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Darren Sproles	#43 \| Running Back \| San Diego Chargers

Height: 5-6 Weight: 181 Born: Jun 20, 1983, Waterloo, IA

Profile

Statistics
Year	Team	G	RuAtt	RuYds	RuAvg	RuTDs	100YG	Rec	RecYds	RecAvg	RecTDs	100YG
2005	SD	9	8	50	6.2	0	0	3	10	3.3	0	0
2007	SD	9	37	164	4.4	2	1	10	31	3.1	0	0
2008	SD	16	61	330	5.4	1	1	29	342	11.8	5	0

2008 Game Log
Week	Opp	RuAtt	RuYds	RuAvg	RuTDs	Rec	RecYds	RecAvg	RecTDs
1	CAR	2	3	1.5	0	0	0	0.0	0
2	@DEN	7	53	7.6	0	2	72	36.0	1
3	NYJ	5	38	7.6	0	2	39	19.5	0
4	@OAK	6	12	2.0	0	1	5	5.0	0
5	@MIA	6	24	4.0	0	1	23	23.0	0
6	NE	2	9	4.5	0	1	8	8.0	0
7	@BUF	1	1	1.0	0	1	5	5.0	0
8	@NO	1	6	6.0	0	3	45	15.0	0
10	KC	3	15	5.0	0	3	15	5.0	0
11	@PIT	1	0	0.0	0	1	9	9.0	0
12	IND	2	21	10.5	0	2	13	6.5	0
13	ATL	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0.0	0
14	OAK	9	30	3.3	0	3	34	11.3	2
15	@KC	0	0	0.0	0	4	11	2.8	0
16	@TB	2	3	1.5	0	3	46	15.3	1
17	DEN	14	115	8.2	1	2	17	8.5	1
17	DEN
18	IND
19	@PIT

Player Notes

April 30, 2009
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Darren Sproles' decision to sign his franchise tender on Tuesday "does not preclude a long-term deal getting done this year, but it severely diminishes the likelihood." Sproles may be looking to sign elsewhere after this season.

Our View:Sproles showed last season what he is capable of, but his small stature may prevent him from even becoming a true number one running back in this league. Still, with his skill set and explosiveness he should cash in when he becomes a free agent in 2010.

April 28, 2009
According to Chargers.com, franchise player Darren Sproles signed his one-year tender on Tuesday. He will remain with the Chargers for the 2009 season and will earn a guaranteed $6.621 million for the year.

Our View:Sproles will still back up starter LaDainian Tomlinson, but he should still see a significant number of carries. He averaged 5.4 yards per carry last season and scored seven all purpose touchdowns while spelling the oft-injured LT. If Tomlinson struggles or falls to the injury bug, look for Sproles to blow up.

February 18, 2009
NFL.com reports the Chargers ensured Darren Sproles will again share the backfield with LaDainian Tomlinson in 2009, designating Sproles as the franchise player Wednesday. Sproles' franchise tag is non-exclusive, which means he is free to sign with another team, but the Chargers will receive two first-round picks if they chose not to match the offer.

Our View:Sproles will still be able to test the free-agent market, but he is guaranteed $6.621 million next season.

February 10, 2009
The Chargers will talk to Darren Sproles' rep regarding a long-term deal, but the club is also considering placing the franchise tag on him, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Our View:Tagging Sproles would guarantee him $6.62 million in 2009. He would like to test the free agent market, but the sparkplug lacks the size (5-6, 181 pounds) to handle a full workload as a No. 1 running back in the NFL.

January 30, 2009
Impending free agent Darren Sproles would like to remain in San Diego but also expects to test the free agent market, according to the Chargers' official website. He said, "I want to stay in San Diego but we have to wait and see what happens. Your second contract, that is the one where you have a chance to take care of yourself and your family. I enjoy my teammates and love playing for the Chargers. We will just see how things go down."

Our View:The sparkplug averaged 5.4 yards per rushing attempt with the Chargers in 2008, but lacks the size (5-6, 181 pounds) to handle a full workload as a No. 1 running back in the NFL.