What is going on with Sproles? (1 Viewer)

[footballnerd]

Drafted Sproles expecting Leon Washington Flex position type numbers where he could capitalize on nice matchups, but as of late hasn't produced ####. He has some favorable match ups coming up vs KC and OAK, does he get touches?

 

[Ray_T]

Only if you get points for kick returns is he good for anything.

Against Oakland, while LT was in the lineup, he was useless with the exception of the one TD run late in the game.

also, it seems everytime they put him in the backfield on 3rd & long the opposing team will Blitz because for the most part, he cannot pick up his block (too small to have any effect on a blitzing LB)

this drastically cuts into his playing time.

With a healthy LT, Sproles shouldnt be in the backfield on 3rd & long. 3rd & medium maybe.... but not on 3rd & long. 3rd & short should be all LT as well.

however Norv Turner is in charge, so there is always the chance he will continue to Pull LT on 3rd & goal from inside the 3 yard line.... but I think if he does that too many more times he will lose his job.

 

[mrader59]

Sproles picks up the blitz better than LT.

 

[Flying Spaghetti Monster]

Only if you get points for kick returns is he good for anything.Against Oakland, while LT was in the lineup, he was useless with the exception of the one TD run late in the game.also, it seems everytime they put him in the backfield on 3rd & long the opposing team will Blitz because for the most part, he cannot pick up his block (too small to have any effect on a blitzing LB)this drastically cuts into his playing time.With a healthy LT, Sproles shouldnt be in the backfield on 3rd & long. 3rd & medium maybe.... but not on 3rd & long. 3rd & short should be all LT as well.however Norv Turner is in charge, so there is always the chance he will continue to Pull LT on 3rd & goal from inside the 3 yard line.... but I think if he does that too many more times he will lose his job.

In a dynasty format he also has very little value, I think the Chargers either trade or draft a RB that will be their starter for 2010.**The way this team is going it could be a very high draft pick.