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Darren Sproles vs. Reggie Bush: Who's the superior weapon?

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...he-superior-weapon?module=HP11_content_stream


  • By Bucky Brooks
  • Analyst, NFL.com and NFL Network

The devaluation of the running back position has been greatly exaggerated.


In fact, I would suggest that running backs are just as important to offensive football as they have been in the past, but the job description has changed with the NFL evolving into a passing league. Running backs are now expected to serve as multipurpose threats in the backfield, rather than assume roles as one-dimensional sledgehammers in the running game.



You really need to go and read the full story. It is a very good read. (Being honest, I am a Sproles fan)
 
it's not really a fair comparison...sproles has drew brees a top 5 qb...bush has ehhh....
 
Uh Sproles is so much better it's not even funny, and I would have told you that in 2010 as well.

He does everything that Bush can do, but better, and he's tougher and can do more.
 
Judging by the girlfriends, Reggie is the better crotch-mounted weapon.
 
The article has some revelance.

Bush has out rushed Sproles over their 6 year careers.
Sproles has better average
Bush has better td to attempt ratio 32-1 vs 42-1

Bush

740 rushes for 3176 yards
23 TD's, 4.3 Average

Sproles

336 rushes for 1757 yards
8 TD's, 5.2 Average

Route Running / Recieving

Sproles has better yards per reception 9.1 to Bushes 7.2 average.
Bush has more receptions and yards.
Sproles has more receicing TD's 18 to Bushes 13

Return Skills

Sproles has had 441 returns as compared to Bushes 99
Sproles has a better punt return average 8.6 to Bushes 7.9
Bush has only 1 KO return so there is nothing to compare there.
Bush actually has more Punt return TD's than Sproles even though Sproles has had 45 more attempts.
Bush 4 TD's to Sproles 3

Big Play Ability

This is where I disagree with the article.
The TD is the biggest Play in Football. But the article is giving the 20 yard play from scrimage more weight in their decision.

Bottom line is Sproles had 1009 overall touches and produced 29 TD's. One every 35 touches
Bush has 1176 overal tocuhes and produced 40 TD's. One every 29 plays.

But overall they are very similar players and thx to the op for the link to story.
 
You dudes look too much at what a guy does statistically.

Not claiming that Sproles isn't a great player, but Reggie Bush might be the most dangerous player without the football in the history of the league.

Defenses are so concerned with where and what Reggie is doing at all times.
 
i forgot that reggie had brees for a little while there also...but i definitely don't think one can go off 2011 at least given what we had at qb...sproles is a tough little son of a gun though...he plays every week
 
JCane said:
You dudes look too much at what a guy does statistically.

Not claiming that Sproles isn't a great player, but Reggie Bush might be the most dangerous player without the football in the history of the league.

Defenses are so concerned with where and what Reggie is doing at all times.
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Dude, are you really saying that defenses do NOT pay very close attention to what D Sproles is doing?
 
JCane said:
You dudes look too much at what a guy does statistically.

Not claiming that Sproles isn't a great player, but Reggie Bush might be the most dangerous player without the football in the history of the league.

Defenses are so concerned with where and what Reggie is doing at all times.
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at USC maybe but not in the NFL.
 
LikeUntoGod said:
Dude, are you really saying that defenses do NOT pay very close attention to what D Sproles is doing?
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No, are you really reading that?

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LikeUntoGod said:
I forgot that he went to that loser school.
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11 claimed national titles.

7 Heismans.

38 conference titles.

Wonder what that makes Florida lol.
 
Reggie Bush is better because he plays for the Miami Dolphins!
 
I'll take Bush for straight up rushing. When it comes to 3rd down and ST, I'll take Sproles.
 
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