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Chargers | Turner feels LT is returning to form
Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:27:51 -0800 San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said he thinks RB LaDainian Tomlinson is returning to form. "I thought he ran the ball well in the Denver game, he had explosive runs in the Kansas City game, and I thought he had his best game against the Raiders the other day," Turner said. "Obviously we are rolling him and Darren Sproles in there so he is not getting as many carries where he can get that long run that makes those numbers look better. But, he is making good runs and I think each week he has gotten better."
Chargers | Sproles does more damage receiving Week 2
Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:39:04 -0700 The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles was held to just 26 rushing yards off 10 carries Week 2, but he caught seven passes for 124 receiving yards with one touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens.
Chargers | Sproles unlikely to play Friday
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:21:24 -0700 The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles is unlikely to play in the team's final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Friday, Sept. 4. He has touched the ball 16 times in the preseason, including rushes, receptions and returns, which head coach Norv Turner thinks is enough for Sproles to be ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 14 against the Oakland Raiders.
Chargers | Sproles starts at tailback Saturday
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:49:31 -0700 San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles started the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29, against the Atlanta Falcons, as RB LaDainian Tomlinson was given the game off. Sproles had three carries for 16 yards and a touchdown on the ground and three catches for 29 yards through the air.
Chargers | Tomlinson pushing for him and Sproles in the same backfield
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:07:24 -0700 Tim Sullivan, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson has been pushing head coach Norv Turner to add some plays that have both Tomlinson and backup RB Darren Sproles in the backfield at the same time. Tomlinson said Turner always says they are working on it, but they have yet to see it happen. Turner said the problem with such a formation is that it requires one of the two backs to work as a lead blocker at times. While Turner noted Tomlinson is an outstanding blocker, he doesn't see a scenario where he would design offensive plays that feature Tomlinson in that role. Turner went on to basically say blocking isn't something Sproles does. Tomlinson believes the addition would create mismatches the team could exploit.
Chargers | Starting point for Sproles is in the return game
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:27:49 -0700 Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said RB Darren Sproles is going to complement RB LaDainian Tomlinson this year. "Darren's starting point is in the return game and we'll pick our spots with him on offense," Turner said.
Chargers | Sproles entering contract year
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:51:08 -0700 Nick Canepa, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2009 season. The team would like to sign him to a long-term deal. However, if the NFL is not able to complete a new CBA, he would become a restricted free-agent in an uncapped year.
Chargers | Sproles likely will be limited during preseason
Tue, 05 May 2009 13:02:12 -0700 Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles likely will only return a few kicks and punts as well as receive a handful of carries during the preseason because they want to keep him healthy for the season.
Chargers | Sproles officially re-signed
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:46:55 -0700 Updating previous reports, the San Diego Chargers announced RB Darren Sproles, the team's franchise player, officially signed his one-year, $6.621 million tender offer Tuesday, April 28.
Chargers | Sproles signs tender
Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:09:12 -0700 John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles signed his one-year, $6.621 million franchise tag tender.
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