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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Darren Sproles more than just Special Teams Ace

Above Darren Sproles RB #43 is returning a punt in Mini Camp. But Sproles is much more than just a Special Teams Ace.
Above Sproles breaks through the middle in Mini Camp.
Sproles lined up behind Jacob Hester.
Above Sproles has received a pass and runs for a TD in Mini Camp.
Sproles runs through the middle and is tough to bring down.
Sproles lined up as the single RB.
Sproles receives a pass out of the backfield and is off to the races.
Sproles receives a pass over the middle.
Sproles takes the handoff and runs left into the open.

Darren Sproles is much more than just a Special Teams Ace, and he is very good at that. From Chargers.com.


2007:Named second-alternate to AFC Pro Bowl squad. Sproles finished the season ranked fifth in the NFL in kickoff return average (27.2 yards per return) and seventh in punt return average (9.5 yards per return).
I expect to see even more of Sproles this year as Norv Turner installs his spread offense and looks to throw the ball more. With either LaDainian Tomlinson or Darren Sproles as the RB the Chargers will be extremely dangerous in the spread with either LT or Sproles running out wide to receive a pass in the open. The addition of Jacob Hester allows for Turner to keep defenses honest as Rivers can always hand off to Hester too. This should be a fun year and the RB's will be even more explosive.

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