Chargers won't tender Darren Sproles before Free Agent deadline
Adam Schefter over at ESPN is reporting the San Diego Chargers, in the process of completely rebuilding their running back corps, will not tender a contract to RB Darren Sproles, making Sproles an unrestricted free agent - In the same week the Chargers decided to release running back LaDainian Tomlinson, they also opted not to tender running back Darren Sproles, freeing him to leave the team in free agency without any compensation, said a source close to the situation.
If the Chargers wanted to retain Sproles' rights, they would have had to tender him with an offer of nearly $7.3 million for the coming season by March 4. But San Diego deemed that price too high, giving its running back the chance to test free agency. San Diego still would like to re-sign him, and it could, but it will face competition from other teams.
Now San Diego's backfield is expected to take on a significantly different look next season, whether or not Sproles returns.
While I have zero interest in LaDainian Tomlinson, Sproles is exactly the type of player the Broncos need. A dynamic offense force - both on 3rd down and in the return game - Sproles would provide the type of game-breaker the Broncos are lacking. It would also allow Eddie Royal to focus 100% of his energy on being a wide receiver.
The Chargers still have roster questions surrounding WR Vincent Jackson, WR Malcom Floyd, CB Antonio Cromartie and LB Shawne Marriman. Questions abound in San Diego.
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I'm all for some 43 in orange and blue
but I think teams like Minnesota are in more need and probably would be willing to pay the price for Sproles’ duties. I really want Denver to go after him though. :D :D
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i think Chestor Taylor would be a much better fit for minnisota!
Sproles would be an incredible pick up. He offers the RB aspects that ours don’t have, heart, experience, speed …. sorry guys, heart is something Bucky and Moreno have yet to show me.
The thought of KO checking down to Sproles (the same as the Leon Washington pick) on a swing pass as a constant option is almost as good as a run game or down the field threat…. it requires teams to dedicate a spy for just such an occasion.
by Whidbey Bronco on Feb 26, 2010 4:36 PM MST up reply actions
He's burned us enough times
Be great if we could latch onto him so he can burn San Diego. LOL
We live in an age when instant gratification isn't fast enough
Exactly
And if he would take considerate less than $7.3 Mil he should be welcome. More thievery from our division rivals equals more chances for success against them.
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Well....
if he would take “considerate less” that 7.3, why wouldn’t he just stay in SD with a team that he already knows, that’s playing better ball?
SD won't tender him to $7.3 million
because they don’t think he is worth that much. The question is why won’t they sign him to a multi-year contract?
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Yes, we should get his behind in Denver! I don’t like his me-first kind of mentality, but I’d like to stick it to San Diego in the return game for a change. Last years Royal returns notwithstanding.
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Absolutely, we should go after Darren Sproles. That guy. ran all over the place and killed us too many times. It would be so much fun to have him run all over the Chargers. Our special teams would be awesome, too. Sure, Royal is fine as a returner, but Sproles is absolutely deadly with the ball in space.
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 26, 2010 4:10 PM MST up reply actions
great complement to moreno
I see Sproles as a great complement to Moreno in addition to his obvious talents as a returner. He would definitely be a great pickup for the Broncos. The backfield would be stacked and have lots of different kinds of weapons with Sproles/Moreno/Buckhalter at its core.
Sproles and I
already share a birthday as do Darrell Reid and I. The more Broncos with birthdays on June 20 with game the better.
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by the new Bradfather on Feb 26, 2010 4:08 PM MST reply actions
Abso-freakinlutly
This is a no brainer. Our screen game would improve drastically if we can pick him up and Royal could consentrate all his time on receiving.
Seeing him return one against SD would be added bonus.
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Um......only if we like to run screens and need alot of help in the return game,
esp. speed because our ST players can’t hold blocks for more that 2 secs………….wait, that is us in a net shell ! Would love to have this guy. Maybe the 2 mil we just saved by getting the 11th pick can go towards him…..hmmmmm
by bronco112 on Feb 26, 2010 4:19 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
this times 1 million
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by Troy Hufford on Feb 26, 2010 4:20 PM MST up reply actions
Perfect fit.
There are many great players out there who just don’t fit our needs. Fans can get excited, but the player might not fit our system.
Sproles is not only a great player, but fills several needs for Denver. His ability to make returns on STs is needed, but his greatest contribution would be in the screen oriented system that McDaniels runs.
Folks may get excited hearing a name like McNabb or Peppers (both greats). But Sproles would be an upgrade that would be worth a 3 or 4 game improvement to a season immediately.
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Exactly
Whoever on this blog goes out to coffee with Xanders needs to work some magic. Sproles has to be in my mind our #1 target in the offseason now (Including free agency and draft). The more I think about it, the more it looks like a no brainer to get him in orange and blue.
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Id run after him
if the price is right
Would our RB position be a little to stacked?
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If there was such a thing
We’d still be far away from it.
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I voted "yes," but.....
I hope his attitude improves. I didn’t care for the pointing at his own name on the back of his jersey after that kickoff return for a TD against us in week 6. You think McD has a Napoleon complex?
Maybe I’m just misreading confidence. If we get him, I hoe so. I do think we should pursue it, and I expect McD to do so.
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Definately would love to see him in Denver, but I think he'll be looking for too much money...
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I voted no....
….but not an emphatic “no”. Like the above poster I think he’d want too much money. BUT, if he could be had for cheap, he definitely would be a huge boost to the kicking game.
But the team needs a new returner regardless. Royal should focus on WR, period.
by Gristle McThornbody on Feb 27, 2010 6:33 AM MST reply actions
Sproles has awesome work ethic
I went to K-State while Sproles was on the team and loved every minute of it. Even if we would win, if Sproles fumbled or had something else he needed to work on, he would be out on the practice field, alone, running drills on Sunday. He seems to me the exact kind of player McDaniels wants to fill our team.
nice to hear
I too am a Royals fan…. sorry for our luck
How about …Go Tigers!
by Whidbey Bronco on Feb 27, 2010 6:55 PM MST up reply actions

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