Darren Sproles: The X-Factor of the New Orleans Saints
Darren Sproles is not the most imposing football player on the field as he only stands 5’6″, but his play strikes fear into opposing defenses. Sproles does everything for the Saints’ and he has the total yardage record (2,669 yards) to back it up. Letting go of Reggie Bush is turning out to be the greatest moves the Saints have made this season, as Sproles has not only...
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January 09, 2012
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January 09, 2012
Q&A: Armstrong has a speed trap for Sproles
Falcons special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong units were ranked second in the league last season by FootballOutsiders.com Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH — Heading into the NFC South showdown with the Saints, the Falcons’ special teams are playing well.
They did have the blocked punt against Jacksonville, but Armstrong and coach Mike Smith noted that...
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December 23, 2011
Darren Sproles Sick Spinning Punt Return Touchdown (Video)
It seems that New Orleans made the right decision when acquiring Darren Sproles from the San Diego Chargers.
Watch this spinning punt return that went for 89 yards for a touchdown against the Titans:
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December 11, 2011
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December 11, 2011
Saints Nation: Darren Sproles Exceeding Expectations
It's been heavily documented that many believe Darren Sproles is the top free agent signing of this past offseason, and very few people could have ever predicted that coming in. Sproles was brought in to boost the return game, which he's done, and fill in the role previously occupied by Reggie Bush. In that domain, he's been everything the Saints hoped for and then some. The upgrade...
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November 22, 2011
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November 22, 2011
New Orleans Saints Week 10 Pregame: Saints at Atlanta Falcons
Just one week after righting the ship at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were challenging New Orleans for the lead in the NFC South, the Saints must now travel to Atlanta to take on the also-improving Falcons for the same right to sole possession of first place in the division. At 5-3, the Falcons look to overtake the Saints, currently a half-game ahead of them at 6-3...
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November 09, 2011
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November 09, 2011
New Orleans Saints Week 9 Recap: Sweet Revenge Over Bucs
The New Orleans Saints, particularly the offensive and defensive lines, really answered the call and played much better, more physical football to outplay the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and improve their record to 6-3 on the season so far. Outstanding blocking and tackling dominated the day on both sides of the ball for this Saints team today in their 27-16 victory over the Buccaneers...
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November 06, 2011
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November 06, 2011
New Orleans Saints under utlizing the lethality of Darren Sproles
Saints RB Darren Sproles (Source: seattlepi.com)Running back Darren Sproles has exceeded all expectations since joining the Saints in free agency. He’s a running back, he’s a reciver, and he’s a return man. All these things he does very well — Reggie Bush who? … [visit site to read more]New Orleans Saints under utlizing the lethality of Darren Sproles...
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October 22, 2011
New Orleans Saints runningback Darren Sproles continues to impress
Saints RB Darren Sproles (Source: seattlepi.com)If there was ever any questions about life after Reggie Bush, Darren Sproles has answered them all. In his first three games as a Saint, Sproles has impressed coaches and fans alike with his big play capability and versatility on the field. … [visit site to read more]New Orleans Saints runningback Darren Sproles continues to...
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September 26, 2011
Darren Sproles grateful for new start with Saints
When the New Orleans Saints' defense stayed on top of Darren Sproles a bit too long during a practice drill on Thursday, most of the offense jumped in to rescue the new running back, setting off a brief scuffle on an otherwise peaceful California day.
The Saints are counting on their undersized speedster to carry them past the departure of Reggie Bush and on to bigger achievements...
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August 25, 2011
New Orleans Saints Could Have Used L.T. Instead of Darren Sproles
As the NFL preseason kicks off and Darren Sproles gets in a groove with his new team the New Orleans Saints, we can't help but ask, why didn't the Saints pick up LT a year ago?
Unquestionably, Darren Sproles is an outstanding running back with an agile ability to find a hole and break away into the end zone with the best of them, but while there are moments of brilliance...
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August 20, 2011
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August 20, 2011
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