargers. we're talking about 2009 not 3-4years ago. LT was the most dynamic RB in the NFL for years and years , but now Sproles is better in this "Reggie Bush" role than the current aged/beat up LT version in his current role. Deuce was a key cog in that Reggie/Deuce combo, so LT is needed

 

[money.never.sleeps]

Bottom line, granted.....the Chargers are not run blocking very well, but Sproles is STILL a "situational" RB (poor 1st and 2nd down RB.....good 3rd down...passing situation...back).

This isnt anything new and for those who expect Sproles to be every down back are going to be disappointed. He'll NEVER be that guy.Could he be valuable fantasy option... No doubt but big time everydown back.. i dont see it.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

This 2.6/carry thread conveniently ignores his 4.7 career average.

The reality is this guy is electric on the field. While I doubt you'll ever see him getting 350 carries in a season, it wouldn't shock me to see him get 150-200 rushes and 50-60 catches in a season. A quality lightning guy.

 

[Sleeping King]

I honestly could care less if he is an every down back or not. All I know is I have SJax, Forte and Kevin Smith as my starting RB and all have been vastly outperformed by the mighty midget sitting on my bench. I'll take the fantasy points however they come from him.

 

[CalBear]

This 2.6/carry thread conveniently ignores his 4.7 career average. The reality is this guy is electric on the field. While I doubt you'll ever see him getting 350 carries in a season, it wouldn't shock me to see him get 150-200 rushes and 50-60 catches in a season. A quality lightning guy.

It's a lot easier to have a high career YPC average as a backup/3rd down back than as a starter. This year's numbers are a tiny sample size, so the 2.6 ypc isn't very significant, but it does suggest that he'll not put up the same kinds of rushing numbers in a starting role as he has so far in his career.

 

[joetrow]

Sure, it was the Ravens, but last week Sproles was stuffed by the Raiders for 2.6ypc and the Raiders just gave up 173 yards rushing to the CHIEFS! Bottom line, granted.....the Chargers are not run blocking very well, but Sproles is STILL a "situational" RB (poor 1st and 2nd down RB.....good 3rd down...passing situation...back).

Sounds like AP to me, starts out with low ypc alot, the BAM runs a big one. I'm not saying he's AP, or even close, but the ability to break the big one is always their for Sproles. The raiders played much better D agianst the Chargers in week 1. If I was the Chargers coach I would want Sproles on the field every down, LT and Sproles in the backfield would give you alot of 8 in the box and man coverage on the WR.

 

[Johnny Ice]

I would still rather have Sproles than LT this year.The Chargers OL has been decimated by injuries.

Ok.

Is what I said that shocking?

Sounds like he is trying to convince himself LT was worth the 1st round draft choice. Sproles has a good chance of outscoring LT every week until Week 6 Denver. Sproles was huge yesterday as well, who cares how the points come as long as they do.

 

[the spanker]

I honestly could care less if he is an every down back or not. All I know is I have SJax, Forte and Kevin Smith as my starting RB and all have been vastly outperformed by the mighty midget sitting on my bench. I'll take the fantasy points however they come from him.

That's what these guys continue to ignore, the FACTS. In PPR league he's GOLD. In my league that is PPR and counts return yardage he's PLATINUM.I'll take those points however I can get them. At the end of the day who cares how you got them? Nobody cares if you had Forte, Sjax, or Kevin Smith when mighty midget is lightning it up.LT coming back hardly affects his value in PPR.

 

[Knobs]

His ypc hasn't been that great this year...but have you considered that might be due to his o-line? Which is also the reason LT has struggled? Sproles is a good backup, but he's a backup nonetheless. If LT had a great o-line people would still be saying how great he is.

 

[two_dollars]

His ypc hasn't been that great this year...but have you considered that might be due to his o-line? Which is also the reason LT has struggled? Sproles is a good backup, but he's a backup nonetheless. If LT had a great o-line people would still be saying how great he is.

Great assessment. That seems to be the case.

 

[Magnum]

.........and the beat goes on........Sproles carries 18 times for 41 yards and a whopping 2.3 ypc. For those that hated on LT after his week 1 performance....save the "o-line" excuses for Sproles because you sure didn't allow any o-line excuses for LT when you crossed him off as "done".

Sproles is a little jitter-bug......nice change of pace / situational back.....fun to watch....but, that it's it. NOTHING MORE!

 

[Magnum]

This 2.6/carry thread conveniently ignores his 4.7 career average. The reality is this guy is electric on the field. While I doubt you'll ever see him getting 350 carries in a season, it wouldn't shock me to see him get 150-200 rushes and 50-60 catches in a season. A quality lightning guy.

It's a lot easier to have a high career YPC average as a backup/3rd down back than as a starter. This year's numbers are a tiny sample size, so the 2.6 ypc isn't very significant, but it does suggest that he'll not put up the same kinds of rushing numbers in a starting role as he has so far in his career.

At another 19 carries and very poor results to the "sample size" for Sproles.

 

[finito]

I think Sproles is what he is - an electric player in open space, but limited between the tackles. He still has plenty of value, but it seems like he is more effective as part of a committee.

 

[qimqam]

Sproles owner ... He has been very valuable to me in (30yds per return league) but ...

I watched the whole game yesterday and I have to say he may be the worst RB in the league.

He has no power at all, looks like he is terrified to run up the middle, and get's taken down at the slightest touch of his foot or leg.

When he is untouched he is great.

 

[jonessed]

He's not a full-time RB. He's great in RBBC and he's a great team asset, but you have to compliment him with a back that can bulldoze three or four yards where Sproles will go down in two. This is especially prudent given the SD line problems. The creases just aren't there very often. They need a hard runner on first and second down.

 

[fozzy fosbourne]

He seems more like a WR that comes out of the backfield than a true RB. Total scat back.

 

[Magnum]

Sproles owner ... He has been very valuable to me in (30yds per return league) but ...

I watched the whole game yesterday and I have to say he may be the worst RB in the league.

He has no power at all, looks like he is terrified to run up the middle, and get's taken down at the slightest touch of his foot or leg.

When he is untouched he is great.

...and I thought I was down on Sproles. If LT is good to go, he'll be in there this week verse the Steelers. But, as an LT owner/fan.....I really hope they give him this week off...followed by the bye week...and have him return good to go in week 6.

 

[davearm]

I think at this point it's fair to expect that the Chargers' woeful offensive line will marginalize all SD RBs this year.

Even a fully healthy LT might be no better than a low-end RB2 with no holes to run through.

 

[Knobs]

I think the current o-line may improve once they get some playing time together.

And I believe Hardwick has a chance to come back by ff playoff time.

I also think LT has lots more talent than Sproles, even at this stage in their careers, and the o-line will look slightly better with Tomlinson in the backfield vs. Sproles.