Sproles avoiding OTAs after Eagles fielded trade calls

[Hardline]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...de-calls?campaign=fb-nf-sf26430856-sf26430856

Any intrest?

 

[robjay04]

Sure, he does everything Dunbar can do but better... plus he is healthy. He would also be a special teams upgrade.

They won't trade him to us though.

 

[BigStar]

I'm just hoping he becomes a distraction...doubt it.

 

[Proximo]

Not afraid to say it- think the Eagles are going to be a mess this year. Bottom of the East. Their roster is putrid.

 

[CATCH17]

Sproles has been slowing down. No thanks. It's just a matter of time before he is useless and it wouldn't surprise me if he has nothing left either this year or the next.

 

[jday]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...de-calls?campaign=fb-nf-sf26430856-sf26430856

Any intrest?

Backfield is crowded as it is. No thanks.

 

[Alexander]

Sproles has been slowing down. No thanks. It's just a matter of time before he is useless and it wouldn't surprise me if he has nothing left either this year or the next.

I love this.

He is better now than what we have at 3rd down back or in the return game. But oh no, we'll have none of that

He is not getting traded so it is kind of a dumb question. But these responses make me laugh.

 

[CyberB0b]

No. He's 100 years old.

 

[CATCH17]

I love this.

He is better now than what we have at 3rd down back or in the return game. But oh no, we'll have none of that

He is not getting traded so it is kind of a dumb question. But these responses make me laugh.

Oh come on.. Have you seen the guy play recently? He's slowing down rapidly and his production just isn't there.

Also, Jason Garrett doesn't know how to use a player like this. He'd be a total waste.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Oh come on.. Have you seen the guy play recently? He's slowing down rapidly and his production just isn't there.

Also, Jason Garrett doesn't know how to use a player like this. He'd be a total waste.

Did any of their RBs do well last year. Not saying he has not lost some but they were a mess last year.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

I love this.

He is better now than what we have at 3rd down back or in the return game. But oh no, we'll have none of that

He is not getting traded so it is kind of a dumb question. But these responses make me laugh.

In the return game, sure...as a punt returner.

As a 3rd down back the only thing he has over Dunbar is his durability.






YR

 

[phildadon86]

No. He's 100 years old.

So is Steve Smith SR. Just sayin

 

[wileedog]

In the return game, sure...as a punt returner.

As a 3rd down back the only thing he has over Dunbar is his durability.






YR

He's a better punt returner than Lucky Whitehead by a lot. And if he can easily replace Dunbar than why not? Depending on price of course.

 

[DTown214]

If we already didn't have three starting caliber running backs, then sure. I actually really like Sproles but there's just no need for him here. And honestly Dunbar might be a better version of him at this point in their careers.

 

[Alexander]

In the return game, sure...as a punt returner.

As a 3rd down back the only thing he has over Dunbar is his durability.






YR

You see, this amazes me.

Just read what he wrote.

And try to process it.

If you agree, seek professional help.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

You see, this amazes me.

Just read what he wrote.

And try to process it.

If you agree, seek professional help.

One has had caught 87% of the passes thrown his way for an average of 11.1 yards per catch in the past 2 seasons.

One has caught 66% of their passes for an average of 8.2 yards per catch in the past 2 seasons.

Guess which one is which?





YR

 

[big dog cowboy]

Any intrest?

In 2011 yes.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

He's a better punt returner than Lucky Whitehead by a lot. And if he can easily replace Dunbar than why not? Depending on price of course.

He's old, he's small (more likely to get injured), he's not exactly cheap. He's not a better kick returner than Whitehead who is far younger and cheaper. And you would hope that would translate to Whitehead being a better punt returner as he gains more experience.

And like I said, as a 3rd down back...he wasn't better than Dunbar last year. Not even close. The only thing he has over Dunbar at this point in time is that Dunbar hasn't stayed healthy. Dunbar is a FAR better receiver than Sproles.





YR

 

[BAT]

I love this.

He is better now than what we have at 3rd down back or in the return game. But oh no, we'll have none of that

He is not getting traded so it is kind of a dumb question. But these responses make me laugh.

Because he is a progress stopper of course. Gotta love that bit of dogma.

 

[Alexander]

Because he is a progress stopper of course. Gotta love that bit of dogma.

Amazing how that little comment became a way how to run a team.

You almost never heard any other successful team say that.

Oh no, we'll have none of that veteran. He'd stop progress!

That is just a lazy front office speaking.

As much as they try to talk about how they are always interested in process improvement, it is amazing how often they stick to the same things and players.

Over and over again.

But then blow the idea of "competition" out the side of their mouths.

When you sit and look at things, this is an organization that has mastered the right things to say but doesn't understand the core idea behind those ideas.