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[bonesman]

Is Sproles (5'7" 185) really all that different from Warrick Dunn (5'9" 180)? Seems to me he's actually built better to withstand the punishment than Dunn was. Lower to the ground and thicker in the legs and hips. Dunn had 3 years in a row where he carried the vast amount of touches, and five in his career.2000 248 rushes/ 44receptions 2002 230/502004 265/292005 280/292006 286/22If Sproles get anywhere near those touches he's gonna be a RB1 this year. I'm not saying its gonna happen. I just think he might be underrated here due to his height.

That and kinda like a former Lion who wore #20 he is so low to the ground and quick that D's rarely get good wallops on him. Seems to prolong the shelf life a bit.

Some voices of reason here. Not every feature back has to be 5'11" 220 lbs to be effective. Dunn and Barber are just two of the most recent guys who people initially dismissed as being too small to carry a full load until their coaches finally realized that they couldn't keep them off the field. Sproles may be another one.

Comparing Sproles to Barry Sanders is the voice of reason here?! (The Barber comparison I could see though if he can stay healthy w/ a bunch of touches)Darren has already missed a whole season due to injury. A broken ankle. That doesn't make him injury prone but he HAS been dinged (as any RB will) over the course of his career when used only sparingly and has been a frequent flyer on the injury report.

 

[zamboni]

Is Sproles (5'7" 185) really all that different from Warrick Dunn (5'9" 180)? Seems to me he's actually built better to withstand the punishment than Dunn was. Lower to the ground and thicker in the legs and hips.

Dunn had 3 years in a row where he carried the vast amount of touches, and five in his career.

2000 248 rushes/ 44receptions

2002 230/50

2004 265/29

2005 280/29

2006 286/22

If Sproles get anywhere near those touches he's gonna be a RB1 this year. I'm not saying its gonna happen. I just think he might be underrated here due to his height.

That and kinda like a former Lion who wore #20 he is so low to the ground and quick that D's rarely get good wallops on him. Seems to prolong the shelf life a bit.

Some voices of reason here. Not every feature back has to be 5'11" 220 lbs to be effective. Dunn and Barber are just two of the most recent guys who people initially dismissed as being too small to carry a full load until their coaches finally realized that they couldn't keep them off the field. Sproles may be another one.

Comparing Sproles to Barry Sanders is the voice of reason here?! (The Barber comparison I could see though if he can stay healthy w/ a bunch of touches)Darren has already missed a whole season due to injury. A broken ankle. That doesn't make him injury prone but he HAS been dinged (as any RB will) over the course of his career when used only sparingly and has been a frequent flyer on the injury report.

The point was more on the issue of size doesn't always matter.

 

[bonesman]

I agree fully. I'm even a big fan of the little guys and have MJD/Rice on more than one team (one a dynasty that also features Desean and Leon Washington)... I often drafted Tiki and Dunn in their day too.... however, I remain skeptical about Sproles. Not talent wise... it's clear he has it... it's his... fortitude I question.

Looks like we may see though!

 

[lionsroar]

I noticed many have him projected pretty high for this weeks game though. Didn't I read somewhere that two Charger starting offensive linemen got hurt week one? They are playing the Ravens- who seem to handle the check down/screen passes very effectively. Any thoughts?

 

[the spanker]

I agree fully. I'm even a big fan of the little guys and have MJD/Rice on more than one team (one a dynasty that also features Desean and Leon Washington)... I often drafted Tiki and Dunn in their day too.... however, I remain skeptical about Sproles. Not talent wise... it's clear he has it... it's his... fortitude I question.Looks like we may see though!

I don't know what your questioning. This guy is a stud in my book. Oh and that wallop he took that almost took his head off when Rivers layed a screen pass out in the flat? This kid has the goods.

 

[conan2]

 

[Clifton]

If you look at that smilie with your head slightly cocked and a squint in your eye it looks like he's holding a torch.