Report: Sproles won't be back on one-year deal (Chargers backfield could be empty) - The Orange Mane

The MVPlaya · 02-23-2010, 02:24 PM

It's starting to look like the Chargers will have two players to replace in their backfield.

Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the Chargers won't retain Darren Sproles on a one-year contract. (Sproles was due $7.3 million as a restricted free agent, 110% of what he made last year as the team's franchise player.)

San Diego would like to re-sign Sproles to a long-term deal, but they only see him as a complementary part. At least one team should see him as much more. Expect him to hit the open market.

This news isn't particularly good for LaDainian Tomlinson or Brian Westbrook. Both veterans look like third-down backs and may have to wait in line behind Sproles to get a deal done.

Because of Sproles' age and ascendant ability, we'd guess that he will make more than Westbrook and Tomlinson combined in 2010. Fortunes change brutally fast at the running back position.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...one-year-deal/

DivineBronco · 02-23-2010, 02:25 PM

this is great to hear.......it will be very exciting to see them try to make their offense work with hester at as the lead back

Doggcow · 02-23-2010, 02:28 PM

I really hope they don't swing a deal for C.J. Spiller...

Rabb · 02-23-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Doggcow

I really hope they don't swing a deal for C.J. Spiller...

they have some plan, that much is fairly clear....as much as I like seeing these 2 out of our division, it worries me to see who will take their place

400HZ · 02-23-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Doggcow

I really hope they don't swing a deal for C.J. Spiller...

Spiller is going to be the next Marshall Faulk.

Maybe McDaniels will draft him to prevent his landing with the Chargers.

bronco militia · 02-23-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 400HZ

Spiller is going to be the next Marshall Faulk.

Maybe McDaniels will draft him to prevent his landing with the Chargers.

Doggcow · 02-23-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 400HZ

Spiller is going to be the next Marshall Faulk.

Maybe McDaniels will draft him to prevent his landing with the Chargers.

I'm fine with drafting C.J. Spiller. He's going to be a champ.

SonOfLe-loLang · 02-23-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 400HZ

Spiller is going to be the next Marshall Faulk.

Maybe McDaniels will draft him to prevent his landing with the Chargers.

You seem awfully excited to get rid of your entire backfield on the off chance you draft some guy that obviously has never taken a carry in the nfl before.

400HZ · 02-23-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Doggcow

I'm fine with drafting C.J. Spiller. He's going to be a champ.

I think he'll be gone before your pick.

400HZ · 02-23-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SonOfLe-loLang

You seem awfully excited to get rid of your entire backfield on the off chance you draft some guy that obviously has never taken a carry in the nfl before.

What's the worst that could happen? We go from 31st in rushing to 32nd?

Popps · 02-23-2010, 02:54 PM

Wow. Some team will hit the jackpot with Sproles.

SonOfLe-loLang · 02-23-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 400HZ

What's the worst that could happen? We go from 31st in rushing to 32nd?

Good point

Doggcow · 02-23-2010, 02:58 PM

Moreno: #1 Back
LT: Redzone Back
Sproles: 3rd Down/Returner

Solid backfield IMO.

boltaneer · 02-23-2010, 03:03 PM

The running back free agent market is going to be small with no CBA.

While I think there's a chance he may wind up signing back in San Diego, I can see some team overpaying for Sproles with the slim pickings.

Tolbert has become a pretty decent power type back. It's hard to believe that he was our best ball carrier last year average-wise, though most of it was in garbage time.

It's pretty much a certainty that the Chargers will use a high draft pick on a running back.

McDaniels better be ready to trade up to keep another running back off our roster!

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02-23-2010, 02:24 PM	#1
The MVPlaya Denver Broncos out with the old, IN WITH THE NEW Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 5,384	Report: Sproles won't be back on one-year deal (Chargers backfield could be empty) It's starting to look like the Chargers will have two players to replace in their backfield. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the Chargers won't retain Darren Sproles on a one-year contract. (Sproles was due $7.3 million as a restricted free agent, 110% of what he made last year as the team's franchise player.) San Diego would like to re-sign Sproles to a long-term deal, but they only see him as a complementary part. At least one team should see him as much more. Expect him to hit the open market. This news isn't particularly good for LaDainian Tomlinson or Brian Westbrook. Both veterans look like third-down backs and may have to wait in line behind Sproles to get a deal done. Because of Sproles' age and ascendant ability, we'd guess that he will make more than Westbrook and Tomlinson combined in 2010. Fortunes change brutally fast at the running back position. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...one-year-deal/

02-23-2010, 02:25 PM	#2
DivineBronco Ring of Famer if you like Cutler you are my enemy Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,051	this is great to hear.......it will be very exciting to see them try to make their offense work with hester at as the lead back

02-23-2010, 02:28 PM	#3
Doggcow Rebel Laughs At Unbelievers Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,298 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I really hope they don't swing a deal for C.J. Spiller...

02-23-2010, 02:54 PM	#11
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,785	Wow. Some team will hit the jackpot with Sproles.

02-23-2010, 02:58 PM	#13
Doggcow Rebel Laughs At Unbelievers Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8,298 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Moreno: #1 Back LT: Redzone Back Sproles: 3rd Down/Returner Solid backfield IMO.

02-23-2010, 03:03 PM	#14
boltaneer 17 ATTA BABY! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: America's Finest City Posts: 4,066	The running back free agent market is going to be small with no CBA. While I think there's a chance he may wind up signing back in San Diego, I can see some team overpaying for Sproles with the slim pickings. Tolbert has become a pretty decent power type back. It's hard to believe that he was our best ball carrier last year average-wise, though most of it was in garbage time. It's pretty much a certainty that the Chargers will use a high draft pick on a running back. McDaniels better be ready to trade up to keep another running back off our roster!